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Welcome to Chaffee Trail PTA

Dear Parents:

I would like to take a moment to welcome you all back to Chaffee Trail Elementary School for the 2008 – 2009 school year.  I am the new PTA President for this year, Lori Hoke.  I have a second grade student here in Mrs. Foster’s class, Ella, and a fifth grade Patrol in Ms. Blackwell’s class, Walker. We have some exciting events planned for this year for the students and teachers.  Last year we started the Annual Fall Carnival and we will be keeping with that tradition again this year.  We will be kicking off our Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough fundraiser right after open house.  This was a great way to raise money for the PTA to allow us to contribute to several of the school's needs.  We were able to assist the resource teachers and some of their needs along with teacher supplies that come in short supply.  We will have another Holiday Program for the children this year too.  That was a great treat for all involved last year. 

For some of you who are not aware of where the fees for the PTA Membership go, I would like to explain that to you.  The membership fee is $5.00 per membership.  Part of the fees will go directly to our school's PTA fund that allows the PTA Board to work to improve the school for the benefit of our children.  The other part of the fee goes to the local and state PTA dues.  We really like to strive for the highest membership possible with Parents, Faculty and Grandparents.  Our school is able to apply for awards in each group of memberships. You will find an envelope attached to this letter that you can fill out and return to the school.  We accept checks and cash.  Please make checks payable to Chaffee Trail PTA. 

I would also like to take a moment to encourage Volunteer work at the school.  We always need Volunteers at school that can assist with several different things that will benefit our children.  It is a great feeling to know that you are able to help the teachers with administrative items they need assistance with.  Your child also loves to see you in the hall or in their class.  It is very encouraging for them.  We could always use volunteers in the cafeteria during lunch hours.  It is greatly appreciated when parents, grandparents or other family members come in and read to the students or spend time in the media center, art, music and PE.  Our teachers can always use some talent to help decorate their bulletin boards outside the classrooms.   Please remember to fill out your volunteer forms and send them into the school.

I would like to thank you for being involved with your child’s school this year.  I look forward to meeting you in the halls and at our Quarterly PTA General Meetings we will be having every nine weeks.

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns you would like to address.

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Why Your School Needs a PTA

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