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Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

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PS11 PTA Executive Board 2016 - 2017
PTA Mission
PTA Membership
PTA Meetings
PTA Initiatives
PTA Executive Roles
PTA By-laws

 

    PS11 PTA Executive Board 2016 - 2017

    E-mail Address: ExecBoard16-17@yahoogroups.com

    Joshua Bloodworth
    President
    Gabrielle Walcott
    Co-Vice President
    Emily Chen
    Co-Vice President
    Kurt Carrington
    Treasurer
    April Gariepy
    Financial Secretary
    Kimberly Murphy
    Recording Secretary
    Monique A. Minto-Gonzalez
    Communications Secretary

    PTA Mission

    • To create a supportive and enriched educational environment for all students
    • To promote parent participation at the school
    • To provide resources to benefit the school and students

    PTA Membership

    All parents, caregivers, teachers and staff of PS11 students are automatically members of the PTA.

    NYC Department of Education mandates that each school have a PTA. All parents, step-parents, legally appointed guardians, foster parents and persons in parental relation are automatically members of their school’s PTA.

    Parents elect Officers of a PTA. Elected officers are responsible for the PTA budget, events and activities. PTAs can support schools by raising funds, hosting parent workshops or meetings, organizing festivals, dances or social events for families, and can help schools connect with parents through updates and volunteer opportunities.

    PTA Meetings

    PTA general meetings, usually held on the third Wednesday of every month, are a great way to keep on top of important PS11 news including PTA events, DOE initiatives and school-wide programs. Regular speakers include Principal Hope, PTA executive board members and committee chairs. Parents are encouraged to get involved, ask questions, voice their opinions and volunteer new ideas for fundraising and community building. Check the website homepage calendar for up to date meeting schedules.

    PTA Initiatives

    Have you ever wondered what the PTA does? Why the PTA ia always raising money? Where the money goes?

    Here are some of the things that the PS11 PTA organizes and/or funds through its fundraising efforts and your support - 

    • Playworks Recess Program
    • 1st Grade Mark Morris Dance Program
    • 2nd Grade Violin Program
    • 3rd-5th Grade New York Philharmonic Program
    • Saturday Academy
    • Scholar’s Dinner
    • After School Enrichment Program
    • Parent Outreach Program
    • Teacher Appreciation Lunches
    • Purchasing books for classroom libraries for Author/Illustrator Day a.k.a. Book Bash
    • Red Communication Folders
    • Hospitality for School Tours & Monthly General PTA Meetings
    • Book Bash, Family Movie Night, Election Day Bake Sales, Picture Day, Readathon, Spooky Funhouse, Raise 11, Spring Fest, etc.
    • Supplement Teachers out of pocket expenses for annual Curriculum Showcases
    • Provide funding where applicable for gaps in the school budget

    PTA Executive Roles

    President
    Lead all PTA meetings (1 per month); Lead monthly Executive Board meeting; Attend all SLT meetings (1-2 times per month); Responsible for overseeing PTA committees including Fundraising, Communications, Community and more; Attend school open houses, orientations, occasional teacher meetings and President's Council meetings as necessary; Respond to parents and school staff both in and out of the classroom via phone, email and in person; Meet with Principal and Assistant Principal at least once a month to review school needs and report back to PTA to accomplish goals set; Foster and encourage parent participation in PTA committees and events; Delegate responsibilities to other PTA members; Position requires minimum of 10 hours per week, excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
    Vice President
    Participate and help organize all PTA meetings (1 per month); Participate and help organize the monthly Executive Board meeting; Attends SLT meetings (1-2 times per month) as President Designee when needed; help oversee PTA committees including Fundraising, Communications, Community and more; Attend school open houses, orientations, occasional teacher meetings and President's Council meetings as necessary; Respond to parents and school staff both in and out of the classroom via phone, email and in person; Position requires minimum of 10 hours per week, excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
    Treasurer
    Participate in all PTA and Executive Board meetings; Keep detailed, accurate financial reports, records and receipts of disbursement of all PTA funds; Responsible for creating the annual PTA budget and maintaining it; Maintain PTA bank accounts; Create and maintain balance sheets, and income and disbursements statements; Responsible for helping with all PTA events and goals.
    Financial Secretary
    Works in tandem with Treasurer in maintaining duties listed above; Participates in all PTA and Executive Board meetings; Responsible for helping with all PTA events and goals.
    Recording Secretary
    Record minutes of all PTA meetings; Type, review and distribute copies of meetings at following meeting for approval by general PTA; Responsible for overseeing thank you notes for PTA donations; Participate in all PTA and Executive Board meetings; Responsible for helping with all PTA events and goals.
    Communications Secretary
    Attend PTA general and Executive Board meetings; Send out thank you notes and other appropriate correspondence; Responsible for communicating upcoming PTA events via flyers, website and listserve; Posting meeting minutes on website and listserve.

    PTA By-laws

    Please click on the link to download a copy of the PTA by-laws.