FAQ

How Do I Become a Member?

If you have a student at Deerfield Elementary you are already a member! Just attend a meeting or contact either the Volunteers in Public Schools coordinator or one of the officers (see Contacts) for opportunities to volunteer.

When and Where Does the PTA Meet?

The Deerfield Elementary PTA meets monthly, and we provide free child care at all but our board meetings. Please stop by and see what is going on! Check out the Meetings page for more information, including dates and times.

All PTA meetings are open and everyone in attendance can participate in votes (with the exception of the two board meetings at which only board members can vote, but again... these two meetings are open to anyone to attend).

How Does the PTA support Deerfield Elementary School?

School support – we support our students, teachers and staff

• Teacher/Staff Appreciation

• Mini-grants for teacher/staff initiatives

• New Mics and sound system in cafeteria

Educational Events – we support the school with enriching educational events

• Math and Science Fest

• Math Night

• Writing Fair

• Arts Partnership (school lead – PTA support)

• Talent Show

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

What type of fundraisers do we run?

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:

• Scholastic Book Fair

• School Pictures

• Bake sales at Math night

• Read-a-thon

• Deerfield Mile