Worth County PTO Carnival Held

Worth County held its annual PTO Carnival Friday, with several student and community organizations taking part. There was a face paint, a bowling game, a nerf gun shoot, a jumping gym, and an inflatable train that kids could go through. The FBLA held a basketball toss, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes had a balloon toss, the FFA had ladder golf, the Worth County Fire Auxiliary had a memory match game, the first graders had a lollypop tree, the 5th graders had a die roll, Great Western Bank had a treasure hunt, the Learning Academy had a duck game, the 2nd graders had a pie in the face booth which they could not talk Assistant Principal Chuck Borey into getting, and the Grant City Leo Club had a marshmallow toss.

Worth County PTO Holds St. Pat's Carnival

The Worth County PTO held its annual St. Patrick's Day Carnival Friday night. They had many games, a silent auction, a hotdog eating contest, a pie in the face booth, an inflatable locomotive, and much more. Among groups that had booths at the event were the Worth County FFA, the Worth County Extension, Grant City Baptist Church, Worth County FCCLA, Grant City Fire Department, Worth County Ambulance, the Learning Academy, the Grant City Fire Auxiliary, and several different elementary classes.

Worth County PTO Bylaws

Purpose:

The purpose of the PTO is to enhance and support the educational experience and development of students at Worth County Elementary; to develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging involvement; and to improve the environment at Worth County Elementary through volunteer and financial support.

Membership:

1. Members are encouraged to attend monthly meetings of the PTO and are encouraged to give input into the decision making process.

2. PTO membership is free and encouraged.

Policies and Procedures:

1. The PTO shall be non-commercial, non-sectarian, and politically non-partisan.

2. In the event of dissolution of this organization, its assets shall be distributed for one or more of the schools projects designated by the administration of the Worth County Elementary.

3. The name of the organization or the names of any members in their official capacities shall not be used in any connection with commercial concern or with any partisan interest or for any purpose not appropriately related to promotion of the objects of the organization.

4. The PTO does not and will not seek to dictate the administrative activities or policies of the school. The administrator of the elementary school retains final approval or veto power of any function if said function will interfere with procedures, policy, and/or the best interest of Worth County Elementary School.

5. All disbursements are to be made only by majority vote of the PTO members. The PTO is subject to a minimum annual audit. July 1st - June 30th will be the PTO's fiscal year.

6. Parliamentary Procedure or Robert's Rules of Order are to be followed at all meetings.

Meetings:

Regular monthly meetings shall be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise ordered by the officers.

Officers

1. Officers will consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

2. New officers take office July 1st.

3. The election of officers will consist of nomination taken from the floor. All officers cannot be from the same grade level. All officers will be decided by secret ballot.

Duties of Officers

President:

1. Plan an agenda and preside at all meetings of the PTO.

2. Perform other duties as assigned by the PTO.

3. Coordinate the work of officers and committees of the PTO in order that the objectives are made.

4. Set up special committees.

Vice President

1. In the absence of the President, perform their duties.

2. Oversee committee chairs.

3. Perform other duties as needed.

Secretary

Record the proceedings of all meetings as well as disperse the minutes to officers, members, and for the files.

2. Keep an accurate record book of the PTO.

3. Perform other duties as needed.

Treasurer

1. Be custodian of all funds for the PTO.

2. Disburse money with authorization of the majority vote.

3. Keep an accurate account of all monies received and disbursed.

4. Perform other duties as needed.

Worth County PTO Carnival

The Worth County PTO will be having a St. Patrick's Day Carnival on March 17th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Worth County High School Gym. There will be lots of games for all ages with lots of prizes. There will be a bounce house, cake walk, door prizes, and a pie in the face, among others games. At 7, there will be a hot dog eating contest. There will be free admission. Tickets are needed to play games; tickets are 25 cents per ticket.