Brook Knoll Elementary School
  151 Brook Knoll Drive, Santa Cruz, California 95060  /  831-423-2454  / fax: 831-429-8508
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What does PTA do?

What does PTA do?

PTA coordinates a number of events during the school year. In chronological order here are some of the highlights of what the Brook Knoll PTA DOES:

  • Coordinates Back to school packets Before school starts, PTA coordinates with the office the printing/updating/stuffing of the forms to go out on the first days of school.

  • Runs a Membership drive. Each year PTA asks parents to become members.

  • Coordinates Volunteer data base ; Each year PTA creates a database of volunteers for specific PTA run programs.

  • Coordinates the Parent on Patrol Every Morning you are greeted by one or 2 PTA members who guide you to drop off your child/children safely at school.

  • Coordinates after school Enrichment Programs Several classes are offered after school, currently Chess Class; OSE Physics & Chemistry Fun, Violin/Cello & Lego Computer Robotics.

  • Prints out a Directory; School wide directory for your own personal use only is given to you with your membership

  • Organizes a Walk-a-Thon as a fundraiser

  • Designs and Maintains the school Web Site.

  • Sends out an e-newsletter every other week “Brook Knoll News”.

  • Offers Health, Fitness & Nutrition Program.

  • Supports Life Lab.

  • Coordinates the Yearbook.

  • Hosts monthly events for teachers and staff thanks to our Hospitality Committee.

  • Coordinates with the Room Mothers to have parties and celebrations in each classroom.

  • PTA PROMOTES SCHOOL COMMUNITY SPIRIT
    - Spirit Wear
    - Licence Plates
    - Skate Night
    - Talent Fest

Funds School Programs
Our fundraisers, along with individual donations to PTA help fund:

  • Art & music programs for k to 5th grades
  • Reading & Math Intervention programs
  • Teachers Support, where each teacher is given a set $ amount to buy classroom supplies
  • Library materials
  • Life lab

Organize Fundraisers

  • Auction
  • e-scrip
  • Nob Hill “Quality of Life” Card
  • Parking Space Raffle
  • Gift wrap Sales
  • Ink Cartridge Recycling Program
  • Spring Bulbs Sale
  • Bake Sales
  • Subaru Car Drawing
  • Box Top for Education
 




contact information
 

PTA President:
Shara Sheard
shara.sheard@yahoo.com

PTA Vice-President of Special Events
Amber Hein
amberleehein@comcast.net




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