Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- How does the PTA help our school?
- How can I join the PTA?
- What is the benefit of joining the PTA?
- When and where are the PTA meetings?
- How can I contact the PTA?
- How do I get involved?
How does the PTA help our school?
The PTA provides Bowne-Munro with the rescources needed to
sponsor programs such as Fright Night,Threatre Week, 5th Grade
Moving Up, Field Day, Author visits, assemblies, classroom
holiday parties, and many other events. The PTA also financially
supports The Holiday Shop, School Store, The Bowne Beat, and Book
Fairs. The PTA also purchases annual school gifts such as the
outside school marquee, smart boards, elmos, classroom rugs and
other items requested by the staff.
How can I join the PTA?
Forms to join the Bowne-Munro PTA can be downloaded from the
"Download PTA Forms" page of this website. The cost is $7.00 for
One Parent/Guardian/Teacher/Staff and $13.00 for Two
Parents/Guardians. Return the completed form with the fee in an
evelope marked PTA Membership.
What is the benefit of joining the PTA?
By being a paid member of the PTA it entitles you to be a room
parent, chair a committee, hold a board position and to take part
in a PTA budget vote or election. By being a member of the PTA it
does not obligate you to volunteer. You may support the PTA in
any way you can.
When and where are the PTA meetings?
Monthly PTA meetings are listed on the Calender Web Page. They
are also printed in the Board of Education Annual Calendar.
Meetings are usually held in the school media center.
How can I contact the PTA?
You can e-mail the PTA at bownepta@yahoo.com or leave a
note in the PTA Mailbox in the main office.
How do I get involved?
Please e-mail the PTA at bownepta@yahoo.com or complete
the PTA Volunteer form which can be downloaded from the Download
PTA Forms page of this website.