The Obama Family and Staff Organization (formerly known as JJ Hill Parent Teacher Organization) is a nonprofit operating as a 501c3. It is a separate nonprofit entity from the school or the St. Paul School District.
The three main priorities of the Obama FSO are:
To build our school community through volunteering, special events, fundraising, and ongoing projects.
To provide information and facilitate communication between and among parents and the school and district.
To raise money to support learning opportunities in and out of the classroom, and to help our students and teachers with special initiatives.
FSO provides funding for:
Maintenance for and education regarding our community garden
Artist in Residence Program each year
Scholarships for the Upper Elementary Camp Experience
Teacher appreciation
Teacher team building
Teacher/Classroom supplies
Bus transportation for field trips
School-wide community events such as Movie Nights and Ice Cream Social
Books and additional costs for the Library
Additional support as needed
If you are a parent or caregiver of a child at Obama Elementary, congratulations! You are already a member of the FSO. We hope to see you at a meeting, event, or volunteering in the classroom, for a committee or fundraiser, at a field trip, or in your home. Your involvement is invaluable — it shows the children how much you value their education and that you support our school in providing it.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have an idea or concern. We look forward to working with you!