The PTO often invites subject-specific experts and practitioners to speak on various topics related to parenting in general and a child’s education in particular. The PTO also supports a variety of school-wide community service events, including the Toys For Tots Drive, Book Fair, Helping Hands and Field Day, that generate meaningful donations to those organizations and/or individuals in need.
The PTO’s donation of time reflects its commitment to help build a strong community in which we live and work. The support with the variety of the school-wide events with the assistance of the school means the world to our students. Truth be told, Nysmith has such a large number of parents participating that we sometimes have more than enough volunteers for an event and therefore can invite families to come simply to see their children taking part in the wonderful community activities.