Parent Teacher Organization
Holgate Elementary School is fortunate to have parent volunteers who work to enhance existing programs. PTO meetings are held each month at 6:;30PM in the elementary conference room, meeting times and dates are subject to change. To keep current, please refer to the the elementary calendar on this website.
Money raised by the PTO helps cover the cost of the projects and events. A partial list of these events and items include:
Accu-Cut Materials
Memorials
Christmas Gifts for Students and Teachers
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
Field Day
Artist in Residence Program
Teacher reimbursement for classroom supplies
Right to Read Week
Fall Festival
Parents who are interested in being a part of this organization are encouraged to attend meetings, contact an officer or the school.
Officers
2012-2013 School Year
Principal
Mrs. Laura Porter
Co-Presidents
Andrea Burgel & Jessica Hoellrich
Vice President
Katie Wilhelm
Treasurer
Shelby Rupright
Secretary
Natalie Taylor
Reporter
Lindsay Hartman
Sally Laubenthal
Sally Laubenthal taught at Holgate for over 20 years as a Speech/Language Pathologist. She was not only at Holgate, but also at some other schools. Sally lived in Ottawa with her family...her husband, her 2 sons and a daughter. She battled breast cancer for about 4 years. Sally was a very positive person and had a positive effect on everyone she met.


