The Meiklejohn PTA tries to make a large donation to different aspects of the school every year. We have made gifts to the specials departments in the past, gifts to the entire school and also technology gifts for the library and students. Below is a selection of the gifts the PTA has given in the recent past.
PTA Giving: A Week of Outdoor Lab Speakers
In 2011, the PTA sponsored Avid4 Adventure for our K-5th Graders and also donated funds to pay for an entire week of guest speakers for the 6th grade outdoor lab week. 6th graders were not included in the Avid4 Adventure program and we wanted to be sure to provide something nice for those kids as …
PTA Giving: Digital Cameras for Every Classroom
The PTA feels that it is important for classrooms and friends to have the ability to capture year round moments on film. The PTA also feels that it should not be the teachers responsibility to use their own personal cameras in the classroom. In 2010, the Meiklejohn PTA purchased digital cameras for every classroom and …
PTA Giving: Handbells for the Music Room
The Meiklejohn PTA believes very strongly that supporting the Specials programs is important. In 2010 the PTA purchased entire sets of handbells for the music room. We have been enjoying handbell concerts ever since!
PTA Giving: iPod Touch’s for Special Education
The special Education Department asked the PTA for a donation to help fund a large quantity of iPod Touch devices to be used for alternative learning in the classrooms. The PTA felt that the technology opportunity to teach with these devices was immense and the request was approved at the next board meeting. The program …
PTA Giving: Jewelry Kiln
The Meiklejohn PTA feels very strongly about supporting our Specials Programs and one way we have helped the Art Program was with the purchase of a brand new Jewelry Kiln and supplies. This new kiln will allow our students to start making more advanced pieces with materials like metal and glass.
PTA Giving: Over 60 Laptops & Netbooks
The Meiklejohn PTA believes very strongly in the role that technology plays in early education and have made a commitment to keep the Meiklejohn Students as up to date as possible with learning trends and opportunities. To date the PTA has purchased over 60 laptops and netbooks for Meiklejohn in addition to the electronic carts …
PTA Giving: Traverse Wall for the Gym
The Fall of 2011 will bring an exciting change to the Gym as the PTA unveils the brand new Traverse Wall that was purchased for our students. We are excited to see the opportunities this new traverse wall will bring to the gym class experience!
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