The PTO is a nonprofit group dedicated to improving the educational experience of all students at John Jay Elementary School. Parent involvement is imperative to support teachers and provide all students with anything additional needed.

John Jay offers our PTO meetings in both English and Spanish. We will have a translator present at all of our meetings. Community meetings are every other month as the schedule permits.

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Get Involved: We always welcome your support to volunteer at events or help with communications! Please email us at ptopresident.johnjay@gmail.com to find out how you can help.

2023-2024 Board:

Kristin Bridges, Co-President| ptopresident.johnjay@gmail.com

Yolanda Rios, Co-President | ptopresident2.johnjay@gmail.com

Dale Bridges, Co-Vice President | ptovicepresident.johnjay@gmail.com

Alison Upton Lopez, Co-Vice President | ptovicepresident2.johnjay@gmail.com

Michele Coston, Secretary | ptosecretary.johnjay@gmail.com

Debbie Dwyer, Treasurer | ptotreasurer.johnjay@gmail.com

2023-2024 COMMITTEE LEADS:

Kristin Bridges, Box Tops Coordinator  |  boxtops.johnjay@gmail.com

Kyra Brunson, Social Media Coordinator

Open Position, Event Coordinator

The John Jay PTO provides a forum for parents, teachers and staff to work together to provide enrichment of the student experience beyond the classroom setting. The primary function of the PTO is to plan and execute fundraising events. These funds are then used to:

• Enrich the student experience through fun and educational activities and events that are not otherwise available through the daily curriculum and the school district budget. Examples include: RIF Book Distributions, Cultural Arts Presentations and Assemblies.
• Build community among children, parents, teachers, and staff through activities and events that provide a forum for these groups to interact. Examples include: Fun Lunch, Teacher Appreciation Week, 5th Grade Celebration and Movie Nights.
• Improve the physical environment of the school and its surroundings or within the classroom. Examples include a Poster Maker and Recess Equipment.
• Allow for special requests for funds (when available).

Our meetings are the primary means for discussion and planning of events for the school year. These meetings provide the opportunity to get to know other parents as well as our principal, and other staff members. We welcome your time and talents to our school community. Please plan to join us at a meeting!

Box Tops FOR EDUCATION

Box Tops has gone digital!  It is so easy! Go to the App Store on your phone and download the Box Tops for Education App.  Search for “John Jay Elementary School” in Mount Prospect, IL.  After you grocery shop, use the “scan” feature in the Box Top App and scan your grocery receipt.  The Box Top credit is automatically added to the John Jay account.  Twice a year Box Tops sends the school a check for the total amount to John Jay PTO.  The more families who participate, the more money the school receives.  For more information  https://www.boxtops4education.com

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