PTO

The goals and objectives of the PTO are:

• Support the Vision of the Graduate, Vision, Mission of Naugatuck Public Schools and Cross Street School.
• To provide activities that will enhance the learning atmosphere of Cross Street School.
• To promote and encourage the participation of families, friends, relatives and associates of the student body in PTO sponsored activities/events.
• Foster a closer relationship between the home and school in order to provide a well-rounded education.
• To dispense information regarding these activities to the families of Cross Street School students.Any activities or communications must be approved by the principal prior to publication and/or event.
• The PTO shall remain non-commercial, non-sectarian, and non-partisan.
• To act as liaison between the community and the principal in collaborative leadership/decision making.As well as being a positive ambassador for the school to the community.

Research shows that when parents are involved in their children's education, the children are more likely to:

• Earn better grades.
• Score higher on tests.
• Pass their classes.
• Attend school regularly.
• Have better social skills.
• Show improved behavior.
• Be more positive in their attitude toward school.
• Complete homework assignments.
• Graduate and continue their education.

Schools with involved parents enjoy:

• Better morale among teachers.
• Higher ratings of teachers by parents.
• More support from families.
• A better reputation in the community.

When parents become involved in their children's education, the parents are more likely to:

• Be more confident at school.
• Be more confident in themselves as parents and their ability to help their children learn.
• Be held in higher esteem by teachers and have teachers expect more from their children.
• Enroll in continuing education to advance their own schooling.

There are many opportunities to be involved. Here are a few:

• Volunteer in your child's class - work with students in small groups
• Be involved in planning cultural events- we are always looking for new ideas

Come to PTO meetings each month - there are many ways to help out and we are looking for creative projects!