Welcome in Amharic
Welcome to the PBES PTA! A message from our Co-Presidents:
Welcome to the PBES PTA! We look forward to beginning another exciting year at Piney Branch Elementary School. The PTA works closely with school, county and community leaders to support our students, teachers and families. Last year, we were thrilled to get the Piney Branch Pool up and running for PE classes and before school swim clubs; we're sure the pool will get lots of use this year as well. We are very fortunate to have our wonderful Principal Bertram Generlette (Mr. G) back with us this year and to welcome our new Assistant Principal, Kara Tymon. We look forward to another year of continued partnership.
The PTA represents all of our PBES families and we strive to celebrate our diversity. The PTA fosters the links between school, home and community. We are a resource to help parents understand and guide their child's school experience. We send out a bi-weekly bulletin every other Monday through your child's backpack, which contains valuable information about school events and volunteering. Even if you have a small amount of time to contribute, we encourage you to join us! Even if you don’t wish to join the PTA (though we hope you do), you are always welcome at our meetings and events. Our first meeting will be held on September 3rd. Our PTA meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm. At every meeting, we will have Spanish and Amharic translation available, child care, and refreshments. Please check the calendar for school and PTA dates.
The PTA hosts many fun events throughout the year that allow us to get together as a community. These include Ice Cream Socials, Gingerbread Night, a Black History Night, International Night, and Bingo and Movie nights. Bring the whole family to these free events!
The PTA raises funds through a variety of ways. Some of the programs the PTA sponsors include foreign language classes; Cultural Arts - which brings in artists and musicians for school assemblies and residencies - and and PBES’s signature event -- GeoBowl! In addition, the PTA provides funding to ensure that all students have the opportunity to go on field trips, to assist teachers purchase classroom materials, and to show our deep appreciation for the people working with our children every day with staff appreciation events.
Please look for more information in the PTA’s “Welcome Week Packet,” which will come home during the first week of school.
We welcome your input, suggestions, and volunteer spirit! Please join us in supporting our amazing staff and school. We look forward to a positive and fulfilling year.
Adrienne Tilton (Noah, 5th grade) Ally Zevin (Jeffrey, 4th grade)
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