What does the BEES PTA do?

    • Fund field trips for all students
    • Provide improvements to the school: benches, picnic tables, murals, etc.
    • Teacher Grants
    • Yearbook Production
    • Field Day
    • Book Fairs 
    • Staff Appreciation
    • Spirit Gear 
    • Bike Rodeo
    • Spirit Nights
    • Reflections Art Program 
    • and much more!!
 

BEES PTA Officers
Co-President - Cristina Bruni
Co-President - Anne Muhlenberg
2nd VP of Fundraising - Giovanna Goetz
3rd VP of Membership - Amy Garza
4th VP of Volunteers - Carly Hawthorne
Secretary - Courtni Navarro
Treasurer - Summer Diamond

BEES PTA Officer Descriptions

  • President: Coordinate the work of all officers and committees. Preside at all meetings of the PTA.
  • 1st VP of Programs: Assist the President and coordinate programs.
  • 2nd VP of Fundraising: Find community sponsors; help coordinate school fundraisers.
  • 3rd VP of Membership: Recruit members and submit member names to Texas PTA.
  • 4th VP of Volunteers: Recruit and coordinate BEES volunteers.
  • Secretary: Record the minutes of all PTA meetings.  Maintain PTA records.
  • Treasurer: Control and manage the funds and budget of the PTA.

BEES PTA Committees / Board Positions -- Let us know which committee you want to join! EllisonPTA@gmail.com

  • 5th Grade Promotion: Plan & organize 5th Grade Promotion decor, snacks, gifts, party, etc.
  • Bilingual Coordinator:  Assist our bilingual families, as needed, at PTA events, including meetings, Cafecito and fundraising events.
  • Book Fair: Assist Librarian with Fall & Spring Book Fairs,  including getting volunteers for setup and breakdown, assisting students & managing checkout process.
  • Buzz Fest Coordinator: Coordinate committees for the Fall Fundraiser.
  • Community Outreach/Benevolence: Assist the Counselor to help BEES families and families from our sister school, JCJ scholarship and other charitable endeavors.
  • Healthy Lifestyles (Bike Rodeo & Field Day): Promote healthy living throughout BEES.  Plan & organize Bike Rodeo. Coordinate with SAPD, purchase snacks, water, trophy’s & participant awards. Coordinate Field Day. 
  • Hospitality: Organizes events (approx 4 per year) to welcome BEES families and encourage participation in PTA. Events include First Day of School Brunch, Cafecito and Open House. Works directly with VP-Volunteers.
  • Parliamentarian: Advise on parliamentary laws and procedural matters.
  • Publications: Provide articles and photos for community newspapers, magazines, etc. to promote BEES happenings.
  • Reflections Arts Program:  Encourage & assist students, help complete paperwork for the National PTA Art contest - Reflections.
  • Room Rep Coordinator:  Guide teacher Room Representatives in fall & spring. Provide sample letters, calendar of events, teacher appreciation & favorites lists.
  • Specialists' Assistant Coordinator: Coordinate helpers for the Specialists (Librarian, Coach, Music, Art and Computer Teachers, etc) as needed.
  • Spirit Gear:  Promote sales, fill orders & plan distribution. Work with Board members on items to be offered in BEES store.
  • Spirit Night Coordinator: Secure dates for once a month spirit dining nights with our community restaurants. Works directly with VP-Fundraising.
  • Staff Appreciation: Plan and organize teacher appreciation events.
  • Watch D.O.G.S.:  Coordinate BEES Watch DOGS program, order shirts as needed and monitor the scheduling of volunteers.
  • Webmaster: Keep PTA website & Facebook page updated.
  • Yearbook:  Work with yearbook company to plan & order yearbook. Gain online access & assemble yearbook pages. Get volunteers to help with orders & pictures.