| Goochland Elementary School Parent-Teacher Assoc | ||||
| Budget of Activities - Revised (11/09) | ||||
| June 2009 through June 2010 | ||||
| Ordinary Income/Expense | ||||
| Income | Revised Budget | Budget | PY Actual | |
| Fundraising Events | ||||
| Chuck E Cheese Event | 500.00 | 700.00 | 741.91 | |
| Ice Cream Social | 200.00 | 200.00 | 197.00 | |
| Parents Night Out | 500.00 | 500.00 | 0.00 | |
| Drive In Movie Night | 1,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Family Night | ||||
| Auction | 4,150.00 | 3,400.00 | 2,394.75 | |
| Spaghetti Dinner | 1,300.00 | 1,300.00 | 1,346.75 | |
| 5,450.00 | 4,700.00 | 3,741.50 | ||
| Spring Fundraiser | 7,300.00 | 7,300.00 | 7,318.00 | |
| Spring Musical | 3,510.00 | |||
| Trunk or Treat | 1,400.00 | 1,000.00 | 1,075.00 | |
| Valentine's Dance | 550.00 | 550.00 | 569.00 | |
| Fall Fundraiser | ||||
| Internet Sales | 0.00 | 250.00 | 267.90 | |
| Sales | 7,800.00 | 21,850.00 | 21,356.00 | |
| 7,800.00 | 22,100.00 | 21,623.90 | ||
| Total Fundraising Events | 28,210.00 | 37,050.00 | 35,266.31 | |
| Operation Free Money | ||||
| Box Top Labels | 900.00 | 900.00 | 957.01 | |
| Tyson Labels | 75.00 | 75.00 | 74.88 | |
| Total Operation Free Money | 975.00 | 975.00 | 1,031.89 | |
| Local Membership Dues | 300.00 | 300.00 | 319.00 | |
| Other Types of Income | ||||
| Donations | 0.00 | 0.00 | 60.00 | |
| Spirit Wear Sales | 700.00 | 700.00 | 764.00 | |
| 700.00 | 700.00 | 824.00 | ||
| Total Income | 30,185.00 | 39,025.00 | 37,441.20 | |
| Expense | ||||
| Leadership Education | ||||
| New Leader Training | 225.00 | 300.00 | 211.00 | |
| Publications/Brochures | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| 225.00 | 300.00 | 211.00 | ||
| Programs | ||||
| 5th Grade Graduation | 500.00 | 750.00 | 426.60 | |
| Beautification & Landscaping | 100.00 | 200.00 | 86.26 | |
| Teacher Professional Development | 3,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Community Outreach | 200.00 | 300.00 | 177.69 | |
| Concerts/Theater Arts | 1,450.00 | 700.00 | 447.05 | |
| Field Days | 1,000.00 | 1,500.00 | 992.07 | |
| Hospitality | 2,000.00 | 3,000.00 | 2,256.44 | |
| Incentive Prizes | 200.00 | 300.00 | 200.00 | |
| Reflections | 150.00 | 200.00 | 120.00 | |
| SOL Tutoring | 3,000.00 | 3,000.00 | 2,450.00 | |
| 11,600.00 | 9,950.00 | 7,156.11 | ||
| Projects | ||||
| Box Top | 30.00 | 150.00 | 28.90 | |
| BTS Night/Ice Cream Social | 30.00 | 50.00 | 21.04 | |
| Equipment & Materials for GES | 7,000.00 | 9,500.00 | 6,978.95 | |
| Fundraiser Prizes | 175.00 | 300.00 | 174.75 | |
| Fundraiser Program % | 3,900.00 | 11,000.00 | 10,677.75 | |
| Spaghetti Dinner | 800.00 | 850.00 | 728.81 | |
| Spirit Wear Expense | 450.00 | 500.00 | 452.03 | |
| Spring Fundraiser % | 3,500.00 | 4,000.00 | 3,675.58 | |
| Spring Musical | 1,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Trunk or Treat | 450.00 | 600.00 | 528.21 | |
| Valentine's Dance | 300.00 | 300.00 | 289.88 | |
| 17,635.00 | 27,250.00 | 23,555.90 | ||
| PTA Expenditures | ||||
| Bank Service Charges | 150.00 | 250.00 | 112.23 | |
| County PTA Council Dues | 0.00 | 400.00 | 350.00 | |
| Depreciation Expense | 0.00 | 50.00 | 13.50 | |
| Liability & Bonding Insurance | 300.00 | 300.00 | 285.00 | |
| Postage | 50.00 | 50.00 | 25.17 | |
| Printing & Copying | 75.00 | 75.00 | 0.00 | |
| Supplies | 150.00 | 400.00 | 140.70 | |
| 725.00 | 1,525.00 | 926.60 | ||
| Total Expenses | 30,185.00 | 39,025.00 | 31,849.61 | |
| Net Ordinary Income | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5,591.59 | |
| Other Income | ||||
| Campbell's pts in (no value) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 31,339.00 | |
| State & National Dues | 300.00 | 500.00 | 570.00 | |
| 300.00 | 500.00 | 31,909.00 | ||
| Other Expense | ||||
| Dues sent to State PTA office | 300.00 | 500.00 | 570.00 | |
