THE PURPOSES OF THE MERCER ELEMENTARY'S PTO ARE: TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN HOME, SCHOOL, PLACES OF WORSHIP, AND THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY; TO RAISE THE STANDARDS OF HOME LIFE; TO ADVOCATE FOR LAWS THAT FURTHER THE EDUCATION, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SAFETY OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH; TO PROMOTE THE COLLABORATION AND ENGAGEMENT OF FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS IN THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH; TO ENGAGE THE PUBLIC IN UNITED EFFORTS TO SECURE THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH; AND TO ADVOCATE FOR FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING PUBLIC TAX DOLLARS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING. _