Who We Are - Easton PTO

About Our PTO
The Easton PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) serves two schools:
Samuel Staples Elementary School and Helen Keller Middle School.
The organization previously operated as Easton PTA.
Although the affiliation with PTA has ended, the local mission and goals remain the same.
Through your membership dues, generous donations and volunteer time, we are able to fund and coordinate many wonderful programs, events and initiatives for our students, staff and families.

Your membership and time are an integral part of the support
for our programs.

We cannot do it without you!
MEET YOUR 2023-24 PTO OFFICERS
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed. It is the only thing that ever has.”
– Margaret Mead

HKMS CO-PRESIDENTS
Gina Hicks
Kristi Sogofsky
"Children are great imitators. So give them something great to imitate." - Anonymous
SSES CO-PRESIDENTS
Lauren Gasparino
Elizabeth Bailey
"Whether you think you can or think you can’t you’re right."
– Henry Ford
TREASURER

Jessica Zannetti
“Children are our most valuable resource.”
- Herbert Hoover
DEPUTY TREASURER
Stephanie Foley
“Work hard, be kind and amazing things will happen.”
– Conan O'Brien
SECRETARY
Danielle Brooks
"Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school."
– Albert Einstein
FUNDRAISING CHAIR
Sarah Mastropole
"You don’t have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great."
– Les Brown
ONLINE ACCOUNTS MANAGER
Alicia Young
“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.”
- Margaret Mead
NEW IN 2017
Picnic Tables at SSES: Sufficient outdoor seating for an entire class.
Outdoor Equipment for Grades 6-8: Provides a variety of items for student outside use.
Grade 7 Science DNA Lab Materials: Providing hands-on, experimental experiences.
ILA Books for Grades 6-8: Helping grow the classroom library book sets for student learning. ·
4 Standing Desks at HKMS: Gives students more flexibility within their learning environment.
Black Top Painted Activities:  Including hopscotch, foursquare, and a nature activity game.
A Visit from Dr. Sax:  A parent-and-teacher educational experience about topics relevant to our community by renowned author, Dr. Leonard Sax, Ph.D., M.D.