James Walker Elementary PTA

The PTA is the largest national organization focusing on enhancing student life and education through cooperation among families and educators. The James WalkerElementary PTA is an active voice in the Blue Springs Community. The PTA has three main functions to provide activities, services, and funding for the school. This has resulted in such programs in the area of cultural arts and parent and family life events. We also assist in providing such programs as: health and safety events, student events such as class parties, and school staff events such as teacher appreciation and bus driver recognition. We are especially proud of our ability to provide the funding for many special events at James Walker Elementary.

To learn more about PTA, please use the links below.

Missouri PTA Web Site

National PTA Web Site

JWE PTA Membership Form

JWE PTA Membership Race 2008

Mid-Continent Public Library

Box Tops For Education

Spirit Wear Order Form

Upcoming Events/Fundraisers

October 3 - Grandparents/Special Persons Day

October 9 � PTA Board Meeting 6:00-6:45

PTA Unit Meeting 7:00 3^rd grade performs

October 10 � Health Fair -

October 14- Papa Johns Night

Skate Party 6-8

October 22-24 - Red Ribbon Week - Need Help

October 29 -JWE Fall Party Day - Need Help

October 30-31- No School Parent Teacher Conferences

November 6 - Hot Dogs with Dad 5:30-7:30 Need Help

November 7 - Fundraiser pick-up - Need Help

November 11- Skate Party 6-8

November 12- Papa Johns Night

November 13 - PTA Board Meeting 6pm-6:45

PTA Unit Meeting 7:00 4^th grade performs

November 18- Reflections Night 6:30-8:00pm

November 20 - Family Movie Night 6:30-8:00 - Need Help

November 26-28 No School

December 4- Holiday Craft Night 6:00 to 8:00 - Need Help

December 11- PTA Board Meeting 6:00 -6:45

PTA Unit Meeting 7pm 1^st Grade performs

December 12 � Holiday Craft Night alternate date in case of snow day.

Board Members

James Walker PTA Board Members

To e-mail a Board Member, just click on their name.

President Vikkie Hampshire Overseas PTA Unit committees. Representative to Blue Springs Council, Missouri and National PTA. The president meets with the principal to plan the dates for the next school year�s events.	3rd Vice President (Programs) Julie Ammons Promotes continuing education of parents and youth through a variety of programs and activities in order to foster positive family relationships.
1st Vice President (Membership) Annette Berg Coordinates membership drives and keeps up-to-date records of membership information, being sure that the treasurer and secretary each have an up-todate list and insures compliance with Missouri and National PTA membership rules.	2nd Vice President (Ways & Means) Denise Shafer Develops and administers fundraising events for PTA.
4th Vice President (Volunteers) Sande Armstrong Compiles volunteer list for all special and standing committee chairpersons that request assistance. Assists the school�s representative in recognition of the volunteers.	Secretary Lori Morgan Records and preserves the minutes of all meetings of the JLE PTA. Provides the records of any previous meetings and forwards the names and addresses of newly elected officers to the state office no later than March 31.
Treasurer Crystal Simon Have custody of and maintain a full account of the funds of this local PTA. Provides a financial statement at each meeting and presents an annual report of the financial condition of the organization.	Back to SchoolSocial/Curriculum Night Vikkie Hampshire
Box Tops/Campbell�s Labels Sue King Responsible for collecting, sorting, and submitting labels for the �Labels for Education Program�, which includes Box Tops for Education, Tyson�s A+ program and UPC�s from Best Choice products.	Carnival Teresa/Dave Seibold Organize carnival. Works with volunteers to design games, food, prizes, tickets, decorations for PTA.
Childcare Vikkie Hampshire Finds sitters for board and/or unit meetings and other times when appropriate.	Grandparents'/Special Persons' Day Linda Pharis Coordinate special persons day. Includes food, programs, visitor registration, etc.
Holiday Craft Night Teresa/Dave Seibold	Movie Night Carie Bell
News Paper Angie Baker Arranges with principal to get media coverage of newsworthy PTA events. Collaborates with the principal, president and school staff to prepare and distribute a monthly calendar/newsletter of school activities.	Parties Dionne LaVar
Principal Greg Johnson	Reflections Julie Ammons Coordinate submissions and judging of reflections entries. Includes organizing submissions for state competitions. Some flexibility in completing tasks to meet deadline.
Spirt wear/skate parties Jessica Martinez Recommends sportswear items and style for ways and means project to be approved by the board and organizes sportswear sale.	Teacher Appreciation Linda Pharis
Others that help Sara Eggers	Others that help Christi Laing
Others that help Bethanie Ortiz	Others that help Jenny Pool

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