Welcome to Pinewood Elementary's PTA page! On this page you will find our Mission, our Purpose, the types of things we do, how you can become involved, and PTA Meeting Minutes. There is also a list of PTA board members.

Becoming involved in the Pinewood PTA is a wonderful way to help support and become a part of your child's child's education! Your membership is a vital aspect of our PTA's success! Download the Membership Form, fill it out and return it to school to become a member- it's that easy!

Our focus for the 2007/2008 school year is increasing parent participation in the PTA and in their child's education. We would LOVE to see you at the PTA Meetings. We provide childcare during the meetings and try to keep them to one hour in length. Give the meetings a try....you won't be sorry you did!!

Upcoming Events

• National Missing Children's Day - May 25. Put child safety at the top of your to-do list and Take 25 on May 25
• Scholastic Bookfair - May 28-30

The mission of the PTA is to:

• Support and speak on behalf of children and youth in schools, in the community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children;

• Assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; and

• Encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.

The purposes of the PTA are to:

• Promote the welfare of children and youth at home and school, in the community and place of worship;

• Raise the standards of home life;

• Secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth;

• Bring into closer relation the home and the school, so that parents and teacher may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth; and

• 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.

What does the PTA do?

• Meets once a month, on the third Tuesday of the month. The meeting agenda includes a principal's report and an update on current and upcoming PTA and school activities;

• Hosts speakers at PTA meetings who speak on timely subjects for parents; and

• Helps to educate parents on a wide variety of issues that impact them, their children and our school

• Conducts fundraising activities, including:

  • Sale of various items in the fall (e.g., wrapping papers, candy and snacks, knick-knacks)

  • Book Fairs

  • Collecting box tops and Kemp's milk tops

• Supports financially and with volunteers numerous programs and activities at Pinewood, including:

  • Safety Patrol

  • 5th grade assignment books

  • IMC (library/resource center)

  • Angel Fund

  • Parent Handbook

  • School Carnival

  • Student folders

  • FOCUS (funds provided to teachers to purchase items for their classroom)

  • All school speakers, field trips and assemblies

  • Project Warm

  • Family Night-Spaghetti Dinner

  • Volunteer to help staff open house, sight testing, bulletin board maintenance, grounds maintenance, etc.

How can I be involved with the Pinewood PTA?

• Become a dues paying member of the PTA

• Attend PTA meetings when you are able to do so

• Volunteer your time with one of the fundraisers, Book Fair or activities

• Share information on activities with other parents-get them involved to help make a difference!!

 

2007/2008 Board Members and Contacts

2007/2008 PTA Meetings; 6:30 p.m., Pinewood IMC:

• 9/18

• 10/16

• 11/20

• 01/15 January meeting minutes

• 02/19 February meeting minutes

• 03/25 Draft of March meeting minutes

• 04/15

• 05/20

Join PTA!

Becoming involved in the Pinewood PTA is a wonderful way to help support and become a part of your child's child's education! Your membership is a vital aspect of our PTA's success!