What does PSO stand for?
PSO Stands for Parent-Staff Organization.
Why are we a PSO and not a PTA?
PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is a national organization that charges membership dues. As a PSO, everyone can be a member at no cost. Any financial contribution made to the Sherwood PSO benefits Sherwood students. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, so most contributions are also tax deductible.
Who is a member?
Every parent and staff member at Sherwood Elementary is a member and is invited to participate in all PSO General Meetings and events. Also, see our PSO Board Members page.
What projects does the PSO fund?
PSO money helps fund the teacher discretionary funds, scholarships, field trip transportation, social events, assemblies, activities like Young Author’s Day and Field Day, awards, crossing patrols and more. For more information about what we do, go to our main page and along the right side see “Documents and Forms” for a list of our meeting notes.
How much of a time commitment is involved as a PSO volunteer?
You can commit as much or as little time as you like – during school hours, before or after school, at home, at school or in our community. You can be on the PSO Board, on any of the various committees, or you can help by donating time to a certain event, such as a staff appreciation lunch, a family fun night activity, proofreading the school directory, helping with vision/hearing screening or working with the Math Olympiad.
Make a difference for your child and Sherwood Elementary!
We depend on volunteers like you to enhance the learning environment at Sherwood. Your involvement benefits your child(ren) now, and these experiences extend beyond their elementary years. If you are unable to contribute your time, any monetary donations you wish to provide will stay here at Sherwood, working for the education and environment of our students. To donate directly you can click here, or review our Shop for Sherwood page.
Add your family to the Sherwood Directory on our Family Directory Page, let us know how you can Volunteer by contacting us at sherwoodpso@gmail.com, and sign up for our newsletter to learn more about Sherwood events and the PSO.
Mission
We are committed to making the school a better place to learn; providing enrichment opportunities for all children; building school community; and influencing legislature on behalf of all children.
Vision
Our vision is to continue with staff and volunteer appreciation, building community with a focus on streamlining communication with Sherwood families via the PSO website and social media, and encouraging everyone to get involved.
Goals
Our goal is to make it possible for everyone in the Sherwood community to contribute, whether it be with time, donations, resources or talents/skills/ideas.