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West Mercer PTA Information

PARENT EDUCATION:

Parent Education Calendar available here.

HOW DO YOU JOIN THE WM PTA?

On the first day of school, a Parent Packet will be sent home with ALL your PTA information, including the Membership Form. Membership form available here.

ART DOCENTS :

We have set up a google calendar for docents to use to schedule lessons and avoid conflicts:
www.google.com/calendar/

Directions to access the calendar:

1) enter "artdocentmi" at the email prompt;

2) enter "westmercer" at the password prompt.

Lesson plans by grade level & month. Click here.

K- 2nd Grade Lessons. Click here.

3rd- 5th Grade Lessons. Click here.

PTA FORMS

PTA CONTACTS 2011-2012

Co-Presidents: Rachel Allen rachelallensea@hotmail.com
Pres Elect: Greta Stednick stednickfamily@hotmail.com
Student Programs: Cristi Duea cristi@dueas.com
Ed Enrichment: Sally Loeser sal1002@comcast.net
Fundraising: Co-Chair: Cindy Goetzmann cindyandgordon@msn.com

Fundraising Co-Chair: Jennifer Moeller jenmoeller@comcast.net
Communications: Julie Newcomer juliepnewcomer@hotmail.com
Family Involvement: Co-Chair: Christina Hendelma christinahendelman@yahoo.com
Co-Chair: Carrie Scull c.scull@comcast.net
VP of Legislative Advocacy: Mark Eskridge meskridge@johnlscott.com
Secretary: Debbie Burke teejndeb@comcast.net

Co- Secretary: Heather Kurt heather@heatherkurt.com
Treasurer: Co-Chair: Traci Curry tac1294@gmail.com
Co-Chair: Stacy Nakata sknakata@msn.com

Other PTA Contacts

Wolf Watch Newsletter: Co-Chair: Kristy Sieckhaus kristysieckhaus@gmail.com

Co-Chair: Carla Monahan cjmonahan@hotmail.com

Good Times Newsletter: Jeanne Weaver goodtimeseditor@hotmail.com

FOR THE PTA CALENDAR, CLICK HERE.

Here is a brief description of what the PTA does at West Mercer:

Providing enrichment programs for children. The West Mercer PTA spends approximately $100,000 per year funding enrichment programs such as: field trips, playground & PE equipment, assemblies, library books, art, science, and music enrichment, an Artist-in-Residence program, technology purchases, teacher grants, a Math Carnival and Science Fair, a Spring Literacy event, a student Talent Show, the Reflections Art Contest, Fall, Winter, and Spring Family Socials, a Chess Club and after-school Art Club, classroom parties, and much more.
Providing parenting classes for our community. Our PTA offers parenting education as part of our regular meetings. Additionally, we cooperate with the district-wide PTA Council to sponsor both local and nationally known speakers for parents and teachers.
Supporting legislation on behalf of children. Our PTA advocates for local issues that affect the children in our community as well as children throughout the state. For example, the top five priorities for the Washington State PTA in 2008 are:

1. K-12 Education Funding
2. Mathematics and Science Education
3. Quality Teaching
4. Student Support Services (Counselors, Librarians, and Nurses)
5. Special Education Funding
Making the school a better place to learn. Over the years, our PTAs has purchased and donated hundreds of thousands of dollars of equipment and supplies to our school. Additionally, we have organized adults and students who have volunteered countless hours in the classroom and in conjunction with programs and activities.
Enhancing the school experience for students and families. Whether you are new to our school, or a long-time participant, our PTA offers many opportunities for students and parents to make lasting school friendships. From our Welcome Coffee to quarterly Family Socials, to Coffees with the Principal and more, please come join us, meet new friends, and get involved.