ABOUT OUR PTO
Mission
The purposes of the Mercer Elementary's PTO are:
- To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, places of worship, and throughout the community;
- To raise the standards of home life;
- To advocate for laws that further the education, physical and mental health, welfare, and safety of children and youth;
- To promote the collaboration and engagement of families and educators in the education of children and youth;
- To engage the public in united efforts to secure the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being of all children and youth; and
- To advocate for fiscal responsibility regarding public tax dollars in public education funding.
Programs
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Scholarships for student aid and instructional grants to teachers for classroom enhancements
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Educational enhancements through technology, teacher resources and student activities
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Curriculum enrichment, including programs with the Hamilton County Parks, Cincinnati Museum and Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
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Purchased books and additional learning materials
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Provided funds for additional teacher training