Welcome
The Bechtel Elementary School PTO is dedicated to fostering a community of parents and teachers whose common goal is to assist our children in their primary school education while here on Okinawa.  Annual fundraisers and special events put on by volunteers like you enable us to provide an array of teaching materials, programs and technology to enhance our school.  Please take the time to familiarize yourself with our website. Bechtel PTO strives to continue to support the faculty, adminstration and student population by focusing on universally accessed programs and materials and by boosting both student and parent involvement in the school.
 
Our school is your school.
  • Serve as a source of educational support through continued funding of educational subscriptions & Okinawan cultural experiences.
  • Build school spirit & relationships among our families & faculty through our famous Fall Festival & quarterly family night events.
  • Expand Spring Art show to a school-wide Arts Appreciation Day where students can showcase their creativity.
Our SY'11-'12 Goals
Featured Resources
Elected Members

PresidentMaria Munoz
Vice PresidentBambi Caldwell
TreasurerKatie Howe
Secretary       Denise Jarvis
Appointed Members

Box Tops: Tara Jones          
Family Nights: OPEN          
Fundraising: OPEN                      
Historian: Katie Howe                 
Hospitality: Denise Jarvis
Fall Festival:  Shannon Walsh                
Membership: Brandy Hunter           
Parliamentarian: Tara Jones       
Popcorn:  Brandy Hunter          
Publicity: OPEN
School Photos:  Belinda Timberlake
Spring Appr of Arts: OPEN
Square 1 Art: Jennifer Jenkins       
Teacher Appreciation: Denise Jarvis
Teacher Mess:  Maria Munoz       
Teacher Reps: Shannon O'dell & Ms. Straatveit    
Volunteer Coordinator: Brandy Hunter     .