PTA New York Congress 17-062 Brinckerhoff Elementary PTA

“School store ny sales tax remitted 296 sixth grade activities other expenses 16,158 arts & enrichment other expenses 20,689 playground equipment projec other expenses 1,210 drama club other expenses 1,595 expenses insurance 465 back to school gifts 397 bank service charges 189 fun day 1,424 kindergarten mytd 522 membership dues 806 parents as reading partnr 519 social committee 1,266 staff appreciation 2,263 student recognition 1,692 volunteer recognition 462 non-investment depreciation 45 total 49,998”

“819 819 less accumulated depreciation 774 819 total 45 0”

“The brinckerhoff elementary pta's mission, in common with those of the new york state pta and the national pta, is: a. To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship. B. To raise the standards of home life. C. To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth. D. To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teacher may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth. E. To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.”

“Faculty funding & staff assistance: supports extra teacher-directed projects in the classroom and purchases needed for the staff room. Examples of purchases include paper for the laminate copier and chairs. Field day: sixth graders spend a full day outdoors in june to celebrate the end of elementary school years and to promote outdoor activity. Kindergarten meet your teacher day (mytd): incoming kindergarten students and their parents are invited to attend an outdoor event on the playground and fields in august to meet fellow students and their teachers. The objective of this event is to increase familiarity between new students and their teachers and classmates before school starts. Parents as reading partners (parp): funds for reading events, incentives and rewards for k-6. Peggy mcgrath memorial: gift cards and certificates for 2-4 outstanding 6th graders who have helped the community. School beautification: funds are provided to promote the outward appearance of the school. Examples include new paint for the basketball courts/four-square courts and flowers near the entrance. Science fair: participation certificates for 3rd and 4th graders presenting at brinckerhoff's science fair and registration fee with t-shirt for 5th and 6th graders participating in the district science fair. Staff appreciation: funds for back-to-school breakfast, holidays, year-end luncheon student recognition: funds for star student buttons, certificates, photos and ice cream for k-6 students nominated by teachers for being good role models. Volunteer appreciation: end of year dinner for pta volunteer chairs.”