| Offset Pts (no $value) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 31,339.00 | |
| 300.00 | 500.00 | 31,909.00 | ||
| Net Income | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5,591.59 | |
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Proposed Revised Budget June 2009 - June 2010
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Brief PTA Meeting & Special Presentation at GES - Thu, Nov 19, 7 – 8p
Thursday, November 19th, 2009 from 7 – 8p
Brief PTA Meeting & Special Presentation at GES
Come out to GES and hear a free presentation on
"How to Stretch Your Money in Today's Economy!"
Brief PTA Meeting & Special Presentation at GES
Come out to GES and hear a free presentation on
"How to Stretch Your Money in Today's Economy!"
Due to the present economic conditions and the financial impact facing many families, the PTA is welcoming Glenda Harris to share some tips for making the most out of your hard earned money!
The PTA officers will also recommend a modified budget for voting. Due to the school budget cuts this year and limited profits on fundraising, the PTA officers propose adopting a revised budget that will allow greater flexibility with providing assistance to the school as needs arise.
Copies of the revised budget will be available on the evening of Nov. 18th on the blog: www.ges-sc-pta.blogspot.com. Copies will also be available at the meeting the following evening.
We will also have spirit wear t-shirts and sweatshirts for sale as well as a PTA membership table for anyone who hasn't signed up yet.
Activities will be provided for students during the meeting and presentation. Come join us!
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Dowdy 556-3035
The PTA officers will also recommend a modified budget for voting. Due to the school budget cuts this year and limited profits on fundraising, the PTA officers propose adopting a revised budget that will allow greater flexibility with providing assistance to the school as needs arise.
Copies of the revised budget will be available on the evening of Nov. 18th on the blog: www.ges-sc-pta.blogspot.com. Copies will also be available at the meeting the following evening.
We will also have spirit wear t-shirts and sweatshirts for sale as well as a PTA membership table for anyone who hasn't signed up yet.
Activities will be provided for students during the meeting and presentation. Come join us!
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Dowdy 556-3035
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Dr. Underwood's Meeting Schedule regarding the Fiscal Year 2010 budget
Dr. Underwood is planning to meet individually with each school staff and community regarding the Fiscal Year 2010 budget. All meetings are open to the public, so feel free to attend whichever meeting best suits your schedule.
Let's stay informed as parents and make a united stand to support the standards of excellence that our children currently receive and so deserve at our schools. The schools operate on a shoestring budget right now and are facing significant budget cuts this year to the tune of $640K. The proposed 15% budget cut for next year will be devastating and will affect every single current and future child in the Goochland County School System! Please consider attending a meeting to hear more on how these budget cuts will impact YOUR child and the future of Goochland County!
The dates and times for these informal meetings are as follows:
Nov. 9 at the GHS PTA meeting at 7 p.m. (in the Auditorium)
Nov. 10 at Byrd Elementary at 3:30 p.m.
Nov. 12 at Goochland High at 1:20 p.m.
Nov. 16 at Goochland Middle at 3:30 p.m.
Nov. 17 at Goochland Elementary at 3:15 p.m.
Nov. 23 at Randolph Elementary at 3:30 p.m.
Please pass along these dates to fellow Goochland County residents.
