Brier Elementary PTA

Your PTA In Action

Program, Social Events and Committee Descriptions

The Brier Elementary PTA enhances the academic and social experiences of all students through school-wide events and programs. Please see below for a brief description of the variety of programs, social events and committees our PTA offers.

For contact information, please refer to the Contacts page.

If you are interested in volunteering, please refer to the Volunteer page.

PROGRAMS	DESCRIPTION
Allowances:
For Classroom Teachers	Helps purchase learning materials and offset field trip costs.
For Specialist Teachers	Helps purchase learning materials for specialists in physical education, library and music.
For Support and Office Staff	Helps purchase learning materials and special office supplies
Assemblies	Enriches students’ academic experience through the enjoyment of plays, musicals, and other types of assemblies.
Author Visit	An author and/or illustrator is invited to share their experience of writing or illustrating children’s stories. The visits include assemblies, and writing/art workshops for all classrooms.
Bobcat Author's Corner	Celebration of Brier students’ writings on display during the Scholastic Book Fair.
Bobcat Merchandise	Clothing and accessories available for purchase. PTA receives 10% of profit.
Scholastic Book Fair	Brier Elementary PTA coordinates the Scholastic Book Fair. 100% of the profit made is given to the librarian who purchases additional books and materials for our library. In conjunction with the Book Fair, the Bobcat Authors’ Corner celebrates our students’ writings.
Emergency Kits	Individual survival kits available for purchase during the first trimester of school.
Exercise Enhancement	Improves opportunities for physical exercise for our students by coordinating fun activities that promote good heath!
Field Day	Physical education activities organized by our school’s PE teacher.
Grounds Improvement	Parents, students and staff working together to maintain the school grounds which includes weeding, pruning and planting.
Holiday Shop	Provides students an opportunity to purchase gifts for family and friends during the holiday season.
Hospitality	Provides refreshments for PTA meetings and special events.
Kiln Operation/Training	A school-wide art program which provides opportunities for student clay and glass projects.
Newsletter	Our monthly PTA newsletter.
Phone Directory	Published annually and distributed free to the school families. Printing costs offset by local community business advertising.
Popcorn Fridays	Students are given the opportunity to purchase a healthy treat during recess.
Reflections	The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program that provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a pre-selected theme.
Scholarships	Scholarship funds are provided to families through the school office for PTA membership.
Science Fair & Egg Drop	Annual school event where students are given the opportunity to explore, experiment and participate in their pursuit of science excellence.
Staff, Student, and Volunteer Appreciation	Plan, organize and hold appreciation activities for Brier staff, students and volunteers throughout the year.

SOCIAL EVENTS

Includes a variety of family fun events including dances, bingo, swimming, skating, movies, picnics and a school carnival. Everyone is invited to these inexpensive events. Students must be accompanied by an adult. PTA events are not intended to be drop-off events, unless otherwise noted.

COMMITTEES
Audit Committee	The PTA’s financial records are audited twice per year by an independent committee in accordance with Washington State PTA Guidelines. Three to five volunteers are needed once in mid-January and in mid-July to perform the audit. A financial background is helpful but not necessary.
Arts Enhancement Committee	Enriches students’ academic experience in the arts through visiting artists, performers, etc.
Budget Committee	Develops following year’s budget. Meets in late spring. No special skills required. Familiarity with PTA goals in mid-July to perform the audit. Presents budget to general membership for approval.
Grant Committee	The grant writing volunteers help research, write, and comply with education-related grants on behalf of Brier PTA and Brier Elementary.
Legislature Committee	Works to helps inform the general membership about important educational legislation and elections. While the PTA cannot endorse specific candidates, it can endorse specific legislation. Attends Leg Assembly, Focus Day, and is a member of the PTA Board
Membership Committee	Coordinates the annual membership campaign.
Nominating Committee	This committee is elected by the PTA general membership and is responsible for recruiting volunteers to fill PTA Executive Committee positions for the following year. They present the slate to the PTA general membership for election in early spring.
Field Committee	A committee of parents, staff, and the school principal working to conceive and plan improvements to the school's playfield.
Website Committee	Maintains the Brier Elementary PTA website.

Reimbursements For volunteers who require reimbursement, you can download a copy of the Check Reimbursement Form, print, complete and return according to the instructions.

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