| The Travis Elementary
PTA is a parent-teacher organization focused on promoting the welfare of
its children -- in home, school, community and place of worship. Each year, the
PTA host two major school events -- a Fall Carnival and a Spring Auction to help fund
various budget items which were chosen from a wish list created by parents, teachers, and
administrators. In the 1998-1999 school year, total
funds raised from the PTA's two major events was more than $65,000.
Proceeds from the Fall Carnival are given directly to the
teachers. Last year, each teacher received $250 each and each
grade level teacher received an additional $130. Other proceed
funded such things as:
- Creative Movement Ancillary for all
children
- WITS (Writers in the Schools) program for
all third grade classes
- Manipulatives for the new Math Program
(Everyday Mathematics)
- Math/Science Night
- New Playground Water Fountain
- Garden Improvements/Repairs
For more information about the PTA, visit their website at www.travispta.org.
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