general meeting september 3, 2013. candlewood pta mission to achieve educational excellence by...
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General MeetingSeptember 3, 2013
Candlewood PTA Mission
To achieve educational excellence by encouraging parental involvement, building
strong teacher-parent relationships, enabling academic enrichment programs, and
providing academic, fun, and family-oriented activities which promote learning and
strengthen our community.
What does the PTA do?• Provides and supports services for our children
• Coordinates after-school enrichment programs
• Funds Cultural Arts performances
• Provides funds for teachers and school
• Hosts and sponsors community events
• Advocates for our children and teachers
Why join the PTA?• Your child (the number #1 reason for all of us)• Parental involvement at school helps your child succeed• To spend quality time with your child in his/her school
environment• Get connected with other parents, teachers, school
administrators• Stay informed as to what is happening in your child’s school
and community• To have a voice for change or support directly impacting your
child• Make a difference by using your skills/hobbies• FREE student directory
PTA Executive Board 2013/14President Michelle Planty
Executive VP Mindy Slade
Treasurer Amanda Flint
VP of Student Enrichment Jacqueline Maloba
VP of Events Maria Antonio-Smith
VP of Public Relations Pat Vasco
VP of Fundraising Cynthia Simonson
MCCPTA Delegate Jeff Reznick
MCCPTA Delegate Brad Wolvin
Recording Secretary OPEN
Corresponding Secretary OPEN
Keys to Success
1) Membership
2) Volunteers & support
1) Fundraising
PTA MembershipMake a difference at Candlewood!
2013/14 Dues•$10 for first PTA member•$5 each additional member in same household•$5 teachers/staff
SIGN UP TODAY! Goal: 150 members
Volunteers Needed• Our PTA needs your support! • Volunteers needed for:
Open board positions School activities/events Fundraisers
• Will work with your schedule• Sign up by completing the
volunteer form
Principal’s ReportDr. Sheppard
2013/14 Proposed Budget• Proposed budget $41,906• Highlights:– Educational Horizons $5,000 – Teacher allowance $5,400 (continuing $200
per teacher/specialist)– Art & Music Supplies increased to $750 – Cultural Arts increased to $5,000 to fund:• 3 assemblies• storytelling assembly• anti-bullying assembly
After-School Programs
Our after-school programs offer a wide range of
learning and enrichment activities that promote the
physical, emotional, cognitive and social development of our
children!
Little Scholars - Builders• Build awesome creations• Design with legos, recyclable materials and
other interesting items• Program designed to:
Improve communication, problem-solving, reasoning, creativity and team work
Mondays 3:45-4:45 pm starting September 23 K-2, 3-5 8 weeks/$103
Mad Science• Sensational science• Sparks imaginative learning• Harnessing heat, optical illusions, sonic
sounds, magnetic magic, and more• Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 pm starting October 2• 8 weeks/$112
Foreign Language in Elementary Schools (FLES)
• Spanish language and culture program• Games, songs, role play, story-telling
and hands-on activities• Lessons interactive, lively and fun• Wednesdays 3:35-4:35 pm starting in
October• K-1 and 2-5• 12 weeks/$190
Young Rembrandts• Teaches drawing and art • Improves:
Attention to detail Time on task Visual/spatial organization skills Creativity Problem-solving skills Discipline, persistence & patience Self-confidence
• Thursdays 3:40-4:40 pm starting September 19• 8 weeks/$105
After-School Sports• Basketball• Sports help to develop:
A positive attitude Good sportsmanship Team effort Physical abilities
• Fridays 3:30-4:30 pm
Chess Club• Taught by Victor Sherman
Chess Master with over 30 years of experience
• Beginners learn how to play• More experienced students work on
improving strategy• Fridays 5-6 pm starting September 20• 10 weeks/$110
Candlewood PTA FundraisingEagle Patron Campaign
$5,000 goal
100% goes to Candlewood PTA & benefits your children!
Cultural Arts AssembliesTeacher/Specialist Allowance
Classroom SuppliesFamily & Student EventsReflections Art Program
and more!
Halloween CostumeFundraiser
• Shop for costumes at www.wholesalecostumeclub.com/fundraiser/
• Wholesale prices, huge selection
• $5.99 flat rate shipping• PTA receives 15% of all sales • September 3 – October 30
Candlewood PTA Fundraisers
Restaurant Nights
KidStuff Coupon Books
NEW Fundraisers!Candlewood Fun Run
Spring 2014 (April/May)
“Run” not “Race”
Community Business Sponsors AND Family
Sponsors listed on shirts
Family Event directed toward “Healthy Lifestyl
e”
Support Candlewood When You Shop
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Over 1300 favorite stores including Kmart, Kohl’s, JCPenny, Office
Depot, Office Max…
Goodsearch.comRaising funds for PTA by searching the
web and buying online
Register Today!
Candlewood PTA Events• Cluster Family Football Night: Sept. 20
• Class Nights• Kindergarten Oct. 22• 1st Grade Oct. 8• 2nd Grade Oct. 10• 3rd Grade Oct. 15• 4th Grade Oct. 17• 5th Grade Oct. 2
• Fall Festival: Oct 26
• Book Fair: Nov 4-8
• NEW! Cookies & Milk Book Reading: Nov 7
Need Volunteers!
Candlewood PTA Events
Bingo Night/Cake Walk: Feb 7
Dance Party: Mar 14
Book Fair: May 12-16
International Night: Apr 25
Science Fair: TBD
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