DEER CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA
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Purpose:

The purpose of PTA is to involve parents and staff in programs and activities
which enrich the school experience for all students.
PTA is not a fundraising organization; however, it does raise funds to support
specific school programs.
The PTA works closely with the Deer Canyon Foundation (DCF), and at the end
of the year transfers all unallocated reserves in excess of $2,000 to the DCF.

Goals:

To promote communication and cooperation between home and school through
our weekly newsletter Echoes, our school directory and calendar, a yearbook,
and other communication tools.
To educate and empower parents, and to encourage their involvement in their
child’s school.
To help our students develop strong ethical values by planning programs that
reinforce the pillars of the Character Counts program and by participating in
community outreach programs such as Adopt-a-Family and Food Drives.
To help each child reach their goal of literacy by coordinating programs such as
Partners in Print, Book Fairs, and Summer Reading Kick-Off Week.
To promote health and wellness for our students by sponsoring sports clinics,
Red Ribbon Week, Wellness Week, and the Running Club.
To support our teachers and staff by providing volunteer assistance, an
allowance for instructional materials/field trips, Room Parent
coordination/training, and the Teacher Appreciation Week celebration.
To promote a culture of inclusiveness and camaraderie by sponsoring cultural
awareness programs, New Family Orientation, and programs that increase
school spirit.
To help our students revel in the joy of childhood by sponsoring fun family
events, the Reflections art program, a student choir, talent shows, interesting
assemblies, etc

Programs and Activities:

Assemblies
Book Fairs
Bulletin Board
Character Counts!
- Classroom Binders and Activities
- Family Night
- Pillar Fridays
Choir
Community Outreach
- Adopt-a-Family Program
- School Supply Drive
- Spring Food Drive
Directory
Echoes Newsletter
Family Fun Night
Holiday Gift Bazaar and Children’s Gift Shop
Human Relations Committee
- “Cultural Corners”
- Cultural Awareness Programs
- New Family Orientation
- Welcome Ambassadors
Membership Drive
Parent Education Programs
Participation in Palomar Council PTA and California PTA events
Partners in Print
Red Ribbon Week
Reflections
Room Parent Training and Coordination
School Picture Days
Sock Hop
Special Events and Hospitality
- Staff Appreciation Luncheon and Gifts
- Welcome Back Luncheon
Spirit Shirts
Summer Reading Kick-Off Week
- Author’s Fair
Talent Shows
Teacher Appreciation Week
Volunteer Support and Recognition
Web Page Wellness Programs
- Friday Sports Clinics
- Wellness Week
- Running Club
- Yearbook

Active Fundraising:

Passive Fundraising: