PTO

Mission Statement:

"To support the combined efforts of teachers, staff, community, and parents in providing an effective, challenging, and happy academic experience for our children that is their first step on a lifelong path of learning at Paris Ridge Elementary."

2024/2025 PTO Board

Amanda Stratton, President
Nicole Mena, Vice President
Jennifer Heinzman, Treasurer
Susan Kelly, Secretary
Emily DeBoer, Trustee
Mel Krieg, Trustee

PTO Members

All parents and guardians of Paris Ridge students and all Paris Ridge staff members and administration are considered members of the PTO. We encourage you to join us at community meetings, join our email list for monthly newsletters, find us on Facebook and get involved!

PTO Fundraisers

Walk the Ridge

The Paris Ridge PTO is committed to ONE fundraiser per year with additional “No Cost” opportunities to support our school (below).

Walk the Ridge 2023 will be held on Friday, September 22nd. Our school goal is to raise $18,000. This money funds the PTO budget which was approved at the September community meeting. The budget supports Education Enrichment, Family Involvement, Student Programs, Staff Appreciation, and more! Thank you for your support and commitment to Paris Ridge!

Box Tops for Education
Download the Box Tops for Education App and choose Paris Ridge Elementary to benefit. Then, start scanning your receipts! Such a simple way to contribute - thank you to those participating!

Sipzee
Recycle your cans & bottles from the comfort of your home using this mobile bottle deposit return service, and have 5 cents per can donated to Paris Ridge PTO!
External Link More information at Sipzee.com

Get Connected with the PTO

The PTO Board uses a variety of methods to share updates and news!

Email

Reach us at [email protected].

Facebook

Join the Paris Ridge Families Facebook group to engage in community conversation and get updates and reminders as they are available.
External Link Paris Ridge Families Facebook Group

PTO Monthly Newsletter

Complete the Google form below to be added to the 2023-2024 PTO email list for monthly emails. You can also elect to be added to the list of people to reach out to with volunteer opportunities.
Google Forms Classroom Directory & PTO Newsletter Sign-Up Form

School Newsletter

Check the weekly school newsletter in your email inbox for school updates and PTO related updates as well!

PTO Community Meetings

PTO community meetings are open to all parents and guardians, teachers and staff, and we welcome you to join us! We are hosting our community meetings both in-person and online for the 2023-2024 school year.

2023-2024 Community Meetings

Thursday, September 21 @ 7:00 pm
Thursday, January 18 @ 7:00 pm
Thursday, March 21 @ 7:00 pm
Thursday, May 16 @ 7:00 pm

Community Meeting Minutes

Did you miss a meeting, but want to see what was discussed?
Google Drive Community meeting minutes are published here.

What happens at a PTO Community Meeting?

Our community meetings will include updates on upcoming events and school initiatives from both the principal and the PTO board. Community meetings are a time for brainstorming, making connections to local resources, sharing ideas and input, reviewing the budget and making necessary adjustments as a group, and getting to know each other. We work to keep the agenda to one hour. There will be opportunities to get involved beyond the meeting itself, but nothing is required.