Thanks,
Elizabeth Dowdy
GES PTA President
Let's stay informed as parents and make a united stand to support the standards of excellence that our children currently receive and so deserve at our schools. The schools operate on a shoestring budget right now and are facing significant budget cuts this year to the tune of $640K. The proposed 15% budget cut for next year will be devastating and will affect every single current and future child in the Goochland County School System! Please consider attending a meeting to hear more on how these budget cuts will impact YOUR child and the future of Goochland County!
The dates and times for these informal meetings are as follows:
Nov. 9 at the GHS PTA meeting at 7 p.m. (in the Auditorium)
Nov. 10 at Byrd Elementary at 3:30 p.m.
Nov. 12 at Goochland High at 1:20 p.m.
Nov. 16 at Goochland Middle at 3:30 p.m.
Nov. 17 at Goochland Elementary at 3:15 p.m.
Nov. 23 at Randolph Elementary at 3:30 p.m.
Please pass along these dates to fellow Goochland County residents.
Thanks,
Elizabeth Dowdy
GES PTA President
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
PLEASE SHOW UP WED., NOV. 4TH AT 7PM AT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISOR'S MEETING! YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY BEING THERE!!
The following is a public service announcement for Goochland Elementary School parents, compliments of the GES PTA:
Did you know that Goochland County Schools are facing a $2.9 million proposed budget cut for next year? While that may not seem like much to a larger school district, here in Goochland, a $2.9 million shortfall makes up 15% of the county's entire portion of the school budget!
All programs in the schools that are not mandated are at risk of being either scaled back dramatically or eliminated altogether. A 15% budget reduction will have direct impact on every singly student, in every single classroom! If the Board of Supervisors proceeds with its recommended $2.9 million cut to schools, we are faced with the possibility of:
Less teachers and staff
More students per class
Less extra-curricular activities
A reduction in Encore staff
Lack of professional development for teachers and staff
Limited funding for necessary supplies (when supplies are already limited)
Possible elimination of programs such as athletics, arts, gifted education and summer school
Dramatic changes in transportation
...just to name a few!
And once these positions, programs and services are gone, it will take an extremely long time to bring them back!
If you realize how the above implications will have a direct impact on your child's education, please make it known to your County Supervisor that you do not support this budget cut! A $2.9 million budget cut will rip apart what our school system has diligently built up over the past decade! Please let YOUR VOICE be heard to make it known that the school can not sustain this type of reduction in funding.
A Board of Supervisors meeting will be held tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. in the board room at the County Administration Building (the old high school at 522/6). Please show up if at all possible! You don't have to speak if you prefer not to, but just being there as a presence makes a HUGE difference!
In the mean time, please call, write or email your county Supervisor. See links provided below. We must make sure they know how parents feel about their proposed budget cuts. The School Board's budget must be finalized and sent to the Supervisors in January, but by then, it will be too late to speak up. Let your views be known right now!
If you have questions or need more information, visit the links below or call GCPS Central Office at 556-5316. Thank you for advocating for the children in Goochland County!
Best regards,
Elizabeth Dowdy
GES PTA President
Board of Supervisors Contact info
Board of Supervisors 2009 meeting schedule
Agenda for BOS meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Goochland Gazette contact info
Central Virginian contact info
Standards of Quality for Schools
Did you know that Goochland County Schools are facing a $2.9 million proposed budget cut for next year? While that may not seem like much to a larger school district, here in Goochland, a $2.9 million shortfall makes up 15% of the county's entire portion of the school budget!
All programs in the schools that are not mandated are at risk of being either scaled back dramatically or eliminated altogether. A 15% budget reduction will have direct impact on every singly student, in every single classroom! If the Board of Supervisors proceeds with its recommended $2.9 million cut to schools, we are faced with the possibility of:
Less teachers and staff
More students per class
Less extra-curricular activities
A reduction in Encore staff
Lack of professional development for teachers and staff
Limited funding for necessary supplies (when supplies are already limited)
Possible elimination of programs such as athletics, arts, gifted education and summer school
Dramatic changes in transportation
...just to name a few!
And once these positions, programs and services are gone, it will take an extremely long time to bring them back!
