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  • Who can join the HSLJ PTO?
    Any parent, guardian, or other adult standing in loco parentis (Latin for “in the place of a parent”) for a student at the school may be a member and shall have voting rights. The principal and any teacher employed at the school may be a member and have voting rights. Members have one vote per household. (Source: HSLJ PTO Bylaws, Article III – Membership and Dues Section 1)
  • How do I become an HSLJ PTO member?
    To sign up to become a member, please fill out our Membership Form. We will contact you to confirm you membership. NOTE: In order to volunteer at the school, remember that you have to be VIPS-cleared by HISD. VIPS stands for Volunteers in Public Schools. To learn more about that process, click here. Volunteers must renew their VIPS-clearance every year.
  • Do I have to volunteer a certain number of hours each month?
    Membership does not require a time commitment, but we encourage every member to volunteer as your schedule allows. We have a variety of opportunities and would love to work alongside you!
  • Do I have to pay PTO membership dues?
    Membership is an optional $5 contribution per year as of the 2022-23 school year. To sign up to become a member, please fill out our Membership Form here Please pay for your Annual Membership here Dues are established by the PTO executive board. If dues are charged, a member must have paid his or her dues at least 14 calendar days before the meeting to be considered a member in good standing with voting rights. (Source: HSLJ PTO Bylaws, Article III – Membership and Dues Section 2)
  • When does the PTO meet?
    We hold monthly virtual PTO meetings on the first Wednesday at 6 pm to discuss business, plan events and fundraisers and share ideas. Please join our virtual Zoom Meeting by clicking on the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86704493341?pwd=NnVQRStMa1lSV2FtQi9IOGU3eHZqUT09 ​ Meeting ID: 867 0449 3341 Passcode: 008460 ​ Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZIqd-2spzgpHtVG4-MGg_2VdHrGSUisEInR/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGuqTsuHt2Wsx2GRpwAB4igLOjxmHZegrdru0uoLgdUXVHAMspQFYFKGcv1 If you aren't able to attend a past PTO meeting, but want to hear what happened, you can listen to the Zoom meeting recordings here!

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