Summer is almost here

The chair of the hospitality committee would like to give heartful thanks and gratitude to Donna, Candace & Steve for all their hard work and dedication to making this year's events so successful. You made my job so much fun. Thanks for putting up with my meticulous demands...but I warned you.!

Presidents Message

We have completed another eventful year at Fairland! From the Welcome Back Picnic to the numerous cultural arts programs, to the dances, to International Day, and the Silent Auction/Carnival, we've been busy enriching the lives of our students. I thank all of you for your help and support. There are still opportunities available to serve on a PTA committee or as a Board member. Please consider serving. The whole is only as good as the sum of its parts. The following positions are available:

VP of Administration (next in line for the Presidency)
Welcome Back Picnic Chair
Hospitality Chair
Fall Dance Co-chairs
Spring Dance Co-chairs
(3) Audit Committee Co-chairs
(1) Diversity Rep (NAACP)
(2) Copy Person
Bulletin Board updates

I hope you have a fun and relaxing summer. I look forward to seeing you in August for another fruitful academic year!

Cathy

President-Elect of the Fairland ES PTA

Your Fairland ES PTA Membership

We encourage all parents, grandparents, and guardians to become PTA members. Your membership pays for artists and cultural arts programs -- such as storytellers, dancers, actors, puppeteers, musicians, poets, singers, and sculptors to come to the school. The PTA also helps to sponsor before- and after-school programs such as Foreign language instruction (FLES), Family Fun Nights, the school Book Fairs, and the Fall Picnic.

Click here for a membership application that you can fill out, print, and return to the PTA Membership chair.

Support Fairland Elementary School

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Become a Fairland Volunteer

We need your help! There are many ways that you can volunteer your time and/or skills to benefit the Fairland school community. One way is to call the school at 301-989-5658 to ask your child's teacher if they need your help. Another way is through the PTA. The following positions currently are unfilled :

Newsletter
Cluster Rep (2)
Audit committee
FLES Coordinator
Printer/Cartridges cell phone recycle Coordinator
Main fundraiser
Special needs Coordinator
Spring Friday Night Event Coordinator

If you would like more information please contact Cathy by email. Remember, the success of Fairland E.S. depends on everyone's support.

Free Childcare at PTA Meetings

We are looking for middle-school and high-school students over 13 years of age to baby-sit in the school's All Purpose Room. This is a great opportunity for students to earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours. We would like to have 2-3 sitters for each of our meetings. Our PTA meetings are on Tuesday nights starting at 7:30 p.m. and ending no later than 9:00 p.m.

If you know of someone over the age of 13 who may be interested in helping out with this, please contact our PTA Childcare Coordinator

What else does the PTA do?

The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at Fairland Elementary School is a non-profit volunteer organization which strives to improve the education, socialization and community action of its students, teachers and families. All parents, regardless of membership, are invited to participate in meetings, discussions and events. Our meetings are typically on the first Tuesday of each month, beginning at 7:00 p.m. with social time. The business meeting starts one half hour later in the school’s All Purpose Room. Reminders will go home on flyers in your child’s backpack. Membership monies are used to support the fun and educational events planned throughout the school year for our students and their families.

The PTA works with the Board of Education members, County Council members, and other Northeast Consortium schools to ensure a quality education and facilities for your children. The PTA publishes the Fairland newsletter and school directory and provides funds for teachers to use in their classrooms. Joining the PTA is an easy way to participate in your child's education and support our school. Membership in the PTA is $10 per adult and entitles a paid member to voting rights in the PTA. A percentage of your membership dues stays with Fairland to help support programs designed to enhance your child's learning. Donations are accepted as well. Please pay by cash or check, made out to: Fairland PTA. The entire amount is tax deductible. Click here to print the membership form. If you need more information, contact PTA President Carla by email.

Want to know more ....

Feel free to contact Carla, the Fairland Elementary School PTA President by email.