Can Teachers get a Woot Woot? Yes, they can, thanks to STMS’ PTO.
The Whoot Whoot Cart, sponsored by the PTO (Parent-teacher organization), is out once a month. It has drinks and snacks on it, and it’s totally FREE for teachers to enjoy.
“The Woot Woot Cart is to help boost teacher morale,” said, Mrs. Manning, the STMS administrative assistant. “ It’s just a slight pick me up.”
Teachers get excited when they hear the cart is around. “I think it’s such a nice gesture and instead of interrupting classes they have it by the cafeteria and it allows me to go get things that make me feel appreciated,” said Mr. Rhodes, a photography, digital design, and animation-related arts teacher.
Mrs. Dantzler, another related art teacher, who teaches digital photography, creative writing, journalism, and digital media arts says she is a big fan of the Woot Woot Cart. “I love it,” said Mrs. Dantzler. “Like who doesn’t love free food?” she added.
Mrs. Dantzler said she usually gets two snacks from the cart. “I always get one for now and save one for later, ” Mrs. Dantzler said. She said the goodies are especially appreciated since teachers have little access to snacks through long school days.
Nadege Lockley, Co-President of STMS’ PTO said, “The Woot-Woot Cart is designed to be a monthly mini thank you to the teachers and staff from the PTO on behalf of STMS families, for all that they do for our kids.” Lockley added, “It is our hope that when STMS teachers and staff see the cart roll out and enjoy a treat, that they are reminded of our appreciation of them. “