When my son was in second grade I volunteered to help be a chaperone on a field trip. I was dumb founded when the teacher told me that the field trip was paid for entirely by the PTO. This was no little field trip. It was a trip to the Minnesota Zoo in Minneapolis. I was instantly enlightened to the fact that our kids have more because of PTO. I had no idea how much more. I got involved helping them right after that field trip and here I am years later still the biggest fan they have. I love the PTO with all my heart. I love the parents we have in the Byron school district that are always helping out or supporting our huge fundraiser. I love the monthly meetings and getting to say yes to so many wonderful funding requests. I love going into a room at school and seeing something that the PTO funded and feeling the pride of knowing why it is there. I love knowing our kids have more...more field trips, more smart boards, more opportunities because of the PTO. I love the amazing group of people that are a big part of our PTO. There are incredibly welcoming and incredibly accepting to whatever I can give.
This photo is a picture of the guitars we purchased for the 6th grade music program. I was in the music room a few times recently at the middle school and I was so thankful to see them. This one purchase will effect so many students. What an amazing life skill we are giving these kids.
Yes, I am proud to be part of the PTO
~Monica Willits
