The Pride's Den — Classroom Parent Program | Chehalis PTO
Chehalis PTO Classroom Parent Program — One Community — JLE and OSE

One dedicated parent. One classroom. One community at a time.

James W. Lintott Elementary Orin C. Smith Elementary

Our mission is simple: ensure every classroom at JLE and OSE has an engaged parent volunteer who supports students, strengthens family connections, and serves as a PTO liaison. Together, we build a stronger Chehalis — one classroom at a time.

53
Classrooms
to Fill
26
Spots at
Lintott
27
Spots at
Orin C. Smith
$200
Budget Per
Classroom
Fall
2026 Launch

Five Ways to Make a Difference

🎉
Celebrate

Organize classroom celebrations and activities that create lasting memories for students.

📣
Communicate

Share PTO news, events, and opportunities with your classroom families.

🤝
Connect

Be a welcoming point of contact and help build a strong classroom community.

🗣️
Represent

Attend at least one PTO meeting per quarter as your classroom's voice.

Recruit

Identify families who may want to get more involved in the PTO.

Your Role & Resources

The Role of a Classroom Parent

  • Organize classroom celebrations using the $200 PTO budget (teacher-approved)
  • Communicate PTO news, events, and volunteer opportunities to your class families
  • Serve as a welcoming point of contact for families and volunteer opportunities
  • Attend at least one PTO general meeting per quarter
  • Identify families who may want to get more involved with the PTO

What Classroom Parents Are NOT

  • Expected to fundraise or solicit donations
  • Responsible for all classroom events
  • Required to attend every meeting or event
  • Alone — the PTO board is here to support you every step of the way!

Your $200 Budget

$200
Per Classroom · Per School Year
  • Example Uses Pizza party, holiday celebration, seasonal craft, end-of-year party
  • Event Approval Coordinate timing & theme with your teacher
  • Reimbursement Submit receipts to PTO Treasurer by email
  • Unused Funds Use it or lose it — funds expire May 31st
Schools Served
JLE (K–2) & OSE (3–5)
Principals
Merissa Wilson (JLE) & Dannie Clark (OSE)
Program Contact
info@chehalispto.org
Chehalis PTO · James W. Lintott & Orin C. Smith Elementary Schools