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PTO

The Parent Teacher Organisation (PTO) of Munich International School (MIS) exists as a separate, independent, non-profit entity within the MIS community and works to provide support to the Junior, Middle, and Senior Schools in a variety of ways.

The goals of the PTO are to:

  • Develop a close-knit MIS community.
  • Provide volunteer support to the schools.
  • Serve as a vehicle of communication and develop opportunities for the free flow of information within the MIS community and the school.

In order to meet these goals, the PTO has developed a network of resources, listed below, to help new families adapt to their new environment.

Welcome events programme - held during the year and a great opportunity to meet new and returning families.

  • Area representative programme - provides an opportunity to make contacts within your local community through coffee mornings and other events scheduled throughout the year.
  • Grade representative programme - provides an opportunity to make contacts with other parents within your children-s grades.
  • Nationality Representative Programme - provides an opportunity to make contacts with other families with the same cultural background.
  • Weekly Bulletin - a key source of news that provides all families with up-to-date information on upcoming events and activities around the school.

2012-13 PTO Board Members

  • Kyrian Welfare, President
  • Cara Whitehead, VP Communications
  • Dani Martin, VP Community Relations
  • Lori Granberg, Treasurer
  • Lauren Metz, Secretary

PTO Achievements 

The PTO also provides valuable resources to the Junior, Middle and Senior Schools. Some recent donations include:

2012 - 7,000 euro to the Building for Excellence Campaign, 2,500 euro to help sponsor a free yearbook for every MIS family, 2,500 euro to sponsor the purchase of locker shelving for the JS, 550 euro to purchase sports equipment for 5th Grade, 2,000 euro to sponsor the painting of the entry tunnel (pending MIS approval) and 2,000 euro to sponsor lights for the paddock sports field (pending MIS approval)

2011 - 17,200 euro kick off gift to MIS capital campaign, support planting of Roots & Shoots trees, sports equipment for MS, Ambassador t-shirts, C&S equipment for MS, DJ for the senior prom, bleachers for the sport fields.
2010 - One year's worth of Rosetta Stone for all MIS staff and families
2009 - Skateboard equipment for use during lunch
2008 - Play House for the EC playground
2007 - Funds to improve the SrS Imbiss (still pending)
2006 - Glass roof between MS and Gym
2005 - Equipment for new JS playground