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What is the PTA?
(Parent Teacher Association)
Involvement– Studies show children do better in school with parental involvement. There are many ways to be involved: staying informed on what is happening at school; reading newsletters or meeting minutes; attending meetings; volunteering for programs or roles that interest you and fit in your schedule; sharing your ideas, concerns, experience & resources. Any one of these shows your child that you are interested and invested in their educational experience. Choose the method of involvement that works best for you!
Support– With the basic $10 membership, portions go to the State and National PTA levels ($4), supporting advocacy for children. Their mission is to support and speak on behalf of children and youth; encourage positive involvement in all facets of a child’s life; assist in developing skills to raise and protect children and youth. The rest of the membership fee covers administrative costs for our own Morningside PTA ($6) (i.e. liability insurance, postage, printing, copying, and council dues etc.).
Through silver, bronze, gold and platinum memberships, an additional $35 is donated per student directly to the Morningside Programs. With this one-time donation per student, we are able to fund all of the programs listed below.
Connection- Teachers, parents, students, and the community come together to learn, teach, celebrate, change, lead, volunteer, listen and stay informed. Everyone has a place, a voice and a choice with their Morningside PTA membership.
PTA Programs
2022-2023
EDUCATION, INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT & STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Fine Art Enrichment through Reflections and End of Year Art Walk:
The National P.T.A. sponsors a Reflections Contest to enrich arts curriculum and encourage student exploration of various art mediums, such as music, visual arts, photography, film production, dance and literature. The 2022–2023 Reflections theme is Show Your Voice. Parent volunteers help in promoting and judging the contest. Parent Volunteers hang chosen end of year artwork and coordinate the event.
French Club:
Monthly activity before school to celebrate and build understanding of Francophone cultures. Parent volunteers help to facilitate activities held before school.
STEM fair:
Promotes a hands-on approach to science experimentation. Students create their own projects and compete on a school, district and state level. Parent volunteers help facilitate and judge the fair.
5th Grade Promotion:
Parent volunteers provide a year-end activity for all fifth graders to celebrate their elementary achievement. Parents assist in planning the event and chaperoning students
SCHOOL SUPPORT & RECOGNITION
Room Parents:
Parent volunteers assist in the classrooms with Halloween and Valentine’s Day parties, field trips, books and bagels, and other class-based activities. Volunteers have a great opportunity to assist the teacher as needed.
Birthday Recognition:
Volunteers help to spotlight each student and teacher during their birthday month on a bulletin board as well as offer a small gift.
Teacher Appreciation:
Parent volunteers along with room parents produce one special week of activities focused on celebrating and thanking our wonderful teachers and staff. Monthly appreciation, support and coordination is provided throughout the school year.
Hospitality:
Our PTA offers the teachers one dinner night during the two SEP (Parent-Teacher) conferences. Volunteers coordinate the food.
Physical Education:
In Coordination with the P.E. Instructor, roughly $200/year in Equipment is replaced or added.
Library Books:
In coordination with the school library and teachers, roughly $300/year in books are provided.
Field Trips:
Roughly $3000 is gifted to the school to support each grade to a field trip.
SAFETY & HEALTH
Health Week:
Volunteers coordinate a ‘Bingo’ week of 15-minute activities and lessons that promote and celebrate healthy bodies, healthy minds and healthy earth. Often an Assembly is coordinated in theme with the week. Maturation program for 5th grade and Vision Screening as directed by Granite School District. Volunteers help with screening
Emergency Preparedness:
Volunteers help coordinate an emergency plan and kit for each classroom at Morningside Elementary. They may also help establish an emergency telephone tree to contact families if the need arises.
Fun Run:
Each grade runs or walks the perimeter of the field while fun music and parents cheer them on during school hours. A fun way to encourage exercise. Volunteers help with staging, cheering and providing refreshments.
Walk, Bike, Bus to/from School Week:
Promotional week to encourage healthy transportation habits. The week ends with prizes and a Family Carnival.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & FAMILY LIFE
Back to School Movie Night:
Families are encouraged to come to the Morningside Field in the evening, bring a picnic and yard games to play. Outdoor movie will play at sundown.
BlockWalk, Bike Bus Week and Family Carnival:
Morningside’s annual PTA fundraising/ membership drive event, following Walk, Bike Bus to School Week. The community gathers together in the evening to enjoy food & fun with inflatables, carnival games and prizes. Volunteers assist in planning, staging and staffing the event.
Books & Bagels:
This fun event will occur monthly; one grade invited each month. Students and caregivers will be invited to come to the school for a light breakfast and time to read with their child and meet other parents. Parent volunteers in collaboration with designated room parents for that grade, help to coordinate the food and facilities.
Field Day:
Games and fun activities are provided to the students at our year end celebration during school hours, giving our teachers a chance to clean their room and prepare for the summer. Multiple Family Volunteers help to conduct the fun and provide refreshments.
Community Partners/ GroupRaise Meal Nights:
GroupRaise Meals are provided in partnership with local restaurant offering 20-25% in sales back to PTA programs. Volunteers work with local businesses to create a relationship that will benefit the school, encourage connection with classmates, family and the community. Donations are also solicited to be used for fundraising purposes/ silent auction/ prizes.
Social Media Coordinator:
Volunteer responsible to publicize and promote school activities on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Spirit Wear Coordinator:
Parent volunteers assist in the sale and distribution of spirit wear, helping to create Morningside pride. All Morningside PTA faculty are gifted a spirit shirt.
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