Parents
PTA
The Independence Charter School PTA is part of the National PTA, which advocates for children’s issues and concerns. The ICS PTA works on the following:
· Annual fundraising events: The PTA manages several yearly fundraisers to support many aspects of the school, such as the creation of our library, the fine arts program, field trips, and specific programs and resources.
· After School Clubs: As of 2011/2012, the PTA is administering after-school clubs so that kids can explore activities such as choir, chess and book arts. We’re also organizing “Playdates on the Playground” on Friday afternoons.
· Family nights: Several times a year, the PTA organizes schoolwide family fun events, such as a potluck holiday celebration dinner in December and a talent show in June.
· Monthly PTA meetings: At its monthly meetings, the PTA sponsors workshops for parents on issues relating to ICS and their children’s education. Recent workshops have covered topics such as “Helping Your Child Be a Better Reader” and “Helping Your Child with Homework.” PTA meetings are held at the school on the first Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. Food is provided and babysitting is available for a small fee. Meetings are open to all.
· PTA communications: The PTA regularly communicates about volunteer opportunities and upcoming events through the ICS monthly newsletter, ICS Link, which is sent home in each child’s homework folder.
You can stay updated on PTA news and events by visiting the ICS PTA website.
Membership
Membership dues are $10/individual and $17/family for one year. You can sign up for the PTA online at http://www.icspta.org using Paypal.
PTA Officers (2011-2012)
President: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (parent of 1st and 4th grader)
Vice President: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (parent of 2nd grader)
Co-Treasurers: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (parent of 2nd , 3rd, & 6th grader) & .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (parent of 1st grader)
Membership: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (parent of 1st and 3rd grader)
Secretary: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (parent of 1st grader)
Communications: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (parent of 6th grader)
For more information or to direct a question to the PTA, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)!
