Alexander Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)

  • Welcome to the Alexander PTO! We volunteer together to create a positive experience for students, teachers, staff, and families. Parents are automatically members, no dues required.

    The PTO is only as effective as the parents involved. So, we need YOU—some of your time, energy, and passion about your child’s education. Please join us once a month at our month PTO meetings, "like" us on Facebook, sign up to be on the Email List to receive opportunities to volunteer, donate, or to stay up to date on what is going on at the school. Simply email alexanderelementarypto@gmail.com with your name from the email account you want added to the list.

    Alexander parents regularly attend District Parent-Teacher Organization (DPO) and school board meetings to learn more and advocate for the resources necessary to benefit our children's education. If you are interested in attending with us, or if you have an issue you would like brought to the school board's attention, please email us or come to a monthly PTO meeting to have your voice heard.

    Here are some of the things the PTO contributes to Alexander Elementary:

    • Classroom field trips
      • 2nd Grade Niabi Zoo
      • Kindergarten Wilson’s Apple Orchard
      • Pre-School’s Farm Adventure
      • Kinnick Stadium
      • Orchestra Iowa
    • Guest Speakers & Visiting Artists
    • Teacher support (financial and supplies)
    • Cut & Copy Club (assist teachers’ weekly prepping their educational materials)
    • 6th Grade Graduation Reception
    • Annual 6th Grade Bookmark Art Design Contest
    • Annual 6th Grade Persuasive Essay Contest
    • Annual Fall Festival
    • Annual PJ Story Time
    • Annual Bike Rodeo
    • Annual End-of-Year Falcon Festival
    • Recess Knitting Club (10-week program)

    In the past, the PTO has provided screen printing equipment and supplies to the art department; t-shirts for 5th & 6th grade classes’ visit to Kinnick Stadium event; 24 Little Free Libraries that were built, installed, and stocked with books throughout Iowa City targeting The South District; and sound system for assemblies and events. All these and more we can do with your help.

  • PTO Meetings
    Second Monday of each month
    Alexander Library, 6:30 -7:30 PM

    Current Officers
    President: Colbin Erdahl
    Vice President: Open
    Secretary: Ariane Rhone
    Treasurer: Emily Voss
    Box Top Coordinator: Open
    School T-Shirt Sales Rep: Open

    Our PTO is made of parents, just like you, and teachers/staff who are involved in making sure our kids have the best resources and education possible. Academic success needs a partnership of the principal, teachers, staff, AND parents!

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