1. Brent Elementary School PTA Framework for Funding

2. Brent Vision Statement Mission: To ensure high quality, engaging and effective teaching and learning, everyday in every setting for every student. Vision: Brent Elementary strives to be a diverse learning community that prepares each student for our increasingly competitive global society. Together we encourage our students to be self-motivated learners, critical thinkers, and complex communicators.

3. PTA’s Role Support administration and staff to fulfill the Brent Mission & Vision Act as a stopgap for emergency situations Support and Enhance the Brent and larger Capitol Hill Community

4. Considerations for Funding Purpose of Project Alignment to Brent Mission/Vision Efficacy and Feasibility Potential Student Benefit Protecting or Enhancing Existing PTA Investment

5. Considerations for Funding Purpose of Project  Core Academics (Reading, Writing, Math)  Supplementary Academics (Science, Social Studies)  Performing and Visual Arts  Facilities / Aesthetics

6. Considerations for Funding Efficacy and Feasibility  Management  Administrative Burden  Time Commitment  Legality (DCPS Rules, Contracts, etc.)

7. Considerations for Funding Potential Student Benefit  High-Need Population  Serving the Achievement Gap Protecting or Enhancing Existing PTA Investment Green Spaces Library Performing Arts / Play

8. Projects from You Green Team Maintenance Sound System Springboard Morning Care

9. Projects from Staff High-quality Professional Development Equipment Classroom Materials

10. Keep the Ideas Coming… Submit Online: www.brentelementary.org/ideas Take a copy of the submission form TONIGHT