he purpose of the PTO is to create a strong home-school relationship that supports the academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth of children and promotes active parent involvement and support for the school. All Grace parents and teachers are members of the PTO. An elected all-volunteer board meets the first Monday of the month at alternating campuses to coordinate PTO activities; everyone is encouraged to attend. In addition, all members of the Grace community are invited to a PTO orientation and welcome meeting in the fall and a year-end meeting in May to hear about accomplishments and vote for new PTO board members. PTO projects help build community relationships, provide valuable services to teachers, students, and parents, and raise funds for the school. At the end of the year, funds raised by the PTO are allocated to the school for special purposes, such as financial aid, professional development for teachers, student enrichment programs, and art, science, computer, athletic, and music equipment. The Chair of the PTO is a voting member of the school's Board of Governors.