Welcome to the PTA
The Jackson Road Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a volunteer organization dedicated to achieving success for our children and to provide support to parents and teachers. The Jackson Road PTA has a 40 year tradition of dedicated service to Jackson Road and its community.
PTA Officers
President: Anita Knuth
Treasurer: Heidi Mu
Recording Secretary: Annie Tin
Membership: Nicole Cummings
PTA School Activities for 2011-2012 School Year
2011 PTA Membership Form-Click Here for pdf
March 2012 PTA Meeting Minutes
Event
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Date
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PTA Meeting – Ice Cream Social
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Tues, Oct. 4, 6:30-8 pm
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PTA Meeting - Multicultural Night
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Tues, Nov. 1, 6:30-8 pm
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PTA Meeting
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Tues, Dec. 6, 6:30-8 pm
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Winter Dance
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Fri, Dec. 9, 6:30 -8:30 pm
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PTA Meeting
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Tues, Feb 7, 6:30–8 pm
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Take Your Family to School Week
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Feb 12-18, 2012
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PTA Meeting
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Tues, Mar 6, 6:30-8 pm
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PTA Meeting
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No April Meeting Spring Break
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PTA Meeting – Officer Elections
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Tues., May 1, 6:30-8 pm
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Teacher Appreciation Week
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May 7-11, 2012
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Fun Fair
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Saturday, May TBA, 12-4 pm
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After school programs: These are offered by outside groups and requirement registration and payment. A few PTA scholarships are available for needy students. Please contact the PTA for additional information.
Mondays - Tennis, beginning April 23
Tuesdays - Basketball, beginning April 17
Tuesdays - Chess, beginning April 24
Wednesdays - Karate, beginning April 25
Fridays - Hands on Science, beginning April 20 (registrations still accepted until class start-- registration form listed a deadline that doesn't apply)
No activity bus is available this year. Parents must pick up students.
Flyers for most after school programs will be posted at JRES’ website at
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/jacksonroades as they become available
in addition to being sent home via backpack mail and posted on the JRES listserv.
PTA Membership Supported Events
The PTA through its membership, supports the following at Jackson Road:
- Community outreach programs
- Additional educational materials
- Parenting Library
- Quality family evening programs to enjoy
- Programs for parents on parenting and education
- Publishes a school telephone directory
- Activity Bus
- Cultural Art Shows
- Media Center Books
- Classroom Supplies
- Student Awards
- Computer Programs
- Parenting Library
- National and Local PTA Reps
- Scholarships for After School Activities
- Science Festival Night
- Math Night Book Fair
- Math Packets Appreciation for Teachers and Staff
- Spring School Fair
- Family Fun Fitness Night
- Back to School NightRoom Parties: Halloween, Valentine, 5th Grade End of the Year PartyMulti-Cultural Night
- Walk for the Homeless Volunteer Opportunities
- Field Day
- Popsicles Patrol Camp and Raincoats
- School Policy HandbookBooks for Breakfast Program
- Field Trip Fund
Please join the PTA, volunteer, and support our fund raising efforts. Thanks for all who have helped in the past. These programs benefit our children, school, and community.
PTA Sponsored Activities
The PTA is forming the clubs for this coming school year. Notice will be sent in the newsletter, check your child's backpack often. It is possible to add new programs so if you have an interest in something e-mail one of the PTA presidents.
Past After School Activities have been:
- Math Achievers
- Yarn Club
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- Drama Club
- Dance Classes
- Destination Imagination
- Foreign Language - FLES
- Gymnastics
- Karate
- Reading Rainbow
- Science Club
- Soccer Club
- Scouts
- Cub Scouts
- Brownies
- Junior Girl Scouts
Wow, our PTA does alot. Please Join and help out.