Building a caring community
The GEMS Parent Teacher Organization plays a very active role in our children’s school life. The PTO is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to enrich the welfare of all our children at Garlough Environmental Magnet School. Membership is open to all parents and teachers.
Next PTO Meeting – Tuesday Sept. 13th, @ 6:30pm
Get involved in your student's school
Membership is open to all parents and teachers at Garlough. GEMS is a truly special place. Together we can create supportive school community for students and families to help all of our students be successful. Join us in creating a journey of learning and discovery at Garlough.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming PTO Events
Cheers & Tears Breakfast
Come join other Garlough parents on the 1st day of school for coffee and pastries after dropping your students off to connect with one another. Some of us are crying, teary-eyed, and blue. Some of us are cheering, “I’m glad the summer’s through!”
Sept 7th
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PTO Meeting
Come join other Garlough parents and teachers to hear about ways the PTO is supporting Garlough, hear about upcoming activities, and learn about ways you can connect with events and actives at school or in your student's classroom.
Sept 13th
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What Does the PTO Do?
Countless Volunteer Hours
One of the greatest assets to Garlough is the people power of the PTO. Volunteers donating their time to facilitate all the great work happening during the school day and the numerous special events throughout the school calendar,
Curriculum-Enhancing Experiences
Helping make possible enriching field trips, classroom pet sponsorship, school assemblies on important issues, and the iNature magnet program are some of the ways the PTO contributes to Garlough.
School-wide Funding
Addressing student equity issues by donating school supplies, providing parent education, and fostering community through fun events and activities for students and families. The PTO continues to grow and nuturing learning at Garlough.