James F. Cooper PTA: 2013 – 2014

Presented by:Scott Borsky, President

Jayne Bloom, Vice PresidentOctober 3, 2013

James F. Cooper Elementary School

James F. Cooper PTA: James F. Cooper PTA: 2013 – 20142013 – 2014

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Who we areWho we are

• Executive Board Scott Borsky, President Jayne Bloom, Vice President Claudia Rifkin, Treasurer Wendy Brittain, Recording Secretary Sharmila Simms, Corresponding Secretary, Cooper News Lauren Thompson, Vice President of Ways and Means, School Spiritwear, Spring

Carnival

• Committee Chairs Audrey Jastrow & Denise Blumberg, Room Parent Coordinators Diane Roberts, Yearbook Mary Martin, Business Incentives Coordinator, Box Tops Jennifer Sullivan, Holiday Shoppe Juhi Singhai, Reflections Chairperson Michele Stine, Scholastic Book Fairs Nancy Hammill, SEPTA Representative, Peaceful Playground Coordinator

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Mission & Purpose of the PTAMission & Purpose of the PTA• To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the

community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children;

• To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children;

• To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.

• To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship.

• To raise the standards of home life.

• To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.

• To bring into closer relation the home and school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.

• To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.

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How Can You Help?How Can You Help?

• Join the PTA and attend our meetings!

• Volunteer your time to assist in organizing and running these events.

• Participate in fundraising programs such as Spring Carnival, Book Fair, Silver Diner Night, COACH Bingo, etc.

• Sign-up for the PTA e-mail loop and read the online updates at http://cooper.cherryhill.k12.nj.us/ to see what is happening.

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What we need from you!What we need from you!• Participation/Volunteers

Vacant Committee Chairs• Student Council • Legislation Coordinator• Grant Writing Coordinator• Community Outreach Coordinator• Co-Chairperson for Scholastic Books • Co-Chairperson for Holiday Gift Shoppe• Character Education Committee Member*Please let us know if you would be interested in any of these

positions

• Fill out your membership form to include your contact information and pay your dues

• Sign up for the Cooper Eblast at jfcooperschoolpta@gmail.com

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PTA WebsitePTA Website

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PTA Goals for 2012-2013 PTA Goals for 2012-2013 - Achieved

• Peaceful Playgrounds Nancy Hammill is the Peaceful Playground

Coordinator. A committee will paint the playground and an expert will be brought in to teach us the best possible way to utilize it.

Design permanent playground activities that help make activity time more positive and productive. Help combat childhood obesity and bullying.

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For our money, we received new game equipment, material to paint the playground with decorative patterns and instructions on how to implement the program.

Students have a variety of exercise opportunities and learn how to resolve conflicts peacefully.

Give students a variety of game options, which stimulate imaginations and keep them active. Children learn to follow rules and to respect one another.

• Laptops and Laptop Cart

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The PTA purchased 10 laptops last school year and we’re committed to buying additional laptops in future school years. It is our goal to one day have a laptop in each classroom.

The PTA purchased a Laptop Cart which provides a safe and easy way to transport and store numerous laptops for a school. It can charge numerous laptops and is easy to secure with a padlock.

PTA Goals for 2012-2013 PTA Goals for 2012-2013 - Achieved

• Cameras for the Classrooms

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The PTA purchased 8 digital cameras for the school use.

One for each grade, LLD, PTA & office use.

Cameras can be used to take pictures in the classroom for educational use, as well as for submissions to the school yearbook.

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PTA Goals for 2012-2013 PTA Goals for 2012-2013 - Achieved

• iPads for the Classrooms The PTA purchased 10 iPads &

Erica Price purchased the cases.

• Technology for the Classrooms

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The PTA would like to purchase additional technology, (e.g. iPads, laptops or Smart Boards) for the teachers use, as well as iTunes cards to purchase additional applications for the iPads.

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PTA Goals for 2013-2014 PTA Goals for 2013-2014

Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events

• Fundraisers Scholastic Book Fair: October 21st

through October 25

Silver Diner: Tuesday, October 29th, 5 pm to 8 pm

COACH Bingo: Friday, November 1st,

7 pm

California Pizza Kitchen: TBD

Spring Carnival: TBD in May

Skating Parties: February 3rd & June 2nd

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