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

James Walker Elementary 2009-2010 Dates

August 5 Residency Verification/Enrollment Date 9am-8pm

August 6 PTA Board Meeting 6pm – Childcare Provided

- folders after the meeting if we have not got them done already

August 12 Meet the Teacher/Curriculum Night; K & 1^st Grade 6:15-7:45pm

Need help at spirit wear and membership and serving

August 13 Meet the Teacher/Curriculum Night; 2^nd-5^th Grade 6:15-7:30pm

Need help at spirit wear and membership and serving

August 18 First Day of School

September 1 Fundraiser Kickoff

September 2 Papa Johns

September 4 Fall Pictures

September 7 No School

September 10 PTA Board Meeting 6pm

September

Board Members

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 (Fundraiser) Cassie Pearce Develops and administers fundraising events for PTA.
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 JWE 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 Chrystal 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 School Social / Curriculum Night Vikkie Hampshire/Chrystal Simonm
Box Tops/Campbell’s Labels Currently Open 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 Finds sitters for board and/or unit meetings and other times when appropriate.	Grandparents'/Special Persons' Day Currently OpenCoordinate special persons day. Includes food, programs, visitor registration, etc.
Memories with Mom Currently Open	Hot Dogs with Dads Currently Open
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 Currently Open

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