Your PTA Executive Board has been working hard this summer in

Your PTA Executive Board has been working hard this summer in

Welcome to all new and returning families!
Your PTA Executive Board has been working hard this summer in preparation for the new school year. We
have some new fundraising ideas (i.e., World’s Finest Chocolate) and we are bringing back some favorites
(i.e., Pasta Night and the Scholastic Book Fair). Funds raised by the PTA have helped to support school initiatives, classrooms, sports and the arts. We have been able to purchase Smart Boards for classroom use and provided funding for the 8th Grade Stepping-Up Ceremony and High School Gifts and so much more. The funds
go to enrich the lives of all of our children.
With that being said, we will have plenty of opportunity for parents to volunteer throughout the year. The children need your support and your time.
We are interested in hearing from you. Attached you will find:
•the PTA Membership Form
•the Renaissance Family Survey
•a Translation Request Flier (this newly created flier will help us ensure that every voice is heard)
•the Agenda for the first PTA meeting of the school year (NOTE: it will be combined with
Curriculum Night). We will be voting on two positions:
1)Parent Rep for the Board of Trustees – Chester Hicks has been nominated for the position,
if anyone else is interested in running for the position please email Lillian Chen (PTA
Co-President 7-12) at [email protected] as soon as possible to be added to the agenda
2)We will be taking nominations and voting for a Recording Secretary for the PTA
Executive Board
•the permission slip for the World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser (PLEASE RETURN THE FORM WITH YOUR CHILD OR TO THE MAIN OFFICE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL).
We will also be hosting a welcome breakfast for our new families on Monday, September 10 on the first floor
so please stop by to introduce yourselves and meet members of the Executive Board including some of our
Cluster Reps.
We look forward to meeting and working with all of our families throughout the coming year.
TRCS PTA Executive Board
Bienvenidos a todas las familias nuevas y las familias que regresan!
La Junta Ejecutiva del Comité de Padres y Familias ha estado trabajando arduamente este verano para prepararse para el nuevo año escolar. Tenemos nuevas ideas para recaudar fondos este año (como por ejemplo
World’s Finest Chocolate) y traeremos nuevamente algunos favoritos (como por ejemplo La Noche de la
Pasta y la Feria de libros de Scholastic). Las recaudaciones de fondos del Comité de Padres y Familias apoyan
nuevas iniciativas de la escuela, los salones de clases, el deporte y las artes. Hemos sido capaces de comprar
los pizarrones inteligentes para los salones de clases y proporcionar fondos a la clases al 8vo grado para su
ceremonia de graduación, regalos para los estudiantes de secundaria y muchas cosas más. Los fondos van a
enriquecer las vidas de todos nuestros niños.
Vamos a tener muchas oportunidades durante todo el año para todos los padres que deseen ser voluntarios. Los
niños necesitan su apoyo y su tiempo.
Estamos interesados en escuchar de usted. adjunto encontrará:
•El Formulario de membresía del Comité de Padres y Maestros
•La encuesta de familia de Renaissance
•Solicitud de Traducción (Esta solicitud fue creada para garantizar que todas las voces sean
escuchadas)
•La agenda de la primera reunión del Comité de Padres y Maestros (NOTA: Será combinada con la
noche curricular) Votaremos para dos posiciones:
1)Representante de los padres para la junta directiva (Board of Trustees). Chester Hicks ha sido nominado para este puesto, si alguién más está interesado en esta posición por favor envíe un correo electrónico a Lillian Chen (Co-Presidente del Comité de Padres de Maes
tros del 7mo-12avo grado)a:[email protected] lo más pronto posible.
2)Vamos a tomar nominaciones para la posición de secretaria para la Junta Ejecutiva del
Comité de Padres y Maestros
•El papel del permiso para la venta de recaudación de World’s Finest Chocolate Por favor devuelva
el papel con su niño o puede traerlo a la oficina principal el primer día de clases
Además, brindaremos un desayuno de bienvenida para nuestras nueva familias el lunes, 10 de Septiembre en el
primer piso, así que por favor, venga y acompañenos para conocerlos y que conozca a los miembros de la junta
ejecutiva entre ellos algunos de los representantes del grado de su hijo/a.
Esperamos poder reunirnos y trabajar con todas nuestras familias durante todo el año próximo.
La Junta Ejecutiva del Comité de Padres y Maestros de Renaissance
35-59 81st Street, Jackson Heights, New York 11372
Tel: 718-803-0060 Fax: 718-803-3785
www.renaissancecharter.org
TRCS-PTA Membership Form
2012-2013 School Year
what is trcs parent-teacher association (trcs-pta)?
TRCS is strongly committed to parental involvement in all aspects of school governance. The primary goal of the PTA is to
foster communication and collaboration between the parents and families of our children and the teachers and staff of TRCS.
The PTA strives to broaden parent’s understanding of our school structure and curriculum development. The PTA is active
with several committees including Fund-Raising and After-School. In addition, parents are included in various school-wide
committees including Hiring, Budget, Playground Renovation, Safety and Admissions. Parents were also active in the original
charter school application and in the ongoing renewal process.
what does the pta do?
In past years, the PTA supported programs for every student cluster, such as: purchasing classic novels for the high school;
financing TADA theater classes and after-school programs for the middle school; purchasing the Mondo reading program and
Everyday Mathematics materials for the elementary school; and allocating funds for instructional support curriculum supplies
and an educational video library for the entire school. Each year the PTA raises approximately $5,000 to fund school events
and programs.
how do i join?
