Bryker Woods PTA

I hope everyone had a good summer, in spite of our hot, hot Austin weather!  Did you know that many folks worked through that heat to get us off to a good start this year?  BWPTA support starts when school starts, so dedicated volunteers were meeting, attending training, planning and organizing over the summer.  Take a look below at what PTA is doing for Bryker Woods, with the help of these fine folks - and this is only the beginning!  Just in our first week even more people were pitching in. Throughout the year many others will too -  are you one of us? Our mission in PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality. We facilitate communication, support teachers, offer enriching programs, and lend a helping hand.  On Back to School Night you will learn how to help make Bryker Woods a better place; by becoming a member of PTA, you support Bryker Woods with your concern, time, and money. Please join us – we need you! (contact volunteer coordinator Mary Louise Shack at mlbs@juno.com)I look forward to seeing you in and around school!
- Corinna Whiteaker-Lewis
2008-09 BWPTA President

Big thanks y’all for these accomplishments:

• Reimbursing teachers for classroom purchases - Amy Whitsell
• Organizing a welcome luncheon for teachers and staff - Kathy Genet & Pam Vanderwerf
• Lining up great afterschool programs - Mary Venn & Gina Akin
• Preparing a first day “tears and cheers” coffee for parents - Jeehyun Kim
• Recruiting playground monitors - Mindy Marble
• Selling ads for our student directory - John Ramzy
• Getting info together for email lists and directory - Gina Akin & Dan Whitsell
• Coordinating the No Hassle Fundraiser & All School Picnic - Grant Alvis, Mona Taylor, Liz Breed, Debra Flynn, Mark Wilson, Jenny Heal
• Editing the newsletter and website - Karen Cleary & Lisa McIntyre
• Updating the marquee - Derek Barcinski
• Collecting backpacks for Zavala - Michelle Bonilla & Susan Ansorge
• Creating exciting new Go Green programs - Amy Chamberlain
• Attending PTA leadership training – Genevieve Dell, Amy Whitsell, Stephen Marshall
• Contacting parents to volunteer - Mary Louise Shack
• Watering landscaping all summer - Sally Brackett
• Representing teachers in PTA – Brenda Black & Jeneen Irwin
• Contacting businesses for support - Liz Breed
• Arranging dinner for teachers on Back to School Night - Michele Orr
• Organizing grade-level reps – Mia Lawrence (thanks reps too!)
• Planning this year’s calendar of events – Melody Long and Nancy Hobbs
• Supporting and helping me! -Mandy deMayo