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Parent Coordinator
Deborah Halpern
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    Parent Involvement at P.S. 203 Q

    The P.S. 203 Parent Teacher Association (PTA) supports the mission, vision and goals of the school community

    * Join PTA Committees. E.g.; Harvest Day, Photo Day, Graduation, Bake Sale, etc.

    * Support the Membership Donation Drive & other Fundraising Efforts: There are no dues required to be a PTA member. The PTA depends on these activities to support its budget and goals to provide classroom, school-wide and school community wide enrichment, programs and events throughout the year.

    * School Leadership Team: Several parents are selected every two years to serve on the Team. The Team reviews the school Comprehensive Education Plan

    *PTA General Membership Meetings: Held monthly; a great place to catch up and preview what is going on at school.

    First meeting: Wednesday, September 13, 2006

    How does P.S. 203 support parents and keep them informed?

    *Fall Curriculum Conference in every class

    * Report Cards

    * Parent Teacher Conferences in Fall and Spring

    *Monthly School Calendar and Events Updates

    * Workshops for Parents. (E.g.; Internet Safety, Test Sophistication)

    *Department of Education Notices and Announcements

    *Translations

    * Free breakfast program

    *GROW Report information (Math and ELA tests, grades 3-5)

    * Monthly reports at PTA meeting from Mrs. Nussbaum and Ms. Axman

    * Parent Coordinator and Staff support

    How can parents support their child’s educational experience?

    SAFETY FIRST: THE BLUE AND GREEN EMRGENCY CARDS MUST HAVE REAL PHONE NUMBERS WHERE YOU MAY BE REACHED.

    * Be an active member of the PTA.

    * Participate in school-wide and classroom events and activities.

    * Check your child’s daily assignments and review homework.

    *Get your child to school on time!

    * READ, READ, READ with your child every day.

    * P.S. 203 Q ~ The Oakland Gardens School

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    Sanghee Kim
    President PTA