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Our hope for The Clifton School is to cultivate a community full of wonder, dreams and possibilities: a unique place where we value diversity and progressive education based on research.
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.
Clifton School PTA Zoom Meeting- January 4, 2024 @ 12PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
2023-2024 Clifton School PTA Board
Anjali Khanna-Farber, President – Clairmont Campus
Corie Oliver, President – Clifton Campus
Emilie Mathias, President-Elect – Clifton Campus
Swathi Sekhar, Secretary
Molly Patrick, Treasurer
Arlene Morales, Board Member
Christina Scott, Board Member
The Clifton School PTA March 2024 Newsletter
Mark Your Calendars!
March 23 – The Clifton School Auction and 35th Birthday Celebration!
April 5 – No School
April 18 – PTA Zoom Meeting
May 28 – No School
Thank you to our teachers and staff!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the Auction!
Spirit Nights!
Thank you to all who came out to Wheelhouse Pub and helped to make our spirit night a success!
Stay tuned for more opportunities to dine with our Clifton School Community to raise money for the school!
Cheers to 35 Years!
The Clifton School Art Auction and 35th Birthday Celebration!
The Clifton School Art Auction is held every spring and is the largest PTA-organized fundraiser for the school. Each pair of sister
classrooms at both campuses creates a unique piece of art that is auctioned off during a live auction. There is also a silent auction that includes themed gift baskets donated by each pair of sister classrooms and other items generously donated by local businesses. A ticket to this fun, exciting, adults-only event includes admission to the auction, dinner, and drinks! The auction is organized by the PTA Board members who organize the venue, catering, silent auction donations, and marketing/finance. Proceeds will fund enrichment activities and continued participation in Kinderdance, Spanish, and other extracurricular activities across both campuses.
Tickets are still on sale through Friday, March 15, and are available for purchase.
Regular price tickets are $100 per person.
The dress code is “Sneaker ball”. Think cocktail attire with comfortable shoes like sneakers. Please note that a portion of the event will be outdoors, so plan to dress appropriately!
We are also offering multiple sponsorship levels to individuals and local businesses and/or an opportunity to donate a gift certificate, gift basket, or other item of your choice to our silent auction. Many of the Clifton School families reside in Decatur, Morningside, Virginia Highland, Midtown, Buckhead, and Druid Hills neighborhoods, and may be interested in checking out your business! If you are interested in sponsoring the event, we offer the following sponsorship packages:
- Bronze
Level:
- $300
- Clifton
School Tote Bag or T-Shirt
- Business
name and logo displayed in the event program
- Two
auction tickets
- Silver
Level:
- $650
- Business
name and logo displayed in the event program
- Marketing
materials are distributed at the check-in desk and on tables
- Four
auction tickets
- Gold
Level:
- $1,000
- Business
name and logo displayed in the event program
- Marketing
materials are distributed at the check-in desk and on tables
- A
large sign with a business logo displayed at the event in the location(s)
of your choice
- Six
auction tickets
If you’re unable to attend the Auction, you can still support the school! We will be raffling off a Big Green Egg. Tickets can be purchased and are priced as follows:
1 ticket for $15
3 tickets for $35
8 tickets for $80
20 tickets for $130
PTA Board Elections
We will soon be opening up opportunities to join the PTA board for the 2024-2025 school year. Nominations will open in April and the board
will be announced in May. There are several named positions available as well as general board member positions available. If you’re interested in joining, please let us know!
2023-2024 Clifton School PTA Board
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?
