Be in the PTO
Get involved. Stay Involved.
Make a difference.
Thank you for visiting the PTO website! This is the first step in becoming an active member of your child's education and supporting our school. The goal of the PTO is to build meaningful partnerships between families and schools and the community at large. We work to support the educational success, health and well-being of all children.
By becoming a Porter PTO member you earn one volunteer hour, as well as being able to cast a vote on any school program funding that the PTO would like to support.
If you have questions or comments or just need a little direction, we are here to help! You can always contact us by email. We are happy to be serving our school and the community at large! Thank you in advance for your support and dedication to our school.
The Porter Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a membership organization, comprised of the parents, staff members, and teachers of Mary G. Porter Traditional School. We rely on our members to contribute their time and skills to our school community. Every individual who joins PTA is giving something to not only their child, but to every child.
Mary G. Porter relies on the commitment and involvement of our dedicated parents. Parents can join the PTO by paying $10 per family membership fee, which helps support the financial needs of the organization. Make checks payable to the Porter PTO, complete the PTO Membership Form (a copy can be found in the office and under forms at the bottom of this page) and return it to your child's teacher
JOIN THE PORTER PTO....
And earn 1 volunteer while you do it! The cost is $10. Use the link below to join online:
ORDER PORTER SPIRITWEAR...
The Porter PTO handles all Porter spiritwear. We have everything from t-shirts to sweatshirts to fleece jackets. Use the link below to see what is available and order online:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CURRENT PTO VACCANCIES:
Want to play a greater role in the PTO or do you have special talents to share? Check out our list of vacancies. For more information or to volunteer email porterpatriotspto@gmail.com.
SPIRIT NIGHT!
Our next SPIRIT NIGHT is scheduled for October 26 at Nando Peri-Peri. We will receive 40% of each purchase! Add this to your calendar today and you don’t have to plan dinner!!
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
President - Stephany Stewart
Vice President - Antwanette Daniels
Treasurer - LaTosha Brown
Secretary - Nila Sultan
Teacher Rep - TBD
Principal - Mrs. Engelmeier-Foor
PTO Contact email: PORTERPATRIOTSPTO@GMAIL.COM
PTO MEETING MINUTES
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Join the volunteer contact list for this year’s PTO events.
ELEMENTARY FALL DANCE.....Planning is underway for the Elementary Fall Dance that will take place on October 27th. Signup to volunteer and donate items here. ELEMENTARY FALL DANCE VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS needed for September 14th SWEET & SOCIAL Family Night. Enjoy a night of sweet treats, socializing with other Porter families, and bingo! Use the link below to sign-up to volunteer and/or donations:
SIGN UP FOR DONATIONS and/or VOLUNTEERING
Accrue volunteer hours by attending PTO meetings. All meetings, with the exception of the September meeting, will be hybrid. Meetings will be held in the school library and also on Zoom. Four virtual meetings can count towards volunteer hours per student.
REGISTRATION is required for each meeting to attend virtually. Click on the link below to register:
September 14, 2023......... 6 p.m. (In person only) Note time change.
October 12, 2023............. 7 p.m. (hybrid)
November 9, 2023............ 7 p.m. (hybrid)
December - No PTO meeting
January 11, 2024............. 7 p.m. (hybrid)
February 8, 2024 ............. 7 p.m. (hybrid)
March 14, 2024................ 7 p.m. (hybrid)
April 11, 2024.................. 7 p.m. (hybrid)
May 9, 2024..................... 7 p.m. (hybrid)
SEPTEMBER
September 14: ................ PTO Meeting 6 PM
September 14.................. Sweet and Social Bingo Night 6:30-8pm
TBD: .............................. Sweet Frog Spirit Night
OCTOBER
October 12: .................... PTO Meeting 7 PM (hybrid)
October 13-16: ................ Double Good Fundraiser
October 27: ..................... Elementary Fall Dance 6-8 PM
NOVEMBER
November 1-22: .............. Honey Baked Ham Fundraiser
November 9: ................... PTO Meeting 7 PM (hybrid)
November 14................... Porter Gives Back
DECEMBER
December 1: ................... Middle School Dance 6-8:30 PM
December 14:.................. No PTO Meeting
TBD................................ Krispie Kreme Fundraiser
JANUARY
January 9: ...................... PTO Meeting 7 PM (hybrid)
January 13: ..................... Family Ice Skate Night
FEBRUARY
February 13: ................... PTO Meeting 7 PM (hybrid)
TBD: .............................. IHOP Spirit Night
MARCH
March 5: ......................... Porter Gives Back
March 14: ...................... PTO Meeting 7 PM (hybrid)
March 19: ....................... Talent Show Tryouts (after school)
TBD................................ El Paso Spirit Night
APRIL
April 11: .......................... PTO Meeting 7 PM (hybrid)
April 11: .......................... Talent Show Rehearsal (after school)
April 12: .......................... Elementary School Dance 6-8 PM
April 23: .......................... Talent Show Rehearsal 4-6 PM
April 26: .......................... Talent Show 6:30-830pm
MAY
May 6-10: ....................... Teacher Appreciation Week
May 9: ............................ PTO Meeting 7 PM (hybrid)
May 12: .......................... Elementary School Dance (Luau) 6:30-8 PM
May 31: .......................... Middle School Dance/8th Grade Formal 6-8:30 PM
TBD: .............................. Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night
Disclaimer:
The Mary G. Porter Traditional School PTO is not a program or department of the Prince William County Public Schools, but an independent organization which has obtained the approval of PWCS to support its schools, students, teams, programs and extracurricular activities. All funds raised by Mary G. Porter Traditional School PTO must be used for approved school purposes.