Programs
BACK TO SCHOOL AND PTA PDF Print E-mail
Written by VP Programs   

Eight steps to planning and implementing a program:

1.  Form a Committee or Team - include parents, teachers, business and or community members

2. Identify the Focus - what is important to your members?

3. Set a Goal - what do you hope to achieve?

4. Determine the Type of Program - a speaker; educational fair; get acquainted

5. Plan the Program - date; time; resources; agenda

6. Publicize - invite, invite, invite them to attend

7. Deliver the Program - welcome; introductions; stick to your agenda; begin and end on time

8. Evaluate - did the program meet your goals?

Click on the following link  for an example of a program that you may want to incorporate into your back to school plans. August will be here before you know it!    BACK TO SCHOOL LUAU AND BEACH PARTY!

 A new program idea will be posted in September - Around the World in 90 Days - you won't want to miss it!

Missouri PTA is always looking for new program ideas to share - please email us - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
 
PTSA PROGRAM IDEAS PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jennifer Casey   

Try one of these successful PTSA programs with your students and families!

PTSA Dances and Mixers

PTSA Family Fun Nights

PTSA School Newsletter

PTSA Game Night

PTSA Intramurals program

PTSA Adopt-a-Family program during the holidays

PTSA Founder's Day Celebration

PTSA Scholarship for graduating seniors

PTSA DJ at lunch day

PTSA MAP Attack - movie and popcorn rewards for proficient scores

PTSA School Store

PTSA Generation Celebration with Grandparents

PTSA Legislative Issue Awareness Day

PTSA REFLECTIONS program

PTSA "Principal for a Day" writing contest

PTSA Sports Extravaganza

PTSA Big Kid-Little Kid  buddy program with local elementary or preschool

PTSA Coat/Food/Clothing/Shoe Drive for local charity

PTSA Earth Day

PTSA Safety First or Buckle UP campaign for student drivers

PTSA Science, Reading or Math Night

PTSA Tutoring program

PTSA Website

PTSA Career or College Night

PTSA Talent or Comedy Show

PTSA Homecoming Bonfire and Parade

The list could go on and on. Opportunities for programming are unlimited. Be creative and enjoy the freedom to explore non-traditional avenues for success!

We want to hear about your successful PTSA programs - email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
 
Thomas Ultican Elementary Gets Moving PDF Print E-mail
Written by MOPTA   

Thomas Ultican Elementary PTA got more than 175 of their students and families moving on February 4th. Each February TUE hosts a health fair in celebration of Heart Healthy month. Activities include an obstacle course, giant inflatable slide, judo, soccer, tug of war, and a huge game of Simon Says which includes jumping jacks and toe touches! They serve healthy snacks of fresh fruits to keep everyone energized during the event. According to TUE PTA President Rob Thomas, the event is about teaching a healthy lifestyle, giving demonstrations that families can continue at home and playing!

GREAT JOB THOMAS ULTICAN PTA!  For additional details about the TUE Health Fair look for the article in the upcoming May, 2010 issue of your CONTACT magazine.

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James Lewis Elementary Book Drive PDF Print E-mail
Written by Three Trails Region   

James Lewis Elementary Holds Book  Drive

The students of James Lewis Elementary School in Blue Springs, were recently asked to bring in new or gently used books to help an inner city school in need.  The book drive was held March 10th through March 13th.  

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