Parents - Teachers Association of International School of Krakow

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1 Parents - Teachers Association of International School of Krakow ANNUAL REPORT 2012/2013 1

2 Dear members of ISK community - With the school year almost over, it is a time to present the annual report of PTA activities. This past year has been very busy for the PTA Steering Committee and the parents who helped us. It was also a year full of various and exciting activities involving many members of our community. I would like to convey special thanks to my extraordinary friends and members of PTA Steering Committee: Heidi Difazzio, Vickie Etoga, BJ Kent and Joanna Jakimowicz. The commitment and positive energy radiated daily by these wonderful ladies gave us the power to act throughout the long winter and gloomy spring. Many thanks to all volunteers and families who helped - please read those short summary to see how extraordinary work was done! I wish all the members of the ISK community a wonderful summer! With best regards -- Magda Figas-Brzeska, PTA president Director s Message: The second Annual General PTA Report provides a healthy glimpse of the on-going work of the Steering Committee, a group of wonderfully talented and supportive parents. Throughout , these volunteers have remained dedicated and committed to improving our school. From the Welcome Picnic in September to the Spring Jamboree in June and the many events in between, this group of energetic parents, have been with us every step of the way. They have provided many opportunities and activities to enrich the lives of our children, support our faculty, and welcome all new families to ISK and continue to connect with them throughout the year. These individuals have truly touched our lives and made ISK a better place for all. Please take a few minutes to read through the Annual Report for the PTA prepared by PTA President Magda Figas-Brzeski. I would like to personally thank Magda and members of the PTA Steering Committee for their support this year. I look forward with even great excitement to our future accomplishments in the years to come. Regards, Mamie Heard, Director 2

3 Overview of events and initiatives made possible and/or supported by PTA: Welcome picnic first big social event of the school year, great moment to meet other members of ISK community Annual Holiday market opportunity for kids and adults to buy unique Christmas gifts Summer Jamboree annual summer picnic with lots of attractions for kids Coffee mornings/ general meetings monthly meetings to meet with other parents, present actual information about school and discuss PTA activities PTA General Meeting Guest Speakers - topics from MAP testing, reading and math curriculum, internet safety, etc., presented to parents by teachers during monthly general meetings. Parent/Teacher Expectation Meeting - elementary school teachers give presentations to parents on classroom policies, curriculum and expectations of students for school year. 1st Father/Daughter Ball elegant event during which fathers can spend a memorable evening with their daughters. We hope to make it our annual tradition. Early Years/Elementary School Carnival fun for younger kids to celebrate carnival. Trick-or-treating for Early Years/Elementary School one of the attractions during Halloween Egg Hunt for Early Years/Elementary School - search for sweets for children to celebrate Easter holidays Teacher Appreciation Luncheon and Flower Gift potluck lunch organized for teachers while parents took over their duties in the classrooms Mother's Day flower sale flowers ordered and bought by students to appreciate their moms CEESA Coach Welcome Gift welcome gift sets presented to the coaches who comes to Krakow for CEESA competition Room Parents volunteers who provides support to their child's teacher on an as-needed basis throughout the school year Classes for parents: Zumba- once a week taught by certified instructor (about 30 different ladies have attended) we average 6 participants a week. English - taught by professional, 2x a week for 2 levels (4 classes a week) Polish - taught by 2 professional teachers 2x a week for 2 levels (4 classes a week) Yoga - organized and offered, but cancelled due to lack of interest 3

4 Skiing for parents Friday s trips to nearby ski centers when conditions and interest level allows Children Saturday Ski Lessons the 9 - week course organized and administrated by PTA List of potential Field Trip destinations list of museums and other things worth to seeing in Krakow and around with detailed description translated to English with help of high school students, available for teachers and parents as inspiration for trips. ISK Open House presentation of PTA activities - manned booth welcoming families, selling a4 notebooks and T-shirts, disseminating, schedule of events, contact information, sign up for classes. Volunteers/Donations - via 2-Hour Power Forms disseminated to all parents - found and assigned room parents for teachers. Found volunteers for school/pta functions and/or donations. Events organized by school mothers: Painting group - held every week in private homes Soccer for Girls after school activity lead by volunteering mothers Soccer Wednesdays for adults weekly athletic and social event for parents and teachers Photography - taught by professional photographers once a week PTA Steering Committee members were also involved in Picture Day, Winternational, development of Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures, organizing Annual ISK Gala and many other initiatives that make the school a friendly place for children and parents. 4

5 Financial overview (as of June 16 th, 2013): PTA is a volunteer organization. All money we earn comes from the ISK community and it is used to cover our community needs. Any money left over in this year s budget will be used to fund next year activities. We also support charity organization by donating 10 % of our annual profit. This year we gave 550 PLN to Malopolskie Hospicjum dla Dzieci. Total Income during school year: ,50 PLN Expenses: ,78 PLN Profit: 5 454,72 zł PLN Incomes by categories: Father daughter dance Holiday market Summer Jamboree Welcome picnic Parents donations Bake sales A4 notebooks sale Expenses by categories: Carnival Teacher appreciation Father daughter dance Holiday market Summer Jamboree Welcome picnic Parents donations Bake sales A4 notebooks sale This would not have been possible without your support. THANK YOU! 5