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The Clifton School PTA

PTA membership is open to all parents and guardians. We encourage you to join in and attend meetings, which occur quarterly. Meetings will be announced via email and posted on this website. For any questions, please feel free to email: cliftonschoolpta@gmail.com

Want to help? The PTA needs you! Have you ever wondered how you can help your child’s classroom teachers? Do you want to help make The Clifton School an even better place for our children to grow and learn? Are you jealous of all the fun your kids have at school (“Water Play Day” does sound like a lot of fun)? If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of these questions, please consider volunteering!

Be a Room Representative! Being a room representative is one of the easiest ways to get involved. We HIGHLY recommend having two or more room representatives to help share the love. If you’d like to volunteer, please Sign Up Here.
Contribute to the Staff and Teacher Appreciation Campaign: STAC is an annual event that allows families to generously thank all Clifton School teachers (both part and full-time) and non-administrative staff for their daily dedication to the loving care and enrichment of our children. Each fall, money is raised from voluntary donations given by parents that is pooled and distributed as an end-of-calendar-year gift. This is an easy and anonymous way to make sure all our teachers and staff are recognized.
Make our Spring Auction a Success! Each Spring the Clifton School PTA hosts an auction to raise funds to support school improvements. The auction is a wonderful event with hand-made art contributed by the students up for the live auction, a silent auction of themed baskets filled with donated items, delicious food, drinks, music, dancing, and fun. The 2016 Auction raised over $8,000 for the Clifton School. Click here to see photos from the 2016 auction.

2024-2025 Clifton School PTA Board

Anjali Khanna-Farber, Clairmont Campus President

Emilie Mathias, Clifton Campus President

Molly Patrick, Clairmont Campus President-Elect

Michael Friedlander, Treasurer

Swathi Sekar, Secretary

Tyra Cleggett, Communications Coordinator

Christina Scott, General Board member

Maggie Parker, General Board member

Okaja Adegoke, General Board member

The Clifton School PTA November 2024 Newsletter

Greetings from the PTA!

Thank you to all who attended the Harvest Festival and helped to make it another great event this year. We appreciate all the time and effort from the room representatives as well as the families who came to enjoy the activities and support our school!

November PTA Events

Spirit Night: CHOPT Toco Hills 11/13
School-Wide PTA meeting 11/15 at 12:30pm via ZOOM
Staff Teacher Appreciation Campaign STAC 11/18-12/6***
Regal Cinemas fundraiser ongoing until 12/31

STAC

It’s giving season for our beloved TCS teachers and staff
Greater Giving website will go live on 11/18
Recommended donation is 1 week worth of tuition ($365)
Every $365 donation will get a raffle ticket for a $1200 Delta Airlines gift card
Classrooms with 100% participation (donations of any amount) will receive an extra raffle ticket

Regal Cinema Fundraiser

10/4/24-12/31/24
Great rainy day/holiday activity or a gift to someone else!
Don’t miss MOANA 2 in theaters on 11/27!!!!

🎬 Enjoy movies with a purpose! 🎬 The Clifton School PTA is giving you the best reason to head to the cinema. From October 4th until December 31, 25% of each Regal Movie Ticket Bundle you purchase will be donated back to The Clifton School PTA, when you buy via our fundraising sales page. Treat yourself, your friends, and family to an unforgettable movie night in support of a great cause! Grab your tickets here: grouprai.se/regalcinemas46197s

SAVE THE DATES!

– November Spirit Night 11/13 at CHOPT in Toco Hills

– Staff/Teacher Appreciation Campaign STAC (11/18 – 12/6)

– Spring Art Auction and Gala (March 22)

– New board elections (April 2025)

– Spirit nights (throughout the year at local restaurants)

– 4 school-wide PTA meetings via zoom, all are welcome to attend (TBD)

– End of the year party (July)

How can you support the PTA?

– Attend school wide meetings and read our monthly newsletters

– Serve as a room representative

– Participate in PTA sponsored school events

o Costs you can anticipate each year:

Donation to classroom fund (typically around $50 per child to purchase teacher gifts/parties etc throughout the year)
Harvest fest – Adults are $5 for entrance (TCS students are free)
STAC – Typically recommend 1 week tuition ($365 last year)
Art Auction – Tickets have ranged from $80-125pp in recent years and the price totally depends on the venue/beverage/catering costs. We try to keep this as low as possible. Teacher tickets are offered at a reduced rate and can be purchased by parents or with extra class funds.

You can contact the PTA board at cliftonschoolpta@gmail.com

www.thecliftonschool.org

PTA FAQs

How do I become a member of the PTA?

Any parent or guardian of children currently enrolled at The Clifton School are automatically members of the PTA.

Are there dues?

There are no dues associated with the PTA.

What does the PTA fundraising pay for?

The PTA funds are used to purchase various items “over and above” the general basic needs of the school. The items are meant to enhance the school environment and are chosen by a parent volunteer committee at each campus. Examples of items PTA funds have purchased: wifi for both campuses, new playground equipment, new furniture for staff lounges, indoor play equipment for the piazzas, courtyard gazebos, and a mosaic water wall.

Are the PTA Executive Board members paid?

No, all Executive Board Member are parents that have volunteered their time.

How can I contact the PTA Executive Board?

cliftonschoolpta@gmail.com

What do I do if I have an issue or concern?

The PTA is always available to be the conduit between the parents and administration. In some instances, it might be best to utilize your room reps or teachers for classroom issues. Any immediate safety concerns should go straight to administration.

How do I become a member of the PTA Executive Board?

Email us and let us know you are interested! We are always looking for new recruits. Even if all of the Board positions are filled, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved with various committees and projects.

What are the responsibilities of a room rep?

View the room rep orientation here for details