OPTO
Olmsted Parent Teacher Organization
OPTO Board Members | 2023-2024
Tawandra Anderson, President
Tiffany Hill, Vice-President
LeeAnn Flewellyn, Secretary
Steven Flewellyn, Treasurer
Rose Falcone, Board Member
Velinda Ellis, Board Member
Dr. Giovanna Claudio-Cotto, Principal
Mission
To enhance and enrich the educational and social development of the students, faculty, and families of the Frederick Law Olmsted School.
The Olmsted Parent Teacher Organization (OPTO) is an organization of parents, teachers, students, staff, and administrators at the Frederick Law Olmsted School. The OPTO’s purpose is to serve the students and staff of Olmsted. Besides community building, our primary purpose is to raise money to sponsor items and events that complement and enhance the curriculum and student achievement. The OPTO and its achievements are part of what make the Olmsted School a shining star in the Buffalo Public School System!
Beliefs
A sound education is the basis for a successful life.
Parental involvement increases a student’s success in school.
A strong school has parents, teachers, students, administrators, and the community working together.
Students thrive in a school that has a clear sense of community.
Parents are the most effective advocates for quality education for their children.
Goals
Increase parental involvement in school activities.
Increase teacher and parental involvement in the OPTO.
Enhance communication between school and home.
Raise funds to enrich classroom instruction and provide cultural experiences.
Advocate for the educational needs of Olmsted students.
Membership
The Olmsted Parent Teacher Organization always needs help with numerous volunteer efforts in the school and help with running our various committees and events. Many activities, events, and school supplies are made possible by the OPTO. The OPTO sponsors field trips, in-school presentations, and we have purchased computers, maps, projectors, books, gym supplies, art supplies, science equipment, and more.
Contact
To Volunteer or Ask Questions – email us at olmstedschoolpto@gmail.com.