PTA New York Congress

“Bad check recoveries 99 misc 88 total 187”

“Drama club other expenses 2,641 grandparents breakfast other expenses 1,662 pbis other expenses 40 ice cream/pizza social other expenses 381 sixth grade dance other expenses 250 expenses talent show 8 postage 9 walking challenge 29 kindergarten first day 32 office supplies 47 snow cone day 55 science fair 85 scholarships 95 faculty welcome breakfast 107 afterschool programs 127 pta council dues 150 bank service charges 180 honor roll breakfast 208 staff appreciation 232 misc 261 childcare at mtgs 270 sixth grade planners 369 birthday club 380 insurance 470 parents as reading partne 842 end of year parties 1,977 staff grants 2,494 vanaver 6,311 student assemblies 10,441 total 30,153”

“ACCUMULATED ERRORS 711”

“The purpose of the vassar kinry pta, in common with those of the national pta and the new york state pta, are: (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, so that parents and teachers 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.”

“Student assemblies/programs: the pta provides funding and support for a variety of interdisciplinary presentations that integrate math, science, language arts, social studies and the arts for each grade level through various learning styles. Grade levels k-3 have participated in using maps and preparing a grid system, listening to storytelling from around the world, experienced reading to a pig, discovered the life of a butterfly, learned about the food chain and special features of the hudson river, taken a journey as a tiny droplet of water in an interactive water cycle game and participated in a month-long multicultural dance program that immersed the students in a country's history and culture. Grade levels 4-6 have received historical enrichment through interactive programs on 18th century medical practices, creating a colonial quilt, reviewing historical documents, experiencing iroquois arts, japanese paper marbling as well as exposure to the arts through hip hop dance and musical theatre. Internet awareness, bullying, teen suicide prevention and character education have also been presented.”

“Grants to school district - pta approved 2,000 of box top funds to be allocated to our school libraries (1,000 each) for the purchase of new books. Birthday club - pta provides each student with a card and a ticket for a free ice cream from the cafeteria. Student folders- pta provides each student with a folder on the first day of school filled with school information and parental consent forms. Grade specific events - pta provides funding for the end of the year celebrations for each grade to help offset the cost of class supplies, games and entertainment. Honor roll breakfast - pta provides breakfast and organizes the ceremony to recognize sixth grade honor roll students. Kindergarten first day - pta provides a snack, drink and commemorative poem for each kindergarten class. Newcomers picnic- pta organizes a picnic in august for incoming students. Ice pops are provided for refreshment while families picnic and socialize. A booth is also available to answer parent questions and introduce the pta. Parp- pta copies and distributes reading logs to track daily reading as well as provide books at the end of the month long reading event. Recess fund - pta promotes the labels for education program. The program provides recess equipment from credits earned. Science fair - pta supports the fair by sending out sign-up forms, setting up event, preparing participation certificates and obtaining raffle prizes. Moving up ceremonies - pta organizes a reception for students who are graduating and moving onto a new school. Students are able to mingle and explore their new school. Planners - pta provides planners for all sixth grade students as a uniform organizational tool and a way to communicate with parents. Snow cone day - pta prepares sno-cones for kinry elementary students as refreshment during recess. Staff appreciation- pta staff s and provides breakfast and lunch to school faculty. Talent show- pta prepares announcement, organizes rehearsals and provides participation certificates. Sixth grade dance - pta organizes, decorates, provides entertainment and refreshments and chaperones dance for the sixth grade. Pizza night - pta promotes and provides pizza for a family night at the school. Grandparents breakfast - pta organizes a breakfast for students and their grandparents or special adult. Photos are taken as a remembrance of the occasion.”