PTA OVERVIEW

The Olive School PTA is an organization of parents, teachers, staff and administrators who support the school and its students. Our mission is to enrich the educational experience at Olive School for all children, to support the teachers and staff, and to provide opportunities for increased parent involvement in the school. The Olive PTA also provides a forum for parents to learn about issues affecting Olive School such as school district policies and school finance.

The Olive School PTA has pursued this mission through a variety of programs in recent years. We have sponsored numerous field trips and cultural assemblies for students at every grade level. These field trips give children the opportunity to experience something outside the classroom that makes their lessons come alive such as the opportunity to see the symphony, exploration of the seashore, planetarium stargazing, or a visit to a working factory. PTA has also sponsored several afterschool enrichment classes at Olive School. Through these programs, students have had the opportunity to study Chess, science, engineering, Spanish, theater, martial arts, Jazzercise, and more.

The Olive School PTA has also funded more tangible improvements to our campus such as the school's technology lab, new playground equipment, picnic tables, emergency preparedness supplies, a library book cart, and installation of the Peace Garden. In addition, the Olive PTA has organized activities for Olive School families to enjoy together, such as our family picnics, family math nights, and birthday carnival. We also annually sponsor a wonderful teacher recognition lunch each year to thank those dedicated professionals who teach our children.

Because so many of the programs, supplies, and opportunities that the children at Olive School have are sponsored by the PTA, a strong PTA is vital to the continued health of Olive School. The PTA works hard to ensure that each child receives the maximum benefit from the funds and volunteer efforts that come through the PTA. The programs and activities that will be supported each school year are determined solely by the PTA members.

The Olive School PTA is a voluntary organization. Membership dues are one of our main sources of income to support our programs. The PTA also raises money throughout the year through a variety of fundraising activities and participation in e-scrip. Parents and teachers who are interested in joining the PTA are always welcome. We hope you become part of our organization.

PTA Goals

Enhance instructional programs with field trips, assemblies, and hands-on learning experiences
Provide educational programs including Art and Spanish language
Promote a safe, calm, and inviting learning environment
Invest in Technology — provide students with learning experiences that allow them to keep up with the evolution of technology
Increase parent and teacher participation both inside and outside the classroom
Build a school-wide PTA and ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee) community based on strong family and teacher participation