The SPEF (Stamford Public Education Foundation) Mentoring Program provides middle school students who need additional academic and/or social support with resources and guidance required to be successful. It partners college and corporate volunteers for weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions with students. The four primary objectives are: help students set goals, improve their academic standing, become engaged in positive after school activities and prepare for college, career training, or full-time employment after high school graduation. Read More
The first general PTO meeting is scheduled for October 22 at 6pm. This PTO meeting will include an Internet Safety Presentation by Scott Driscoll of Internet Safety Concepts - Mark your calendars, you do not want to miss it! See flyer below...
We will vote on the budget at the first general PTO meeting. The PTO Board met on 8/26 to review this year's budget. The first event that the PTO is helping to fund is the Internet Safety Presentation on 10/22. You can donate on-line HERE so we can continue to fund important events throughout the year.
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