District 37 Parent Teacher Council
What is the Parent Teacher Council (PTC)?
The Avoca PTC transforms your school into a community. We are proud to be a resource for teachers, students and families and to offer a variety of opportunities for you to get to know your school community. The Avoca PTC includes families and staff at both Avoca District 37 schools: Avoca West Elementary School (AW) and Marie Murphy Jr. High School (MM). We encourage you to join the Avoca PTC and contact us at any time to share your thoughts, concerns and questions.
PTC Mission Statement
Avoca District 37 Parent Teacher Council (PTC) is a membership* of parents, teachers, and staff who are dedicated to fostering the educational, social, and overall well-being of each student at Avoca Community Preschool, Avoca West School, and Marie Murphy School. We serve these students by promoting a closer working relationship among district families, the school, and the community at large.
The purpose of the PTC is to:
Offer a forum for ideas, concerns, and information
Promote parent involvement
Provide assistance to teachers through volunteerism
Assist administration in communicating school information
Sponsor social and educational events for students, families, and the community
Fund special school programs through a variety of fund-raising events throughout the school year.
PTC News You Can Use
✴😋✴ You are invited to D37's BEST NIGHT of FOOD and FUN! 🥘🍲🥙😋 Join us for our 9th Annual Intercultural Dinner and Talent Show on Friday, 12/13/24 at Marie Murphy School. ✴😋✴
HOW: Register to attend at: https://bit.ly/40aB1zQ - RSVP by this Friday, 11/22/24 (Details are in this link/Google Form).
If you are contributing food: Cost is FREE for a Family (maximum 6 people - 2 adults, 4 children). For additional guests, the cost is $10 per guest.
If you are not contributing food: The cost is $10/Individual, or up to $40/Family (maximum 6 people - 2 adults, 4 children). Don't miss out on this very popular and fun event!
Our schools thrive thanks to the dedication and generosity of our community. As parents, we also want what is best for our children. As we plan for events that support our schools and students, we need your help to ensure their success. These events provide crucial resources and opportunities, but they can't happen without the support of volunteers like you.
We have some new and exciting ideas for fundraising events that we are excited to announce, but we also need your help with to make them happen!
1. Inaugural D37 Adult Trivia Night. We want to bring parents together for some mingling and a little friendly competition!
2. Family Ice Skating Night at Centennial. A fun opportunity for both kids and parents!
3. Other Fun Events. We are trying to find ways to bring the community together to connect. We have many more ideas including both family and adult only events. We are also open to your ideas!
Whether you can lend a hand with planning, set-up, or day-of activities, your contribution will make a big difference! Volunteering is a wonderful way to connect with other parents, teachers, and community members, all while supporting our schools and the future of our students.
If you’re able to help, please either complete the form at https://www.avocaptc.org/getting-involved or you can email avocaptc@gmail.com. Any time or resources you can give, no matter how small, will go a long way in making these events a success.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a positive impact on our schools!
