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CHRISTA MCAULIFFE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTSA Helping our children soar to new heights! 23823 NE 22nd Street, Sammamish, WA 98074 |
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Updated: October 26, 2007 WHAT IS
THE MCAULIFFE PTSA? PTSA is the oldest and largest non-profit child advocacy group
in the nation whose exclusive interest is the health, welfare, safety and education
of children. It functions on national, state, district and local levels. More
than any other organization, PTSA has the ability to make a school a better
place by addressing the needs of the individual school. The purpose of PTSA: To speak with one voice
for every child. Support the safety,
education and welfare of all children in our community. To encourage and promote parent and family
involvement in children’s lives. To
advocate for laws that protect and nurture children and youth. Your McAuliffe PTSA is an organization of Parents and McAuliffe
Staff working to enrich the social, cultural, and academic experience of the
Students at McAuliffe. Each student who attends McAuliffe is directly
impacted by the PTSA. McAuliffe PTSA funds Education Enrichment for your
child: Reading and literacy programs Science programs Math programs (Math Facts) Classroom & Curriculum Funds Cultural Arts and Science Assemblies Art Start (art docent) Program and Supplies Field Trip Subsidies Before/After School Classes: Language, Drama, Art, Science,
Music and Chess Classes McAuliffe PTSA builds
community through family social events: Ice Cream Social Bingo Night Skate King Nights Holiday Outreach Reflections Gallery Walk Family Dance Movie Nights/Spring Social McAuliffe PTSA promotes
health and safety for every student: Vision and Hearing Testing Walk Our Kids To School Day/Week Emergency Preparedness Committee Special Needs Committee Inform you on legislative issues that will impact children Campus Beautification Upgrades Safety Patrol Incentives Sunshine Fund (assists families in need with school expenses) McAuliffe PTSA is fueled
by Parent Power Studies have shown that a
major factor of successful schools are high levels of parent and community
involvement and support. You have the
ability to make a difference in your child’s education and the power to
enrich the education of every child at McAuliffe. How? Our goal is to have one parent advocate for every child at
McAuliffe. As a McAuliffe PTSA member, you help identify the needs and
develop solutions that advocate for all children at McAuliffe and carry a
voice to the state, and national levels. Added benefit for becoming a member of the McAuliffe PTSA… your
family gets a school directory (great for planning play dates and birthday
parties!) 2. Support McAuliffe PTSA Fundraising Events Save and submit General Mills Box Tops and Redmond Town Center
Receipts Sign up McAuliffe for Target and Washington Mutual School
Donation Programs Purchase McAuliffe Elementary Spirit Wear Participate in the yearly main fundraiser (alternates each year
between Auction or Pass the Hat!) 3. Volunteer!
Parents make a difference everyday in the lives of the student’s
at McAuliffe. McAuliffe has a volunteer need for every level of commitment,
whether it is only a one time, one hour, once a week, once a month, and only
day or night. The perks of
volunteering: You get to know the McAuliffe Staff and other parents You get a firsthand experience of your child’s other world
(school) Your child will be proud that you are helping You make a difference in
your child’s education and in the educations of all students at McAuliffe! P.S. Dads and Grandparents are some of the best volunteers! |
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commercial, political or ideological or for any purpose not consistent with
the Christa McAuliffe PTSA and the Bylaws of the Washington Congress of
Parents and Teachers. |
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