Ways to Get Involved
Parent engagement in schools is defined as parents, caregivers and school staff working together to support and improve the learning, development, and health of children. Studies have shown that students who have parents engaged in their school lives are more likely to have:
Higher grades and test scores.
Better student behavior.
Enhanced social skills.
The MCP PTO provides multiple ways for families to engage and get involved with the school. As a new and small group, every person who helps makes a huge impact. We are always looking for more volunteers to make this work sustainable. Provide your input by getting involved and get to know the other families, too!
There are numerous ways to get involved based on your interests and time availability:
Know what’s going on
Follow the MCP’s Instagram to get event and activity updates
Communicate with your room parent or sign up to be one
Attend the PTO meetings and join the PTO Facebook Group
Follow the PTO Instagram
Know who your room parent is and join your room parent chat
Attend the monthly Coffee with the Principal Meeting
Subscribe to the school’s calendar
Get to know MCP’s Community Representative, Griselda Luis
Take MCP and LAUSD surveys like the annual School Experience Survey
Attend and/or join the Local School Leadership and School Site Councils and give your input on issues like student discipline, budgets, and school activities and policies
Write a review for our school on Greatschools
Lend a hand
Make crafts and decorations in the Parent Center for school activities and events
Join our group of parents tutors
Offer a skillset: painting, graphic design, videography, event planning, woodwork, etc.
Help in the garden and microforest
Help from home
Plan and organize events from home
Translate PTO materials into Spanish
Apply for grants for funding projects
Reach out to small businesses for sponsorships
And lastly, spread the word about our charming school!