A MESSAGE FROM THE P.S. 3
PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION
The PS 3 PTA is very involved in the day-to-day activities of all students. Working with the staff, we provide many different activities and programs for the children in both the main building and annex throughout the year. Even if you work, there are many committees that you can join to get involved. We would love for you to join us and continue to make “PS 3- The Place To Be”. If you are interested in joining us please call us or speak to us in person. The PTA phone number is 984-1021 extension 1101. PTA meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at either 9:00 a.m. or at 7:00 p.m. Younger siblings are welcome at our meetings!
We encourage all parents to volunteer on one of our many committees. Everyone is welcome. Below is a brief summary of each committee and its purpose. Come to the PTA meetings to join or call the PTA at any time during the year.
Each committee consists of a chair person/co-chairs and committee members. Each committee is given a specific budget and guidelines as to what is expected.
· Annex liaison- encourages an exchange of PTA related information between both buildings.
· Scholastic Book Fair- a non-fundraiser - which allows students to purchase books and other items.
· General Mills Box Tops for Education- fundraiser - box tops is collected in each building and twice a year the PTA receives a check.
· Bulletin Boards- the bulletin boards are kept up to date with appropriate PTA information and/or seasonal pictures.
· Cafeteria- this committee is in charge of selling ice cream after lunch.
· Candy Sale – biggest annual fundraiser - responsible for distribution and collection of forms and orders once they arrived.
· Carnival- this committee plans activities for the School Spirit Carnival.
· Class parents- are chosen by the teacher and are responsible (with the teacher’s permission) for planning parties, celebrations and communicating information to other parents in the class.
· Construction- responsible for informing the parents of any construction issues in the building in conjunction with the principal and custodian.
· Continuing education/academic excellence/elementary education- keeping the parents informed of any new issues concerning educational initiatives from the DOE.
· Campbell Soup Labels- collecting soup labels, mailing them out to the company in exchange for cash.
· Culture- providing fun and educational programs for the children.
· Drug/health education- setting up programs for the children in relation to drug awareness (Wear Red Day).
· Fundraising Committee- constantly looking for new and fun fundraising ideas for the school.
· G.O. store- this committee is in charge of the G.O. store, which sells pens, pencils, erasers, etc…to students.
· Historian- keeping track of the history behind PS 3 from its opening.
· Holiday Fair- consists of several different committees that provide treats and activities for the children
· Hospitality- responsible for providing refreshments for the PTA meetings
· Ice Skating- this committee sets up our ice skating fundraiser
· Ink cartridges- we collect used ink cartridges; give them to Staples who in turn give us credit towards items in their store.
· Legislation- this committee is responsible for keeping up to date with the Chancellor’s Regulations.
· “Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae” - every child makes their own sundae to celebrate the end of the school year
· Membership- recruiting new members to join the PTA (parents and staff).
· Middle School Liaison- keeps us informed in regards to the intermediate schools, their PTA meetings and any important information relating to PS 3 students.
· Multicultural- Encourages appreciation for our school community’s cultural diversity and responsible for keeping up to date information regarding students with English as a Second Language and Limited English Proficiency speaking issues.
· Newsletter- collects information, publishes and distributes the PTA newsletter.
· Permits- making sure we have building permits for all our meetings and activities.
· Picture Day- assisting the teachers, children and photographers on Picture Days (Fall and Spring) and Family Portrait Day.
· Plant Sale- a plant sale for the children to buy just in time for Mother’s Day.
· Publicity- responsible for the monthly submission all PTA meetings/minutes and activities into the Staten Island Advance.
· Reading Rocket Ship- children’s pictures are placed in a paper rocket ship and hung on our board for everyone to see once they have read 25 books (30 for grade 3). At the end of the year, they will receive a reward recognizing their accomplishment.
· Reading Volunteers- this group is trained to be reading volunteers and (with parent’s permission) read with children that need a little extra help.
· Safety/Transportation- meets monthly with the School Safety Committee and is responsible for bringing any health and safety related issues to that committee and assists the School Safety Officer in insuring the safety of the children at all functions, any parking issues, etc.
· Special Education- ensuring that any special education issues and/or information about DOE special education meetings are brought back to the PTA members.
· Sunshine- making sure that any sick student, staff receives a “get well” gift/flowers etc.
· Talent Show- coordinates the Talent Show.
· Vision Testing- conducts vision screening and submits information to school nurse.
· PTA Federation Delegates- responsible for going to Federation meetings to bring back information to the PTA members.
All activities are conducted with the consent/cooperation of the principal and staff.
A year long calendar of PTA and school sponsored events
is distributed during the first 2 weeks of school.
WE WELCOME NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK QUESTIONS, VOICE YOUR
OPINION OR CONCERNS OR ANY NEW IDEAS.
CALL US AT ANYTIME. VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED.
REMEMBER THAT TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE
“PS 3 -THE PLACE TO BE!”