1. PA R E N T
E N G A G E M E N T
M E E T I N G
P T S O U P D A T E
S E P T E M B E R 7 , 2 0 2 1
2. • Printed school calendars are sent home each month for
classroom students g good to hang up at home!
• Weekly Email Newsletters are sent by PTSO every
Friday and are posted on PTSO Facebook page
• PTSO Website is always up to date!
• Teachers & Staff also receive all PTSO communications
• Pershing School PTSO in a non-for-profit organization:
no membership dues to be part of this community!
www.pershingschoolptso.com
BE IN THE KNOW!
3. WHO ARE WE?
PTSO stands for Parent-Teacher-Student-Organization, which is a volunteer run organization with
a mission to make our school a better place for students to learn and grow.
Beginning this year, membership in PTSO is free to every parent/guardian, staff and middle
school student at Pershing!
• PTSO Board is made up of 8 voting members (7 volunteers + Principal)
• We have 12 current Pershing students between us, ranging from 1st grade to 8th grade!
• PTSO Board meetings are held the last Thursday of the month
• Parent Engagement meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month (open to all members)
• Our meeting agendas, minutes and budget can be found on our website
4. 21 / 22 PTSO
BOARD MEMBERS
President | Tina Gonzalez
Secretary | Stacy Walters
Treasurer | Rebecca Wallace
VP Communications | Rachael Howe
VP Special Programs | Missy Tereck
VP Membership | Breanne Martinez
VP Fundraising | Czarina Hamza
Principal | Dr. Bernadette Jaster
5. WHAT WE DO
• Organize | Organizing school events, family
activities, and fundraising is a key part of
our PTSO.
• Enhance | Through fundraising efforts, we
help to provide student and teacher
necessities, funding for field trips, and other
enriching student activities.
• Support | We aim to provide support for our
students, staff and Pershing families.
• Involve | We help to plan community
events, during and outside of school hours,
that bring us together in meaningful ways.
PTSO
Organize
Enhance
Support
Involve
6. WHERE DOES
THE $ GO?
ENRICHMENT: Specials/Electives | Clubs |
Clinic | Pantry | Family Services | Field Trip
Assistance
RECOGNITION: Staff Appreciation |
Additions
COMMUNITY OUTREACH: 5th/8th
Celebrations | Grade Level Party Allowance |
Family / Student Fun Nights
PTSO OPERATIONS: Supplies | Insurance |
Expenses/Fees
LONG TERM PROJECTS: Wall Art |
Bleachers | Benches | Recess Playground
Improvements
Long Term
Projects
$5,000
Enrichment
$4,450
Recognition
$5,500
Community
Outreach
$4,100
PTSO Yearly Fundraising Goal is $20,000!
7. WHAT’S NEW
FOR 2021
Spirit Wear Campaign Site
• Pershing PTSO has teamed with Custom Ink
to provide School Spirit wear for the '21/'22
school year.
• Orders will be delivered after September 8th.
• The spirit store will reopen for orders later
this fall.
8. WHAT’S NEW
FOR 2021
Parent Engagement Meetings
• Join PTSO & Pershing Staff the first Tuesday
of every month (after morning drop off!) to
hear about volunteer opportunities, school
events and from invited speakers covering
topics of interest to student guardians.
• 8:45am-9:30am | Media Center or Virtual
• Can’t make it? Watch Live on Facebook!
9. WHAT’S NEW
FOR 2021
Community Business Sponsors
• PTSO is seeking community business
sponsors to help raise funds for student
enrichment programs and school facility
improvements.
• Community business sponsors can choose
from 3 different levels of sponsorship, all give
great exposure to our Pershing School
community!
• Visit the PTSO website for more information!
10. FALL FUNDRAISING (SO FAR!)
Spirit Shirt Sales – Campaign #1
Raised $3,089!
August Spirit Night - MooYah
Raised $838!
13. What do I need to get started?
• Complete and submit a district application via the
following website: volunteer.ocps.net
Scroll down to the “click here to volunteer” button.
• Sign up for the volunteer opportunity of your interest with
Pershing School
• Check your Dashboard to see if you have been Approved
and Placed with the Opportunity you requested
14. All individuals who come into
campus to volunteer must register
as an ADDitions Volunteer.
• BOTH volunteers and partners must Register in the
Samaritan eRecruiter online system.
• Initial Opportunity
Become an ADDitions School Volunteer with
Pershing School
Other Volunteer opportunities
Volunteer Registration
eRecruiter
15. Volunteer Registration
Searching for Opportunities
Opportunity Search: Scroll down to opportunity type – click volunteers and type
Pershing in the search school box. Click Pershing School. On the right opportunities
will come up. Click on Become an ADDitions School Volunteer with Pershing School
opportunity then click sign up.
17. Returning Volunteer – Login
New applicant – New Volunteer
Step 6: Click Login – for
returning volunteers or
New Volunteer if they have
never completed an
application before
Login – for returning volunteers
New Volunteer if they have never
completed an application before
18. Dashboard
• Includes Volunteer Activity Status
• Total number of service hours by Month, Year, Lifetime.
Note: This Volunteer Profile is where they manage their relationship
with any and all OCPS schools and departments.
19. Volunteer Guidelines & Code of Ethics
• ALL volunteer Guidelines are located within the volunteer
registration process:
OCPS RESERVES
THE RIGHT TO
REFUSE TALENT
Volunteer
applicants must
Agree with the
OCPS Policies
and Guidelines
20. Volunteer
Opportunities
Once you are registered for the 2021-2022 school year you can
return to the opportunity search page to sign up for additional
opportunities at Pershing School.
When special projects and volunteer opportunities arise, the
school coordinator will send an email to volunteers via the
Volunteer Management system.
In other cases flyers and letters are sent home with the student.
Volunteer opportunities for field trip chaperones, school, and
class events, etc. will be posted throughout the year so check
back often!
21. Please Remember
• Always check in at the designated computer for
ADDitions Volunteers at the front office when
you arrive and check out when you leave.
• Provide the receptionist your Government ID
• Wear your name tag at all times – it’s a Policy
• Review volunteer orientation information/emails
sent about the volunteer opportunity before
coming to volunteer.