It’s Easy! Your annual membership to the PTA demonstrates your commitment to the school and allows us to fund items
and programs, which would not be possible without the financial support of the PTA. Your participation is important to the
future of our school. We greatly appreciate your support. Please send your gift today!
Please print the following:
Last Name of Parent or Guardian
First Name
Street Address
City
Telephone (Daytime)
Telephone (Evening)
Middle Initial
State
Zip
E-mail Address (Used to contact you for school updates and news)
Name and Grade of Child/Children attending TRCS
Please contact me — I may be available for the following activities*:
1.
2.
3.
*Involvement is needed/appreciated in many different areas, including: Fund-Raising, Advocacy, Arts, Hospitality and Orientation,
Grant-Writing, Communications and more.
Check annual membership level:
Family (With one child at TRCS) $25
Family (With two or more children at TRCS) $30
Other $
Make your check payable to “TRCS-PTA” (c/o Lillian Chen or Niza Martin) and return this completed form with payment
to the main office.
what if i have questions?
If you have any questions, please contact: Co-President 7-12, Lillian Chen, [email protected] or
Co-President K-6, Niza Martin, [email protected]
do you have suggestions or comments?
35-59 81st Street, Jackson Heights, New York 11372
Tel: 718-803-0060 Fax: 718-803-3785
www.renaissancecharter.org
Renaissance Family Survey
2012-2013 School Year
Dear Renaissance Families,
Renaissance usually holds parent meetings in the evenings, but we are anxious to find out if there are other
times or other ways to make your involvement easier. Please check all options that apply to you.
Thank you - Lillian Chen & Niza Martin, Co-Presidents
1) In which way(s) do you feel you will be most able to be involved in Renaissance?
 Volunteering for special events
 Volunteering in class
 Volunteering in after-school
 Volunteering for various school committees
 Being active in the PTA
 Supporting one of our programs through monetary donations
2) What is the best time to reach you?
 During School Hours
 During Evening Hours
 Home Number
 Cell Number
 Work Number
 Email
3) If you work evenings, would you participate more in school events (meetings, etc.) if they were held:
 Mornings
 Saturdays
4) Do you have children in after-school?  yes  no
Would it help if food were served if you were coming right after work?  yes  no
5) We are always looking for businesses to form partnerships with. Many will offer donations of goods or
services, and some larger organizations offer matching grants.
What type of a business do you work for? __________________________________________________________________
Does your company offer matching grants or volunteer grants for their employees?
 yes; if yes, who may we contact? ________________________________________________________________________
 no
6) Would you be willing to advocate on behalf of Renaissance to get donations?
 yes
 no
7) Do you have any other ideas for parent involvement or parent workshops that you would like to share?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
8) Please provide the PTA with the following contact information so that we can reach out to you:
Last Name of Parent or Guardian
Telephone (Daytime)
Name and Grade of Child/Children attending TRCS
First Name
Telephone (Evening)
Middle Initial
E-mail Address (Used to contact you for school updates and news)
CURRICULUM NIGHT
PTA GENERAL MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 and THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
1. Welcome and introductions of the 2012-13 TRCS PTA Executive Board by
PTA Co-Presidents, Lillian Chen and Niza Martin
5 min
2. VOTE – Board of Trustees (BOT) Parent Rep
Candidate: Chester Hicks
5 min
3. Open Positions for 2012-13 PTA Executive Board
Recording Secretary
(Nominations will be taken from the floor and then the election will be held)
5 min
4. New Business:
World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser – September 24 through October 12
Picture Day – October 26, grades K-11
Scholastic Book Fair – October 22-26
Pumpkin Patch – Tuesday, October 30, grades K-3
Senior Picture Day – Friday, November 2
Pasta Night and Raffle – Friday, November 30
5. Meeting Announcements:
PTA General Meeting – Wednesday, October 17, 6:30pm
Dear Parents and Students:
Our school will be conducting a fund raising candy sale in order to raise needed money. We will be selling
World’s Finest Chocolate. One taste will tell you where they got their name and you will find people in your
neighborhood who have been World’s Finest fans for years.
SELL WORLD’S FINEST CHOCOLATE
SALE DATES: September 24 through October 12, 2012
We are asking that all families participate in order for this sale to be as successful as possible. As many of you
are aware, it is much easier to sell the chocolate bars when you have them “In Hand”. Simply fill out and return
the Permission Slip below. Your effort will be greatly appreciated by our children.
PRIZE PROGRAM:
The class that raises the most money will receive a PIZZA party.
FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
a. Be sure to write your NAME and CLASS on your money envelope.
b. Be sure to collect the money for the order from each of your customers.
c. When you have finished selling, total up your sales and re-check for accuracy.
d. Please make checks payable to TRCS-PTA only! (Returned Checks will be charged All Fees!)
e. Return all money by the final day of the drive.
f. Good Luck and Be Safe!
g. Only Unopened Boxes may be returned (prior to October 12, 2012).
LET’S MAKE THIS OUR BEST SALE EVER!
NOTE: Each family is allowed up to 3 boxes. This chocolate must be paid for before more chocolate is
requested! Do Not Allow Children to Sell Unsupervised!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PERMISSION SLIP
Yes! I would like to help the students as they raise funds for our school.
____ Boxes of World’s Finest Chocolate Variety Box
Child’s Name __________________________________________________________
Class _____________
Parent’s Signature __________________________________________________________________________
____ Please send home the chocolate with my child
____ I will pick up the chocolate at the school myself
Please return the permission slip to the Main Office c/o Lillian Chen or to your child’s teacher.