Program 100....

Get 100 parents to join the East Antioch Elementary PTA Facebook Group.

OK.... I did my part, and now I need you to do yours. Even not knowing many people at the school I was able to invite four parents to our PTA facebook group today. How many have you sent invitations to? It would be nice to get 100 parents on board with us before the Ice Cream Social. So bring at least two parents on board and then ask them to do the same and in no time we can reach 100 members.

Spread the word. Panther PTA is HERE!

Since I am pretty new to the school, and all of the people I know are already on here, I am challenging everyone to make at least two contacts via email, phone, in person or even by two cans and a string. Most of us all know at least two parents at our school. So contact them today and spread the word so that our school can use this blog and the facebook group to better serve our school community this year. If you are not following our blog, please click on it so you can see yourself as a follower. All the cool kids are doing it, and it lets others know you are in the loop. Thanks for your support.

Introducing "Giving P.A.W.S." Program

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We will be starting a new parent involvement program this year called "Giving P.A.W.S." and here is how it works.

By participate in our PTA you will earn a parent paw, your child will be able to turn your paw in with their classroom Panther Paw Program.  A parent paw will be worth five (5) student paws. If you have more than one child at East Antioch you will receive a parent paw for each of your children for your qualified PTA involvement.

Here is how you earn P.A.W.S.--Pay your membership dues, make your $25.00 per child opt out donation (will receive a paw for each $25 payment), have your employer match your contribution (will receive a paw for each $25 increment), attend a PTA meeting, volunteer at least one hour at any PTA event, or by volunteering to be on a PTA committee.

Bonus or additional P.A.W.S. will be awarded for the following-- Bringing a parent to their first PTA meeting (includes your spouse), getting a parent to volunteer for the first time on a PTA committee or event, or by obtaining a corporate sponsor. Watch Dogs will receive a bonus P.A.W.S. each day they volunteer, for a total of two for a full day at school.

PTA Board Members may award P.A.W.S. for other reasons during the course of the school year.

Once earned, you will be giving your parent paw to your child and they will get the honor of placing your P.A.W.S. in their classrooms Panther Paw Bowl and tell how you earned it. This will give your child a chance to be as proud of you as we are of them.

New volunteer--Brandon Williams

New volunteer--Kris Koehler

We Need You!

New volunteer--Frankie Messer

Help Wanted--Mentors too!

Are you looking to fill a few odd hours while bringing a smile to your kid's face and others too? Do you have a special useful talent that is not being used? Need some community involvement to enrich that resume of yours? Well look no further.... This is the right position for you. Flexible hours, chance to make new friends, great benefits and a wealth of gratitude awaits you. We are still looking to fill a few spots for this year's programs. If you have an interest in helping out on any of the following programs please let us know. If you want to help out but don't see a spot to utilize your special talent, well let us know how you would like to help out and we will see if we can make it happen for you! Apply in person at the Ice Cream Social, or at eastantiochpantherpta@gmail.com, or with a comment below.

If you have been on a committee before and would like to mentor a new committee please let us know, your wealth of information and insight would be greatly appreciated.

Book Fair—Still need 2-3 more people to help out Jodee Taylor.

Carnival—Need 3-5 people to head this up.

Cultural Arts—Need 1-2 people to head this up.

Field Day—Need 1 person to work with the P.E. Teacher.

Fun Run—Need 3-5 people to head this up.

Hospitality—Need 3 or more to head this up.

Sidewalk Chalk—Need 2-3 people to head this up.

Yearbook and Yearbook Photographers.
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Thanks to Frankie Messer and Brandon Williams for helping with yearbook and photography.

6th Grade Celebration—Would like to have a 6th grade parent head this up and would be nice to get a few 5th grade parents to help out. This way you get to learn what you need to do and then you can help out on the day of the event. Next year you would be planning it and passing on the torch to the next 5th grade parents.

Three For Me Volunteer Time


Parent involvement is crucial to the health and well-being of a child. As a parent, you are the most important influence in your child's success in school and in life. In this role, you have a fresh opportunity every day to get involved with your child.

Do you have three hours to spare to get involved in your child's education? Even if you work full-time or think you can't help, we have a place for you. There are many ways you can become involved in your child's education.

PTA Events for 2010 -2011

Sneak Peak & Supplies & Ice Cream Social
Kinders and Kleenex Coffee
Watch Dog Pizza Night
Sidewalk Chalk
Carnival
Fall Parties
Veteran's Reception & Assembly
Book Fair
Preschool Events
Holiday Shop
Sing-along
Winter Parties
Donuts with Dad
Science Night
Valentine Parties
Family Fun Night
Kindergarten Round-Up
Cultural Arts Night
PTA Volunteer Appreciation
Bike Rodeo
Six Grade Celebration & Picnic

Other Things that you can do for our school!

Come to PTA meetings
Year Book
Newsletter
Editors
Proof Readers
Membership
and More!!!

How Can I Help Corner

We have added a new page to our blog. The "How Can I Help Corner" will be a place to inform our PTA community of ways that all of us can improve our children's educational experience here at East Antioch Elementary. Please check out the first installment on "Why Should I Join the PTA"