If you realize how the above implications will have a direct impact on your child's education, please make it known to your County Supervisor that you do not support this budget cut! A $2.9 million budget cut will rip apart what our school system has diligently built up over the past decade! Please let YOUR VOICE be heard to make it known that the school can not sustain this type of reduction in funding.
A Board of Supervisors meeting will be held tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. in the board room at the County Administration Building (the old high school at 522/6). Please show up if at all possible! You don't have to speak if you prefer not to, but just being there as a presence makes a HUGE difference!
In the mean time, please call, write or email your county Supervisor. See links provided below. We must make sure they know how parents feel about their proposed budget cuts. The School Board's budget must be finalized and sent to the Supervisors in January, but by then, it will be too late to speak up. Let your views be known right now!
If you have questions or need more information, visit the links below or call GCPS Central Office at 556-5316. Thank you for advocating for the children in Goochland County!
Best regards,
Elizabeth Dowdy
GES PTA President
Board of Supervisors Contact info
Board of Supervisors 2009 meeting schedule
Agenda for BOS meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Goochland Gazette contact info
Central Virginian contact info
Standards of Quality for Schools
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Welcome to GES PTA! Back to School Night Follow-up
On behalf of this year's officers, thank you for joining the PTA this year! We are looking forward to a great year together as we diligently strive to improve communication and enhance services provided for parents and teachers. We welcome your input and encourage you to provide feedback or ask questions through this email address gesptavoice@aol.com or through the wooden suggestion box located at GES outside Nurse Rowe's office.
The results from Back to School Night voting are in! The audit that was conducted on last year's financials has been adopted and the proposed budget for this year has been approved. Thank you to the 51 individuals and families that cast a ballot. With efforts to closely watch our financial status, the budget will be reviewed mid-year and any recommendations for modification will be passed along to the general membership for voting.
The results from Back to School Night voting are in! The audit that was conducted on last year's financials has been adopted and the proposed budget for this year has been approved. Thank you to the 51 individuals and families that cast a ballot. With efforts to closely watch our financial status, the budget will be reviewed mid-year and any recommendations for modification will be passed along to the general membership for voting.
Holding our PTA meeting via the PA system was well received and the feedback, so far, on providing ballots for voting has been positive. If you'd like to share your opinion, we'd love to hear from you, too!
Please consider helping GES earn 50% profit from sales during our Fall Fundraisers with Van Bourgondien and Gertrude Hawk. Information was sent home with students for beautiful flower bulbs and delicious holiday chocolates & wrapping paper. (The holiday paper is included on the last page of the Gertrude Hawk catalog!) Please keep in mind the October 22nd deadline for both fundraising opportunities. The money we raise will be used to support our teachers and provide needed supplies to the school!
Please consider helping GES earn 50% profit from sales during our Fall Fundraisers with Van Bourgondien and Gertrude Hawk. Information was sent home with students for beautiful flower bulbs and delicious holiday chocolates & wrapping paper. (The holiday paper is included on the last page of the Gertrude Hawk catalog!) Please keep in mind the October 22nd deadline for both fundraising opportunities. The money we raise will be used to support our teachers and provide needed supplies to the school!
Thank you to those who have signed up to serve on committees this year. Committee Chairs will be meeting next week so you can expect to hear from someone soon regarding how you can help out!
Look for more information soon on these upcoming PTA events:
Oct. 24th at 5pm in the Goochland High School parking lot ~ Trunk or Treat (Contact Valerie Whitby, Trunk or Treat Committee Chair, if you would like to help out before or during this fun event)
Nov. 11th from 3 - 9pm ~ Chuck E. Cheese Night
Nov. 12th from 5 - 5:30pm ~ Appreciation Dinner for GES teachers & staff during Conference Day
Nov. 19th at 7pm at GES ~ Free seminar: "How to Stretch Your Money in Today's Economy"
Catch the latest PTA news at the weblog: http://ges-sc-pta.blogspot.com
Kindest Regards,
Elizabeth Dowdy
GES PTA President
Friday, September 18, 2009
2009-2010 PTA Goals
2009-2010 PTA Goals
- Partner with local schools to create a weather station in the county by adopting a WeatherBug system.
- Theater IV Production for all GES students – The Little Boy Who Cried Wolf.
- Roll out the Kindergarten Lunch Partners program to all the grades this year. - (Volunteers help in cafeteria so teachers can enjoy a quiet, relaxing lunch from time to time!)
