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We are the EGHS PTSO 2021-22

HOW TO HELP RIGHT NOW!!

JOIN US!!

PARENTS.  TEACHERS.  STUDENTS.  COMMUNITY.

• We make a difference.
  Our mission is to create the kind of school community where teachers and administrators can do their best work – and thus so will our children.  We provide support for teachers in and out of the classroom.  We try to build the kind of supporting, caring atmosphere that makes school enjoyable.
• Your child benefits.
  When parents get connected to the school, children do better.  Research shows that children whose parents are involved get better grades, do better on tests, and have fewer discipline problems at school.
• Teachers benefit.
  Studies also show that when more parents are involved, teachers report more satisfaction at work and improved morale.
• We’re about parent involvement
  In these times of tight budgets, parent groups everywhere have to fill in the gaps, and so we are.  However, our number one goal is to get parents, teachers, and students more connected to the school.  That’s because more than 300 independent research studies show that building parent involvement in education is the number one thing we can do to create a great school and improve student performance.
• We have fun.

ADVANTAGES OF ORGANIZING THROUGH PTSO

• The PTSO is a 501c3 organization, this means buisnesses are more likely to donate time, money, or goods because they can declare these charitable donations on their taxes.
• Many businesses have charitable giving planned in their annual budgets and can give more to 501c3 organizations because of these tax breaks.
• As a 501c3, our organization does not have to pay sales taxes.In Sacramento County, sales tax is 7.75%.This saves us money.
• Since the PTSO is a 501c3, there are laws regarding money coming in and going out.All money has to be accounted for and a treasurer’s report has to be given at meetings.This means you can feel good about the fact that money donated goes directly to supporting the cause it was donated for, in this case, the students, families, teachers and staff of EGHS.
• Since PTSO collaborates with the EGHS administrative staff, the Principal, Activities director, and teacher representatives attend our meetings.This means they are available to address concerns and answer questions for any parents that attend.