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Mission Statement How does the Bancroft PTA Benefit the School? Student Support and Programs After-School Programs Family Involvement |
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| Mission Statement: | ||
| The mission of the
Bancroft Elementary School PTA is to assist in the planning and
support of programs and activities that affect the families,
teachers and students in the school, as well as to promote public
involvement in the school and our community. Our PTA membership is open to all staff, teachers, families and members of our community. |
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| How Does the Bancroft PTA Benefit the School? | ||
| Today more than ever, schools are challenged to provide every child with the best education despite growing fiscal limitations. Budgets are getting smaller while government requirements are growling larger; schools are challenged to do more with less. PTA serves the students at Bancroft in many ways by filling in some of the budget gaps and meetings those challenges. | ||
| Student Support and Programs | ||
| The PTA sponsors Art Day, Book Fairs, Book Swaps, Play Day, Red Ribbon Week, Reflections and the Student of the Month. Limited scholarships are available for the 6th grade trip to Sly Park and funds are provided for their year-end activities. The 4th grade History Field Trip and the Kindergarten Fall Festival are also sponsored by the PTA. We also host school-wide and grade level assemblies. | ||
| Teacher/Classroom Support | ||
| We strive to support the teachers at Bancroft by providing monetary and volunteer assistance for the classroom. The Head Room Parent compiles a list of volunteers that are willing to help in the classroom. These volunteers help teachers with activities in the classroom, copying, checking homework, organizing class parties or by providing snacks for special events. The PTA also hosts Appreciations Brunches for the staff during the year. | ||
| After-School Programs | ||
| Over the past few years, the PTA has donated funds to the Band and the Choir. In fact last year we were able to buy a new portable sound system to enable the choir to “take the show on the road” during the holidays. | ||
| School Site Support | ||
| Both volunteer time and monetary support are provided for P.E., the library, the front office and science. Several projects that enhance the school environment are sponsored by the PTA. These include: Lost & Found, The Clothes Closet, Caring Kids Holiday Baskets, the community gardens and bulletin boards. | ||
| Family Involvement | ||
| One of the key focus areas for Bancroft PTA is to provide plenty of opportunities for families to become involved at school. Each month The Banner newsletter is sent home with upcoming event information and a calendar. We host two family dances, offer parent workshops, evening assemblies and family nights. Our Carnival and Ice Cream Social are great ways to connect with other parents. Students do better in school when families are involved. Don’t miss these great opportunities. | ||
| Seven reasons to Join PTA | ||
| 1. Get connected. There’s
no better way to know what’s happening at school than by joining PTA. 2. Discover great resources. You’ll get advice on how to help your child with homework, work with teachers and how to talk to them about topics like drugs & bullying. 3. Tap into a network. PTA functions are a great way to meet other parents and your child’s friends and families. 4. Watch yourself grow. By volunteering with PTA you can put your skills to good use for a good cause- your child and others. 5. Speak up. PTA membership allows you to speak out in a forum where ideas for change can be advocated. 6. Witness improvement. By being involved in PTA, you’ll get to be a part of the solution and see changes firsthand. 7. Be a role model. As a PTA member you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education and giving back to the community. |
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