- Provide funding for SOL tutoring.
- Shower the teachers with an appreciation dinner on parent/teacher conference days.
- Hold “Parent’s Night Out” Evenings - Nov/Dec & February.
- Provide students opportunities to experience community service and the joy of giving to others.
- Supply umbrellas for classes in the Annex Building.
- Provide a seminar for parents & teachers on “How to Stretch your Money in Today’s Economy!”
- Enhance communications between parents, PTA, school & school board.
- Supply the school with a promethean smart board.
- Assess opportunities throughout the year for enhancing parent/teacher relations!
Back to School Night was a big success!
Back to School Night was a big success! We tried a new format with attempts to better manage the growing population at Goochland Elementary! Thank you to our super scoopers who did a great job dishing out the ice cream!
The new spirit wear was very popular among students, parents and teachers! Please check the fundraising committee page HERE for ordering information or contact the chairperson directly. Order forms will be sent through the school very soon for special ordering and more information on "Lion Pride in Bulldog Country" merchandise!
Holding our PTA meeting via the PA system was well received and the feedback on providing ballots for voting was very positive.
The results from voting are in! The audit that was conducted on last year's financials has been adopted and the proposed budget for this year has been approved. Thank you to the 51 individuals and families that cast their ballot last night. Your support of the PTA is greatly appreciated! The officers are looking forward to a great year together!
The new spirit wear was very popular among students, parents and teachers! Please check the fundraising committee page HERE for ordering information or contact the chairperson directly. Order forms will be sent through the school very soon for special ordering and more information on "Lion Pride in Bulldog Country" merchandise!
Holding our PTA meeting via the PA system was well received and the feedback on providing ballots for voting was very positive.
The results from voting are in! The audit that was conducted on last year's financials has been adopted and the proposed budget for this year has been approved. Thank you to the 51 individuals and families that cast their ballot last night. Your support of the PTA is greatly appreciated! The officers are looking forward to a great year together!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Thank you for all those who signed up so far for committees
Be sure to mark your calendars for Back to School Night / Ice Cream Social on
Thursday, September 17 starting at 6pm.
This is an early dismissal day for the students and we welcome and encourage everyone to come out and meet the teachers, enjoy some ice cream and hear what is new this year with your Parent Teacher Association. Anyone interested in helping to plan the event or helping during the event, please contact any PTA Board member or click HERE to read more about the committee.
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Hello Everyone,
Welcome to GES/PTA 2009-2010!
We are sooooo excited that you have signed-up to participate in one of our committee(s) this year. Some of you have graciously signed-up for more than one. . . . way to go!
We at the PTA Executive Board are getting excited about this new year at GES. Your involvement means alot and we are looking forward to working with you to make this a successful year; for the school, for the teachers, for you guys and especially for our KIDS!
We so much appreciate your willingness to help out this year and we realize that you are sacrificing time that you could be doing something else, but you have decided to help make a difference in your child's school. So we say. . . .
THANK YOU! ! !
I will be sending out another official "Welcome" e-mail after our Back To School Night on Thursday, Sept. 17 that will include new volunteers that also sign-up to help out. But I wanted to let you know that we recognized that you have offered to participate in one way or another and to let you know that you are appreciated.
btw: If anyone out there would like to help out during our Back To School Night (that is if you haven't signed-up for it already), it's one of our most popular events and we need all the help we can get. Just contact me via this e-mail if you can help.
Looking forward to working with you this year!
God Bless,
Lisa Hobbs
GES/PTA Vice President
556-3056 (h), 873-8034 (c)
Thanks to those who came out to Java Jodi's for "BooHoo/Yahoo" Back to School last Monday. As a result, $25 was donated to the PTA! Thank you!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Come out on Monday 8/24 to Java Jodi's to cry (or smile) with your coffee or tea!
Click on the image below and then print it as your your coupon.
10%of your total purchase at Java Jodi's on Monday will be donated to the GES PTA.
Offer valid only on the first day of school: Monday, 8/24/09.
MUST HAVE COUPON below TO PARTICIPATE!
10%of your total purchase at Java Jodi's on Monday will be donated to the GES PTA.
Offer valid only on the first day of school: Monday, 8/24/09.
