Greetings from the 2009-2010 PTA Board
We are so proud to report great news from last year, and hope this school term will be equally exciting and productive. With the approval of the our Superintendent, Parents, Teachers, and Community, we intend to support programs that speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, and provide information that could assist parents in making positive decisions that could positively affect their children.
The theme for this year is: “Together we can build strong futures”.
This year, we will continue to support PBIS Programs (Positive
Behavior Incentive Systems) in each school, and hope to receive a
wish list from the Principals that will direct us on how we can
help. We will continue to provide funding for water and mints
during ISAT and would be honored to support programs that
recognizes and encourages excellence.
We hope you will attend the PTA General Meetings this year, as the
content is intended to provide information that is valuable and
informative. We also hope you will continue to support the Market
Day and Cookie Dough Fundraisers, as the funds are used to support
activities that directly benefit our children, as outlined above
and illustrated below.
Finally, each class is encouraged to participate in a PTA sponsored
Reflections Program this year. Reflections is a Cultural Arts
National PTA Program formed to encourage acknowledgement of special
talents. Each Principal will be asked to incorporate the
Reflections Program in each class’ curriculum, and submit the
projects to the PTA Board to be reviewed by the Library Board. Each
student will receive a certificate of participation, and could
qualify for special recognition at an advanced level. We hope to
receive over 400 entries this year, invite all parents to attend
the March PTA Meeting where we will recognize the children that
participated. The theme for this year is “Beauty is…”. Projects can
be submitted through their class in writing, film or art form.
We look forward to working with you and invite you to join us at
any time. We hope the PTA Membership will continue to grow, and
anticipate more interaction from our Parents and Teachers during
this term. We are pleased to report 100% Teacher and Staff
participation at the Junior High and welcome all of the other
schools to match their efforts. The PTA Membership is $5.00. You
may contact our PTA President, Melinda Plott, if you are interested
in helping with any of our projects. She can be reached at
708-334-6052 or via email at melindaplott@comcast.net.
Thank you for your support.
Brookwood PTA
Melinda Plott, President melindaplott@comcast.net
Keli Uhter, Vice President snaggle44@sbcglobal.net
Angelique Jennings, Secretary
Trina Barton, Treasurer
Gina Marino, Membership Chair
2008-09 PTA Accomplishments
Purchase of a Smart Board at the Junior High
Funding of Honor Roll Luncheons
Purchase of T-Shirts for each graduating student
Funding for School Assemblies on Positive Behavioral
Reinforcement
PBIS Funding
Purchase of Awards for ISAT Attendance and Special Recognition
Teacher’s Appreciation Luncheon
Funds provided for water and Mints at ISAT
Reflections Dinner and Recognition
Ice Cream Social for Reflections Participants
Focus Awards
Funds provided for purchase graduation flowers
Funds provided to assist band program at Hickory Bend
Family Night at Glenwood Theatre
Welcome Back Meeting for Alumni to discuss progress since
graduation
