P T A

Parent

Teacher

Association

What does the PTA do?

Fundraising

Programs

Service EventsSpirit nightsCarnivalBookfairBox TopsTshirtsDonationsDues

Special AssembliesArt AppreciationWatchDOGSLiteracy Library

Enrichment DayMultiCultural & Gallery NightSchool Supply PTA Hospitality

Educational competitionChess Club, Reflections, Math Superstars, Destination Imagination, Robotics, Science Fair, Junior Achievement

Publications: Weekly Spiceword, Directory, Website, Yearbook

Community SupportClothes ClosetWestwood ScholarshipsCommunity SupportWelcome to Spicewood

$Healthy LifestylesFun RunWellness WedEnvironmental Awareness

Curriculum EnhancementsDepartmental EnhancementsClassroom SuppliesTeacher TrainingPYP SupportTech supplies/upgradesEnrichment AssembliesField TripsField DayOutdoor School (5th Grade)Teacher Appreciation

Secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children

Where has the PTA spent the money this year $95,479 (and previous years)?

Community Outreach $2,635 $2,200(clothes closet, community support, counselor scholarships, Watch DOGS, WWHS Scholarship, Welcome to Spicewood)

Departmental Enhancements $7,773 $7,700(Art, Health/PE/Recess, Library/Professional Library, Music/IB Choir, Spanish)

Educational Competition/Enrichment $3,782 $2,900(Art Appreciation, Chess Club, Destination Imagination, Math Superstars, Reflections, Robotics, Science Fair)

Fund Raising Expenses $23,961 $24,000(Book Fair, Carnival, Silent Auction, TShirts)

PTA Expenses $3,395 $4,600(Admin, Bank fees, Conference & LOT, Homeroom Parent Supplies, Insurance, Parent Resources, Postage, PTA Hospitality)

Publications/Communications $669 $800(printing expenses)

School Improvement/Curriculum Enhancement $20,587 $16,500(Classroom supplies, Outdoor Beautification, PTA support of PYP, Teachers Training, Tech supplies/upgrade/maint.)

Special Days $14,216 $14,750(Field trips, Outdoor school, Assemblies, Enrichment Day, Field Day, Fun Run, Gallery Night/MultiCultural Night, 5th grade promotion, Teacher Appreciation, Healthy Lifestyles)

Income $95,479 $76,750(Actual: Cash 1794, Dues 1506, Misc 3585,Merchant rebates 3716, Spirit Nights 1442, Sci Fair Boards 678, BookFair 8120, Carnival 28439, Silent Auction 37309, Tshirts 5697, Directory 947, Fun Run 2163, )

Carryover / Reserves (voted amendment change) $0 $38,600

2011-2012 Actual

Expenses

2012-2013 Budget

Other Types of Expenses $20,355 $41,900(Reserves project, Spirit night/rebate expenses)

Fundraising Profits

2011-2012 Actual 2012-2013 Budget

Income:

Merchant rebates $ 3,716 $3,600Spirit Nights $ 1,442 $1,900

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Profits:

BookFair $ 5,073 $5,000

Carnival $20,940 $16,550

Silent Auction $28,168 $20,000

Tshirts $ 5,697 $1,500

How does the PTA do it?

A LOT of volunteers!!!

The PTA has 7 Officers

3 school representatives

15 Board Members (consisting of 7 Officers, 3 School Reps, 5 Committee Chairs)

49 Committee Chairs/Leads

Countless parent and teacher volunteers for all fundraisers and events

Upcoming 2012-2013 PTA Board Officers & Executive Board:

President: Claudine Paccio

Treasurer: Seana Willing

Secretary: Roxanne Feldpausch

1st VP: Stephanie Short

2nd VP Fundraising: Robyn Steinhauser

3rd VP Programs: Cathy DeWitt

Principal: Beth June

Parliamentarian: Sanjna Malpani

Publications/Communications Chair: Tara Muldrow

Educational Competition Chair: Hetal Desai

Community Outreach: Carole Callaghan

Membership Chair: Sandy Parent

Open positions for 2012 2013:

Silent Auction Co-Chair, Auction Planning: if you enjoy planning events and are detail oriented, this is the volunteer role for you! Along with your team, you will be responsible for implementing many of the logistics including sound, menu, decorations, arranging items for display, program, etc.

Silent Auction Co-Chair, Database and Auction Sales: Do you have experience working with databases and love detail? You and your team will help us keep track of Silent Auction donors in the Greater Giving Database. This team will also manage ticket table sales as well as check in and sales the evening of the auction.

Partners In Education (PIE) Representative: Develops relationships with businesses and individuals who contribute time and/or funding to Spicewood Elementary School; works closely with administration to recognize these contributors.

WatchDOGS Lead: Dads of Great Students. Dads, grandfathers, Uncles, etc. to help teachers and staff monitor lunch room activities, organize recess games and activities, help with loading and unloading of the school buses and assist teachers with Science Lab or Computer Lab during their assigned class times.

Environmental Awareness Chair: Help coordinate school wide recycling events and help plan and coordinate “Earth Day” activities

Cultural Events Coordinator : Help coordinate outside entertainment to teach cultural arts program. Coordinate event/program with teacher’s staff and volunteers.

Please contact Claudine at Claudine.PTA@austin.rr.com if one of the open spots sounds like a position you would be interested in filling.

We are so appreciative of our parent volunteers -- thank you! 

Please complete the PTA Membership form and remit a payment of $7.50 per member ($2.25 for national, $2.25 for state and $3.00 for local dues) to become a member of the PTA.

Return the form along with a check payable to Spicewood PTA to your child’s teacher

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Apply on-line and pay by credit card at www.spicewood.my-pta.org.

Communication at Spicewood:PTA Website http://Spicewood.my-pta.org/ Become a registered user to receive the Spiceword weekly newsletter, find out about volunteer information, fundraising events, and to make online purchases for yearbooks, directory, dues & t-shirts

PTA Healthy Lifestyle blog! There you will find new healthy recipes plus an archive of old ones, and Michelle welcomes your questions and comments. Visit today! http://www.spicewoodhealthylifestyles.blogspot.com/

How to join!

Spicewood Website www.roundrockisd.org/spicewood Look on the left for the link to the Friday eFolder. Also, sign up for e-News to receive school reminders and emergency information (scroll to the bottom of the webpage to sign up)

District e-News Sign up for a subscription. www.roundrockisd.org, on the left side, under NEWS, click e-News subscription

Key Calendar Events for 2012 2013

September4 Classroom Parent Orientation6 Spirit Night (location TBA)12 Wellness Wednesdays begin (through Nov 7)13 Volunteer Training & PTA Membership Meeting26 Book Fair begins28 Grandparents/Family Cookout28 Movie Night (Book Fair open late)

January9 Wellness Wednesdays begin (through March 6)17 PTA Membership Meeting24 Spirit Night (location TBA)

February8 Movie Night14 Valentine’s Day Parties

March8 Enrichment Day21 Spirit Night (location TBA)

April11 PTA Membership Meeting20 Spring Carnival25 Spirit Night (location TBA)

May7 Gallery & Multicultural Night17 PTA Annual Meeting17 Movie Night31 Last Day of School for students

October2 Last day of Book Fair11 Spirit Night (location TBA)

November9 Silent Auction at Balcones Country Club30 Movie Night

December6 Spirit Night (location TBA)20 Winter Parties21 Winter Break Begins (through Jan 6)