MUST HAVE COUPON below TO PARTICIPATE!
MUST HAVE COUPON above TO PARTICIPATE!
Any questions on this, please feel free to contact any PTA board member.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Kindergarten Orientation this Thursday 8/20 from 1-2:30
Preschool Open House this Thursday 8/20 from 4-6
Business Day for all of GES this Thursday 8/20 from 3-7
Come out to meet the teachers, see the school and meet some PTA representatives, JOIN the PTA and sign up for a committee or two for the upcoming school year!
Preschool Open House this Thursday 8/20 from 4-6
Business Day for all of GES this Thursday 8/20 from 3-7
Come out to meet the teachers, see the school and meet some PTA representatives, JOIN the PTA and sign up for a committee or two for the upcoming school year!
Friday, July 24, 2009
Can you believe it is almost time for school again? The first day of school is Monday, August 24th!
Your elected officers for 2009 – 2010’s PTA are already hard at work. The Executive Committee has met to plan the PTA Event calendar and they are looking forward to working together with parents and teachers for a great year!
Thank you to the parents who provided feedback on the survey at the end of last year. Your suggestions have been incorporated into the current year’s planning! Please know that your comments and recommendations are always welcome and very much appreciated. At any time, your suggestions can be forwarded to officers and/or committee chairs. You may also send an email to gesptavoice@aol.com
Your elected officers for 2009 – 2010’s PTA are already hard at work. The Executive Committee has met to plan the PTA Event calendar and they are looking forward to working together with parents and teachers for a great year!
Thank you to the parents who provided feedback on the survey at the end of last year. Your suggestions have been incorporated into the current year’s planning! Please know that your comments and recommendations are always welcome and very much appreciated. At any time, your suggestions can be forwarded to officers and/or committee chairs. You may also send an email to gesptavoice@aol.com
He Said, She Said
in the Volunteer world
by Joan Perry, CAVS
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
"How can I be of help?" she asked,
"I have a good idea," he said,
"Here, hold my hand," she suggested,
"We'll do it together," they offered.
"We'll be right here until it's done."
"Let's do it this way, its more fun!"
"It's what we're here for it's no fuss."
"Call us back if you should need us."
"She needs our help, God bless her heart."
"Oh, I'm just glad to do my part."
"Walk with me, I'll show the way."
"Goodness no, I don't want pay."
"You can do it, I'll show you how."
"You need it when? I'll do it now."
"If you need anything I'm right here."
"Who am I? A volunteer."
in the Volunteer world
by Joan Perry, CAVS
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
"How can I be of help?" she asked,
"I have a good idea," he said,
"Here, hold my hand," she suggested,
"We'll do it together," they offered.
"We'll be right here until it's done."
"Let's do it this way, its more fun!"
"It's what we're here for it's no fuss."
"Call us back if you should need us."
"She needs our help, God bless her heart."
"Oh, I'm just glad to do my part."
"Walk with me, I'll show the way."
"Goodness no, I don't want pay."
"You can do it, I'll show you how."
"You need it when? I'll do it now."
"If you need anything I'm right here."
"Who am I? A volunteer."
Interested in getting involved now?
We are looking for volunteers to assist with the planning of our Back to School Night/Ice Cream Social scheduled on Thursday, September 17th at 6pm.
Based on member feedback, some exciting changes are in the works so mark your calendar to attend! Meet the teachers, enjoy ice cream and see what’s new this year for PTA! Please contact an officer or email the above address if you would like to be a part of planning this exciting event.
Based on member feedback, some exciting changes are in the works so mark your calendar to attend! Meet the teachers, enjoy ice cream and see what’s new this year for PTA! Please contact an officer or email the above address if you would like to be a part of planning this exciting event.
Watch for upcoming PTA news here at the GES/SC PTA blog!
Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Elizabeth Dowdy,
GES/SC 2009/2010 PTA President
Thursday, July 16, 2009
PTA Feedback Request
Thank you for your support of the PTA! As newly elected officers and committee chairs work together to plan for next year, we would like to provide an opportunity for parents and teachers to make recommendations and provide feedback. Please let us know what you liked and/or disliked about PTA and what suggestions you would like to provide. Your input is extremely valuable and appreciated.
