PTA GENERAL INFORMATION
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MEETINGS All PTA members are welcome at every meeting! Our PTA meetings will be held in the Lewis and Clark library beginning at 6:30pm! The dates are as follows:
(Dates and times may be subject to change due to unforeseen events). |
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Co-President |
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| Vice-President Diana Lam |
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Secretary Sam Carterby |
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Treasurer |
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MEMBERSHIP JOIN PTA The PTA is a non-profit group representing the parents of Lewis & Clark Elementary students. Their main purpose is to promote, support and generate interest in all activities occurring within the school program. Typically, the PTA raises funds to help support student activities and instruction, as well as promoting opportunities for parental involvement and understanding of school programs. Parents are encouraged and welcomed to get involved in this team effort. Individual Membership: $8.00 As a PTA member you have the privilege of voice and vote in an organization with influences the education of your children in Lewis & Clark Elementary. You are also a part of the nation’s largest advocacy group for children, with significant influence on the State Legislature and the Congress for laws affecting child welfare and education. |
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Lewis & Clark PTA Activities Banking – Washington Mutual School Savings Program – help students deposit money to their accounts, counting change and computer entry Bike Rodeo – help inspect bikes, register participants, correct written tests and/or staff the four obstacle courses – usually held in May. Bingo – solicit prizes from businesses, sell bingo cards and/or refreshments. PTA fundraiser for children and their families. Book Fair – help Mrs. Hansen, librarian, with the set-up, recruit other volunteers and/or serve as cashier. The book fair will be held in March for five days. The hours are open during the school day with one evening time. Campbell Soup Labels/General Mills box tops – collects labels from classrooms and sorts into bundles to purchase school equipment. Carnival – A day of entertainment, crafts, concessions for families. Volunteers are needed for games, concessions, ticket sales and supervision. This fundraiser supports 5th grade year end activities. All 5th grade families are encouraged to participate with this event. Chess Club – help students learn/play chess once a week for 45 minutes usually 3:15 – 4:00 p.m. from November – February. Help sell snacks or help with set-up and clean up. Host a chess tournament in December. Courtyard Gardening – maintain plants in the courtyard during the growing season. Fall Fund-raiser – typically in September. This event supports the PTA budget and 5th grade year end activities. Volunteers are needed to distribute product and prizes. Fuzzy Friends – provides money to purchase new bears for police, fire and hospital in Richland. Giving Tree – students collect canned food, new gifts for families in need at Lewis and Clark. Jogathon – typically held before Spring Break. This is a fun event where the students and teachers job around a set course for 45 minutes. Volunteers are needed to help record laps, pin on name tags, provide water and distribute prizes. Movie Night – families can gather on the gym floor for a night of entertainment. Volunteers are needed to help supervise and run concession stand. Newsletter – edit and layout newsletter articles, proof copy and order from the print shop, and distribute to classes once a month. Reflections – PTA sponsored competition in writing, photography, art and music. Distribute entry forms, collect entries, find volunteer judges, recognition of winners, and submission of entries for city contest. Science Fair – April 1 - distribute information, talk to classes, plan evening information session, find evaluators, assist students in setting up their displays, distribute certificates and ribbons. Skating Party – publicize monthly, obtain prizes, and attend event at Rollarena. Chaperones needed to help enforce safety rules. Chaperones skate for free! Spring Fund-raiser – distribute fund-raiser catalogs, collect orders, distribute orders and record keeping. Staff Appreciation – plan activities for May to thank staff. Student Store – monitor once a week - students working in the store that sells low cost school supplies Terrific Thursday – help sell candy/snacks after school and after morning kindergarten on Thursdays. Vision Screening – assist in school-wide distance vision screening Volunteer Luncheon – A lunch is provided for all our wonderful volunteers to celebrate their hard work throughout the year. |
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