YOU ARE THE PTA!

“PTA’s mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
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— National Parent Teacher Association
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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?

  • Class Trips

    • each student at every grade level

  • Assemblies - Arts, Wildlife, Science

  • Agenda Books

  • Kindergarten Welcome T-shirts

  • Outdoor/Gym Equipment - Gaga Pit

  • Talent Show

  • Classroom Technology -

    • Chrome Books, Active Boards

  • 5th Grade Activities -

    • Pool Party, Dance & LEAD

  • Welcome Back Ice Cream Social

  • Mr. Softee - End of Year

  • Field Day

4. how do we raise money?

  • Large School-Wide Fundraisers 

    • Halloween Carnival

    • Color Dash Fun Run

    • Coupon Book Sale

    • Spirit Wear Sale

    • Square One Gift Sale

5. How do i sign up for a committee?

Visit the VOLUNTEER Tab at the top of the page. The goal this year is 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

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

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

    • Vice President Membership

    • Vice President Fundraising

    • 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

  • The nomination process will begin in February with Nomination Forms being sent home with students

  • Elections will be held in April

  • New Executive Members officially are in place July 1 of their elected year

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