PTA Parent Teacher Association

What does the PTA do? Fundraising Programs Service Events Spirit nights Carnival Bookfair Box Tops Tshirts Donations Dues Special Assemblies Art Appreciation WatchDOGS Literacy Library Enrichment Day MultiCultural & Gallery Night School Supply PTA Hospitality Educational competition Chess Club, Reflections, Math Superstars, Destination Imagination, Robotics, Science Fair, Junior Achievement Publications: Weekly Spiceword, Directory, Website, Yearbook Community Support Clothes Closet Westwood Scholarships Community Support Welcome to Spicewood $ Healthy Lifestyles Fun Run Wellness Wed Environmental Awareness Curriculum Enhancements Departmental Enhancements Classroom Supplies Teacher Training PYP Support Tech supplies/upgrades Enrichment Assemblies Field Trips Field Day Outdoor School (5 th 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, 5 th 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, Actual Expenses Budget Other Types of Expenses $20,355$41,900 (Reserves project, Spirit night/rebate expenses)

Fundraising Profits Actual Budget Income: Merchant rebates $ 3,716$3,600 Spirit Nights $ 1,442$1, 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 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 :  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 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 - or - Apply on-line and pay by credit card at Communication at Spicewood: PTA Website 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! How to join! Spicewood Website 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. on the left side, under NEWS, click e-News subscription

Key Calendar Events for September 4 Classroom Parent Orientation 6 Spirit Night (location TBA) 12 Wellness Wednesdays begin (through Nov 7) 13 Volunteer Training & PTA Membership Meeting 26 Book Fair begins 28 Grandparents/Family Cookout 28 Movie Night (Book Fair open late) January 9 Wellness Wednesdays begin (through March 6) 17 PTA Membership Meeting 24 Spirit Night (location TBA) February 8 Movie Night 14 Valentine’s Day Parties March 8 Enrichment Day 21 Spirit Night (location TBA) April 11 PTA Membership Meeting 20 Spring Carnival 25 Spirit Night (location TBA) May 7 Gallery & Multicultural Night 17 PTA Annual Meeting 17 Movie Night 31 Last Day of School for students October 2 Last day of Book Fair 11 Spirit Night (location TBA) November 9 Silent Auction at Balcones Country Club 30 Movie Night December 6 Spirit Night (location TBA) 20 Winter Parties 21 Winter Break Begins (through Jan 6)