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Year-Round Role

PTO Liaison (PTOL)

The connection between the Connors PTO and every classroom. PTOLs make sure families in their homeroom know what’s happening, when it’s happening, and how to get involved.

The Role

What Does a PTOL Do?

Think of it as being the go-to parent for your child’s class. You keep families in the loop and help coordinate the fun stuff.

Communication

Share PTO Updates

Forward Connors PTO announcements to your class WhatsApp group. You don’t write the content. You just share it.

Connection

Manage the Class Chat

Set up and manage the WhatsApp group for your homeroom. Keep it friendly, useful, and on-topic.

Celebrations

Coordinate Class Parties

Organize the class celebrations: Halloween, Thanksgiving, winter holiday, Valentine’s Day, and end-of-year. Collect contributions, plan treats, and coordinate with the teacher.

Support

Be the Point Person

When families in your class have a question about the PTO, you’re the first person they ask. You don’t need all the answers. Just know where to point people.

Getting Started

How It Works

No experience needed. Here’s what happens once you sign up.

1
Sign up for your child’s class
Each homeroom gets 1–2 PTOLs. If there are two, you split the work. Let us know which class you’re in.
2
Get added to the PTOL group
You’ll join a WhatsApp group with all the other PTOLs and PTO officers. This is where announcements and coordination happen.
3
Set up your class WhatsApp group
Create a group for your homeroom families (or take over the existing one). The Connors PTO will give you a welcome message template to get started.
4
Share updates as they come
When the PTO sends an announcement, forward it to your class group. That’s the core of the job. Simple.
Your Year

What to Expect, Month by Month

The busiest months are September, October, and December. The rest of the year is lighter.

September

Set up your class WhatsApp group. Send the welcome message. Share back-to-school PTO updates and Fall Festival info.

October

Coordinate the Halloween class celebration. Share Fall Festival reminders and volunteer sign-ups.

November

Coordinate Thanksgiving class celebration. Share any PTO event updates.

December

Coordinate winter holiday celebration. Collect contributions for teacher gifts if your class does that. Share holiday gift drive info.

January – March

Lighter months. Share PTO updates as they come. Bingo Night, Basketball Game, and other event reminders.

April – May

Share Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week info. Coordinate Valentine’s Day celebration if your class does one. Field Day sign-ups.

June

End-of-year celebration. Share Field Day details. Say goodbye and hand off to next year’s PTOL if needed.

Common Questions

PTOL FAQ

How much time does this take?
Most weeks, less than 10 minutes. The busiest times are around class celebrations (a few hours of planning and coordination) and September when you’re setting up the WhatsApp group.
Can two parents share the role?
Yes. Each class can have 1–2 PTOLs. If there are two, you split the work however makes sense for you.
Do I need to attend PTO meetings?
It’s encouraged but not required. PTO meetings are where you hear about upcoming events and initiatives first, but all the info also goes out through the PTOL WhatsApp group.
What about expenses for class celebrations?
You can collect contributions from class families or use your own budget. Save your receipts. The PTO can reimburse approved expenses.
What if I don’t know the answer to a parent’s question?
Point them to the PTO officers or hello@connorspto.com. You don’t need to be an expert. Just a connector.

Want to be your class’s PTOL?

Let us know and we’ll get you set up before the school year starts.

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