What the PTA does at Eastwood
What is the Eastwood PTA? And why join?
First, the Eastwood Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a group of dedicated individuals on a mission to make Eastwood Elementary the best place for our children to learn.
There are many reasons to join the PTA. On a local level, being a member of the Eastwood PTA shows your support for our efforts to supplement and enhance our school’s environment. It also gives you a voice in our PTA programs and events throughout the year. At the state and national level, being a member of the PTA shows your support for the State and National PTA and their advocacy efforts for children's rights and education. Their efforts are noticed during our legislative sessions.
What are the PTA Events and Programs at Eastwood?
Here are some of our most popular events.
Art Night
PTA Reflections
Book Fairs
Fall Carnival
Fun Run
STEM Science Fair
Kindergarten Orientation
Field Day
Read Across America
PTA Run Programs
Birthday books
Student directory
Memory Books
Vision Screenings
Teacher Appreciation
Emergency Kits for classrooms
Author Study
Spirit Wear
I want to see what else is going on!
How does the Eastwood PTA do all of this?
Volunteers and Donations
Volunteers
Our PTA is lucky to have such a dedicated group of volunteers that are willing to put in the effort to make Eastwood one of the top schools in the Granite School District. Without the community’s support, the PTA simply could not run these events and programs year after year.
Here are a few ways you can be involved:
· Join the Eastwood Elementary PTA
· Attend events at the school
· Participate in school activities
· Support fundraisers/make a donation
· Volunteer on a committee
· Head a committee
· Serve as a board member
Donations
In addition to all the hard work our volunteers do for us, we are also extraordinarily lucky to have a financially generous community. Without the funds donated to the PTA, we could not do all of the events or support Eastwood's programs.
Not only do funds donated to the PTA support our events and programs they also supplement other things throughout the school, such as:
· Dojo store prizes
· Classroom supplies
· Parking lot assistance
· The Library
· Art Start, music start
· Playground supplies
Thanks to prior generosity, buddy benches, harmonic flowers, and chimes were added to our playgrounds. In addition, the PTA paid for a science specialist for Eastwood from 2017 through 2020.
You Belong in the PTA
Teachers, parents, students, and the community come together to learn, teach, celebrate, change, lead, volunteer, listen and stay informed. Everyone has a place, a voice, and a choice in the Eastwood PTA. We hope to see you there!