Another school year is here again and it’s time to settle into new or familiar routines. On behalf of the Clifford School PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization), we would like to welcome all the new families who are coming to Clifford this year and welcome back all returning families! Working together, we can truly make a difference at Clifford. By the end of the year new friends will be made and many worthwhile experiences will be had by all.

The Clifford School PTO is made up of parents, teachers and our principal, Phil Lind and Vice-Principal Carla Torres. The primary goal of our PTO is to promote our incredible Clifford community spirit and to help our children have what many consider the quintessential school experience.  We do this by organizing fun events throughout the year, supporting teachers and staff, fundraising, helping conserve resources and promoting other important events.

The PTO hopes you will be active in The Clifford School community. We have many activities planned for this year. We encourage you to become involved in as many of these activities as you feel reasonably possible. We have fun together and the students have enjoyable, meaningful experiences as a result of your involvement.

In the fall, the PTO publishes a school directory which includes class lists, family contact information, and other useful information.  Many parents find this to be an invaluable resource for contacting classmates, friends and others parents.  Please keep your eyes open in the fall, and be sure to return the directory form as soon as possible in order to have your information included.

With your help we are looking forward to the 2011/2012 school year being the best one ever for Clifford. If you have any ideas, comments or suggestions, we want to hear from you. Communication is essential if the PTO is to fulfill its mission. Please contact Alpa Bhas (alpabhas@aol.com) or Marilyn Ezrin (tezrin@yahoo.com) or by sending a note to school with your child.

In addition, don’t forget to bookmark our website. It provides information such as the school calendar, activities, the enrichment program and events. As the year progresses we will add pictures of all the exciting activities that take place.

There are big and small ways to get involved – so come find out what’s going on and have a say in your school!

Thank you,
Alpa Bhas and Marilyn Ezrin