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I am a mom of two. Sam is a 1st grader in Mrs. Assink's class and Jack is a 4th grader in Mr. Ooms class. As a former Special Education and Kindergarten teacher, being in the school is what I enjoy most about serving in the PTO. I continue to substitute teach and look forward to events like classroom parties and Talking Canvas, which get parents into the building.
My wife Kara and I have two boys at Walnut Hills. Ashton is in 2nd grade and Keaton is in Kindergarten. We love everything about Walnut Hills, from the amazing teachers and staff, Beyond the Bell, the families, and the tremendous support of the PTO. I look forward to being more involved and giving back to such a great WHE community.
President (2): Facilitate monthly PTO meetings, split oversight of all committees with other VP, communicate with school staff and administrators, work with staff, students, and PTO members to determine the best way to use funds raised and which activities to offer. Timing – All school year
Treasurer: Prepares annual budget for PTO approval, performs monthly financial reporting and monitoring for the PTO programs (i.e, Spirit Night, Yearbook, Fundraising, etc.), including reporting to District PTO, process reimbursements for PTO programs and school activities, deposit funds collected, provide updated budget and other financial information, as needed. Timing – All school year
Secretary: Collect attendance, record and distribute minutes of meetings, maintain a complete file of all approved minutes, agendas, and materials distributed at any official PTO meeting, disseminate minutes and other necessary PTO information to the members and wider WHE community. Timing – All school year
Principal: Serves as non-elected member of the Executive Board, identifying and providing guidance on building and district goals while facilitating ongoing collaboration between parents and building employees.
Assistant Principal: Serves as non-elected member of the Executive Board, identifying and providing guidance on building and district goals while facilitating ongoing collaboration between parents and building employees.
Family & School Partnership Team ("FASP"): Members of this teachers' action committee serve as non-elected members of the Executive Board. FASP plays a vital role connecting WHE teachers with the parent membership of the PTO.