MAOH PTO will work to promote a greater sense of community among families, who live across the metroplex, by organizing social events for families, teachers and students to participate and interact, such as an annual winter potluck, an annual fall carnival, and an annual spring dance.
MAOH PTO will also enhance academic opportunities for the students enrolled in the school, by providing funds for supplementary classroom materials requested by teachers and specials teachers. Additionally, MAOH PTO will continue to work to educate the public-at-large about the unique benefits of a Montessori education.
As the Parent Teacher Organization for the Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez (MAOH PTO), our mission is to assist the school in achieving the goals outlined in the campus improvement plan of providing high-quality education, creating and promoting a positive climate and culture and progress monitoring of school systems. Our organization serves as a bridge between teachers and parents and will carry out activities to encourage greater parental involvement in the education of our Montessorians.
We've provided teachers with necessary Montessori materials, built a framework around our community, conduct several social events and fundraisers, and partner with our school leadership on recruitment events.
We pride ourselves in creating opportunities for our scholars and families to coexist and grow together. In order to create these opportunities, we need to raise funds to host community engaging events. Some of these include:
- Fall Dia de los Muertos Event - an annual favorite, this year we are planning a movie-on-the-lawn along with activities that incorporate this beloved cultural tradition.
- Winter Celebration - in celebration of winter and the many holidays celebrated around the world, we host an international potluck where families can come and indulge in treats from around the world.
- Spring Carnival - We are moving our fun-filled carnival to the spring and anticipate a day of games, food and community building.
- Field Day Shirts - Thanks to NTX Giving Day last year, we were able to provide a shirt for each scholar on field day free of charge to the families. We would love to be able to provide this again for our community!
- Garden beautification (spring picnic) - we host a spring picnic while also tending to our Out Teach Garden year-round. Where our scholars can learn of plants and gardening first hand.
- Popsicles on the Playground (summer event) - every summer, we host a community event to welcome back families after a long summer break.
- Teacher appreciation and Staff appreciation - we love to shower our teachers and staff with meals, treats, gifts, and even classroom materials. Everyone from our Principal, Guides, Cafeteria, Custodian, and Front office staff are celebrated here.
- Yearbook - our goal is to keep prices as low as possible to make yearbooks affordable to all families.
This is just a sampling of the many ways out PTO supports the important work of our MAOH children and staff! Help us fulfill our mission by supporting our organization today!
Organization name
MAOH PTO
other names
Montessori Academy PTO
Causes
Education - K-12
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American, Other
Address
5555 Maple Ave