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.

Quick Links:

• PTA events on the District calendar
• Summer 2009 PTA Bulletin
• What's Happening. The latest announcements. 
• Our latest PTA meeting minutes
• Dial-A-Friend questions
• After-school course descriptions, sign-up forms and permission slips
• Learn about Project Prevention or The Network For Special Programs
• PTA expense reimbursement form
• What does the PTA sponsor?
• Heard In Rye speaker schedule and descriptions (really great parenting topics!)
• Sign up to be a class parent next year. Learn about what is involved and get your form for grades K-1, grades 2-4 and grade 5.

PROPOSED PTA BUDGET FOR THE 2009-2010 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. 2009-20010 PTA Meeting Schedule:

 

2009/2010 PTA Meeting Schedule

September 17	8:45 AM	RSS
October 13	7:00 PM	RSS
November 19	8:45 AM	RSS
December 15	7:00 PM	RSS
January 21	8:45 AM	RSS
February 11	7:00 PM	RSS
March 18	8:45 AM	RSS
April 15	7:00 PM	RSS
May 20	8:45 AM	RSS
June 17	7:00 PM	RSS

 

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. These events are also listed on the district calendar.

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

• Brucemobile Educational Program

• Leaf Arrow Storytellers

• Author visit in conjunction with the book fair

• Chess classe

• Living Voices, Inc. – ‘The New American’ presentation

• Janice Buckner - Earth Day presentation

• ‘Engaging Energy’ performance

• Quilting Project

• ‘Flamenco Dance’ presentation

• Bird Club field trip to the Audubon Greenwich

• Hudson Valley Brass Quintet performance

• Connecticut Ballet

BBMS

• Binghamton University a capella group performance

• Cultural performance on the Roots of Salsa

• Program on Bird Ecology presented by the National Audubon Society

• Culmination event for unit on ecology & natural resources presented by the Hudson River  Clearwater Organization

• Field trip to the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts - students are exposed to various aspects of art and Renaissance culture

• Arts in Education program at SUNY Purchase on Latin Jazz

• Annual band trip to the Music in the Parks Festival

• Hudson Valley Brass Quintet performance

• Membership at the Neuberger Museum

• Digital camera

• Cafeteria game equipment

• Benches & planters to provide seating outdoors

BBHS

• Field trip to the Culinary Institute

• Workshop at Columbia University – covers all aspects of student publishing

• Binghamton University a capella group performance

• Dan Riskin presentation about issues of ecology and conservation

• Cultural performance on the Roots of Salsa

• Bernie McGrenahan assembly

• Sean Pica presentation to the Criminal Law Class and the Ethical Issues Class

• H.S. Band trip to Washington DC to play in the festivals of music competition

• Field trip to the Guggenheim museum

• Tom DeLuca – Friday night hypnotist show

OTHER PTA FUNDING

• Books to the Libraries

• Spelling Bee

• Spirit Day

• Science Night

• Movie Night

• Incoming Kindergarten Ice Cream Social

• Project Prevention

• Lunch Time Activities

• Kids Who Care

• Young Writers’ Conference

• Heard in Rye Speaker Programs

• Junior Achievement

• Peer Leadership

• Student Awards

• Hospitality

• Network for Special Services

• Teacher & Staff Appreciation Breakfast

• Teacher & Staff Recognition Day Luncheon

• Support Staff Recognition Luncheon