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PTO Welcome

PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION-- Welcome K-12!

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year from Bethany Christian School’s Parent Teacher Organization! And an extra special welcome to our first class of Kindergartners at BCS!!

The PTO leaders are particularly excited to work with parents to re-envision the PTO’s role as Bethany celebrates this exciting start as a K-12 school and the opening of the beautiful new lower school wing. This significant change to who Bethany is offers a unique opportunity to consider new events and practices that can build on the PTO’s legacy of building relationships, supporting Bethany teachers, and celebrating with the Bethany Community.

As a parent of a student(s) at BCS, you are already a member of the PTO! This is a community effort, not an exclusive club! BCS PTO meetings will take place monthly on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm, with the first meeting of the 2024-25 school year taking place on August 20. All parents are welcome to attend! PTO meetings offer an opportunity to learn about the school and what is happening in the community.

Our PTO needs volunteers! Being a parent volunteer is a fantastic way to actively support a productive learning environment for our students and faculty. You can get to know teachers and administrators in a casual environment, spend time with other parents, and help support Bethany’s vision of being a dynamic K-12 learning community in which students are known, loved and prepared for their journey beyond school. BCS PTO depends on volunteers to participate in a wide array of activities throughout the year, ranging from celebratory and community-building events to service-learning collaborations. Both year-long ongoing volunteer roles and short-term volunteer roles centered around a specific event are available.

While the PTO does some fundraising, the main purpose of that fundraising is to support
the events we host. Occasionally, we may decide to host a larger fundraising event to reach a specific goal or support a specific BCS project. Any PTO budget surplus supports student
programs, tuition aid, or core improvements to the student experience.

  • August 23 at 6:00pm: BCS Kickoff (games and snacks to celebrate the start of a new year)
  • Bruin Bistro (coffee and donuts served at morning drop off: one morning in fall, spring and winter)
  • Dine to Donate at local restaurants - Culver’s, Hacienda, dates TBA
  • All School Events such as Movie Night and Roller Skating

FIRST PTO Meeting: August 20, 7:00pm in the Media Center—All are welcome! Kick Off Night: August 23 at 6:00pm

We are looking forward to a great year! We hope you will join the PTO in supporting our
teachers and staff, supporting the school’s mission, and making sure each of our BCS
students feel KNOWN, LOVED, and PREPARED.

Thank you,
Sarah Kanagy Gingerich
BCS PTO Chair