PTO

Tomball Intermediate School Parent Teacher Organization

At TIS, the PTO is partnership between the staff and families to do whatever it takes to support our students & staff and enhance our children's educational experience!

For questions, please email: tispto.tisd@gmail.com.

What is the PTO?

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a partnership between parents and educators who strive to enhance student learning and enrich the lives of the students within the school. It is also a forum for parents to obtain knowledge and voice their opinions about what is happening in their school. PTO is an integral part of the school and we welcome your involvement. Everyone -- parents, grandparents, educators, students and other citizens active in this community -- is invited to join our not-for-profit organization.

What is the purpose of PTO?

- Closes the gap between the home and the school.

- Helps parents and teachers collaborate in the education of children and youth.

- Communicates information between the campus and families.

- Organizes and operates no more than 2 fundraisers per year.

- Funds projects or services throughout the year.

What have previous PTO groups provided on campus?

- Monthly hospitality events: luncheons, snack packs, drinks, etc.

- Visual projector for the cafeteria

- Mobile announcement machines

- Houston Astros mascot, Orbit, presenting to the campus to prepare for the upcoming STAAR test

- Motivational speakers

- Various on campus experiences: Houston Natural Science Museum, professional authors, medical professionals, first responders & more

- Cafeteria vinyl artwork

- Campus visitor lunch area: Cougar Cafe

- Custom murals in the library & on the outdoor playground area

How can I support PTO?

- General donations

- Link your Kroger Plus Card to TIS account #67259

- Volunteering

- Participate in Family Spirit Nights

- Donating items (food, supplies, gift cards, etc) when requested

- Contacting your child's teachers to see what his/her needs may be

- Attending monthly meetings to share new ideas, make decisions, & hear the latest campus and district news

Volunteer Opportunities

BOARD POSITION	RESPONSIBILITY
PRESIDENT	MANAGE PTO, MEETINGS, CALENDAR & COMMUNICATE BETWEEN THE SCHOOL & PTO
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT	FALL FUNDRAISER ORGANIZER; COORDINATES WITH THE SCHOOL
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT	ORGANIZES THE SPRING FUNDRAISER; COMMUNICATES WITH THE SCHOOL

SECRETARY	RECORD & PREPARE MEETING MINUTES
TREASURER	PREPARE/MAINTAIN FINANCIALS, BUDGET & TAXES
ADVENTURES IN LIFE COORDINATOR	AIL is similar to a Career Day
HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR	ONCE PER MONTH TEACHER APPRECIATION
HOMEROOM PARENT COORDINATOR	RECRUIT HRPs TO COORDINATE 2 PARTIES PER YEAR
SPIRIT NIGHT COORDINATOR	CONTACT LOCAL RESTAURANTS FOR FUNDRAISING

Kroger Card Fundraising

Please link your Kroger Plus card to TIS using our nonprofit organization #67259. Visit www.krogercommunityrewards.com to link your Kroger plus card. All supporters must have a registered Kroger Plus card account online to be able to link their card to an organization. Use our NPO’s number (67259) Tomball Intermediate School to confirm funds are applied to our account . Customers must swipe their registered Kroger Plus Card or use their Alt ID when shopping for each purchase to count.