Parent Groups (PTO)

Our Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is very active at the Nysmith School. The PTO exists as an unincorporated association of its members. This organization meets periodically throughout the school year and elects officers each spring. The PTO fosters a close relationship between parents and teachers, handles fund-raising activities, organizes parent education seminars, and orchestrates student-parent social activities. 

Nysmith has a support group of parents working closely with the teachers and administration to provide parties and activities, etc. for the children. Examples of activities include coordination of the Book Fair and Field Day. All parents are welcome to attend PTO Executive Committee meetings as scheduled and join in the activities provided. Parents in this organization send a volunteer form to the parents each fall to give parents the opportunity to indicate an interest in the various social functions. 

Please keep in mind that while the Nysmith School is a very child friendly environment and siblings are eager to participate, the activity at hand or field trip is meant only for the children in the class. On most occasions, class parties, field trips, and other events at the school are only for adults and the students; siblings may not be allowed. Occasionally there are activities in which siblings are welcome to participate. If you have any questions about whether a particular event is sibling friendly, the office staff will be happy to provide assistance.