Welcome to the Blindbrook PTA. We are an active and enthusiastic partner in the Blindbrook educational system, serving grades K thru 12. The Blindbrook PTA offers family-oriented activities, assembly programs, after school activities, in-school volunteers and both student and parent education and support programs. We endeavor to provide our parents, teachers and administrators with all the support needed to meet your children's educational goals.
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PROPOSED PTA BUDGET FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR
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So Many Ways To Get Involved
Attend a meeting. PTA meetings are a great way to become involved in your child's school, learn about programs at Blindbrook, and volunteer with fellow parents. 2008-2009 PTA Meeting Schedule:
| Date |
Time |
Location |
| September 16 |
8 pm |
RSS Library |
| October 16 |
8 pm |
RSS Library |
| November 20 |
8:30 am |
RSS Library |
| December 16 |
8 pm |
RSS Library |
| January 15 |
8:30 am |
RSS Library |
| February 26 |
8 pm |
RSS Library |
| March 19 |
8:30 am |
RSS Library |
| April 16 |
8 pm |
RSS Library |
| May 28 |
8:30 am |
RSS Library |
| June 16 |
8 pm |
RSS Library |
Attend an Event. We continually plan new events for students and families. Flyers announcing these events are always sent home with your child and broadcast via PTA email.
2008-2009 upcoming events are:
| Pumpkin Fair |
October 18 |
| Holiday Boutique |
November 12 |
| RSS Book Fair |
December 4-6 |
| RSS Science Night (Gr. 2-4) |
February 5 |
| MS Young Writers Conference |
Cancelled |
| Grades K-3 Movie Night |
February 27 |
| RSS Spelling Bee |
March 19 |
| Olympic Night (Gr. 2-3) |
March 20 |
| BINGO (K-1) |
April 17 |
| Olympic Night (Gr. 4-5) |
May 1 |
| Plant Sale |
May 7-8 |
| Book Fair |
June 2-3 RSS
June 3-4 MS/HS |
Kids Who Care Events - Caring children giving to kids in need.
Back To School In May - May 5th, 9-8:30AM
We will be collecting school supplies for underprivileged children to use in September.
All events are held at BMPRSS. For more information, contact Sandi Kornblum or Jamie Wagner.
Volunteer. Parent-volunteers are the backbone of the PTA. We need your help whether you can give an hour or a day; have a special talent or just want to have fun and meet some great people. You can make the difference. Take a look at the opportunities listed below. If each person gives a little bit, the difference will be huge! If you want more information or you can help, just give the person below a call. Everyone's phone number in in the Dial-A-Friend
Event/Activity |
Contact Person |
| After School Activities |
Desiree Denn, Stacey Mally |
| Class Pictures |
Robin Calman, Donna DiCanio |
| Wrapping Paper |
Tracy Milbauer, Lauren Wels, Tracey Goodman |
| RSS Book Fair |
Michelle Fishman, Debbie Handler, Stacey Mally |
| MS/HS Book Fair |
Phyllis Friedlander, Sue Safir |
| Holiday Boutique |
Ellen Bass |
| Bingo |
Deborah Lewis, Sabrina Lanosa, Birte Brady, Rebecca Gonzalez |
| Olympic Night |
Dawn Meglino, Valerie Sabato |
| Plant Sale |
Sonya Crumley, Laurette Santasiero, Robyn Weintraub |
| Pumpkin Fair |
Marie Scappatura, Carolyn Greaige |
| School Store |
Debbie Velleca, Sharon Pistone |
| School Clothes |
Felicia DePaola |
Last year the PTA was proud to sponsor the following activities for our children:
BMPRSS
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Brucemobile Educational Program
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Leaf Arrow Storytellers
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Author visit in conjunction with the book fair
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Chess classe
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Living Voices, Inc. – ‘The New American’ presentation
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Janice Buckner - Earth Day presentation
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‘Engaging Energy’ performance
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Quilting Project
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‘Flamenco Dance’ presentation
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Bird Club field trip to the Audubon Greenwich
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Hudson Valley Brass Quintet performance
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Connecticut Ballet
BBMS
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Binghamton University a capella group performance
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Cultural performance on the Roots of Salsa
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Program on Bird Ecology presented by the National Audubon Society
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Culmination event for unit on ecology & natural resources presented by the Hudson River Clearwater Organization
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Field trip to the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts - students are exposed to various aspects of art and Renaissance culture
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Arts in Education program at SUNY Purchase on Latin Jazz
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Annual band trip to the Music in the Parks Festival
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Hudson Valley Brass Quintet performance
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Membership at the Neuberger Museum
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Digital camera
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Cafeteria game equipment
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Benches & planters to provide seating outdoors
BBHS
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Field trip to the Culinary Institute
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Workshop at Columbia University – covers all aspects of student publishing
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Binghamton University a capella group performance
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Dan Riskin presentation about issues of ecology and conservation
Cultural performance on the Roots of Salsa
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Bernie McGrenahan assembly
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Sean Pica presentation to the Criminal Law Class and the Ethical Issues Class
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H.S. Band trip to Washington DC to play in the festivals of music competition
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Field trip to the Guggenheim museum
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Tom DeLuca – Friday night hypnotist show
OTHER PTA FUNDING
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Books to the Libraries
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Spelling Bee
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Spirit Day
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Science Night
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Movie Night
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Incoming Kindergarten Ice Cream Social
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Project Prevention
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Lunch Time Activities
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Kids Who Care
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Young Writers’ Conference
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Heard in Rye Speaker Programs
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Junior Achievement
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Peer Leadership
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Student Awards
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Hospitality
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Network for Special Services
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Breakfast
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Teacher & Staff Recognition Day Luncheon
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Support Staff Recognition Luncheon
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