Family Directory: Coming Soon to an Inbox Near You

The PTO Family Directory for 2010-2011 is on its way to the email inboxes of all participants. Thank you for your participation, If you haven't received it already, you should receive it in the next 24 hours or so.

You may print the document for your use and/or save the file on your computer, smartphone, or other handy device, for reference. Remember, the PTO Family Directory is copyright of Rochester School PTOs and is intended for non-commercial use by district families, staff and administration only.

If you ordered a printed copy of the Directory, look for it within the next week. If you'd like to order one ($5 per copy), or if you have any questions about the directory please email rocketpto@gmail.com and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

PTO Family Directory Details & Notes

THE PTO FAMILY DIRECTORY IS BACK!
The Rochester School PTOs have once again joined forces to compile and distribute a district-wide Family Directory. Handy for communicating with classmates, teammates, friends and acquaintances, the Directory will include all grade levels at Rochester Schools. Participation is optional and voluntary. Only the information you provide (which may include names, phone numbers, addresses, emails) will be published. The Directory will be distributed only to families and staff in the Rochester School District.

This year, Family Directory participation will be done ONLINE,
by the participating households, and distribution will be via email.

  

WHY?

1. By self-entering data via online survey, participants directly manage their directory information and…
2. You can enter your household's information from any computer with internet access and really …
3. It takes less time than filling out and returning a paper form and …
4. Is lots better for the environment plus…
5. It will take hours instead of weeks for the PTO Directory Team to compile the data. Also …
6. It’s much less expensive to send 1000 files than print 1000 books, which saves money and…
7. If this works, we may be able to produce a new, updated Family Directory EVERY YEAR!

Data will be collected via a secure online survey at Zoomerang.com

To OPT-IN, please go to the following link:

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22B52K8ERVF

• Follow the steps to input Directory information. One survey per household.
• Carefully read the disclaimer information on the final page before you agree to submit.
• The survey is open from now through midnight, Sept. 15. At that time the survey will close.
• Then the data will be compiled and a complete directory file will be e-mailed to participants.
• Participants can print the file for their use and/or store the file (pdf) on a computer or smartphone for ref erence anytime.

SECURITY CONCERNS: Participation in the PTO Family Directory involves submitting identifying information (student and parent names, address, phone numbers, email addresses) online. Participants choose the data they submit. This data is available online only to the PTO Directory Team. The Directory, once finalized, will be distributed only to Rochester School District families (only to those who participate) and staff. Although we don’t expect anyone to misuse access to the PTO Directory, the possibility exists. Please consider this before participating.

PARTICIPATION IS OPTIONAL AND VOLUNTARY.

If you would prefer a printed copy of the directory, those will be available for a $5 printing fee and MUST BE ORDERED BY SEPT. 26. Email rocketpto@gmail.com for ordering instructions.
Remember, the survey closes at midnight on September 15.

Thanks, from the PTOs.

RMS PTO Meeting Agenda 9/14

RMS PTO Meeting Agenda

September 14, 2010

Welcome & Introductions................................................................

      Note email rocketpto@gmail.com and website http://rocketpto.blogspot.com/

Report from Last Meeting...............................................................  

Principal’s Report.............................................................................

Treasurer’s Report...........................................................................

      Fundraiser Update

                  Early results

                  Assembly Review

                  Prizewinner review

                  Money Grab & Limo Lunch Dates

                  Pick-Up is 9/29, volunteers needed for the late shift

Boxtops & Labels............................................................................. Chair Needed

      Boxtops Blitz for October?

Directory  .........................................................................................

Fall Book Fair...................................................................................

      September 27-October 1

Fall Fun Party....................................................................................

      September 24, 8:15-11:30

      Do we have the gym and band room activities?

      Inflatables are ordered

      Shifts & Volunteers

      Refreshments (juice and Krispies, same as last year, water for volunteers)

Friday Night Prime Time................................................................................

Future Problem Solvers....................................................................

Red Ribbon Week................................................................................

Skating Parties................................................................................

Teacher Appreciation....................................................................... Chair Needed

      Regularly-scheduled activities? ISAT/TA Week?

Winter Carnival................................................................................

      December 10

Questions, Suggestions, Comments?

Fundraiser Ends Today!

The Rochester Middle School PTO Fundraiser is drawing to a close. Thank you to all participants for your efforts to support our school. Please complete your sales and turn in your order forms and funds in the envelope provided TODAY! Forms must be turned in promptly to ensure that everyone gets the prizes they have earned.


An opt-out donation option is available for those who did not participate in product sales. The PTO provides fun events, classroom extras, teacher support and equipment upgrades to Rochester Middle School. We appreciate everyone's support of these efforts. Our budget averages out to about $40 per student per year; please choose an amount you are comfortable with. A participation prize will be awarded to students whose families donate instead of selling.