Building an Excellent School, takes Teamwork.
And We Have a GREAT Team!
Rocky Mount Faculty & Staff
Rocky MountPTA
Rocky Mount Foundation
But what does each team do?
And How Can Parents Get Involved?
Rocky Mount Faculty & Staff
Rocky MountPTA
Rocky Mount Foundation
Our excellent teachers and staff interact with our students and provide extra-curricular opportunities, including:
Student LeadershipGreen TeamChorusDrama ClubSafety Patrol
Rocky Mount Faculty & Staff
Faculty & Staff
Rocky Mount Faculty & Staff
Faculty & Staff
Our School is an active partner in our community:
Partners in Education - Omega Learning, Menchie’s, The Mosquito Authority
Local businesses also form partnerships to directly benefit the school - Chick-Fil-A, Boston Market, Paradise Grill, CiCi’s Pizza, Rosa’s Pizza, Kid Chess, Hot Wheels
Rocky Mount PTA
When you join PTA, you are supporting a
family – school partnership.
Parents and Teachers working together for the
betterment of all of our children!
Rocky MountPTA
Rocky Mount PTA
PTA Sponsored Activities:• Book Fairs• Breakfast with Dad• Classroom Support &
Supplies• Art Wonders• Yearbooks• Spirit Store• Sneak-A-Peek• After School Enrichment
Clubs • Visual Arts Night
• Reflections Art Contest• Staff Appreciation Week• Red Ribbon Week• Holiday Shopping• Honoring our Heros• Teacher of the Year• 5th Grade Graduation
Celebration• Outdoor Beautification
The Foundation
What is the Foundation? Our purpose is to raise and spend money on educational enhancements and capital improvements for Rocky Mount. These are projects and programs that are not funded by the School District.
Rocky Mount Foundation
Rocky MountPTA
Rocky Mount Foundation
PTA & Foundation working TOGETHER
PTA will take the lead on
volunteer efforts, while the
Foundation will take the lead on raising funds for
educational enhancements.
The Foundation
This year we have transitioned many items previously funded by
our PTA to the responsibility of The Foundation.
In all, we need to raise $35,000 to fund our Administration’s requests for
additional educational programs for our school.
Rocky Mount Foundation
At least $35,000 is needed to fund:
The Foundation
Rocky Mount Foundation
$2,600 Student Educational Magazines such as Weekly Reader, Time for Kids, Scholastic, etc.
$3,000 First in Math Program for entire school
$3,000 SMART Program and Training$4,200 Classroom Enrichment $900 Parent University $24,000 to hire a Science Teacher= $37,700 estimated expenses
Why a Science Teacher?• A Science teacher will benefit every child in the school through
hands-on learning opportunities and curriculum based, age-appropriate experiments.
• Through interactive exposure to science using experiments, students will develop integrated critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies, which will be applicable to other curriculum areas.
• Studies show the US and Georgia specifically to be behind in science and math.
• On a scale of 0 to 300, the average score for students in Georgia was 151 in 2011.
• Other local Elementary schools have used their Foundations to hire Science teachers to give the students hands on learning with much successShallowford
Falls Elementary
shows the positive
impact of adding a
Science Lab
And now our Team Needs YOU!Our Parents are the support for ALL
our Teams!
Rocky Mount Faculty & Staff
Rocky MountPTA
Rocky Mount Foundation
ROCKY MOUNT PARENTS
Parent Support & Involvement
What can YOU DO?Donate!
Volunteer!Attend!
DONATE to the $50 for the Foundation Campaign
• If every student donates at least $50 we can raise $30,000.
• Please be generous with your donation towards the education of our future leaders at Rocky Mount Elementary.
• Last year we had 25% participation in our Annual Giving Drive.
Giving Suggestions: • Donate $50 for each of your students at Rocky Mount• Donate $50 for each grade your student has completed• Donate $50 for each of your favorite teachers• Donate $500 and show how much you really love Rocky Mount!• Double your donation by using your company’s gift matching
Imagine what we can accomplish if we can raise
our percentage of participation this year!
DONATE, VOLUNTEER & ATTEND other events and small fundraisers
There are many events and small fundraisers throughout the year, and every little bit helps!• Handprint Ceiling Tiles• Student/Teacher Kickball Games• Fall Family Follies• Fall Festival• Closed Bid Auction• Penguin Patch• Valentines Carnations• Science Day
Research Says…
Students with involved parents are more likely to:
•Earn higher grades and test scores•Be promoted, pass their classes and earn credits•Attend school regularly•Have better social skills•Show improved behavior•Adapt well to school•Graduate and go on to postsecondary education
VOLUNTEER!
Students thrive on the additional attention
and parent involvement!
According to A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family andCommunity Connections on Student Achievement (2002, Henderson and Mapp)
All Hands In!
Media Center Front Desk Fall Festival Spirit Store Art Wonders Room Parent Lunchroom Assistants Ask your child’s teacher if you can
help in the classroom or bring a project home
Join PTA and/or Foundation!
Choose How You Volunteer
All Hands In!
Volunteering means you are committed to doing your part to make our school and community better!
Choose How You Volunteer
Every hour counts… and we count on every hour
that you can give!Choose what’s right for
you!
We want your children to know you volunteer and that we value you, so we will regularly recognize our outstanding volunteers
at our School Assemblies in front of your children!
Outstanding Parent Volunteers Recognized!
All Hands In!
ATTEND!
Please plan to volunteer or attend these events!
August 22nd – Menchie’s Night
September 14th – 2,3,4,5th Grade Kickball15th – East Cobber Parade18th – 4th Grade Family Fun
Night20th – Parent University25th – Breakfast with Dad27th – Skate Night28th – Fall Family Follies
October5th – Lassiter Homecoming
Parade13th – Fall Festival &
Scarecrow Raffle
Upcoming Events:
PTA OfficersCo–Presidents:Shannon FrankKeeley BaileyCo-Vice Presidents:Krissi MillinorBrittany HayesTreasurer:Lesley DisbrowCo-Secretaries:Ellen OctavianoChristine Cooper
Foundation Board
President:Jennifer ThomsonVice President:Susan HermanSecretary:Stacee MichaudTreasurers:Michelle Brooks Melissa O’BrienCommittee Chairs:Amy Ryan Jennifer PoelletAlison LionbergerNicole QuinlanSara DilworthGail May, RM Principal
PTA Committee Chairs
Jenny CockrellHeather BabbishSandi TompkinsAmy RyanDavid & Kim BurrowSteve CutlerLisa CutlerGigi BermanLisa DickDan AkersSuzy KaleTracy StarkSara DilworthJacey Verhoef
Randoll BaldovinPaula MaierStacy JohnStacee MichaudJoy McClainSean MartinHeidi MorrisJana AkersLaura StubbsJen HuntShelley O'MalleyDebbie ParsonRob & Cara Baldini
We need YOU on the Rocky Mount Team!
YOU!
Regularly attend PTA meetings so your vote counts
And finally…PTA needs YOUR vote!