Burbank's Helping Hands
The PTO is powered by volunteers—and we’d love to have you join us! Whether you have an hour to spare, a special talent to share, or just want to lend a hand when you can, every bit helps.
Together, our Burbank family volunteers make great things happen for our students, teachers, and school community!
Join the board
Take on a leadership role and help shape the future of Burbank's PTO! The board works together to set priorities, guide PTO initiatives, and help make decisions about how we use our time and resources.
You don’t need to have PTO experience—just a willingness to pitch in, share ideas, and be part of the team!
Get involved
Chair or join a committee
Get involved in a way that fits your schedule and your interests. Oversee and own a specific part of the Burbank PTO experience by chairing a committee or choose to join a committee and help out where support is needed.
Become a PTO Liaison
Be the go-to connection between your student's classroom and the PTO. This is a great way to connect with your child's teachers and their fellow classmate's families.
Executive Board
Co-Presidents
Serve as the primary liaison between the PTO and school administration
Set goals for PTO
Set general and executive meetings and develop agenda
Treasurer
Receive and deposit all PTO funds;
Maintain accurate financial records;
Pay authorized expenses;
Provide financial reports at PTO meetings; and
Ensure compliance with any applicable school district or state reporting requirements.
Secretary
Keep accurate records of all PTO meetings;
Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and communications to PTO members as appropriate;
Record, maintain, and distribute meeting minutes and governing documents;
Present meeting minutes for review and approval by the membership at subsequent meetings; and
Maintain PTO records and official documents, including electronic records.
Co-Presidents Elect
Work alongside the current Co-Presidents to learn the ropes
Prepare to step into a Co-President role in the following year
Treasurer Elect
Fulfill the duties of treasurer in the absence of the treasurer or duties as assigned
Prepare to step into the Treasurer role in the following year
Secretary Elect
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Fulfill the duties of secretary in the absence of the secretary or duties as assigned
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Prepare to step into the Secretary role in the following year
Committees
Staff Appreciation
Coordinate teacher appreciation efforts
Teacher appreciation Week (May)
Stock the teacher’s lounge
Back to school staff brunch
Staff dinner for conferences
Staff shirts for back to school
Family & Student Engagement
Events and support for students and families
Room Liaison Coordinator
Back to school event: Popsicles on the playground
Parent meet ups
Support schools events with funding/ volunteers (ie field day)
Gallery Hop
Signature Burbank event sharing student artwork with family and community
Coordinate event preparations with staff
Assist with securing funding for event
Coordinate volunteers and event logistics
Fundraising
Raise funds for the PTO
Dine and Donate events (monthly)
Spiritwear sales
Parents Night Out
Bake Sale
Book Fair
Communications
Facilitate communication between PTO, school, and parents
PTO bulletin board
Social media support
Monthly e-newsletter
PTO website & Photography
Membership
Coordinate membership enrollment
Create/ update membership packet
Facilitate membership drive in August
Welcome families to Burbank throughout the year
PTO Classroom Liaison
Ideally, there will be 1-2 PTO Liaisons per classroom.
Classrooms:
Puppy Dogs
Stars
Tadpoles
Bumblebees
Hummingbirds
Saplings
Honey Bears
Acorns
Chameleons
Rainbows
Caterpillars
Bunnies
Room 104
Room 100
The PTO Liaison connects the classroom and PTO, helping share updates, support teachers, and keep families informed.
Responsibilities:
• Share PTO information with classroom families and relay feedback as needed
• Support teachers by coordinating parent help when requested
• Organize classroom-level teacher appreciation efforts
• Attend PTO meetings as able
• Assist with classroom celebrations as directed by the teacher (teachers plan and lead events at Burbank)
Time Commitment:
Approximately 2–4 hours per month