EAST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOC INC

COORDINATE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT BUILD COMMUNITY IN THE SCHOOL AND ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE CHILDREN: DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE EAST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) ORGANIZED AND SECURED RESOURCES FOR A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND EVENTS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY AND ENHANCE THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE. THE PTA HOSTED ITS ANNUAL FALL FEST AND INTERNATIONAL NIGHT FOR FAMILIES, AS WELL AS SEASONAL STUDENT EVENTS SUCH AS THE WINTER SNOW BALL AND SPRING DANCE. ADDITIONAL INITIATIVES INCLUDED A 6TH GRADE TIE-DYE T-SHIRT PROJECT, ALL-GRADE FIELD DAYS, AN ART SHOW, AND AN END-OF-YEAR ICE CREAM CELEBRATION. THE PTA ALSO SUPPORTED THE PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF ALL GRADE-LEVEL SCHOOL TRIPS AND CURRICULUM-BASED PROGRAMS CONDUCTED OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL, PROVIDING BOTH FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT. A MAJOR FOCUS OF THE PTAS EFFORTS WAS THE COORDINATION AND FUNDING OF 8TH GRADE GRADUATION ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING THE CEREMONY, A CELEBRATORY HARBOR CRUISE, A CAP AND GOWN BREAKFAST, AND THE PRODUCTION OF THE SCHOOL YEARBOOK. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, THE PTA SOUGHT TO ENRICH STUDENT LEARNING, PROMOTE SCHOOL SPIRIT, AND FOSTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AMONG FAMILIES AND STAFF. IN CONNECTION WITH THESE ACTIVITIES, THE PTA COLLECTED DUES AND EVENT-RELATED FEES FROM FAMILIES WITH STUDENTS PARTICIPATING, AS APPLICABLE, AND PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT ALL STUDENTS HAD EQUITABLE ACCESS AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, THE PTA ADVANCED ITS MISSION OF SUPPORTING THE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY.

PROVIDE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO THE SCHOOL FOR THE BENEFIT AND EDUCATIONAL GROWTH OF THE CHILDREN: DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE PTA SUPPORTED THE SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL GOALS BY FUNDING ESSENTIAL OPERATING COSTS NOT COVERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BUDGET. THE PTA PURCHASED SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE SCHOOLS WEBSITE, GRADEBOOK SYSTEM, AND FORMS MANAGEMENT PLATFORMS, AND ACQUIRED CLASSROOM HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE, INCLUDING 3D PRINTERS FOR A NEW MAKER SPACE.THE PTA LEASED TWO COPY MACHINES AND PURCHASED A PLOTTER PRINTER FOR OFFICE USE. IT ALSO PROVIDED CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT ACROSS ALL CORE ACADEMIC SUBJECTS AND ELECTIVE PROGRAMS (INCLUDING PE, ART, DANCE, AND SPANISH). CONSULTANTS WERE ENGAGED TO PROVIDE IT AND SCHEDULING MANAGEMENT SERVICES.FUNDS WERE ALLOCATED TO ENRICHMENT AND MENTORING PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS, AND CELL PHONE POUCHES WERE PURCHASED FOR EVERY STUDENT TO PROMOTE A PHONE-FREE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. THE PTA ALSO FUNDED TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND ARRANGED REGULAR BOTTLED WATER DELIVERY FOR STAFF. THROUGH THESE INITIATIVES, THE PTA DIRECTLY ENHANCED INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY, STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, AND STAFF SUPPORT WITHIN THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY.