PTO

Mission Statement:

"To support the combined efforts of teachers, staff, community and parents in providing an effective, challenging and happy academic experience for our children that is their first step on a lifelong path of learning at Paris Ridge Elementary."

2023/2024 PTO Board

Mel Krieg, President

Nicole Mena, Vice President

Jennifer Heinzman, Treasurer

Emily DeBoer, Secretary

Kelly Malone, Trustee

Cheryl Martin, Trustee

Amanda Stratton, Trustee

PTO Members

All parents and guardians of Paris Ridge students and all Paris Ridge staff members and administration are considered members of the PTO. We encourage you to join us at community meetings, join our email list for monthly newsletters, find us on Facebook and get involved!

PTO Fundraisers

Walk the Ridge

Paris Ridge PTO is committed to ONE fundraiser per year with additional “No Cost” opportunities to support our school (below).

Walk the Ridge 2023 will be held Friday, September 22nd. Our school goal is to raise $18,000. This money funds the PTO budget which was approved at the September community meeting. The budget supports Education Enrichment, Family Involvement, Student Programs, Staff Appreciation, and more! Thank you for your support and commitment to Paris Ridge!

Box Tops for Education

Download the Box Tops for Education App and choose Paris Ridge Elementary to benefit. Then, start scanning your receipts! Such a simple way to contribute - thank you to those participating!

Sipzee

Recycle your cans & bottles from the comfort of your home using this mobile bottle deposit return service, and have 5 cents per can donated to Paris Ridge PTO! Find out more here.

Get Connected with the PTO

The PTO Board uses a variety of methods to share updates and news!

Email

Reach us at parisridgepto@calschools.org.

Facebook

Join the Paris Ridge Families Facebook group to engage in community conversation and get updates and reminders as they are available.

PTO Monthly Newsletter

Complete this google form to be added to the 2023-2024 PTO email list for monthly emails. You can also elect to be added to the list of people to reach out to with volunteer opportunities.

School Newsletter

Check the weekly school newsletter in your email inbox for school updates and PTO related updates as well!

PTO Community Meetings

PTO community meetings are open to all parents and guardians, teachers and staff, and we welcome you to join us! We are hosting our community meetings both in-person and online for the 2023-2024 school year.

2023-2024 Community Meetings

Thursday, September 21 @ 7:00pm

Thursday, January 18 @ 7:00pm

Thursday, March 21 @ 7:00pm

Thursday, May 16 @ 7pm

Community Meeting Minutes

Did you miss a meeting, but want to see what was discussed? Community meeting minutes are published here.

What happens at a PTO Community Meeting?

Our community meetings will include updates on upcoming events and school initiatives from both the principal and the PTO board. Community meetings are a time for brainstorming, making connections to local resources, sharing ideas and input, reviewing the budget and making necessary adjustments as a group, and getting to know each other. We work to keep the agenda to one hour. There will be opportunities to get involved beyond the meeting itself, but nothing is required.