About CRS PTO
The Center Road School Parent Teacher Organization is a 501 (c)(3) organization​ dedicated to furthering the educational enrichment and support of all K-5 students and staff at Center Road School. The CRS PTO is made up of parent/guardian volunteers who share Center Road's mission of creating a "safe, supportive, and positive environment where students are empowered to take responsibility for their learning". The PTO uses 100% of all donations and goods received to fund activities and services such as:
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Coordinating teacher and staff appreciation days/weeks
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Reimbursement of up to $100 per teacher per year for classroom supplies
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Providing free yearbooks and graduation t-shirts to all 5th graders at the end of each year
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Awarding $500 scholarships to three graduating Rockville High seniors who attended CRS
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Facilitating family fun events like Bingo, Movie and Paint nights as well as the annual spring fair
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Purchasing classroom games and activities for indoor recess and classroom enrichment
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Fully funding one field trip per grade level each year including the annual 5th grade field trip to Boston
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Providing snacks and refreshments for school assemblies, field days, and the annual ice cream social
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and much, much more
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Leadership
Each year in May, the CRS PTO holds elections for board member positions during our monthly meeting. All parents/guardians are welcome to nominate themselves or others for positions of interest and/or cast their vote to elect board officials for the upcoming year. All individuals, regardless of previous service to the PTO, are welcome to run for leadership positions and vote.
President
Jodi Griffin
I have two daughters at CRS in kindergarten and third grade.
This is my second year on the PTO board and I’m so excited to get to help create an enriching community experience for us and our kids. I am looking forward to a great year!
Vice President
Jacqueline Bilodeau​
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I'm a mom of three (two at CRS- second grade and first grade). This is my second year on the board and third year on the PTO. I am looking forward to this school year with all of our activities planned!
Treasurer
Pam Rizzo
Hello! My name is Pam Rizzo, and I am the Treasurer of the CRS PTO. This is my seventh year with the PTO - my third as a member of the board. I have two kids in middle school and a 2nd grader here at CRS. I am excited for all the fun events we have planned for our amazing CRS community!
Communications
Kristen Soprano
I have two kids at CRS (1st and 3rd grades) and am entering into my third year on the PTO and second year as the communications director. I am very excited to come up with fun and engaging ideas to keep you all informed on what the PTO is up to this year and look forward to getting to know all the Roadrunner family members at in-person events and through the PTO Facebook page!
Secretary
Katrina McLean
Hey CRS families! Mom of one first grader here. I joined the PTO last year and this is my first year on the board. I can't wait to be a part of the awesome and amazing year ahead!