CARMELO PARENT ORGANIZATION (CPO)
CPO is a formal parent club founded in 1995. They have monthly meetings at Carmelo school. Free childcare is always provided.
CPO Objectives are:
To assist Carmel Child Development Center, Transitional Kindergarten, and the Carmel Adult School Co-op Preschool in meeting students’ needs A. Indoor/outdoor materials & equipment B. “Discretionary” emergency funds C. Early/strong sense of belonging
To meet the parents’ needs A. Strengthening parenting skills B. The sense of community/fun
CPO Activities are:To meet material/discretionary needs (Fundraising)
- Trike-A-Thon
- Classroom projects & Silent Auction
- T-Shirt/sweatshirt/Klean Kanteen/Magnet sales
- Spring Fling or Raffle
To build a sense of belonging/community
- Parent Coffees
- Trikeathon
- Fall Feast
- Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
- End of the Year Picnic in the Park
- Monthly CPO meetings
To strengthen parenting skills a. Offer 'Positive Solutions' parenting series with instructor