Parent Teacher Organization
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	Hongwanji Mission School Parent-Teacher Organization The Hongwanji Mission School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is an affiliated organization of the Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, as is the Hongwanji Mission School (HMS) itself. The PTO's primary purpose is to support the educational efforts at the Hongwanji Mission School. We collect yearly membership dues (all families attending HMS school are automatically members) and conduct annual fundraising activities which allows the PTO to provide this support to HMS. Of utmost importance is working with Families, the School Faculty and Administration, and the Betsuin to provide a Safe, Stimulating, and Educational environment for the children. PTO Projects PTO has been responsible for providing a number of very important improvements to the HMS campus. Over the years, the PTO has provided computers in the classrooms, playground equipment for our preschool children, and the installation of air conditioning in the elementary grade classrooms. Traditions Programs Definition: Off-island, school-sponsored, study tours that are integrated with established curriculum. 4th Grade Each year the 4th grade students travel to the Big Island with a Kumu. The Big Island trip supplements class work and promotes an understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture. 5th Grade 5th grade students go on an east coast study tour, visiting Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston. This trip supplements class work and promotes an understanding and appreciation of American history. 8th Grade The 8th grade students travel to Japan each year, visiting the HMS sister school and learning about Japanese culture.
PTO General Meeting Dates August (with Open House) – 5:00 p.m. October (Special Speaker) – 5:30 p.m. February(Science Fair Nite) – 5:30 p.m. May (Language Arts Showcase and Election of new officers) – 5:30 p.m. Executive Board 2007-2008 President - Mark Tanaka Vice President – Christopher Kam Treasurer – Clement Tanaka Corresponding Secretary – Irene Yanagihara Recording Secretary – Kimberly Kim Room Parent Coordinator(s) – Stephanie Helbush Auditors – Emile Andrade Edward Nishikawa John Toguchi