Mission & Purpose

Our Lady of Lourdes Parent/Teacher Organization is an association for parents and/or guardians and teachers of the children enrolled at Our Lady of Lourdes School. The PTO is an integral and essential part of the OLL Parish Community.

In view of the responsibilities imposed on the pastor of OLL Parish and the Ordinary of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles by Cannon Law that Cannon be delegated, the PTO and its Board will be solely consultative (advisory) in nature.

The purposes of the PTO are to:

  • Promote open communications among the parents, teachers and administration.
  • Provide support for the Principal in his role as the administrator of the school program.
  • Promote goodwill and cooperation between and among parents, faculty, administration and parish.
  • Direct and coordinate parental support through parent education activities and social functions that build community.
  • Build and enhance the faith community of OLL Parish and School.
  • Raise funds for the school.
  • Coordinate the service and volunteer programs.

 

PTO Activities:

 

  • Halloween Carnival
  • Christmas Basket Drive
  • Christmas Store
  • Walk for Education Drive
  • World’s Finest Chocolate
  • PTO General Meetings
  • Family Movie Night
  • New Parent Orientation Night

 

In addition, the PTO exists to support the Principal & Staff in their endeavors to provide quality, Catholic education for all students, and to help parents and teachers develop a mutual understanding of and appreciation for the ideals of Catholic education, especially in terms of proclaiming the Gospel message, building community, and educating for service and worship.