Anderson Elementary School PTA

The PTA will be hosting 1 or 2 Kindergarten Meet and Greets over the summer; so new kindergarten children and families can begin getting acquainted with each other. If you have an upcoming Kindergartner please e-mail Nancy Brown at nancy.brown72@yahoo.com to make sure you are on the Kindergarten contact list. Exact Dates to be determined.

Anderson Parents,

As the 2009-2010 school year is approaching the end, the All Star PTA is work hard to fill the board positions and very excited about the upcoming 2010-2011 school year!

Objectives of Anderson PTA:

· To promote the welfare of children and youth in the home, school, community and place of worship.

· To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.

· 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.

The PTA is responsible for several items throughout the year:

Weekly Communication Folders, Weekly Grade Level Copying, Monthly PTA Meetings, Programs at Monthly PTA Meetings, Coordination of Meet the Teacher Night, Open House, Hallway decorations, Fall Country Fair or Winter Dance, Lunch Bunch, etc.

The Gift of time is Priceless!!! Would you like to get involved?

The PTA has several ways you can help. Below and on the back are the PTA Board Positions and descriptions that are currently available as of 4/11/2010. Please sign-up today by contacting Nikki Spurgin at nikmoe@me.com or 469-396-7971.

2nd Vice President- Programs

Organize and plan the evening PTA programs. Act as an aid to the president and 1st vice president. Requires planning and organization skills. Work closely with the hospitality chairperson to provide food for general meetings. This is a yearlong and ongoing time commitment requiring volunteer hours mostly in the evening.

ACO Coordinator

Notify students of monthly items needed by Allen Community Outreach Center and/or other charity. Coordinate monthly collection of items and delivery to Allen Community Outreach and/or other charity organizations. This position requires little to no time required during the school day.

Reflections

Organize programs to promote National PTA annual Reflections program. (This is a program that pertains to the arts, including literature, musical composition, photography, etc.) Most work can be completed at home. Requires some volunteer hours during the school day and evening.

Newsletter Coordinator

Responsible for development and publication of weekly PTA newsletter on a weekly basis. Add monthly updates of upcoming PTA events to the newsletter. This is a yearlong time commitment that can be done from home. Requires significant organization, time management and computer skills. Must work closely with Office Staff and PTA board to gather information for weekly communications. Requires drafts to be sent to office staff and PTA president for review and approval before being submitted for distribution.

Student Programs

Aid teachers in coordinating programs sponsored by the PTA for each grade level (each grade level gets $500 from the PTA to use towards the students during the school year). This is a yearlong but limited time commitment that does not require you to be up at the school during the day.

Youth Protection

Plan programs to promote student participation and knowledge of safety awareness. Work closely with school Counselor planning Red Ribbon Week. This is a yearlong but limited time commitment. Works closely with the staff to promote student safety.

We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give!

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our children!

School Supply List for 2010-2011

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Anderson Elementary School PTA

Objectives of the PTA

· To promote the welfare of children and youth in the home, school, community and place of worship.

· To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.

· 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.

Have you joined the PTA yet? Contact Ashley Southard and join today!

Anderson All-Star Creed

Strive for success

Try my best

Always have a positive attitude

Respect myself and others

Set goals

George Anderson Elementary School - 305 North Alder Drive - Allen, Texas 75002

Allen Independent School District

A Texas Education Agency Exemplary School

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