Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. What Does the PTA Do?
2. But How Do We Pay For All That?
3. What Is a Typical Meeting Like?
4. Memberships
5. When are the meetings?

What Does the PTA Do?

     In addition to holding monthly meetings, the Evans PTA provides
     events both cultural and fun for the students like the annual Sons
     of Pitchs( SOP�s) Concert, the Story Crafters and the Tanglewood
     Marionettes. We also coordinate family activities including Family
     Movie Night, Special Dances and the Holiday Gift Shop. We sponsor
     the Parents as Reading Partners (PARP) Program and this past year,
     the Evans PTA donated almost $2,000.00 in books to the individual
     classroom's libraries. In the year 2005-2006, we have equipped
     each classroom with 2-way radios to enhance student safety.

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But How Do We Pay For All That?

PTA programs are partly funded by membership fees, but fundraisers are also 
used to help finance our efforts. We held various fundraisers in the 
previous 
year like Sherwood Forest Greenery, Spring Plant Sale, Breakfast with Santa 
and Halloween Fun Night. In addition, we sponsor a Scholastic Book Fair in 
the Fall and Spring at Open House. We also participate in the Box Tops for 
Education and Campbell�s Labels for Education program.

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What Is a Typical Meeting Like?

The meetings are subject to the James S. Evans PTA�s bylaws, as well as the 
bylaws of the Wappingers and The New York State Congress of Parents and 
Teachers, Inc Council. The meetings allow parents to get questions answer 
and 
concerns addressed. We are privileged to have our Principal with us at each 
meeting, as well as a teacher liaison to represent teacher�s needs and 
concerns

PTA meetings begin with approval of minutes, followed by reports from 
various 
Board Positions. Old Business is then discussed where applicable and new 
business is introduced. Guest speakers sometimes attend meetings to 
enlighten 
parents on such topics as homework, discipline, special needs, gifted & 
talented education.

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Memberships

PTA Membership is available to parents and guardian of any student enrolled 
in the school as well as administration & staff. Membership coast are $7.00 
for single parent families and individual teachers. Family membership coasts 
are $10.00.

Members are entitled to vote on any issue presented at the meetings of the 
organization. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month, at 7:30 
PM 
in the Evans Cafetorium.

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When are the meetings?

September 26          February 20       
October 17            March 19            
November 28           April 9
December 19           May 21
January 16            June 18

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