1. 1. 1. 1. Only moms & teachers need to join PTO. Only moms & teachers need to join PTO.

. Only moms & teachers need to join PTO. Only moms & teachers need to join PTO.
False! Anyone that is interested in childrens education and their future can join and
help.

2. 2. 2. 2. Joining the PTO means I have to volunteer. Joining the PTO means I have to volunteer. Joining the PTO means I have to volunteer. Joining the PTO means I have to volunteer.
False! The PTO appreciates everyones membership, whether or not a member
volunteers. Every little bit helps!

3. 3. 3. 3. I have to be a board member or chair a committee to join the PTO. I have to be a board member or chair a committee to join the PTO. I have to be a board member or chair a committee to join the PTO. I have to be a board member or chair a committee to join the PTO.
Nope! Your smile and support will suffice. We value everyones opinion.

4. 4. 4. 4. PTO membership never expires. PTO membership never expires. PTO membership never expires. PTO membership never expires.
Each new school year begins a new PTO membership year. Your PTO membership will be
good for this entire school year!

5. 5. 5. 5. I dont have time to join the PTO. I dont have time to join the PTO. I dont have time to join the PTO. I dont have time to join the PTO.
Thats ok. If you are unable to volunteer your time, please consider becoming a
member of PTO and give your financial support. You will have the satisfaction of
knowing that your school support helps fund events, activities, and learning tools for
the teachers and children throughout the school year.

6. 6. 6. 6. Ill get roped into volunteering if I attend a PTO meeting. Ill get roped into volunteering if I attend a PTO meeting. Ill get roped into volunteering if I attend a PTO meeting. Ill get roped into volunteering if I attend a PTO meeting.
Just you showing up and supporting us is greatly appreciated. The more opinions we
have the stronger PTO we have.

7. 7. 7. 7. The PTO is only for stay The PTO is only for stay The PTO is only for stay The PTO is only for stay- -- -at at at at- -- -home parents with nothing else to do. home parents with nothing else to do. home parents with nothing else to do. home parents with nothing else to do.
False! The majority of the PTO members are working parents too. We have bills,
household chores and kids sports too.

8. 8. 8. 8. My childs life will be the same whether or not I join the PTO. My childs life will be the same whether or not I join the PTO. My childs life will be the same whether or not I join the PTO. My childs life will be the same whether or not I join the PTO.
Possibly. But by joining PTO you show your children how philanthropy (whether by
volunteering time or financial) is important in keeping a community strong.

9. 9. 9. 9. The PTO has all the help they need. The PTO has all the help they need. The PTO has all the help they need. The PTO has all the help they need.
False! We can always use help no matter how small or large.

10. 10. 10. 10. I have an idea but PTO isnt interested. I have an idea but PTO isnt interested. I have an idea but PTO isnt interested. I have an idea but PTO isnt interested.
False! PTO is a living organization that is always changing. We always welcome new
ideas.
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