PTA New York Congress 17-066 Gayhead Elementary School PTA

“School store/spiritwear ny sales tax 880 ny sales tax 364 musical other expenses 12,975 color run other expenses 1,196 family events fall 122 spring 1,335 assemblies/field trips other expenses 13,517 tall/small ball other expenses 4,778 sixth grade events other expenses 8,501 expenses supplies 806 insurance 350 battle of the books 295 community outreach 73 credit card fees 65 hospitality 56 ice cream social 535 math olympiad 485 membership 143 minor requipment 585 mural 903 pta dues natl & nys 1,640 slt (student development) 1,959 staff appreciation 4,059 themed history 146 volunteer training 80 welcome to kindergarten 1,133 world kindness 428 non-investment depreciation 370 total 57,779”

“BALANCING 0 BALANCING 0”

“Inventories for sale or use 441 500 4,488 4,488 less accumulated depreciation 3,419 3,789 total 1,510 1,199”

“The mission of the gayhead elementary pta is: (1) to support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decsisions affecting children, (2) to assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children, (3) to encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.”

“Assemblies & field trips kindergarten: back to school/golden rule by beth and scott bierko my 5 senses by lisa dimarzo in support of nys science learning standards the fairy godmother by kitty jones in support of nys ela learning standards 1st grade: star lab by lisa dimarzo in support of nys science learning standards tracks and traces, papermaking, perfect little planet (sharpe reservation) in support of nys social studies learning standards 2nd grade: wilderness survival to bowdoin park in support of nys social studies learning standards theatre residency in support of nys ela and music standards 3rd grade: fossil museum in support of nys science learning standards pond studies at sharpe reservation in support of nys science learning standards water cycle in support of nys science learning standards 4th grade: patriots' vs loyalists in the battle of saratoga in support of nys social studies learning standards brinckerhoff house for colonial days in support of nys social studies learning standards 5th grade: day in clay by cliff mendelson in support of nys science learning standards 6th grade: cyber security parent and student presentations all grades power of yet with jim basketball jones, growth mindset assembly in support of social-emotional learning dance residency in support of nys ela and music standards”

“School musical - 6th grade students auditioned and rehearsed for weeks leading up to 4 in-school performances as well as 2 weekend performances. There were also opportunities for crew participation to make and design sets as well as run lights and sound during all performances.”

“Student development (slt) - promote reading (25 book club), character education (citizen of the month), math carnival (4th grade students design math-based games for 3rd grade attendees) and supports pbis (positive behavioral intervention system) activities. Creative teaching incentives - teacher grants for equipment, books, teaching supplies not provided by wcsd to benefit the children. Scholastic book fairs - every student was able to attend the book fair with their class as well as provided an opportunity for families to participate in the evenings. Encouraged and promoted reading, also combined with parp in the spring. 6th grade events & picnics - events for the 6th grade to celebrate the end of their elementary school days. Nukem tournament, holiday event, bingo, end of year picnic. Ice cream social - an in-school event to celebrate national ice cream day parp- program run with spring book fair designed to encourage and foster a love of reading. Open to all ~1000 students. Spelling bee - open to 4th, 5th and 6th grade students to promote spelling within the nys ela standards. School store - run by parent volunteers in conjunction with fourth grade students yearbook club - alongside parent and teacher volunteers, the students create a school yearbook for the year. Battle of the books - team reading competition open to grade 4, 5 and 6 students to promote reading within the nys ela standards. Math olympiad - team math competition open to grades 5 and 6 to promote math within the nys math standards. Science olympiad - team science competition open to grades 5 and 6 to promote math within the nys math standards. Emerging adolescence - informational evening held in two sessions for boys and girls- for students in grade 5 & 6. Popsicles on the playground and kindergarten meet & greet - welcome events for new kindergarten families themed history months - bulletin boards created to celebrate different historical months (i.e. Black history month, women's history month, etc.) polar express book day - holiday book reading by school principals. Each student received a bell.”