PTO Executive Board

WANTED

Parents with a Can Do Attitude!

All of the Gorman Fort Banks PTO Executive Board positions are open. Don't think that you need to be a stay at home parent in order to run! The requirements are that you have a "let's get this done" attitude with a firm commitment to enrich the lives and education of the Fort Banks students.

The current board essentially volunteered so long as they had a co-member to run with them. With that, we now have 2 presidents, 2 vice presidents, 2 secretaries and one treasurer. The majority of our board members are "graduating" to the Cummings. We hope you consider getting more involved for the 2011-12 school year by submitting your interest in time for elections in June.

Positions available:

• Co-president, 1 year term
• Co-president, 2 year term
• Co-vice president, 1 year term
• Co-vice president, 2 year term
• Co-secretary, 1 year term
• Co-secretary, 2 year term
• Co-treasurer, 1 year term
• Co-treasurer, 2 year term

If you have any questions or would like to submit your name for a board position, please reply in the comments section below. Your response will not be posted and will remain confidential.

Clothing Drive - The results

It was a terrific success. Thank you to all who volunteered and donated. The numbers aren't in but we'll try to have preliminary results for our next PTO meeting on Wednesday, May 4th at 8:30 am in the cafeteria.

Clothing Drive Wednesday April 27!

It’s time to clean out your drawers and closets 

Recycle what you don’t need

Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School
101 Kennedy Drive, near the soccer field

Wednesday, April 27

Fort Banks Families 7:30 – 10:30 am
Public 8:30 – 10:30 am

Sponsored by the Fort Banks PTO


All items must be free of wetness, moisture, grease, food and solvents!


Acceptable Donations:

• Clothing
• All wearable clothing items, including coats and jackets
• Shoes
• Paired shoes (heels under 1.5”) and sneakers
• Accessories
• Pocketbooks
• Scarves
• Belts
• Linens
• Draperies & curtains
• Sheets, pillowcases, bed spreads, blankets & towels
• New & Used Toys
• Small, stuffed toys

We cannot accept:

Appliances, bulky toys, single shoes,
shoes with heels over 1.5”, winter boots,
skates, gummies or flip-flops, rugs,
carpets, pillows, electric blankets,
industrial uniforms, disposable clothing,
hospital or medical garments & diapers
(of any type). Also, do not include other
industrial textiles such as, painters’ drop
cloths, theatrical curtains, textile waste,
wiping rags and shop towels. We can’t
take JUNK!

Reduce Reuse Recycle

Clothing Drive Volunteers Needed

Do you know how to open a car door? Can you lift a trash bag filled with clothes? Are you free anytime between the hours of 7:30 AM and 10 AM on Wednesday  April 27th - even for only a hour? If so, you're qualified to join our team of motivated, over-caffeinated* parents to collect clothes!

We're looking for people to help from 7:30 AM until 10:30 AM. You wouldn't necessarily need to stay the whole time (though you could if you want...). 

Please contact Cindy Silva at silvabullet01[insert the @ symbol here]comcast[insert the . here]net by Thursday, 4/21 noon if you can help. Please give the timeframe, so that we can be sure to have enough coverage. Don't be shy about forwarding this post along. The more the merrier. Please let us know if you have any questions.

We are just down the street from Dunkin Donuts!

Calendars to Raise Funds for the Playground

Coming in May, we will be selling calendars to raise funds for the school playground. Each calendar you buy offers you the chance to win a cash prize. The price is $10 per calendar. Information will be sent home in the school "backpack" mail next month. If you're interested in reserving one or more, please leave your contact information in the comments . Don't worry, they won't be published. Your contact information will then be forwarded to Dawn Manning.

Clothing Drive to Benefit the Gorman Fort Banks PTO

It’s time to make room for spring and summer clothes. Are you really going to wear that vintage sweater with the big, hulking shoulder pads next year? Do you really think your child will be the same size next fall? Make some room and donate those clothes! Clean clothes, shoes, bedding, soft toys and curtains will be accepted.

Wednesday, April 27th from 7:45 - 10:30 am

Minutes for April 6, 2011

The meeting minutes for our PTO meeting held on April 6, 2011 are now available. Check out our upcoming activities, volunteer needs and the ideas we discussed. Click here to view the minutes.

Minutes for March 16, 2011

Sorry for the late posting of the minutes. Click here to see the minutes for March 16. The minutes for this week's meeting should be up later this weekend.

Volunteers Needed April 14th

On April 14th from 8:30 to 10:30 AM, we need volunteers to assist in covering classrooms so that teachers can attend professional development sessions. If you are interested, please leave your name and contact information in the comments (your information will not be posted on the web site) and it will be forwarded to one of the volunteer coordinators.

Minutes for March 16 PTO Meeting

Click here to see the minutes from our last meeting on March 16, 2011. This was a special meeting with the presence of Jeffrey Turco and Todd Sacco.

PTO Meeting April 6

Just a reminder, our next PTO Meeting is Wednesday, April 6. All are welcome.

Is your child starting kindergarten or preschool here next fall? Come join us now! Many of the board members are "graduating," and would love to help the new generation get up to speed on running the PTO and all it's activities that support the school.

Did you know that the Absentee Hotline is all volunteers?
Did you know that the library is completely run and operated by parent volunteers? And did you know that if you have a small child, they can join you?
Did you know that the crazy morning dropoffs and afternoon pick ups through the loop are smoother with the help of parent volunteers?
There is much more that you can do, whether your time commitment is short or long. Stop by to find out more. Or, send an e-mail to marcie[at sign]craftraft[dot]com