TMS PTO Mission Statement
The mission of TMS PTO is to aid the students, faculty and staff of The Museum School of Avondale Estates in their educational and recreational needs. Through fund-raising and family activities, TMS PTO will promote open communication between faculty, parents and the community to enhance the educational environment of children attending The Museum School.
Donatations can be made be through paypal by clicking on the image below.
Articles of Incorporation
By-Laws
Standing Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Board Information
2012- 13 PTO General Membership Meetings
- Tuesday, September 18th 6:30 pm
- Tuesday, December 4th 6:30 pm
- Tuesday, February 5th 6:30 pm
- Tuesday, May 21st (PTO Board Elections) 6:30 pm
All meetings will take place at The Museum School.
Dates are subject to change.
The Museum School of Avondale Estates PTO
Welcome to The Museum School PTO!
Annual School Picnic - Friday, May 3rd (Rain Date - Friday, May 17th)
Join us for our Annual School Picnic Celebration on Friday, May 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Avondale/Willis Park across from the school. The picnic is free for all to attend with lots of food, bounces houses, snow cones, and popcorn for all to enjoy. Bring a blanket to enjoy a family movie under the stars, featuring Disney’s Wreck It Ralph. Movie will start approx around 8pm. In the event of inclement weather, the picnic will be postponed and rescheduled for Friday, May 17th (same time, same place, same schedule). Check back for updates.
Volunteers are still needed to help make the picnic a success and run smoothly. Volunteer hours can be earned, to get a jump start for next year sign up click here.
The picnic has become an annual tradition for the PTO to say thank you to all of our wonderful teachers, staff and volunteers for all of your support throughout the year. Please join us as we'll have a special awards ceremony to recognize some deserving people and to kick off National Charter and Teacher Appreciation week.
2013 -14 PTO Officer Nominations - We Need your submissions!
It's PTO Board election time! Nominations are being accepted thru Friday, May 3rd. If you know of someone you feel would serve well as a PTO Board member, click on the survey monkey link below to place your nomination or you can fill out the paper form that will come home in your child’s explorer folder next week.
Survey Monkey PTO Nomination Link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3YQD2QJ
Self-nominations are welcomed and encouraged. We are looking for individuals that have leadership qualities, are reliable, energetic and committed to assisting the school in a variety of ways. The following positions are available: (note all positions listed are a 1 year term with the exception of the treasurer who serves for 2 year term). Current PTO Officers can serve for more than one term for the same or different positions with the exception of the President and Vice-President. President Vice President Membership/ Committee Coordinator PR/ Communications Parliamentarian Secretary Election results will be announced at the May General PTO meeting/ Kindergarten Musical on Tuesday, May 21st.
2012 - 13 Yearbooks: Don't forget to customize your pages by May 3rd
Don't forget to capture your memories in this year's Museum School yearbook. The TMS PTO is now taking orders for the 2012-13 yearbooks that are on sale for $20 each. To make your yearbook even more special for your child each family can customize two personal pages in their book for them. The deadline to customize is Friday, May 3rd by midnight. If you miss the customization no worries you can still order a book by May 17th in order to be included with the TMS shipment. To order and customize you can link directly at www.treering.com/validate?PassCode=1013571886083122.
Teacher Appreciation Week Reminder - May 6th - May 10th
Parents, please be on the lookout for more information from your room parents on Teacher Appreciation week activities and events. Volunteers will be needed for various projects.
IXL Math/ RAZ Kids Membership Student Enrichment Programs
We have had a lot of interest in this fantastic program opportunity. Be sure to join the PTO and take advantage of the member rate. Both programs, IXL Math and Raz Kids are $15 per child for PTO members. The standard IXL yearly membership is $79 and Raz Kids is $80, so this is a $145 dollars savings per year. Both award winning programs that have proven success rates to help your child excel in both math and reading, which are the crucial foundations to academic success.
Click here to pay for IXL/ RAZ Kids via Paypal. Or download a copy of the PTO Membership Form and be sure to check off IXL and Raz Kids to sign up for your children today!
We want to hear from you! Please send us your questions, suggestions and comments by letter or email at tms.pto@themuseumschool.org. We love to hear from you and value your opinion as we work to be a better Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for our school.
PTO Board 2012-2013
Amy Geddes, President
Neal Hightower, Vice President
Brigette Tucker, Secretary
Shirley Harris, Treasurer
Karen Hirsch, Parliamentarian
Sharonda Frazier, Volunteer Coordinator
Renee Valdes, Communications/Public Relations
Carla C. Smith, Immediate Past President
Annemarie Eades, Ex-Officio
PTO Save the Dates:
- School Picnic - Friday, May 3rd (Rain Date - Friday May 17th)
- National Teacher Appreciation Week ( May 6th - May 10th)
- PTO General Meeting and Election Results - Tuesday, May 21st
