Mission Statement:

“Making an effort every day, whether big or small, to make sure our students, their families, and our community become stronger and closer through love, support, and education.”

First, we would like to thank you for taking the time to visit our site. We understand that your time is valuable and priceless.

Second, we would like to explain to you who we are, what we do, and why we are here.

The PTO is made up of parents, staff, and community members of Brooklyn Elementary. All time and efforts are 100% volunteer. No person makes money. Anyone can become a member at any time.

We do many things for our school and community. We support family involvement by organizing and funding dances, movie nights, science fairs, educational assemblies, and picnics on the playground. We show staff appreciation by coordinating dinners on teacher conference nights, and serving breakfast and lunches on Teacher Appreciation Week. Our dedication to our community is shown by organizing food drives, participating in Coats for Kids, and supporting our amazing school program PAWS.

Why we are here is quite simple. We want to touch lives and make them better.

Our efforts make it possible to buy things or services that our school’s budget would not allow. Some of these items consist of surround sounds in all classrooms, smart boards, new playground equipment, classroom libraries for all level readers, and many, many, more things. Our decisions on what to give are not based on any one person's opinions. They are carefully thought out, put to vote, and then approved. For instance, surround sound in all classrooms was a no brainer for us. Study after study (click here for one) has proven that having surround sound installed in the class room will help with student achievement, comprehension, attentiveness, and behavioral problems. This is just one example of how certain decisions are made.

No donation or fundraising order is ever too small.

We can all make a difference, one cent or minute at a time.

Sincerely,

Brooklyn Elementary PTO

The PTO is an independent parent organization.  No materials on this web site should be understood to have the endorsement or approval of the Oregon School District.