PTA New York Congress 17-321

“Semi-formal dance other expenses 14,197 school store ny sales tax paid 183 halloween dance other expenses 879 valentines day dance other expenses 1,205 expenses insurance 105 adam kaplan award 100 arts enrichment 200 box tops expenses 34 hospitality 794 math counts club 1,503 moving up ceremony 272 office supplies 195 school beautification 416 senior tea 693 staff appreciation 2,973 van wyck community 1,065 non-investment depreciation 19 total 24,833”

“Prior year adjustments 0 prior year adjustments -6,064”

“Inventories for sale or use 25 100 cabinet (school store) 0 260 less accumulated depreciation 0 19 total 25 341”

“The mission of the van wyck pta, in common with those of the new york state pta and 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.”

“Semi-formal dance: a dance for all 8th graders who are in good standing academically and behaviorally. The dance is held at an off-site location for approximately 500 8th grade students. Music, food, souvenirs and the catering venue are provided by pta and school as a celebration for 8th graders completing junior high school. This event is heavily chaperoned by teachers and some members of the pta.”

“Staff appreciation: pta provides breakfast and/or lunch to 146 staff members at van wyck at the beginning of school, during the winter and at the end of the year. It is done as a thank you to all of the staff for their hard work and efforts.”

“Staff assistance: pta provides funds to 7th and 8th grade teachers for classroom projects and materials that enhance student learning above and beyond the standard curriculum. The funds are available by application to all van wyck teachers throughout the school year.”

“Adam kaplan award: this is given to a student who exhibits character and gives back to the community, in memory of a former student who passed away unexpectedly. Arts enrichment: pta assists with funding educational assemblies for the students in 7th and 8th grade. Halloween dance: math counts club: stipend for adult organizer of this club as she is not a school district employee. The money is usually used for materials, trophies and food for students. Moving up ceremony: school beautification: pta donates funds to keep school neat and adorned. Senior tea: pta sponsors a breakfast for approximately 40 seniors from the area. This is considered a community event. Valentines day dance: van wyck community: pta provides for recognition and assistance for van wyck students and staff that are in mourning, celebration or in need.”