Westbrook / Glen Grove PTA

 


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With so many activities in which to participate, there is something that will fit in any parent’s hectic schedule. The PTA meets monthly to hear from our principals, teachers, representatives, guest speakers, and each other and then discuss ways in which we can help our schools. All parents are welcome to all meetings.

 

DO YOU KNOW WHERE IT ALL GOES?  The Work?  The Money?

 

  1. •Your membership dues are used to create the foundation for all PTA Programs.

  2. •Members will receive a complimentary copy of 2011/12 Student Directories, which will be  available in early fall 2011.

  (Non-PTA members can receive this student directory for a $5 fee (while supplies last)

•  Dues help pay state, federal, and local council PTA membership fees.

•  Dues fund parent communication costs.

  1. •Members vote at local, state, and National PTA meetings


In the past few years PTA Sponsored Programs have paid for and/or subsidized the following:


  1. •Wish Items such as playground equipment, wireless computer access, digital cameras, garage band software, recess equipment, monitors, subscriptions to learning based software, a stage, storage shed, Smartboard response systems and so much more

  2. •Cultural Arts – school assemblies such as cultural dancers, educational plays and art enrichment

  3. •Parent Education Programs – Parents in Partnership

  4. •Visiting Authors

  5. •Yearbook

  6. •Movie Night at WB and GG; Ice Cream Social at WB and GG

  7. •Environmental Programs aimed at teaching children about conservation

  8. •Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

  9. •Teacher Instructional Aides:  PTA Funds $75 per classroom in classroom aides and supplies

  10. •Rainy Day/indoor recess activities’ and games:  PTA Funds $45 per classroom

  11. •Pre-ordered school supplies from Schoolkidz

  12. •Spiritwear – show your school spirit with t-shirts and sweat shirts

  13. •Global Language – a program for 1st – 5th graders offering French, Spanish and Mandarin

  14. •Amazing Minds – an after school academic enrichment program open to all students

  15. •Character Counts Food Drive – benefitting the Northfield Food Pantry

  16. •Support and direct funds to Debra Gelfand Fund which benefits needy families

  17. •Girls on The Run

  18. •Book Fair revenues, in the form of books, fund $6,000 - $7,000 annually to the Libraries; $200 in   

   classroom books to enhance collections


PTA Committee Chairs:

To reach a PTA member, use your school directory for phone contact information. There are also PTA mailboxes located in both school offices.

Click here for a list of the 2011 - 2012 PTA committee chairs








Our Goal is to work with Teachers, Administrators and Parents to support and promote the mission, culture and climate of the District and Schools.


The Westbrook/Glen Grove Parent Teacher Association (WB/GG PTA) is an active organization that encourages parents to become involved in the  schools and their children’s education. 100% of the effort put forth for the benefit of children through the PTA is done on a volunteer basis. This year the PTA will pursue low-cost family-friendly ways to build on our school community. If you have any ideas we would love to hear them!



2011 - 2012 PTA Executive Board Members


President                         Jennifer Moe                    Jrandmoe@gmail.com 


Co-1st Vice Presidents    Nahrin Marino            Nahrin.Marino@us.astellas.com

                                         Kristen Canalia           PeterandGiovanni@gmail.com                  


2nd Vice President          Allison Spataro                  Afsbus@yahoo.com


Secretary                         Doris Appel                      Doris@monogramlady.com

Assistant  Secretary        Pam Paradies                     Pgparadies@wowway.com


Treasurer                         Katie Bauer                       Bauer1973@comcast.net

Assistant Treasurer         Linda Finkel                       Linda.finkel@att.net


Communications             Jeanne Sullivan                SullyJeanne@gmail.com