About the PTA

The Deerfield Elementary School PTA is a member of the national PTA. As such we are governed by an executive committee and by-laws. Our goal is to support the children and teachers of Deerfield Elementary and promote a spirit of community and inclusiveness. 

We raise money through different fundraisers throughout the year and we plan and host social and community building events. Below is a list of many other ways we support DES!

School support – we support our students, teachers and staff

• School supplies

• Mini-grants for teacher/staff initiatives

• Equipment such as the playground, and new Mics and sound system in cafeteria 

• Subsidize field trips

• Classroom supplies

• Books for the library

• Teacher appreciation week

Educational Events – we support the school with enriching educational events

• Math and Science Fest

• Arts Partnership (school lead – PTA support)

• Talent Show Spelling Bee and Writing Fair need volunteers to help plan!

Family Support – we give families information they can use

• Parent education (e.g., What you need to know about the MCAS, Technology & kids, etc.)

• Email blasts

• PTA meetings (with free child care provided)

Social – we provide opportunities for kids and families to get to know one another and have fun!

• Family Bingo/Game Night

• Trivia Night

• Movie Night

• Fun Fair

Fundraisers

Our fundraisers are designed to have a redeeming value in addition to raising money for the school – promoting fun and camaraderie in the DES community, supporting the local community, mementos of your child’s school experience, or benefiting from stuff you buy anyway. Examples of fundraisers we've had in the past include:

• Book Fair

• School Pictures

• Read-a-thon

• Original Works

• Deerfield Mile

• Pop-up DES swag shop

• Hillside Pizza fundraiser

Volunteering – we help families find a way to help the school

Officers (elected, serve 2 year terms)

• President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary

Committee Chairs (elected, serve 1 year terms)

• Programs (vacant), Social, Volunteers in Public Schools, Fun Fair, Arts, Fundraising

Other Opportunities:

• Room Parents

• Work with committee chairs to plan events

• Work with Fundraiser Chair to coordinate fundraisers

• Attend meetings and vote!

• Help at individual events (Fun Fair, Math & Science Fest, School photos, etc...)

• Grade-wide phone directories

• Print, copy, distribute fliers

• Local Education Council

For a quick overview of the PTA structure, fundraising and more information about the above positions, click on the "About the PTA" power point.

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