PTO Meetings

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) holds at least two meetings each month: a General Membership meeting and an Executive Board meeting.

Your presence at a PTO meeting can contribute to these positive outcomes for your family in several ways:

  1. Build a support network. PTO meetings provide a platform to connect with fellow parents and caregivers who share similar experiences and concerns. These interactions offer valuable insights, resources, and solidarity, helping you navigate challenges more effectively. 
  2. Amplify your voice. By sharing your experiences, concerns, and ideas at the meeting, you actively contribute to shaping the policies and decisions that affect our school community. Your perspective enriches the dialogue and ensures diverse voices are heard and considered.
  3. Discover vital resources. PTO meetings will help you stay informed about student supports and family resources available through our school. Meetings offer insights directly from our administration, helping you learn about and access assistance and guidance your child may need to thrive academically and personally.
  4. Lead by example. Your commitment to attending the PTO meeting serves as a powerful demonstration of the value you place on education. By prioritizing engagement in our school community, you set a compelling example for your child, reinforcing the importance of active participation and lifelong learning.

When we come together, we help create a supportive, thriving school environment that nurtures every student's potential. But only if all our voices are at the table. (Or on the zoom!)

Minutes

Attend a Meeting in Person

Public School 9 - Sarah Smith Garnet
80 Underhill Avenue
Morning meetings: Cafeteria - enter from schoolyard
Evening meetings:
Library - second floor

Executive Board

Executive Board meetings are open to all members of the Parent Teacher Organization — that is, current teachers and family members / caregivers of students. Participation in the discussion is restricted to members of the EB, unless decided otherwise by a simple majority of present board members. Non-PTO members may only attend EB meetings with the approval of the board. If you are not a member of the PTO and would like to attend, please contact our PTO president or parliamentarian.

Upcoming Events

  • Maimonides Park, 1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224

    Brooklyn Cyclones Game!

    The PS9 PTO has have partnered with the Brooklyn Cyclones for an afternoon/evening of baseball and to fundraise for the PTO. Arrive early and participate in the school spirit parade and kids can run the bases after the game. Baseball caps are included each ticket purchase. $5 of each ticket sold will be donated back to the PTO, so be sure to invite friends and family to join as well. Click here for more information and to purchase.

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Join the Executive Board meeting

Executive Board meetings are only open to members of the PTO.

The ID and passcode for Executive Board meetings can be found in the calendar listing on Konstella