The
Briarwood PTA is a volunteer organization that works to promote
the education and well being of all children at home, in school,
and in the community.
We would like to welcome all parents to attend the PTA meetings each
month. Meetings start at 6:00 PM, on the first Tuesday of each month,
in Room 13. All parents are highly encouraged to attend the meetings.
The
Briarwood PTA Officers 2008-2009
Membership
The
Briarwood PTA starts out each year with our membership drive. Membership
dues are still to be determined per member per year. Three dollars
of that fee goes towards National and State dues and insurance. The
balance goes to Briarwood. The following are some examples of what
your membership dues as well as other PTA fund raisers do for the
school. It provides transportation for field trips, assemblies, classroom
party money and a school gift. Joining the PTA will keep you in touch
with what's going on at the school and in your community.
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Overview
of Programs 2008-2009
Volunteers
at Briarwood - Briarwood is always looking for volunteers
to participate in PTA sponsored events and in classrooms. For your
reference your may contact Sheila
Banks for a copy of the comprehensive Volunteer Sheet listing
all 08-09 PTA Activities. If you are interested in volunteering or
have questions, feel free to contact Sheila Banks, Volunteer coordinator
at 408.857.2711 between 9am – 3:30pm or send an email to ptavolunteermom@yahoo.com
Walk-A-Thon
- The
Walk-A-Thon is an event that allows the students to exercise and raise
funds for Briarwood. The students collect pledges on the number of
laps they can walk in a certain amount of time. This event has always
been fun and entertaining to the students. As the students walk their
laps, a local radio station will provide the music. The Walk-A-Thon
this year will be held on Wednesday, October 1st.
Holiday
Shoppe - Time is set aside on Saturday, December 6, 2008 for the
students of Briarwood to shop for gifts for the holidays.
International
Night - May 19, 2009 - At Briarwood, we have students
from many cultural backgrounds. This evening offers our families an
opportunity to celebrate our differences and uniqueness in an educational
but informal, fun atmosphere.
Science
Faire - The PTA sponsors the Briarwood Science Faire.
The date will be March 3, 2009. All student are encouraged to participate
in this annual event. The student participants are interviewed during
the school day by volunteer judges from the community. On the evening
of the Science Faire the various student projects are placed on display
in the school's cafeteria. Over 30 community exhibits are also available
for display throughout the school. 5 students from each grade, 4-5,
are selected to attend the Santa Clara Unified School District's Science
Faire in April.
PTA
Links
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