Brier Elementary PTA

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Program, Family Fun Events and Committee Descriptions

The Brier Elementary PTA enhances the academic and social experiences of all students through school-wide events and programs. Please see below for a brief description of the variety of programs, social events and committees our PTA offers.

For contact information, please refer to the Contacts page.

If you are interested in volunteering, please refer to the Volunteer page.

PROGRAMS	DESCRIPTION
Allowances...
...For Classroom Teachers	Helps purchase learning materials and classroom supplies.
...For Specialist Teachers	Helps purchase learning materials for specialists in physical education, library and music.
...For Support and Office Staff	Helps purchase learning materials and special office supplies
Assemblies	Enriches students’ academic experience through the enjoyment of plays, musicals, and other types of assemblies.
Watch D.O.G.S.	Provides positive male role models for students and interaction in a variety of activities throughout the school day.
	Provides the opportunity to learn about a particular artist or illustrator and create a project inspired by this artist every month.
	P rovides a resource to help with reading both in the class room and at home. Students listen to books read aloud, read with vocabulary and pronunciation support, and read without support. Teachers easily limit students to appropriate reading levels and specific books and track student reading progress. Students can practice reading to improve reading comprehension and reading fluency anywhere with Internet access.
	Brier Pride Lunches. A drawing is held each month from all the Brier Pride Tickets that were handed out. The winners enjoy a pizza lunch with the school principal
Steps & Steps to Success Curriculum	Teaches students specific skills to help them manage their emotions, their impulses, and to solve problems. With the ability to calm down and stay in control, students are better able to meet school-wide behavioral expectations.
Bobcat Merchandise	Clothing and accessories available for purchase. PTA receives 10% of profit.
Scholastic Book Fair	Brier Elementary PTA coordinates the Scholastic Book Fair. 100% of the profit made is given to the librarian who purchases additional books and materials for our library. In conjunction with the Book Fair, the Bobcat Authors’ Corner celebrates our students’ writings.
Survival Kits	Individual survival kits available for purchase during the first trimester of school.
Field Day	Physical education activities organized by our school’s PE teacher.
Grounds Improvement	Parents, students and staff working together to maintain the school grounds which includes weeding, pruning and planting.
Hospitality	Provides refreshments for PTA meetings and special events.
Kiln Maintenance	Maintains the kiln so it may be used by all. The Art in Action program does one school-wide clay project each year..
Newsletter	Our bi-monthly PTA newsletter keeps you connected. You can find it under the “Brier Buzz” tab on the left side of our website .
Popcorn Fridays	Students are given the opportunity to purchase a healthy treat during recess.
Reflections	The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program that provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a pre-selected theme. The theme for the 2011/2012 school year is “Diversity Means…”
Scholarships	Scholarship funds are provided to families through the school office for PTA membership, and other classroom needs as requested. All information is confidential and approval is determined by school office.
Staff, Student, and Volunteer Appreciation	Plan, organize and hold appreciation activities for Brier staff, students and volunteers throughout the year.
Golden Acorn	Recognition of a volunteer in their dedication and service to children and youth.
Family Fun Events	Includes a variety of family fun events including dances, bingo, swimming, skating, movies, and bowling. Everyone is invited to these affordable events. Students must be accompanied by an adult. PTA events are not intended to be drop-off events, unless otherwise noted. Any fees charged at onsite events cover the cost of the event itself, these are not fundraising events. Offsite event pricing is determined by vendor. **We are looking for a Social Chair to head the planning/organizing of these events for the 2011/2012 school year – if no chair is found; we will not be able to provide family fun events this year.

COMMITTEES
Audit Committee	The PTA’s financial records are audited twice per year by an independent committee in accordance with Washington State PTA Guidelines. Three to five volunteers are needed once in mid-January and in mid-July to perform the audit. A financial background is helpful but not necessary.
Budget Committee	Develops following year’s budget. Meets in late spring. No special skills required. Presents budget to general membership for approval.
Nominating Committee	This committee is elected by the PTA general membership and is responsible for recruiting volunteers to fill PTA Executive Committee positions for the following year. They present the slate to the PTA general membership for election in early spring.
Membership

Reimbursements For volunteers who require reimbursement, you can download a copy of the Reimbursement Request Form, print, complete and return according to the instructions.

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