With the continuing budget cuts in the school district, it is especially important to have a dedicated PTA. Please read the 2011 welcome letter from Scott Taylor, our VP of Membership.
Be a part of the team and join us. Our students need us Now, More Than Ever. We would love to have your help and support on all our activities.
Our goal is to have 2 or more PTA members for every child. Moms, dads, grandparents, friends, aunts, uncles, etc. are all welcome to join. The more members we have, the stronger our team will be.
You can join our PTA at any time throughout the year. The cost is $9.00 per person and all are welcome to join. PTA is a non-profit organization: your membership dues are tax-deductible.
We are always looking for new people to join our PTA and be part of our team!
Our membership form is available online. If you would like to join, please complete and return it to your child's teacher. Contact Scott Taylor for more information.
Donations
Donations are gratefully accepted at any time througout the year. Your generous donations and support of our fundraisers allow
us to provide extra assistance for classroom supplies, science, art, music, and PE programs, and a wealth of extracurricular activities (Family Science Night, Dances, Family Dinners) that students love.
If you would like to make a donation, please fill out our donation form and return it to school. Your donation to the Tierra Bonita PTA, a non-profit organization, is fully tax-deductible. Contact Rachel Allums for more information.
We're also accepting online donations through PayPal. Even if you don't have a PayPal account, you can make an online donation with a credit card.
Support Goals Adopted at Council, District, State and National Levels for advocacy and outreach.
Membership
Maintain 100% Staff membership.
Add 24 new members over last year’s membership.
Leadership
Increase our volunteer challenge to every family to give 25 in 2011-2012. Donate 25 hours of time to TBES through:
on campus/classroom volunteering
before or after school tutoring/homework
at home preparation of materials
participation in PTA programs
Set up volunteer computer to allow participants to log hours from home for more accurate accounting of time donated.
Develop unit leadership by sending at least two board members to training at Convention in April/May 2012.
Strengthen and diversify unit leadership through outreach and training.
Classroom
Continue to support modified "class size reduction" through funding of technology hardware and software for differentiated instruction.
Continue to recruit parent volunteers to assist in the classrooms.
Educational/Fine Arts Enrichment
Continue refinement of our Art Lab and Science Lab including possible after school enrichment programs -possibly on early release days.
Support investigation into advanced STEM curriculum.
Investigate potential ways to augment Fine Art instruction with Music/Drama/Photography classes.
Character Development
Recruit High School Senior(s) to further implement orrevitalize the Character Counts! program on campus and serve as Character Mentors.
Schedule and promote at least one student assembly that relays strong character and ethics themes, such as Anti-bullying messages or those promoting self-confidence and leadership.
Fitness and Physical Development
Promote programs and activities focused on Nutrition and child Safety at school and at home.
Design and promote opportunities for families to be more active together, such as Family Running Club.
Continue to support SPARK PE Program and recess activity through the funding of equipment.
Family Programs/Support
Continue to provide family friendly no-cost programs.
Promote parent education on the family connection to education and child wellness. Provide multiple venues forparent seminars, including webinars or podcasts, andschool-to-home materials.
Continue outreach to students in crisis or financial hardship through our Student Assistance fund and related programs.
Continue to increase communication through social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, etc.
Community
Promote increased awareness of legislative issues facing our school and school district.
Establish community partnerships to support our ongoing programs through both funding and volunteerism.
The Mission Statement of the California PTA
To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children;
To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children;
To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.
PTA Links
Palomar Council PTA serving 36 local PTA Units in the Poway Unified School District.
