Little Cedars PTA

Overview

Little Cedars PTA is a nonprofit organization, classified as a 501(c)(3) charity, dedicated to enhancing the educational experiences of students at Little Cedars Elementary. The organization relies on donations and various fundraisers to support its mission.

Mission and Activities

The primary focus of Little Cedars PTA is to fund programs and resources that enrich the school environment. This includes providing classroom allocations for teachers, organizing school assemblies, facilitating class field trips, and maintaining facilities like the piano lab and playground equipment. Additionally, the PTA supports cultural and educational initiatives such as the Art and Science Docent programs, school events like Bingo Night, Fall Harvest Festival, Holiday Events, Science Fair, and the Spring Carnival.

The PTA also plays a significant role in fostering community engagement through events like Kindy Camp and Meet the Teacher sessions. These activities help families acclimate to the school environment and build connections between students, parents, and staff.

Committees and Programs

Little Cedars PTA operates through various committees that manage different aspects of its work:

• Advocacy Committee: Focuses on providing support and raising awareness for policies benefiting children.
• Hospitality Committee: Organizes meals for teachers during conferences and coordinates events like Staff Appreciation Week.
• Academic Programs Committee: Oversees after-school clubs such as Art, Lego, Meditation, Gardening, Pokémon, Spanish, and the Spelling Bee.
• Fundraising Committee: Manages active and passive fundraising efforts to support PTA projects.
• Yearbook Committee: Produces the school's annual yearbook.

Environmental and Technological Initiatives

In efforts to reduce its environmental footprint, the PTA uses an online student directory instead of printing a physical one. This platform allows parents to control and edit the information shared about their families[2].

Fundraising Efforts

Fundraising is crucial for Little Cedars PTA to achieve its goals. The organization employs both active and passive fundraising strategies. Active fundraisers include events like spirit wear sales, fall fundraisers, Apex Fun Run, silent auctions, and brick pavers. These activities are designed to engage the community and generate funds for specific educational programs and events[1][3].

Volunteer Engagement

Volunteer participation is vital to the success of Little Cedars PTA's programs and events. Volunteers are required to undergo a background check to ensure a safe environment for all students involved in after-school clubs and activities[4].