Also, the Fundraising Committee will be meeting in the near future to decide upon which fundraisers best suit GES/SC for the 2009-2010 school year. Many volunteers will be needed to serve on this committee and input at the initial planning stages would be very helpful. Please submit your recommendations for fundraising and consider joining this vital committee.
Also, the Fundraising Committee will be meeting in the near future to decide upon which fundraisers best suit GES/SC for the 2009-2010 school year. Many volunteers will be needed to serve on this committee and input at the initial planning stages would be very helpful. Please submit your recommendations for fundraising and consider joining this vital committee.
Recommendations may be sent via email to gesptavoice@aol.com or feel free to call:
Elizabeth Dowdy, President: 556-3035
Lisa Hobbs, Vice President: 556-3056
Karen Stapleton, Vice President: 457-2711
Robert McLemore, Treasurer
Avis Waston,Secretary
Thank you for your involvement and we look forward to working together next year!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Vote for 2009/10 PTA Treasurer due 6/11 5pm
Dear PTA members,
The two nominees for the 2009-2010 GES/SC PTA Treasurer are :
*The 2008-2009 PTA Board will proceed with filling the office of Treasurer as prescribed by the bylaws in the following manner:
Board Members:
Karen Stapleton - President
Les & Pam Bradshaw - V. Presidents
Rachel Pudwill - Treasurer
Avis Watson - Secretary
This serves as Step 2 of procedures* noted below. If you have a family membership (i.e. paid $7 in dues) then you and your spouse each have a vote. If you have a single membership (i.e. paid $4 in dues) then you may submit only one vote. Please note in your email response how many votes you are submitting.
The two nominees for the 2009-2010 GES/SC PTA Treasurer are :
Kristina Heidel or Robert McLemore
Please submit your vote for one of the PTA members noted above to gesptavoice@aol.com by 5:00 PM on or before Thursday June 11, 2009. *The 2008-2009 PTA Board will proceed with filling the office of Treasurer as prescribed by the bylaws in the following manner:
- Seek out those interested in serving on the Board as Treasurer. This task will be accomplished via this e-mail notification with a response deadline to a 2008-2009 Board member by June 4, 2009.
- Send out a Ballot to PTA members. This task will be accomplished via e-mail by June 5, 2009 with a response deadline of June 11, 2009. All votes will be keep confidential. Fifteen responses will constitute a valid election.
- The PTA Board will concur on the results and send out a notice of the 2009-2010 elected Treasurer on June 12, 2009 via e-mail.
Board Members:
Karen Stapleton - President
Les & Pam Bradshaw - V. Presidents
Rachel Pudwill - Treasurer
Avis Watson - Secretary
Friday, January 30, 2009
FAMILY READING NIGHT!
The proceeds from our fall fundraiser will enable us to purchase a promethean board for the school. The cost is considerably less than we had budgeted, so the PTA Executive Board has decided to participate in a great program - FAMILY READING NIGHT! To kick things off, we are very interested in organizing a whole school reading activity, One School, One Book. This program began in Richmond and people across the country have participated. The idea is to create a bond between all students in a learning community. Each child is given a copy of the same book and together as a school, the book is read, questions are asked and conversations take place between students at different age levels.
More information will be coming home soon!
Thank you.
Karen Stapleton
PTA President
Monday, January 5, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009 6:30pm PTA Meeting / Bingo Night
As parents, grandparents, and guardians, we want to protect our children from any and all dangers that threaten them in the world. However, the question is: How do we defend children from the virtual world? What precautions should we take to secure the safety of our children on the Internet?
Please plan on attending the PTA meeting, January 8, 2009 at 6:30pm.
Operation Blue Ridge Thunder will be giving a brief presentation on Internet Safety that will educate all of us on this growing problem!!
Dr. Linda Underwood will address us about the 2009-2010 School Budget.
Students who took part in the Reflections program will be recognized.
There will be Bingo for the kids and refreshments!!
Please plan on attending the PTA meeting, January 8, 2009 at 6:30pm.
Operation Blue Ridge Thunder will be giving a brief presentation on Internet Safety that will educate all of us on this growing problem!!
Dr. Linda Underwood will address us about the 2009-2010 School Budget.
Students who took part in the Reflections program will be recognized.
There will be Bingo for the kids and refreshments!!
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