Presented by: Scott Borsky, President Jayne Bloom, Vice President September 10, 2014 James F. Cooper Elementary School James F. Cooper PTA: 2014 –

E-Board and Committees Executive Board  Scott Borsky, President  Jayne Bloom, Vice President  Pete Aezen, Treasurer  Wendy Brittain, Recording Secretary  Sharmila Simms, Corresponding Secretary (Eblast) Committee Chairs  Lauren Thompson, School Spiritwear & COACH Bingo  Lauren Thompson & Kriss Giles, Room Parent Coordinators  Diane Roberts, Yearbook  Jennifer Sullivan, Holiday Gift Shop  Michele Stine, Scholastic Book Fairs  Mary Martin, Business Incentives Coordinator, Box Tops PTA E-board and Committee Chair contact information can be found on the PTA website. 2 James F. Cooper Elementary School

Mission & Purpose of the PTA To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the 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. To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship. To raise the standards of home life. To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth. To bring into closer relation the home and school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth. To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education. 3 James F. Cooper Elementary School

How Can You Help? Join the PTA and attend our meetings! Volunteer your time to assist in organizing and running these events. Participate in fundraising programs such as Carnival or Race for Education, Book Fair, Silver Diner Night, COACH Bingo, etc. Sign-up for the PTA loop and read the online updates at to see what is happening. 4 James F. Cooper Elementary School

What we need from you! Participation/Volunteers  Vacant Committee Chairs VP of Ways and Means Grant Writing Coordinator Legislation Coordinator Student Council Liaison Peaceful Playground Coordinator Character Education Committee Member School Beautification Coordinator (courtyard clean-up) *Please let us know if you would be interested in any of these positions Fill out your membership form to include your contact information and dues payment Volunteer or simply come out to the events Sign up for the Cooper Eblast at 5 James F. Cooper Elementary School

PTA Website 6 James F. Cooper Elementary School The PTA Website link is at the bottom of the JF Cooper School website. Check out upcoming PTA events on the Calendar of Events page

SMART Board and iPads 7 James F. Cooper Elementary School  The PTA plans on purchasing approximately 10 iPads with last year’s PTA fundraiser dollars. Mrs. Price will purchase the iPad cases for them. The PTA is committed to buying additional iPads in future school years. They are a great tool in the classroom!  The PTA also plans on purchasing a SMART Board for the additional 5 th grade classroom. With this purchase the school will now have SMART Boards in several classrooms. PTA Goals for PTA Goals for Achieved

Technology for the Classrooms 8 James F. Cooper Elementary School  The PTA would like to purchase additional technology, (e.g. iPads, laptops or SMART Boards) for the teachers use, as well as iTunes cards to purchase additional applications for the iPads.. PTA Goals for

Upcoming Events Fundraisers  Scholastic Book Fair: There will be two Book Fairs.  Silver Diner: Teachers help deliver the food. Plus, there are crafts and balloon animals.  COACH Bingo: Fall date TBD. Spring date is April 21 st.  Spring Fundraiser: TBD - Either Race for Education or Carnival  Movie Nights: There will be several movie nights held at Cooper School.  Skating Parties: One will be at CH Skating Center and one at IFC. 9 James F. Cooper Elementary School