We want you to know we appreciate all the feedback we received this past year regarding the changes in PTA-sponsored events, including classroom parties. We listened to what you said and gave all suggestions serious consideration as we contemplated the schedule of events for the 2011-12 school year. We hope the proposed plan, below, addresses the various concerns raised and will allow all Brookdale families to enjoy the PTA-sponsored activities. We want to highlight a few key points in the PTA events schedule:
- The Fall Classroom Party is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. Having this party two weeks later than it was this year should allow the party committees to have adequate time to plan and prepare for the party. It also will provide a nice kick-off to the three-day Columbus Day weekend. Team-building activities still should be a major part of this party.
- We would like to add a Costume Parade to Fall Family Fun Night, scheduled on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. We feel that adequate planning, a scaling down of the event, and the implementation of additional safety features to Fall Family Fun Night will allow this change to occur. This change will allow children to share their costumes with their friends and family by walking around the perimeter of the school (weather permitting). Families who choose not to participate in the Costume Parade may come after the Parade and still enjoy the festivities of the night. We are proposing that the event start and end earlier (i.e., 5:45 to 8 p.m.) with the hope there still will be some daylight for the parade and that families with small children will be more able to enjoy the night together.
- The Winter Party will be on the last day of classes before Winter Break, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011.
- The Friendship Party will take place at the end of Friendship Week on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. With Presidents Day on Feb. 20 and Parent/Teacher Conferences on Feb. 21, the party will be a nice way to start the extended weekend.
- Students choosing not to attend a classroom party due to religious beliefs or other personal reasons will be provided an alternate activity at school. This alternate activity will be developed with parental and student input to ensure a positive experience for all students.
Please take a moment to review the proposed schedule and let us know what you think via a one-question survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/BrookdalePTA2011events by Friday, May 20.
Thank you,
Brian LeCrone
Brookdale Principal
Judy Nagel-Conley
PTA President
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May 2011
Greetings Brookdale Parents:
Mr. LeCrone and the PTA Executive Board met in accordance with board policy on May 9, 2011, to collaboratively plan and discuss the scope and nature of classroom parties and PTA sponsored school events for the 2011-12 school year. The proposed plan is provided for your consideration.
Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 2:30-3:15 p.m. Fall Classroom Party
Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 5:45-8:00 p.m. Fall Family Fun Night and
Costume Parade
Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 2:30-3:15 p.m. Winter Classroom Party
Monday to Friday, Feb. 13 to 17, 2012 Friendship Week
Friday, February 17, 2012 2:30-3:15 p.m. Friendship Party
Friday, April 20, 2012 6:00-9:00 p.m. Spring Fling
Classroom party format includes a simple treat and a focus on socialization and fun activities/crafts as directed by the classroom coordinators and party committees.
Please review the above information and indicate whether you support the proposed plan by responding to a one-question survey available through Friday, May 20, at www.surveymonkey.com/s/BrookdalePTA2011events. Parents will have the option to comment via the survey.
Thank you for your feedback in this process.
Brian LeCrone
Principal
Judy Nagel-Conley
PTA President
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