PTO

Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

Welcome to our General Ray Davis Middle School (GRDMS)! It is an honor to serve here. We strive to create a thriving school community where families and educators partner together to support every child’s academic success. GRDMS is not just a school, it’s a tradition, a vision and a family. We are one family committed to one goal.

2025-2026 PTO Officers

President: Janet Kelly
Vice President: Anna Rivers
Treasurer: Shareen Gawla
Secretary: Latronia Shealey

Contact Us: GRDavisPTO@gmail.com

The role of the GRDMS PTO

Our PTO is dedicated to serving the interests of the General Ray Davis Middle School family. We achieve this through parent engagement, community building, advocacy, and fundraising. Your support is essential, and we welcome your ideas on how we can collaborate to enhance our children’s experience at GRDMS.

Membership

Membership includes a $10 donation per family. Participation is flexible. Please consider at least 1 hour each semester.

• Gives you a voice. Opportunities to make decisions on what we do as a group.

• Free drawing entry for spirit wear, food, other prizes and more.

Join PTO Today!

There’s a place for you. We need your presence, support, time and resources to advance our school. Please consider signing up for one or more of the following committees:

Fundraising:

· Plans and organizes fundraising events (e.g. Chick-fil-A, Double Good).

· Coordinates with local businesses for sponsorships or donations.

Events/Program:

· Manages family engagement events, movie nights, Muffins for Moms, Donuts for Dads, and educational programs.

· Works closely with the school to align with the academic calendar.

Hospitality/Staff Appreciation:

· Organizes events and gifts for teacher/staff appreciation week.

Volunteer Coordination:

· Recruits and schedules volunteers for events, classroom help, or teacher duty-free lunch.

· Maintains a volunteer database and communicates opportunities.

Communication/Publicity:

· Handles newsletters, social media, bulletin boards, and flyers.

· Keeps parents informed about PTO activities and school events.

Membership/Outreach

· Promotes PTO membership and encourages participation.

· Reaches out to new families.

Budget/Finance

· Works with the treasurer to manage funds and prepare budgets.

· Reviews and approves expenditures.

Grants and Sponsorship

· Applies for grants and seeks business partnerships.

· Coordinates funding for special projects or classroom needs.

School Improvement

· Works on projects to improve school grounds or facilities.

· May coordinate clean-up days or landscaping efforts.

· Sponsor the NJHS and Civics garden project.

Meetings Dates and Times

Executive Board		General Body
Monthly, 2^nd Mondays from 6:45 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.		Every other month. Add’l dates will be provided. Thursdays from 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Virtual		Virtual and in-person (for family engagement). Link will be provided via Parent Square.
7/28/2025		8/21/2025
8/11/2025		10/23/2025
9/8/2025		1/15/2026
10/20/2025		3/12/2026
11/10/2025		5/14/2026
12/8/2025
1/12/2026
2/9/2026
3/9/2026
4/13/2026
5/11/2026

Tentative Calendar of Events:

Coming soon…!