Greetings to all,

 Whether you are a returning parent or one that is new to our wonderful school: WELCOME from you Holly Ridge Elementary Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). 

 Do you know the goals for your Holly Ridge Elementary PTA in the 2007-2008 school year?  They are to:

1. Strengthen our PTA through inclusion (that's you)
   and by identifying and communicating needs,
   providing direction(help if you need it),
   encouragement (we all need a little of that now and then),
   and an environment of cooperation (can't get anything done without it),
   and FUN!!!


2. Develop leaders for continued PTA service at our school (when we move on to middle school, we'll need to pass the torch).
   

3. Serve our children by promoting and assisting the organization of HRE PTA activities. (We all want lots of activities like: Talent Shows, Science Fairs, Spring Festivals, Pizza Bingo)

Provide information and serve as a liaison among parents (ask us - we're happy to help), administration and other cooperative agencies, and by uniting the planning efforts to address school-wide issues (I like the sound of that). 

4. Advocate for ALL children in our school community (that includes your children) by providing opportunities where parents, school leaders and the community can address and solve child-related community-wide concerns (WOW!).

Pretty hefty goals, don't you think?  Yes, they are - hefty but worth it.  These goals are designed to do our best to make a difference in the lives of our children while they are in elementary school, and in turn they plant the seeds of goodness for their future growth and development. 

 So the next question is: How can we do it with so few people on board?  The truth is, we can't.  We have about a dozen involved parents serving a school of more than 800 children.  We can't accomplish all that we want to do without your help.  This year be on the lookout for a campaign to ask you for two hours of your time.  Whether you can lend a hand for two hours a month, two hours a week, two hours a day or two hours a year - please set aside two hours to help.

 Hats off to each person who worked hard on behalf of our children!  And now, we have fewer folks on board, the desire to do everything we have done in the past, and more that we would like to do.  How can it be done?  That's easy!  I believe in the power of one- I believe in YOU.  Call me and let's start a conversation- 919-327-7626 or email me at rmonteverdi@gmail.com.   

Make it a great day         *        Rachel Harris Monteverdi    *    Your 2007-2008 PTA President