Membership Drive

East Antioch Elementary PTA Membership Drive Goal is 100% Participation.

PTA is a partnership between parents and educators who strive to enhance student learning and enrich the lives of the students within the school. It is also a forum for parents to obtain knowledge and voice their opinions about what is happening in their school.

A common misconception about the PTA is that all they do is organize fundraisers and school events. Fund raising is an important and integral part of the PTA. The funds raised by PTA help support many needed programs within the school. But, you don't have to like or be good at fund raising to participate in the PTA. By being a member of and attending PTA meetings you provide a voice as to how the funds that are raised should be spent within our school.

Why Join PTA?

The number-one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school. But there are many more advantages. Here are just a few:

Get Connected. There’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school.

Discover Great Resources. The PTA offers a variety of programs designed for parents as well as students.

Tap into a Network. PTA functions provide opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, build rapport and discuss parenting issues that are on your mind.

Watch yourself Grow. By volunteering with your PTA, you gain valuable experiences and personal confidence. It’s an opportunity to put your skills and hobbies to good use for a good cause.

Speak Up. Because PTA is a forum for exchanging ideas, you are encouraged to make suggestions and more effectively suggest change at your child’s school.

Help Your Child Succeed. PTA fosters parent involvement. Parent involvement has been proven by three decades of research to be the greatest predictor of student success.

Witness Improvement. By getting involved at your child’s school you’ll be part of the solution, helping to make positive changes. Local PTAs play an important role in fund raising to provide building improvements, curriculum-based programs, social events – all vital to a school’s success.

Be a Role Model. By becoming a PTA member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.

Memberships

$7.00 for a single membership or $10.00 for a family membership.

Opt Out Fund Raising

For $25.00 per child in donations you can disregard all fund raising information that is sent home, knowing you already did your part. We will also do our best to make sure fund raising information does not get sent home.

Corporate Memberships/Sponsorships

We are also starting a Corporate membership/sponsorship this year. So if you could ask your employer if they would like to join our community that would be greatly appreciated. For more information please see out page on Corporate Sponsorship Information.

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!!!

Happy Birthday America

July 4, 2010 is the 234th Birthday of our great nation and regardless of your political point of view the Declaration of Independence is important to us all. It is the frame work of our government and the Constitution of the United States. So if you are looking to do something different with the family this year, then take a few moments and read the Declaration of Independence and maybe even the Constitution with your kids. I am sure most of you have not taken the time to do this for a very long time. So turn this July 4th into a learning experience for your family. Who knows, maybe you will start a new family tradition. If you want a real treat visit the Library of Congress and see the rough draft of the Declaration for your self.

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"

Summer Goes So Fast!

Can you believe it we are almost halfway through summer break! 4th of July is coming up and we thought we would pass on a few safety tips to help your family enjoy the holiday.

-Always have a bucket of water and a hose nearby in case of accidents.

— fireworks can backfire or shoot off in the wrong direction, so never throw or point fireworks at someone.

-Don't hold fireworks in your hand or have any part of your body over them when lighting them.

-Always point fireworks away from homes, and keep away from brush and leaves and flammable substances.

-Soak all fireworks in a bucket of water before throwing them in the trash can.

-If you or your child gets injured by fireworks, immediately go to a doctor or hospital. If an eye injury occurs, don't touch or rub it, this can cause even more damage. Do not flush the eye out with water or attempt to put any ointment on it, immediately seek medical attention. If it's a burn, remove clothing from the burned area and run cool, not cold, water over the burned (do not use ice). Call your doctor immediately.

If you are going to be in an area where it is legal to set off fireworks please remember thee quick tips. Another thing to keep in mind is that the safest way to enjoy 4th of July is leave the fireworks to the professionals. There are several fireworks displays all over the city on the holiday weekend, so pack up the family and a picnic basket and enjoy the festivities.

We have a few more 6th Grade Graduation photos to share with you. These pictures were provided by Joshua Koehler's mom Kris Koehler. Joshua was a graduate of this years East Antioch Elementary graduating class. Once again congratulations to all of the East Antioch Elementary 2010 graduates.

Group Hug!

We received this great picture from of Ms. Odwyer's class in a big group hug on the last day of school. This picture was provided by Frankie Messer. Thank you Frankie for sharing your fun East Antioch picture with us!

Hope everyone is having a great summer vacation!

Fun and Educational Summer Activities

School is out and the kids are excited! Once the first week of excitement sets in every parent hears the words they don't want to hear, "I'm Bored!" Below are some ideas that might help you and your kids make it through the summer.

Check out your local library. Many libraries have special summer programs for children of all ages, such as workshops and author visits. Your child can discover new worlds and learn new things with a little summer reading.

Go for a hike or a bicycle ride. Take along a camera to take pictures of local nature. Have your child research the animals, insects, and plants you took pictures of at the library or in their home library and make a scrapbook they can share with other family and friends.

Visit local attractions. Living in the Kansas City area we have so many attractions geared towards children; Science City, Nelson Atkins Art Museum, Deanna Rose Farmstead, and the list goes on.

So when the kiddos start to get restless and complain about being bored, suggest some fun educational activities that will keep the kids entertained and the parents happy.