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The Springer PTA outlines its 2013-2014 goals and programs aimed at enhancing core academics and student enrichment. Key focus areas include providing support for teachers and staff, maintaining technology and facility needs, and fostering community-building initiatives. With an emphasis on sustainable volunteer programs and increased communication, the PTA seeks to boost knowledge about funding structures within Springer and LASD. The plans also involve supporting shifts to Common Core standards, offering various enrichment activities, and fostering community engagement through events like movie nights and walkathons.
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What Does The PTA Support? • Core Academics and Student Enrichment • Teachers and Staff • Provide and Maintain Technology Needs • Provide and Maintain Facilities Needs • Community Building/Fundraising Programs • Increase Knowledge of the Funding Structure for Springer And LASD
Core Academics • Continue to support the shift to the Common Core academic standards • Teacher’s Funds for Instructional Supplies & Materials • Teacher’s Training • Printing Charges • Science Support
Student Enrichment • Art(CSMA Art4Schools, Art Docent Program, Art Supplies) • Music and Dance (Starting Arts for K-3) • Living Classroom & Gardens • Physical Education supplies • Noontime Activities • Project Cornerstone • Assemblies
Technology • Technology Fund • Laptops, iPads, and a new ChromebookCart • Equipment upgrades, replacements • Maintenance and supplies • Apps for iPads
Facilities • Facilities Improvements and Maintenance • Phase II of lunch table upgrades to include 4th& 5th/6th grade eating areas • Shade solutions to 4th, 5th , 6th grade lunch areas • Workroom Upgrades: project tables, new laminator
Community Building & Fundraising • School Directory • Ice Cream Socials • Pop and Stop • Movie Nights • Spring Picnic • Field Day • WoW • Boys/Girls Night Out • Hot Lunch • Walkathon • Auction • Book Fairs • eScrip • Shop Springer • Family Dinners Out
2013-2014 Springer PTA Goals • Study ways to create a sustainable volunteer program • Increase Communication and Transparency with the community • Increase Knowledge of the Funding Structure for Springer And LASD • Foster the understanding that PTA exists, first and foremost, to support our children’s education • Getting back to basics - focusing on our kids’ positive educational and community experiences