Chantilly Montessori PTO
Parking Fundraiser Info:
Check it out! Our school is on the list! https://www.southernchristmasshow.com/parking
Sign-Up Here to volunteer -- Please help fill the open time slots!
10/17/2024 PTO Meeting Slides
Miss the PTO Meeting? No worries! Click here to access the PTO Powerpoint which has links to all of the important information discussed.
Register to be a CMS Volunteer!
Now that the Normalization period is over, please make sure you are registered to be a CMS volunteer.
You MUST be registered in order to observe in the classroom, eat lunch with your student, go on field trips, etc.
Chantilly Merchandise
The 24-25 merch is here! Get your Chantilly swag here!
Upcoming Events!
Visit the PTO Calendar page to see all of the events planned for this school year!
This calendar also includes all school holidays and early release days, and you can import the Google Calendar feed into your own calendar of choice.
Thankful Thursday
THANKFUL THURSDAY is our tradition of showing gratitude to our school staff by bringing in treats and healthy snacks for staff to enjoy on the first Thursday of each month.
All items should go to either the Main Office or the Staff Lounge. If possible, please send non-perishables on Wednesday so they can be part of the set-up early on Thursday AM.
Click here to see the dates and sign-up to contribute!
About Our School
Chantilly Montessori is a Pre-K to Grade 6 Magnet School within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools public school system.
For more information about our school, staff, schedules, Montessori philosophy, and the magnet school lottery process, please visit the CMS webpage for Chantilly Montessori.
ChantillyPTO.org is run by the Chantilly Montessori Parent-Teacher Organization and is intended to supplement information on the school website with additional resources for parents, teachers and school supporters.
2024-2025 Family Handbook
Please visit our updated handbook to learn the ABCs of Chantilly Montessori!
Welcome Note from Chantilly PTO President
Greetings, Chantilly Montessori Families!
I am thrilled and honored to re-serve as PTO President for the 2024-2025 school year. No seriously, I am!
Let me answer a question that might be on your mind... Who is 'The PTO?' It's anyone who selflessly volunteers to lend a generous hand for the betterment of our school community.
Getting involved demonstrates to our children the valuable lessons of responsibility and being good stewards of our community, all while supporting the educational and enrichment needs of the school.
So as we embark on this journey together, I encourage you to join us, share your ideas, and get involved. Together, we can accomplish great things for our school community while having a bit of fun along the way.
I look forward to an incredible year of collaboration, growth and success ahead! Cheers to a new beginning!
My email is always open: ChantillyPTOPresident@gmail.com
With Grace and Courtesy,
Austin Applefield
2024-25 PTO President
About Our PTO
Goals
The Chantilly Montessori Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer-led organization that seeks to:
Build upon our school’s strong sense of community and work to ensure that all parents, guardians, staff members, and students feel included.
Communicate effectively with all members of our school community.
Serve as a liaison between families and school staff.
Encourage parent involvement within the PTO, which includes attendance at school events and participation in volunteer opportunities at our school.
Encourage staff engagement, with a focus on the “T” in PTO.
Fundraise to enhance our students’ educational environment and support our teachers’ classroom needs.
How will we achieve these goals?
We will :
Work to recruit PTO Leadership that represents our school community.
Communicate consistently through our PTO e-newsletter (the Montessori Messenger) and emails to classroom communities from room parents.
Announce school events well in advance so families can plan accordingly.
Offer a wide variety of volunteer opportunities to accommodate various interests and schedules.
Work collaboratively with all Chantilly staff members.
Plan and implement two primary fundraisers during each school year: Invest in Your Child (IYC) and the Parking Fundraiser.
Maintain the PTO Budget and offer transparency regarding how all funds are used.
Values Statement
Individuals involved with the Chantilly Montessori PTO will treat everyone in our school community respectfully, with a particular emphasis on: peaceful interactions, collaboration, and inclusivity.
PTO Executive Board
PTO Officers
President, Austin Applefield: chantillyptopresident@gmail.com
President-Elect: open - contact Austin if you are interested!
Secretary, Marie Arrington: chantillypto.secretary@gmail.com
Co-Treasurer, Anika Kim: chantillypto.treasurer@gmail.com
Co-Treasurer, Megan Gude: chantillypto.treasurer@gmail.com
PTO Staff Representatives
Primary Team, Ms. Julia
Lower Elementary Team, Ms. Maria
Upper Elementary Team, Ms. Tamara
Special Area Team, Ms. Ann
Support Staff, Ms. Jamie
PTO Leadership Committees
Meeting Minutes
Minutes from meetings of the Chantilly PTO are available to view here.
