The Westbrook PTA
The Westbrook PTA is a strong and active organization of parents and teachers working together on behalf of our children. The PTA encourages parents to bring new ideas and professional expertise to Westbrook to enhance the school experience for our children. We hope you will join in the vital contributions of the PTA.
Who is the Westbrook PTA? You are!
Membership in the Westbrook Elementary School PTA is open to all parents, teachers and other citizens in the community who subscribe to the objectives of the PTA. Only members whose dues are currently paid may have the privilege of voting and conducting the business of the Association, but all members of the community are welcome to attend all meetings and functions generally held the first Tuesday of the month.
A little bit about the PTA
The Westbrook PTA is a strong and active organization of parents and teachers working together on behalf of our children. The PTA welcomes volunteers. During the 2010- 2011 school year, at least 175 volunteers provided more than 5,000 volunteer hours to the school community. The PTA has 55 active committees chaired or co-chaired by about 80 parents. All parents are welcome to join the PTA and get involved at Westbrook. Mailing Lists: Subscribe
Friends of Westbrook School Foundation (FOWS)
What: Established in 1999, the Friends of Westbrook School Foundation, Inc. (FOWS) is an all-volunteer, private, not-for-profit organization.
Purpose: FOWS raises and spends money for specific capital projects that fall outside of MCPS or PTA budgets or spending guidelines.
Project Determination: Projects brought before the FOWS Board of Directors are those desired by the Principal, school staff, and school community to enrich and enhance our children’s overall school experience.
FOWS Past Projects:
• Design and installation of the lower and middle playgrounds
• New sound system for the All Purpose Room
• New computers for the research learning lab, computer lab and classrooms
• New security system to monitor entrances into the facility
Board of Directors: The FOWS Board consists of a President, Treasurer, Principal and President of the PTA along with other interested parents and guardians of Westbrook students.
How to get involved: The Board openly seeks parent representation from all grades and encourages your suggestions and involvement. For more information, please contact FOWS president
Dana Rice.
News
This is your official "engraved invitation" to SAVE THE DATE for the 2012 Winter Social. February 11, 2012
The Westbrook's Talent Show, open to students in 1st through 5th grades, will be held on Thursday, February 23rd at 6 00 p.m.
Bingo Night is a fun, family-oriented event and we do our best to ensure that every child leaves a winner!
Read the guide written by Westbrook parents.
Register your store loyalty cards at Giant and Safeway and earn money for Westbrook every time you shop. Signing up is quick and easy. For Giant go to www.giantfood.com aplus and select "Register Your Card."