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Parents Association Upcoming Events | Organizational Description | Association Calendar NEXT MEETING: OCTOBER 1, 2009 Upcoming Events Back to School Picnic, Friday, September 18th, 2009, 12:00 pm in school playground. Each family brings picnic lunch to the school playground after dismissal. Watermelon, water and healthy popsicles provided. Back to top General Description The PA is made up of any and all parents who wish to be involved in school activities. The PA is led by a “leadership team” of parents. Goals of the PA: Promote a sense of community within the schools’ families and between families and teachers. Fundraise for school needs and goals which include: building improvement and maintenance such as shelving and new paint; supporting competitive teacher salaries; purchasing new equipment as needed such as a computer, riding toys, etc.; providing healthier snack choices; and need-based scholarship funding. Organizational Structure The PA is managed by a leadership team that includes the following positions:  Team Leader Communications Coordinator  Community Service Coordinator Treasurer/’Green’ Coordinator Event Coordinators (for the four main events) In addition, the following other parents are an important part of the PA: Room Parents: One of the room parents from each class serves as PA liaison by attending PA meetings, sharing information from the PA with his/her class and helping recruit volunteers from the class for PA events.  Members: Any and all parents at the school are welcome to attend meetings, offer ideas, and plan and participate in PA activities.  Volunteer Opportunities & Sign-up Meetings  Monthly meetings are held to update parents on activities, identify volunteer needs for upcoming events and activities, and share ideas and suggestions.  Meetings are alternated between evening and morning to accommodate the most number of parents possible. Days of the week for meetings will also be varied.  Additional ad hoc meetings may be held related to planning of large events.  Any and all parents are welcome at any PA meeting.  PA Events and Activities Activities and events have several purposes. They aim to increase a sense of community at the school, provide opportunities for school families to get to know each other and also help fundraise for school needs.  Back-to-School Picnic Pot-luck Dinner Wine and Dine/Silent Auction, Strawberry Festival Other Activities The PA carries out other activities through the year such as:  Helping at Parents Night (by providing and organizing refreshments)  Fundraising campaigns  Teacher appreciation luncheons (fall and spring)  Parent education nights/book discussions  Community service projects in collaboration with First English Lutheran Church Back to top