What the OHE PTA does...

What is the OHE PTA?

The Oak Hill Elementary Parent Teacher Association (OHE PTA) is comprised of a group of dedicated parents who work in conjunction with the school administration and faculty to develop enrichment opportunities to make every child’s potential a reality.

Who is the OHE PTA?

The OHE PTA is you, me, the teachers, the staff and the community. Together we can make a difference.

Communication
At OHE, we believe communication is the key to helping students succeed. The OHE PTA provides many avenues of communication to keep parents informed and to help students get the information they need by:

Maintaining one comprehensive website that includes school and PTA information, including links to teacher’s websites:
www.ohepta.org
Providing the principal with a blog so she can keep the OHE community up-to-date:
www.principalsblog.ohepta.org/
Providing the OHE community with weekly electronic newsletters, called the Eagle Eye: to sign up, go to:
www.ohepta.org/ENews_Subscription.html

What we do?

The OHE PTA enriches the student’s life and builds a sense of community for all of the OHE Eagles. In addition, we provide financial support to OHE through many avenues. This year the OHE PTA has provided:

$4,440 to support effective reading and literacy education
$735 paid for children to participate in the Regional Science Fair and all costs associate with the local science fair
$1,139 paid for 3 additional student programs
$228 paid for prizes and costs related to Reflections, a national art education program
$3,895 purchase the Social Studies Alive curriculum for the 5th grade
$230 purchased supplies for an after school learning garden
$153 purchased a hot plate for science in the classrooms
$600 purchased 2 sensory desks for special needs students
$5,100 purchased document cameras for the classrooms
$2,040 to foster access to and understanding of technology
$3,500 paid for the lease on an extra copier for the school
$326 purchased paint to improve interior of school
$1,397 Improved and developed the garden in the front of the school to improve the outward appearance of the school
$400 created a flagstone walk in front of the school
$150 purchased bar code scanner for Raptorware, the school security sign-in/out program
$90 purchased soccer nets
$584 purchased portable radios to assist administration and staff
$378 purchased gymnasium mats for P.E.
$728 purchased wireless microphone for assemblies
$469 purchased a heavy duty projector for assemblies
$285 purchased a portable whiteboard
$52 purchased Blood Pressure Monitor and WT scale for nurse
$1,185 provided reimbursement for additional supplies purchased by special area teachers
$1,719 provided reimbursement for additional supplies purchased by grade level teachers
$4,425 provided $750 to each grade level to purchase supplies to benefit the children in their grade
$917 purchased books for the OHE library
$3,245 provided reimbursement for time spent by teachers in training
$1,693 provided lunches and snacks for the faculty and staff to show our appreciation of their services
$1,000 purchased Committee for Children a bullying prevention and social development resource
$61 purchased supplies for teacher workroom
$200 purchased supplies for CATCH - a program to support physical activity and healthy food choices
$231 purchased supplies for 5th grade graduation
$380 purchased supplies and decorations for various OHE community welcoming events
$263 purchased reflective vests to be worn by student assisting with morning drop off
$1,500 provided college scholarships to past OHE students
$1,044 purchased PTA administration items, including website, email system, taxes, PTA insurance & other related costs
$35 purchased supplies for the room parent committee
$10,000 PTA reserved funds for rainy day

Enrichment

Provide volunteers for weekly reading programs to help struggling readers
Provide Reading Programs for students throughout the year including the summer
Provide student programs to enhance children’s cultural and educational levels
Assist with school-wide Science Fair
Manage PTA Reflections art program to all students
Provide free parent seminars on interesting topics, such as, bullying, how to help with homework, Internet safety, etc.
Support for programs including Lego Robotics, Scratch, Math Pentathlon, Green Apple Club, Student Council

Fundraising
The OHE PTA raises money to pay for programs and provide financial assistance to our school to cover resources that are not covered by the district by

Promoting School Spirit by selling OHE gear
Collecting Box Tops
Collecting & Recycling ink Cartridges
Administering a No Hassle Fundraiser instead of sending kids door-to-door for direct sales
Teaming up with businesses in the community to provide spirit nights & events for OHE families with financial benefits going to the PTA
Working with local businesses to become OHE partners & support our school
Holding a spring carnival for the OHE community

Government
The OHE PTA works within the guidelines of the Texas PTA by:

Monitoring & reporting happenings in the legislature effecting education
Writing & overseeing implementation of a PTA strategic plan to guide the PTA to make the best use of limited time, resources, and volunteers
Providing representation at the Campus Advisory Council (CAC) to promote excellence in education for all students through broad-based representation.
Providing volunteers for the Austin Council of PTAs , district-wide organization of PTA leadership, which consists of representation throughout the district

Community
The OHE PTA believes that having a sense of belonging helps students foster a sense of pride in their school. The OHE PTA builds community by:

Hosting free Family Fun Nights for OHE students & their families including events like Movie Night, Music Night, Reading Night, Ice Cream Social, C.A.T.C.H Family Fun Run
Hosting a free photo opportunity for OHE children to visit with Santa during the Holiday season
Continuously improving the grounds & facilities
Gathering & organizing photos during the year for the school Yearbook
Planning activities for faculty throughout the year including lunches & snacks for faculty meetings.
Providing bundled school supplies at cost
Designating a time, called Workshop, each week to help make copies, bind, & laminate items for teachers
Providing scholarships to graduating high school seniors that attended OHE
Maintaining a welcoming committee that provides information to prospective parents and parents new to OHE, including Kindergarten
Investigating recycling opportunities at OHE

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