Get involved in the Skokie Washburne Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).
The PTO supports the Skokie & Washburne school community by providing student enrichment and staff appreciation programs that build school spirit and a stronger sense of community, camaraderie and friendship for our entire student, parent, teacher & staff community.
We are comprised of numerous committees that offer parent volunteers various leadership opportunities throughout the year, along with an “inside view” into the Skokie & Washburne school experience, and the flexibility to run programs on your own time! It takes many parent volunteers to run the PTO and we are incredibly grateful for the time and effort of our dedicated Skokie & Washburne parent community.
School Planters Chair & Committee- Skokie/Washburne
Do you enjoy gardening and arranging beautiful entryway potted plants? Help beautify and cheer up the entrances to both school buildings. Plant and maintain seasonal planters around the Skokie/Washburne grounds.
New Family Co-Chairs for Skokie & Washburne
Work with school Principals & PTO Exec to welcome new Skokie/Washburne families to District 36. Organize volunteers to connect with new families and coordinate/attend the New Family Gathering in late August-early September.
New Family Committee for Skokie & Washburne
Work with the New family committee chair to connect with families new to Washburne/District 36. Attend and help chair organize The New Family Gathering in late August- early September.
Fall Welcome Coffee for Skokie parents
Provide coffee, name tags, and assist Administrators during Fall Welcome Coffee at Skokie School. Date will be set in late August and will tentatively be held during 2nd or 3rd week of the start of school.
Fall Welcome Coffee for Washburne parents
Provide coffee, name tags, and assist Administrators during Fall Welcome Coffee at Washburne. Date will be set in late August and tentatively be during the 2nd or 3rd week of the start of school.
6th Grade Social Dance Chairs – 6th grade parents only
Social Dance is back this Fall, with 4 dances to be held Friday evenings (likely 6 – 7pm) in September & October. Help coordinate additional chaperones and a smooth, student check-in process.
Skokie/Washburne Parent Party Chairs
Love to mingle? Help plan our next Skokie/Washburne parent party in September.
Skokie/Washburne Parent Party Committee
Work with co-chairs to organize a party for all Skokie/Washburne parents in September.
Go Lions! Spirit Wear Co-Chairs for Skokie & Washburne
Who’s got Spirit? Have some fun building up our Lions School Spirit through new Apparel options. Co-Chairs will coordinate with vendor to select merchandise and manage sales throughout the year.
School Picture Day Chair – Skokie
Coordinate with school administration and photographers to help manage the flow of classes to and from the picture taking area on picture day. This position requires a 4 hour commitment.
School Picture Day Committee – Skokie
Coordinate with school administration and photographers to help manage the flow of classes to and from the picture taking area on picture day. This position requires a 4 hour commitment.
School Picture Day Chair – Washburne
Coordinate with school administration and photographers to help manage the flow of classes to and from the picture taking area on picture day.This position requires a 4 hour commitment.
School Picture Day Committee – Washburne
Coordinate with school administration and photographers to help manage the flow of classes to and from the picture taking area on picture day. This position requires a 4 hour commitment.
“Coffee Talk & Doughnut Worry” with Michelle & Andrew
Partner with & support School Principals, Michelle Cooney & Andrew Fenton, for 2 Morning and 2 Lunchtime coffee chats. Role includes providing input on relevant discussion topics & coordinating dates, location and logistics for each 1-hour event.
Kick Ball Tournament – Skokie
Plan, coordinate and execute 5th & 6th grade Kick-ball tournament to be held after school on 9/5
Staff Appreciation Week Chair – Skokie & Washburne
Plan, coordinate and execute thoughtful events and activities for Skokie teachers, associates and staff during Staff Appreciation Week May 6-10, 2024. Plan a staff luncheon to end the week that will be PTO sponsored.
Staff Appreciation – Skokie
Plan, coordinate and execute thoughtful events and activities for Skokie teachers May 6-10, 2024. Plan a staff luncheon to end the week that will be PTO sponsored.
Staff Appreciation–Washburne
Plan, coordinate and execute thoughtful events and activities for Washburne teachers May 6-10, 2024. Plan a staff luncheon to end the week that will be PTO sponsored.
Art Department Co-Chairs for Skokie
Help the Skokie art teacher with a variety of projects in the art room, display students’ art projects throughout the school, and recruit volunteers if needed.
Art Department Co-Chairs for Washburne
Help the Washburne art teacher with a variety of projects in the art room, display students’ art projects throughout the school, and recruit volunteers if needed.
Green Team Co-Chairs – Skokie & Washburne
Liaison between D36 Green Team and school Principal, Faculty, and PTOs re sustainable thinking, attend D36 Green Team monthly meetings & Coordinate with D36 Green Team and school re school year programming.
Orchestra Program Chair
Serve as a liaison between strings instructor & parents, collect dues, provide refreshments at post concert receptions, buy thank you gifts for instructors and other tasks as needed. Works with band chair.
Band Chair
Serve as a liaison between strings instructor & parents, collect dues, provide refreshments at post concert receptions, buy thank you gifts for instructors and other tasks as needed. Works with the orchestra chair.
Washburne Graduation Committee (Rising 8th grade parents)
Assist chairs in ticket distribution, ceremony, reception, and graduation party.
Field Day Chairs for Skokie
Work with KW faculty to plan and organize school-wide Field Day Event in late spring. Recruit and schedule parent volunteers.
Field Day Committee for Skokie
Assist co-chairs in planning and organizing school-wide Field Day event in late spring. Assist in the recruitment and scheduling of parent volunteers.
Field Day Chairs for Washburne
Work with KW faculty to plan and organize school-wide Field Day Event in late spring. Recruit and schedule parent volunteers.
Field Day Committee for Washburne
Assist co-chairs in planning and organizing school-wide Field Day event in late spring. Assist in the recruitment and scheduling of parent volunteers.
Winter Warm-Ups – Skokie & Washburne
Assist with the planning of warm-up activities, one in the winter and one in the spring for each grade.
6th Grade Farewell Party
Assist with planning of 6th grade farewell event
7th and 8th Grade Bash
Assist with the planning and execution of 7th and 8th grade bash.
Chair Skokie/Washburne Fundraiser (Dance Marathon or something similar)
Plan and Execute a Skokie/Washburne School Fundraiser, potentially the Dance Marathon.
On Call Volunteer / Helping Hands – Skokie School
This is signup is to be an extra volunteer when needed. You will be emailed to see if you are available when we need an extra volunteer.
On Call Volunteer / Helping Hands- Washburne
This is signup is to be an extra volunteer when needed. You will be emailed to see if you are available when we need an extra volunteer.