Ways to Get Involved

Parent engagement in schools is defined as parents, caregivers and school staff working together to support and improve the learning, development, and health of children. Studies have shown that students who have parents engaged in their school lives are more likely to have:

• Higher grades and test scores.

• Better student behavior.

• Enhanced social skills.

The MCP PTO provides multiple ways for families to engage and get involved with the school. As a new and small group, every person who helps makes a huge impact. We are always looking for more volunteers to make this work sustainable. Provide your input by getting involved and get to know the other families, too!

There are numerous ways to get involved based on your interests and time availability:

Know what’s going on

• Follow the MCP’s Instagram to get event and activity updates

• Communicate with your room parent or sign up to be one

• Attend the PTO meetings and sign up for PTO Facebook and Band groups

• Attend the monthly Coffee with the Principal Meeting

• Subscribe to the school’s calendar

• Get to know MCP’s Community Representative, Griselda Luis

Give your input

• Take LAUSD and MCP surveys 

• Attend and/or join the Local School Leadership and School Site Councils and give your input on issues like student discipline, budgets, and school activities

Lend a hand

• Make crafts and decorations for school activities

• Offer a skillset: gardening, painting, graphic design, videography, event planning, woodwork, etc.

• Help in the garden

Help from home

• Plan and organize events from home

• Translate PTO materials into Spanish

• Apply for grants for funding projects

• Reach out to small businesses for sponsorships

And lastly, spread the word about our charming school!