YOU ARE THE PTA!

1. WHat is the MES PTA?

The PTA is a non-profit association of parents and teachers that raises funds to offer activities above and beyond what our school budget allows for.  All PTA sponsored events are run and organized by our amazing parent and teacher volunteers. The PTA also provides support in the classroom by way of  Room Parents; provides community outreach events; and promotes school spirit. 

2. Who can join the PTA?

Parents, grandparents, relatives, teachers, and community members are encouraged to join and support MES PTA.  If there is more than one parent in the household, both are asked to join so they can participate in PTA sponsored events with their children.   

3. What do PTA Funds go towards?

4. how do we raise money?

5. How do i sign up for a committee?

Visit the VOLUNTEER Tab at the top of the page. Committee descriptions and sign-ups are available. The goal this year to provide adequate support to new members who want to get involved or past members who would like to try out something new.  The PTA is always in need of individuals to chair a committee or be a volunteer helper on a committee.

6. I can't commit to being a ROOM PARENT or chair a committee ...CAN I STILL BE INVOLVED?

YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!

All registered members of the PTA are encouraged to become involved and participate in any way they can.  We all have different commitments in our lives...work, younger children, older children, sports practice, dance lessons....we get it! Give what you can...one hour or a party snack can make all the difference! ...'Many hands make light work'

7. How do I become a Lead room Parent?

Your kids love seeing you at their school and sharing their classroom with you!!

Classroom teachers typically allow for 2 lead Room Parents to:

• organize and run class parties throughout the year (with the help of other class parents)
• assist with Field Day and Field Day shirt distribution
• help at Book Fairs and Secret Shop during the class library time
• be a PTA liaison to the parents of your class
• be available for other small classroom needs of your teacher

During our membership drive in September, we ask any parent who is interested in becoming a Room Parent to let us know via the MES website sign-up or the paper form sent home at Back-to-School.  Room Parents will be selected by the end of September and will be invited via email to the Room Parent Tea the first week of October. If more than two parents volunteer for a class, two will be chosen at random.  Please see the Room Parent Page under the "Volunteer" Menu at the top of this page for more information.

8. how do i stay informed about pta and school news?

• MES PTA website: www.mesptanj.org
• MES website: www.evesham.k12.nj.us  -  select MES from drop down menu
• Wednesday PTA Email Blasts: sent via the school secretary to entire school 
• MES PTA FaceBook Page: @MarltonPTA
• REMIND Text Blasts: you must enroll in this to receive notifications
  • You can create a Remind account by going to  www.remind.com or                  downloading the free iOS or Android app.
  • Click on "Sign up" to create an account
  • Search for @mesptanj to join class and start receiving text reminders
  • You can un-subscribe at any time.
• Monthly PTA Newsletter: keep an eye out for this in your child's backpack

9. Can i share an idea for an activity?

Please do!! The PTA is meant to be an open forum of ideas and feedback by all its members.  Reach out to an Executive Board Member, join us at a General PTA Meeting, or use the Contact Us form on this website.

10. how do i run for an executive board member position?

• There are currently 6 Executive Board positions:
  • President
  • 2 Vice-Presidents
  • Treasurer
  • Recording Secretary
  • Corresponding Secretary
• Each Executive Board Member position is held for a 2-year term.
• Executive Board positions should not be held for more than two consecutive terms
• President, Vice-President 1, Recording Secretary and Corresponding Secretary are up for re-election on even years. Treasurer and Vice President 2 are open on odd years.
• The nomination process will begin in February with Nomination Forms being available and the creation of a Nomination Committee.
• Elections will be held in April
• New Executive Members officially are in place July 1 of their elected year
• Contact Us  with additional questions or if you would like join the Board

 You Make a Difference!