Harvard PTA - Who are we, What do we do?
The Harvard Elementary
PTA is a group of dedicated parents who
seek to support our children,
teachers,
and staff as we work together to build
on a long and rich history of
educational excellence
in the historic
Houston Heights.
Our primary focus is
always the children and families of
Harvard Elementary.
We provide many opportunities for
enrichment and enlightenment.
- Healthy Harvard
Happening (annual festival focused
on Exercise and Nutrition)
- Student Assemblies
(two per year)
- Parent Education
(Homework Help, Parenting 101, Car
Seat Safety, Abduction Prevention,
informative sessions at PTA Meetings
on or off-campus)
- Marathon
Kids/Wellness Kick-Off
- Nature
Teachers/Environmental Awareness
..We also just like to have
fun together:
- Family Holiday Craft
Night
- Magnet Night
- Family Bingo Night
- Pinata Dinner and
Auction
- Auction Night
(dinner, shopping, and live music)
..And, we support our
teachers and staff in many ways:
- Teacher Appreciation
Committee (two special lunches each
year, plus special breakfasts and
other recognition throughout the
school year)
- Room Parent Program
(supports the classroom teacher with
special projects/classroom
activities and party planning)
- Teacher Grant
Assistance (assists teachers in
grant proposal activities)
- Book Fair Assistance
(assist Librarian)
- VIPS office
assistance (provide copying,
collating, and clerical assistance)
..We also work to improve
our campus through various special
projects:
..Our Rich Heritage
Over the years, we’ve
provided the outdoor classroom, built
the garden center with waterfalls and
ponds, provided numerous stepping
stones, benches, and playground
equipment. Just last Spring we
commissioned the new Frog sculpture in
front of the school. This Spring we
will build a soft-surface playscape and
butterfly garden outside the
Kindergarten classrooms from an HPD
grant.
..We care....
We provide Thanksgiving baskets for
qualifying families each year. We’ve
raised money and school supplies for
disaster victims, provided Scholarships
for Harvard alumnus, and supported our
community in many meaningful ways.
..Who we are.
..We are a diverse group of parents. Some
with older children, some with younger,
some who work full-time, some who
stay-at-home, many backgrounds, but one
goal: to make this great school the
best environment for our children.
..Join Us!
Will you consider
donating some of your valuable time to
help? We have positions for you
regardless of the level of commitment
you wish to make. We have openings on
our Executive Board, for Committee
Chairs, Committee Members, or just that
person to call on when we need a few
dozen cookies baked. Let us know if you
have a special talent or area that you
would like to serve. We look forward to
working with you!
 Officers 2007- 2008
You are welcome to
contact any of our Board Members
or Committee Chairs
Special Projects Members 2007 -2008
Faculty Board Members
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