PTA Activities, Committees & Events 2015-2016
The following list includes all current PTA committees and brief descriptions of each. Parents are ALWAYS needed to help with these activities. If you are interested in helping please email the contact listed. Plan on attending our PTA meetings on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 in the Media Center - it’s a great way to get to know other parents at Briarcliff!
Advocacy
This committee works to keep the PTA abreast of important issues concerning our children including what is happening in our state and local governments and the Wake County School Board regarding education policy and programs. Contact Amy Kiser to become involved.
Fall & Spring Book Fairs
Our Fall Scholastic Book Fair takes place on November 2nd through 6th. Children will come with their classes to look at books and create a wish list or can go ahead and make their purchases at that time. Our Family Night will be on Thursday, November 5, from 5:30 - 8:00pm. Books purchased at the Book Fair make fantastic holiday and birthday gifts. Our Spring Book Fair will take place in May 2016. Online ordering is also available (beginning October 21) through this website, with free shipping to Briarcliff!
Our Book Fairs require a lot of parent volunteers who help students pick out books and run the cash registers both during school hours and after school on certain days. Parents are needed to help plan, set up, and volunteer throughout the week. Contact Lauron Dott or Rachel Love if you’d like to help.
Coffee and Grounds
Coffee and Grounds is one of our newest committees here at Briarcliff. WCPSS is responsible for the upkeep of shrubs and trees that they have planted on campus but is not responsible for the upkeep of any donated plants. Briarcliff has been fortunate to receive so many donated flowers and shrubs over the years. This committee is charged with upkeep of these plants, aerating and seeding our fields, as well as general campus clean up and beautification. If you have a green thumb this is the committee for you! Please contact Daniel Madding to learn more and find out how you can help.
Cultural Arts
Our Cultural Arts committee works with Mrs. Dale and Mrs. Brooks to plan amazing school-wide cultural presentations for the year. They organize artists and writers in residence and other artistic presentations throughout the year. Contact Meredith Chandler if you’d like to help.
Fall Fest
Fall Fest takes place around Halloween and is one of our oldest traditions and one of our students’ favorite events of the year. This year Fall Fest will be on a date to be determined from 5:30-8:00. Students are invited to wear their (non-scary) costumes and come ready for fun. We have lots of fun fall games and activities, a DJ, a cake walk, a rope maze, and a pumpkin patch. If you are interested in helping please contact Cyndy Fettig
GoPlaySave Coupon Books
GoPlaySave Coupon Books are our major Fall Fundraiser. Help is needed before the school year starts to organize distribution and then after school for the duration of the fundraiser to distribute books. Contact Melanie Dunning or Erin Long to help.
Hospitality
The Hospitality Committee is our largest committee and exists to show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate all of their hard work throughout the year. They host a Welcome Back Breakfast for teachers and staff, as well as a catered Holiday and Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. They also plan the events during Teacher Appreciation Month. Throughout the year this committee honors our teachers and staff each month by providing them with goodies and treats in the Lounge. This is a very flexible committee that needs volunteers throughout the year to furnish food and staff the luncheons. You can help out as little or as often as your schedule allows. Please contact Elizabeth Kahn or Amber Tingle if you would like to help.
Reflections 2015-16: "Let Your Imagination Fly"
All Briarcliff students are invited to participate in the National PTA Reflections program, which provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by the pre-selected theme, this year's being "Let Your Imagination Fly" Students participate in this arts competition through local PTAs and have the opportunity to make their mark at the State and National levels with their artistic expressions that center around the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography or visual arts. Participation in the Reflections Program is a great way for students to explore and learn about various art forms! If your child is interested in participating in Reflections this year, click here for more information or contact Meredith Chandler. The deadline for Briarcliff student entries will be announced soon.
Spirit Booth
The Bulldog Spirit Booth is OPEN for business!!! On Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:00-8:25 students can purchase (with cash or check made to Briarcliff PTA) many low-cost items needed in the classroom such as pens, pencils, pencil grips, erasers, folders, etc. and a few fun items as well. All items are available for purchase at a reasonable cost. The spirit booth also provides the school and teachers with a special way to reward positive behavior. Contact Rachel Love or Sagrina Serrano if you would like to help staff the Spirit Booth.
Spirit Nights
This committee organizes Spirit Nights by partnering with various area restaurants and businesses to help raise money for Briarcliff. Families and teachers get together outside of school for food, fellowship, and fun and raise money at the same time. If you have an idea for a Spirit Night or want to help organize please contact Sheila Cain
Spirit Wear
Show your Bulldog spirit by purchasing a car magnet or a t-shirt for your Briarcliff student. If you are interested in purchasing one of our t-shirts or helping sell Spirit Wear at various event throughout the school year please contact Meredith Chandler. We are looking for someone to chair this committee. If you are the person for the job please contact Kristen.
Spring Fling
is a super fun night for our Briarcliff Family. We have tons of games and prizes, inflatables, and delicious food and drinks for sale. We are also looking for a chairperson to form a committee to book entertainment, organize the food and games for Spring Fling. For more information email Meredith Chandler.
Tutoring & Enrichment
Briarcliff is very fortunate to have parent volunteers who are willing to help students who need a little extra time mastering material and to meet with those who benefit from enrichment outside of the classroom. Our Tutoring and Enrichment program is a rewarding volunteer opportunity where you can make a difference with a student one-on-one or in small groups. Our program is designed around 30-minute weekly sessions with teacher-provided assignments or instruction in reading, writing, and/or math. Training and teacher support is provided for volunteers and there are a variety of session times available. If you have just 30 minutes each week to help a child in need please consider volunteering! Please contact Meredith Chandler for more information.
