FALK SCHOOL PTA

HOW ARE WE STRUCTURED?HOW ARE WE STRUCTURED?General PTA -- PTA Executive Committee -- Falk School Board

WHAT DO WE DO?WHAT DO WE DO?HOW DO WE DO IT?HOW DO WE DO IT?

Time/EnergyTime/Energy

FundraisingFundraising

WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?HOW TO GET INVOLVED!HOW TO GET INVOLVED!

HOW ARE WE STRUCTURED?GENERAL PTAGENERAL PTA

Entire Falk CommunityAnnual Dues ($20)Typical participation ~ 80%Goal for the 2003-04 School Year: 100%Two to Three General Meetings/Year

School-Focused TopicsFirst Meeting:

October 9th -- Meet the Interns & Falk Strategic Plan

HOW ARE WE STRUCTURED?

PTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Officers (President, Vice-President, Treasurer & Sec’y)

Falk Faculty and Director

Committee Chairs Room Parent Chairs (2)

Gift Wrap Chair

Fundraising Chair

Carnival Chair

Library Chairs (2)

FalkTalk Editor(s)

Directory Chair

Special Activities Chair (Bingo, Kennywood Day, etc.)

Falk Fund Trustees (3)

Interpretations Chair

Technology Chair

New Parent Representative

Multicultural Event Chair

School Board Representatives (3)

HOW ARE WE STRUCTURED? Falk School BoardFalk School Board

11 members Chaired by Chancellor or Designee Dean of School of Education + 2 Pitt School

of Ed Faculty Director of Falk School Members of Falk Family One member of Pitt Trustees Three previous Falk PTA Presidents

WHAT DOES THE PTA DO?Serve as Communication LinkServe as Communication Link

The PTA serves as a means of communication between the school and the home – both directions.

• FalkTalk• Letters Home• General PTA Meetings• Executive Committee Meetings • Feel free to contact any of us!

The PTA works closely with the University of Pittsburgh & with the Falk School Board to promote the best interests of the school.

WHAT DOES THE PTA DO?Organize and Fund Activities/Organize and Fund Activities/Provide Other School SupportProvide Other School Support

New Family Welcome/Special Subjects Curriculum Meeting Sally Foster Gift Wrap SaleMulticultural Event/Picnic

Falk DirectoryFalkTalk

Oversee Falk FundLibrary (Primary Circulation Days, Gift Book Program, & Book Fair)

Room ParentsEnrichment Activities (author appearances, dances, musical performances)

Halloween PartyGeneral PTA Meetings – General Interest Topics

Holiday Gift ShopBingo

CarnivalYearbook

Kennywood Day

HOW DO WE DO IT?

TIME/ENERGY!TIME/ENERGY!Much of what the PTA does is a matter of parents

putting in time and energy. Organizing, volunteering, making phone calls, sending letters.

FUNDRAISINGFUNDRAISINGSome of what we do requires money:

Ongoing Fundraising – Sally Foster, Ink Cartridge Recycling, Giant Eagle, Holiday Gift Shop, Bingo

Unique Fundraising –Holiday Portraits, Personal ChefNew Fundraising – Annual Campaign and Alumni Campaign

FUNDRAISING: WHERE DOES THE $ GO?

How PTA monies were spent in 2002-03 in order of amount:

Playground fund Enrichment funds

Enrichment speakers (authors, musicians, etc.)Special Activities

Falk Talk (6 to 8 issues per year)Holiday Gifts for Staff

Excellence in Teaching Scholarship Fund Falk School Fund

PTA meeting speakers Sunstein Fund

End of Year Teacher's Lunch General Administrative Expenses

New Parent Welcome

HOW TO GET INVOLVED?

We depend on parents to get involved – it builds community, it sparks and supports friendships, and helps provide both the foundation and the uniqueness that make us Falk School!Attend the General PTA meetingsBecome a room parent, a library volunteer, or help

at any of the year-round events Join the PTA Executive Committee – call Pam

Greenhouse (412-422-2613 or greenhousepk@upmc.edu) to apprentice in a role this year or to jump right into a role next year!