Events and Activities

 Our main purpose as a PTA is to be an advocate for the children.  In an effort to make school a rewarding and nurturing part of our kids’ lives, we sponsor many programs that bring families in to school, offer enriching activities for the children, and support our teachers.  Please see our PTA Events Calendar for dates and times.

Family Events and Communication

• Fifth Grade Celebration
• Kindergarten Parent Social
  
• Family Fun Nights
• Book Fair
• Restaurant Nights
• Maintain Carpenter’s web site and Facebook page, as well as a regular newsletter (electronic and/or paper), to get information out to families

Fun and Enrichment for Our Kids

• Camp Chameleon (outdoor science center)
• Cultural Arts (visiting artists, musicians, storytellers, writers)
• Run Club
• Yearbooks
• Field Day
• Science Expo
• Art Reflections (National PTA Art Contest for Kids)
• Tasty Tuesdays (sample delicious and nutritious foods during lunch)
  
• On-site Field Trips
  

Supporting Our Teachers

• Teacher appreciation efforts throughout the year
• Drop Shop:  supports teachers with small tasks like photocopying
• Technology
• School Library
• Classroom supplies