Where parents, caregivers, teachers and staff come
together to enrich
education, engage
community and enhance connections.
You are the “P” in PTO
Studies show that parents who are engaged in their child's education help make a huge difference in that child's success at school. From attending monthly PTO meetings, planning an event, baking brownies for Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, and everything in-between, no contribution to our PTO mission is too small. The entire board is made up of parents who work outside of the home and we understand the importance of trying to balance outside demands and limitations on our time. Our goal is to make volunteering and contributions easy, worthwhile, rewarding and fun.
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OUR MISSION
The Crossett Brook Middle School (CBMS) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a group of parents, teachers and staff whose mission is to enrich the lives of children, enhance the educational process, build community, and support an open network of communication between the school and community. We believe that both family and community involvement with CBMS is critical to the educational success of each student.
The CBMS PTO focuses on:
• Organizing social events to support CBMS community building.
• Fundraising for CBMS team field trips.
• Providing for discretionary grants to enhance the educational process.
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Hosting special events and educational enrichment like Staff/Teacher Appreciation Week and Parent Education Workshops.
MEET YOUR PTO BOARD
Jen McCabe, President
Hi! My name is Jen McCabe. I have lived in Vermont for 16 years and run a business based in Waterbury with my wife Jackie. I am a proud parent of two children: Alexander, a senior at Harwood, and Hazel, a 5th grader at CBMS. I enjoy cooking, singing, supporting our community, and cheering loudly at the kids' sports games. Go Harwood!
Tammy Kendrick, Treasurer
I am a mother to four great kids. Two college boys, one daughter is a Freshman at Harwood, and one daughter is a 5th grader at CBMS. I love Finance, Baking, and making new friends. I am excited to start my 5th year as part of the CBMS PTO.
Ceili Quigley- Secretary
Ceili is the mom of three, two kids at CBMS and a little one at home. She is a social worker for the UVM Health Network and loves reading, party planning and crafting. She looks forward to bringing her creativity to the CBMS PTO.
ENRICHING EDUCATION
Providing for enrichment through grant-making and after-school educational opportunities.
ENGAGING COMMUNITY
Providing opportunity for family and community involvement to bolster the educational success of every CBMS student.
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING
The PTO oversees fundraising efforts by the CBMS teams, including the Winter Fundraiser. Look for details in Cougar Comments in October!
DONATE TODAY
We appreciate your support of our important work. Make your tax-deductible donation today!
VOLUNTEER
The Crossett Brook Middle School (CBMS) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) recently started using a program called 2 Hour Power in order to:
•encourage parents and guardians to volunteer at PTO-sponsored events and activities;
•emphasize that any amount of help, just two hours, makes a huge difference in our success; and
•more easily match your time and talent to our needs for volunteer support.
ENHANCING CONNECTIONS
Encouraging communication and connection between students, teachers and parents.
PTO MEETING CALENDAR
All PTO meetings begin at 5:00 PM and are held in the CBMS Library.
Next meeting: Nov 15, 2023
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PTO EVENTS CALENDAR
Click below for an up-to-date listing of important PTO-related events.
PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
Click below for updated information on our PTO-sponsored education workshops for parents and caregivers.