Mission Statement:

The Oakcrest Intermediate School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is an organization whose purpose is to strengthen, enhance and encourage the educational and social environment of Oakcrest Intermediate School.  Its goals are to complement the school curriculum with additional opportunities for parents, teachers and students to learn, socialize, communicate and grow as individuals and community.

Profile:

The members of the PTO are families and staff members who are associated with Oakcrest Intermediate School.   All are encouraged to participate in PTO activities throughout the year, even if unable to attend monthly meetings.  The PTO Board represents the membership.  This Board is composed of PTO members who are either elected or appointed to Board positions.  The Board meets on a monthly basis throughout the school year and Board members, along with other appointed PTO members, manage the organizational and financial aspects of all the PTO functions.

The PTO operates on an annual budget, which is approved by a PTO membership vote.  All members of the Oakcrest Intermediate School PTO, attending the monthly PTO meetings, have voting privileges.  The money used to sponsor PTO activities is raised through PTO annual fundraising events.

PTO Statement of Values:

  • Work together as a team with our parents, teachers and administration for the best interest of our children and our school

  • Operate the PTO with honor, integrity, and solid moral values.  In doing so, we believe positive influence and results are inevitable

  • Encourage parents and teachers to build great relationships with each other and with our children to ensure a better environment for our families and community as a whole

  • Help  foster a safe, secure and exciting atmosphere which is conducive to learning, growing and succeeding

  • Actively support our school and its entire staff in every area; giving of our time and efforts when and wherever needed

  • Maintain a spirit of compassion, generosity and goodhearted fun while performing our tasks

 

The Volunteer Code of Conduct is a statement of behavioral principles, expectations and ideals.  It reflects how we respect and treat each other as members of Oakcrest Intermediate PTO and provides an ethos that guides our decision making. All officers and members are expected to adhere carefully to the policies, goals and principles of this organization and to align with Oakcrest Intermediate’s Great Expectations. Any member who fails to uphold these standards may be subject to possible removal from the PTO Board and/or membership. The Code cannot cover every conceivable type of situation volunteers may encounter, but it is intended to be used as a guide during PTO events, meetings and communications.

During your service to this organization and community, please keep these principles in mind:
  1. Esprit de Corps - devotion among members for each other and the group’s purpose. Put the best interests of the entire program ahead of individual desires. Remember the purpose of Oakcrest PTO.

    “The Oakcrest Intermediate School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is an organization whose purpose is to strengthen, enhance and encourage the educational and social environment of Oakcrest Intermediate School.  Its goals are to complement the school curriculum with additional opportunities for parents, teachers and students to learn, socialize, communicate and grow as individuals and community.”
     
  2. Respect and Friendship - caring for and trusting others. treat all people as unique individuals and value their beliefs, opinions, knowledge and experiences. Treat each other with courtesy, sensitivity, tact, consideration and humility.
     
  3. Optimism and Cooperation - Look for ways to improve the organization rather than pointing fingers. Once an issue has been discussed and decided, support it and defend it. Give your colleagues the benefit of the doubt. Work with and communicate with the rest of the board, officers and volunteers.
     
  4. Integrity and Responsibility - be a good ambassador. Do your best – it is a reflection of you and the organization. Do not complain – offer a solution, instead. Act in a responsible manner at all times when you are representing Oakcrest PTO. Exercise self control in managing stress, anger and behavior - know when to walk away. Accept blame graciously and acknowledge your colleagues successes.
     
  5. Commitment - If you say you will do something, please fulfill your obligations to the very best of your ability. Take on your share of the work. Keep your finger on the pulse of our organization. Attend meetings and programs. Volunteer to help a group even if your child is not affected. Adhere to By-Laws, Confidentiality Agreement and The Code of Conduct.
​Thank you for your commitment to this organization and working side-by-side for the interests of our kids!