2. Renovation Integration Inclusion and Participation Service and Stewardship Growth and Development The Forestville PTA Presents… Our 2015-2016 Mission

3. The Forestville PTA Presents… Our 2015-2016 Mission GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT To enhance the Forestville experience by implementing activities and curriculum events that contribute to the social, character, academic and professional growth of our children, our teachers and our families After School Activities and Clubs Fall and Spring Book Fairs Night of 1,000 Stars (K-3) Sock Hop (4-6) Spelling Bee Technology Upgrades (Hardware and Software) Talent Shows Spanish Immersion Program Teacher Stipends Teacher Continuing Education Support Field Trips, Speakers and Assemblies GRACE Art NEW Quarterly Student Newspaper Renovation Integration Inclusion and Participation Service and Stewardship Growth and Development

4. Renovation Integration Inclusion and Participation Service and Stewardship Growth and Development The Forestville PTA Presents… Our 2015-2016 Mission RENOVATION INTEGRATION To innovate by thinking of creative and exciting ways to incorporate the children into the coming renovation Conduct two Science Nights tailored to the specific elements of Forestville’s upcoming renovation Expand the Character Trait Campaign to include 4 new Character Trait themes and awards Promote Spirit Fridays by providing Renovation for Innovation t-shirts to new students and encouraging the entire Forestville community to wear their shirts each week

5. Renovation Integration Inclusion and Participation Service and Stewardship Growth and Development The Forestville PTA Presents… Our 2015-2016 Mission INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION To inspire the Forestville Parent community to participate in school activities New Family Inclusion o New Family Buddy Program o New Family Playdate o Four Kindergarten Playdates throughout the summer o Newcomer’s Welcome PTA Meetings and Speaker Series NEW Room Parent Orientation NEW Forestville Handbook Thanksgiving Luncheon Ice Cream/Bingo Social Adult Social Principal Coffees

6. Renovation Integration Inclusion and Participation Service and Stewardship Growth and Development The Forestville PTA Presents… Our 2015-2016 Mission SERVICE AND STEWARDSHIP To promote awareness about the needs of the world and the local community leading to action that is driven by compassion Forestville’s Sister School: Dranesville Elementary in Herndon, VA o Provide Thanksgiving baskets to 85 families in need o Support drives including coats, toys, etc. Team FURestville Pet Supply Drive Stop Hunger Now o Raise funds and package 100,000 meals for schools and orphanages around the world Enhanced recycling program implemented school-wide

7. The Forestville PTA Presents… Our Keys to Success VOLUNTEERS DONATIONS TO THE CARDINAL CLUB INDOOR STREET MARKET RETAIL REWARDS ATTENDANCE AT PTA MEETINGS

8. The Forestville PTA Presents… Keeping Up With the PTA “Like” Forestville PTA on VISIT OUR WEBSITE– www.forestvillepta.org www.forestvillepta.org Monthly newsletter Weekly tweet emails

9. Visit our Tables around the Gym for more ways to get involved! Forestville is the GREAT SCHOOL that it is because of parents like YOU! The Forestville PTA Expresses… Our APPRECIATION!

10. September 2015 PTA General Meeting When: Friday, September 25 th Time:9:30 to 11am Where: Forestville Cafeteria About: More details about this year’s activities and vote to approve the 2015-2016 budget The Forestville PTA Invites You To Our…

11. It’s Going To Be A GREAT Year! Welcome Back!