RATNER PARENT ORGANIZATION (RPO)

RPO MISSION

The mission of the Ratner Parent Organization (RPO) is to promote cooperation and communication among the parents, teachers and staff of The Lillian and Betty Ratner School.  In addition, the RPO exists to enhance the educational, financial and cultural resources of The Ratner School through volunteer, fundraising and marketing efforts.  The RPO is committed to supporting the mission of The Lillian and Betty Ratner School.

Click here for RPO By Laws.


2011-2012 RPO Co-Presidents: Jessie Jones and Susan Paul

Jessie Jones and Susan Paul welcome all Ratner School parents to the RPO, and encourage everyone to get involved in The Ratner School! See below for a list of upcoming RPO events, RPO volunteer sign-up, and information about Ratner School Spirit Wear.

Many thanks to all parents who participated in the RPO Parent Survey. A summary of the survey results is available here.

Contact the RPO:  RPO@theratnerschool.org


UPCOMING RPO EVENTS:

We enjoyed seeing so many families at our General Meeting on January 12, 2012. 
Click here to read a summary of Dr. Goodman's "State of the School" talk that was delivered during that meeting.

Notes from the RPO General Meeting on February 16, 2012, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: 
Click here to read Dr. David Steinweg's presentation:SCHEDULING OUR CHILDREN'S LIVES: What’s Enough and What’s Too Much?
This was a lively meeting, exploring the questions surrounding scheduling in children’s and adolescent’s lives. Many thanks to Dr. Steinweg and all the parents who attended.

David A. Steinweg, Ph.D., is a counseling psychologist specializing in children, adolescents and families. He is the consulting psychologist for The Ratner School and is in private practice in Beachwood, Ohio. He is adjunct instructor at Case Western Reserve University, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and training consultant to the American Psychological Association. He is the former clinical director of the Children's Aid Society and training director of Applewood Centers. He trains mental health professionals locally and nationally on diagnostic assessment, family therapy, learning disabilities, depression, and ADHD.

SilverGraphics Fundraiser 
The RPO is pleased to once again present the SilverGraphics Arts Fundraiser, which helps to support RPO-sponsored events throughout the year. Please click here for a flyer with more information, and visit www.silvergraphics.com to see available products.

Dads' Basketball Pick-Up Games/Open Gym, Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
All Ratner School Dads are invited to a weekly pick-up game/open gym time in the Ratner School Gym: Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. All abilities welcome - come out for some exercise, fun and good company! 

(No basketball on days when The Ratner School is closed. Please check the calendar for closed dates).


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Click to download the 2012-2013 Volunteer Sign-Up form. We're getting ready for next year and welcome you to get involved!

Click to view volunteer opportunities and to use our easy online parent volunteer sign-up form for 2011-2012 volunteer opportunities.

Questions about RPO and how you can help? Contact the RPO Co-Presidents: RPO@theratnerschool.org


RATNER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR:

The RPO is pleased to offer our parent and student community the opportunity to show your school spirit with Ratner Spirit Wear!  Click here to download a SPIRIT WEAR ORDER FORM and return the form with payment to the Front Office.  Orders will be placed with our vendor once a month during the school year, and will be returned within three weeks. 




RAPT
OR WEAR:
Download the information sheet and order form to get t-shirts and sweatshirts with the Ratner Raptors logo! Toddler and Young Child sizes will feature the "Young Raptor" and Youth and Adult sizes will feature the "Running Raptor."