Our community of parents serves the teachers and students of Loma Vista by supporting our diverse array of enrichment programs. Some of the programs the PTO helps support include: 

• PE with Coach C

• Performing Arts

• 100 Mile Club

• Art, Music & Creative Writing Programs

• After School Programs

• After School Sports 

• Learning Garden

• Variety Show

• Walk to School Day

• Community Events like the Sweetheart Dance, Boys' Night Bingo, Family Paint Nights, Astronomy Night 

• And so much more!

Nothing! It costs absolutely nothing to be a member. If you have a child attending Loma Vista, you are automatically a member of the PTO. And it's not just for moms, either -- we love to have dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles and anyone who cares about Loma Vista Elementary and its students.  

Yes! Many of our members hold full or part time jobs. There are a variety of ways for both stay-at-home and working parents to help the PTO. 

Your time and talents are valuable assets – each of them enhances and enriches our efforts. You can volunteer in the classroom, serve on a committee, do administrative work from home, solicit corporate donations, provide in-kind services …the possibilities are endless. 

Yes and no--it depends on the position. Some duties can be performed from home, and some require your presence at the school. Some positions are seasonal, while others require some effort for most of the year. Some positions work well if you decide to do them with a friend. Explore which position would be right for you. The time you donate to actively participate in your child's school is time well spent. It shows our children that we care about what they do every day. 

Sadly, no. The state of California does not fully fund the comprehensive education our families have come to expect at Loma Vista.  In fact, there is a significant gap between what the state provides and the cost of educating each student to our higher standards. Continued cutbacks to education at the state level make our schools even more dependent on parent and corporate donations to bridge this gap.

PTO Board members, in conjunction with the principal and staff members, meet regularly to assess students’ needs and decide how to best allocate the resources for the benefit of every child. As a PTO member, you’re welcome to attend monthly meetings, as well as our annual budget meeting in April. 

Unfortunately, it’s not. Raising money becomes even more critical as the cost of quality education exceeds available funds. We depend on annual donations from parents, families, and community members to fund the curriculum and activities you’ve come to expect at Loma Vista. Every contribution is meaningful and is used to construct the educational building blocks that secure a successful future for our children.