West Mercer Ptsa Mercer Island Council 65 935

“Name: mercer island school district address: 8215 78th ave se mercer island, wa 98040 cash contribution: 72,046”

“Expenses office expense 4,969 insurance 370 reading and music program 1,717 cultural enrichment 25,411 family outreach programs 7,210 science fair/class partie 9,074 lobbying/school bond 165 miscellaneous 585 total 49,501”

“Support and enrich lives of students and teachers at west mercer elementary school.”

“Cultural enrichment programs: at the beginning of each school year the pta asks parents for a minimum donation to fund the pta services. The annual ask provides funding for assemblies, field trips, the artist in residence program, library books, classroom media, fifth grade activities, teacher aides, and miscellaneous other expenses.”

“Reading & music program: to encourage reading, the pta provides great books program for grades two through five, and sponsors a birthday book program to supplement the school library on an ongoing basis. Approximately 80% of the students in grades two through five participate in great books; the teachers are highly supportive of the program. In addition to the participation in great books, students have the opportunity to be involved in technology and the fine arts showcase.”

“Publication and distribution of the school directory: publication and distribution of the school directory to every member(approximately 600); printing and distribution of parent packets to every student on the first day of school (approx. 600); funding for the annual orientation classes and seminars; funding of the emergency preparedness program. Principal stipends are used for various enrichment activities, the "pals" program which is a person on staff to help kids with anger management and other behavioral issues, and learning support which is used to hire parapros to work in classrooms with large class sizes.”

“Science fair, classroom parties, field day support, popcorn, year book, and safety patrol support - to help children learn social skills, etc.”