Welcome to New Scotland Elementary School

My name is Violetta De Rosa, and I am president of New Scotland Elementary School PTA for the 2011-12 school year.  Joining me will be, Kate Keefe as Vice President, Ramona Martin as Treasurer and Barbara Rosselli will be our secretary. We are all looking forward to working with the parents, faculty and staff to strengthening our community and make this a wonderful year.

The NSES PTA comprises a dedicated group of parents, teachers and staff working to make every NSES child's elementary school experience a positive one, both academically and socially. To that end, we provide numerous programs including; school banking, Scholastic Book Fairs, Afterschool Clubs, School Pictures, People as Reading Partners, Harvest Festival and many more. We also fund arts and education programs in school, such as choreographers and potters, as well as classroom enrichment projects. All of this is possible through volunteers like you. Any amount of time you can give to the PTA is greatly welcomed and appreciated.  I greatly encourage you to become a member of the PTA and attend our meetings to be a voice for your child.

Why Join the PTA

What is PTA? Why join PTA? The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school and community. But there are many more PTA advantages:

• Get Connected. There’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school.
• Tap into a Network. PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind. You can share ideas, concerns, and experiences.
• Watch Yourself Grow. By volunteering with your PTA, you put your skills and hobbies to use for a noble cause—your child and all children in the community.
• Speak Up. PTA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your child’s school.
• Witness Improvement. By getting involved at your child’s school you’ll be part of the solution, helping make positive changes. Local PTAs play an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements, curriculum-based programs, and social events.
• Be a Role Model. By becoming a PTA member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.

Help build and protect the success of New Scotland Elementary School by taking three important steps:

Join: Complete and return the membership form to become a member of the New Scotland Elementary School PTA today. NSES PTA yearly membership is $5 and I encourage you to join and be a part of community that is committed to our children. 

Participate: Join us at the PTA meeting on the second Wednesday of mostly every month.  The first will be held on Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the school. Attend the programs and events the PTA sponsors throughout the year for all families. Please check the calendar for PTA event. Notices are also sent home though the children.

Support: Please consider supporting our fundraiser, big fundraiser starts in September and is followed by several more throughout the school year. All funds raised go directly to programming or equipment to help our students learn and grow. Encourage local businesses to contribute as well. Your time is also very valuable to our PTA as we need to staff events, help in the classroom and afterschool activities. Bring your idea…No volunteer is ever turned away.

 This is going to be an exciting year.  We are glad that you are here with us and look forward to a great year.  If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions, contact me at newscotlandpta@gmail.com or call me at 320-8342.

Thank you for anticipated support and involvement with the New Scotland Elementary School PTA!

Sincerely,Violetta De Rosa,
PTA President

PTA Officers:
PTA President: Violetta De Rosa
Vice-President Elect: Kate Keefe
Treasurer: Ramon Martin
Secretary:Barbara Rosselli