Welcome to the Emmet D. Williams PTA! Our PTA has a strong tradition of enriching our children's education. We provide many services throughout the school year and encourage all parents to be involved and volunteer.
WHY BE INVOLVED?
Children receive a strong, positive message that school is important each time they see you volunteer.
WHEN ARE PTA MEETINGS HELD?
Generally meetings fall on the first Monday of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. If school is not in session on the first Monday or if we are coming off an extended school break, then we meet on the second Monday. A typical format would be a business meeting from 6:30-7:00, followed by a speaker. FREE childcare is provided at every meeting.
HOW IS THE PTA FUNDED?
Fall Food/Gift fundraiser
Fall Book Fair
Family Fun Night (school carnival)
Grants from Community Organizations
General Mills Boxtops/Kemps milkcaps
Green Sneakers fundraiser (EDW PTA gets paid $0.50/lb for used sneakers collected)
Donations from EDW families and friends
WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?
Each November and March, the EDW PTA allocates our discretionary funds. Spending proposals can be submitted by staff, students and parents/guardians. PTA evaluates the proposals and decides where to spend the money. Most times, we are able to fund nearly all of the proposals.
Some examples of previous projects funded by discretionary spending and/or additional targeted fundraisers are:
North Computer lab
Several Smart Boards
Digital videocameras
iPads
Additional leveled reading materials
Puppet show assembly
We are currently in the initial phase of raising money to improve/replace some playground equipment.
YEARLY ONGOING PROJECTS
Education Enrichment: Young Author/Audience/Artist and Scientist presentations
Classroom Support: Teacher/Staff Room Funds, School Celebrations/Parties
School Spirit Events: Open House, Staff Appreciation, Field Day supplies, Deep Portage assistance, Ice-cream Social, etc.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Join the PTA and attend monthly meetings
Collect General Mills box tops and Kemps milk caps. Turn these into the school office, or send them to school with your child.
Get a Target red card and specify that you want the proceeds to go to Emmet D. Williams.
Donate directly to EDW PTA at GiveMN.org (search for Emmet D. Williams)
Volunteer -Science Fair -Family Fun Night -Yearbook committee/picture taker -Media Center -Vision & Hearing Screening -Count box tops/Kemps milk caps -Weigh shoes for Green Sneakers
WHO DO I CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION?
For more information about EDW PTA, or how to get involved, please contact one of the PTA Co-Presidents:
