The PTO works to bring CICS-IP families closer with teachers and staff to support school activities and programs through financial and voluntary support.

It does not have any authority to change school policy, curriculum, etc. 

Strengthens the partnership between the parent community and our school.

Provides opportunities for students and families to connect outside of regular school events.

The PTO is a 501c3 non-profit organization that allows us to seek local business sponsors and get matching corporate donations. 

Without the non-profit status, we couldn’t raise additional outside funds from local businesses that benefit our students.

Funding Highlights:

• Playground resurface and equipment repair

• New PA System

• Updated gym equipment

• Safety barricades

• Gaga ball pit

• The Rainbow Pit 

• 1-to-1 technology made possible by the PTO

• The Maker Space, IXL, BrainPop and SEL Curriculum

• Teacher Appreciation efforts 

• Any parent or guardian who has a child at CICS-IP is automatically a member of the PTO (vs. PTA which charges membership dues).

• Come to meetings!!!

• Consider volunteering for an open or future board position including: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Fundraising or communications.

  • Nominate yourself or another parent for an open role

  • If we have multiple people volunteering, we will host elections 

  • Positions are 2-yr terms

  • Two volunteers can serve as co-chairs for any position, with the exception of treasurer 

  • Former Board members will help guide you in the new role

Currently there are 2 open positions available, if you are interested in the Fundraising or Communications position please email us at pumapto@gmail.com.

One of our goals this year is to help build community at the grade level.

In the spirit of building more community at the school, we’d also like to invite any and all to become grade level representatives.  We are looking for CICS parents/guardians who want to be the voice of their peers. 

So what does that mean?

Grade level representatives:

• Serve as a liaison between the PTO and your student’s grade

• Provide feedback on school/PTO programs

• Share ideas with the PTO on how we can better serve your child's grade

• Help build community by engaging with teachers and parents/guardians and perhaps plan some grade specific outings (this could be as simple as, “we’re meeting at the park at noon next Sun., come and join us.”)

Does this sound like a good fit for you or someone else you know? Please email us at pumapto@gmail.com. We are grateful for all of you and any time you can commit. We also know everyone is extremely busy so this role can be as big or little as your time allows.

Thank you for your consideration!