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Welcome
Recap of Year 2023-2024 - Joanna Willot, Co-President
Voting in the EMS PTA Board of Directors 2024-2025
Budget Proposal and Vote 2024-2025 -Katrina Sabeti, Treasurer
Principal’s Message- Marc Guarino, Principal EMS

AGENDA

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The EMS PTA and school continued to nurture an almost 70-year relationship and community, welcoming our New Principal, Marc Guarino.

EMS PTA’s strategic focus is Student Wellbeing. We developed a community platform, “The Amazing Tween Years,” with parent-focused speaker series, roundtable discussions, and resources for our community to come together and engage in discussions about parenting development and the needs of our tweens.

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2023-2024 YEAR IN REVIEW

Curriculum Enrichment

Diego Rivera Traveling Exhibit Dr. Michael Fowlin
Scott Driscoll, Internet Safety
Poets in Residence 3GNY Holocaust Talk
Varsha Bajaj, Author Visit
Judith Altmann, Holocaust Survivor
Max Stossel, Social Awakening
Soundwaters Field Trips
Alvin Ailey Percussion Lecture and Demonstration
Ballet Hispánico
Bronx Zoo
Washington DC Field Trip
Eighth Grade Career Day
Shamiel Gary Pro-football athlete and motivational speaker.
Lost Boy and Educational Leader Gabriel Bol Deng
and More

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2023-2024 YEAR IN REVIEW

Events & Fundraising

PTA Membership
Parent Social - Biggest Fundraiser
6th Grade Social Dance
7th Grade Gaga Ball Socials
8th Grade Gaga Ball Socials
8th Grade End of the Year
Back to School BBQ*
Spirit Wear

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2023-2024 YEAR IN REVIEW

Community Building & School Support

Scholarships
PTA Back-to-School Grade-level Coffees
Back to School Teachers Luncheon
New Families Coffee and New Family Events
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Weeks
Teacher & Staff Holiday & Thank you
EMS International Day
Gatorwalk
Mini Innovation Grants
PTAC Initiatives
School Beautification
Green Schools
Health & Wellness
Media Center Display
Veterans Day

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The Amazing Tween Years

“The Amazing Tween Years” is an EMS community platform with speaker series, roundtable discussions, and resources for our community to come together and engage in discussions about parenting, development, and the unique needs of our tweens.

Speaker Presentations

Key to Raising Healthy, Happy, and Successful Children (10/23)
Understanding and Supporting Your Tween Development (11/9)
A Conversation with Jennifer Wallace, Author of -” Never Enough” (1/30)
Executive Functioning- Skills for Life and Learning (2/6).
Social Media and our Tweens (4/9)

Parent Roundtables

Executive Functioning (2/6),
Continuing the Conversation about “Never Enough” (2/27)
Social Media (4/25)

Learn more at www.emspta.org/theamazingtweenyears. Your participation and suggestions is what will make these events truly impactful!

2023-2024 YEAR IN REVIEW

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Communications

Please ensure your profile and contact information are correct on emspta.org so that you receive accurate and timely information for different stakeholders.

Electronic Communications
Gator Bytes Weekly Newsletter
EMS Parent Dashboard
Online Membership
Event Ticket Sales
Calendar
Parent Directory

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PROPOSED PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD

2024-2025

Co-President (Outgoing)- Ruchita Chhajed
Co-President (Incoming)- Alejandra Fajardo
Secretary: Elda Buonanno Foley
Treasurer: Amena Ali
Asst. Treasurer: Erica Jacoby
VP Communications: Erin Lubman

VP PTAC Coordinator: Caitlin Wardell
VP Events (Outgoing): Jennifer Imbrogno
VP Events (Incoming): Kathryn Cooper*
VP Community: Kristin Sterling
VP Curriculum Enrichment (Outgoing): Sarah Klocinski
VP Curriculum Enrichment (Incoming): Michelle O'Donnell

*Non-voting role

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GET INVOLVED

Our community relies on YOUR generosity!

Whatever your skills or time commitment, in-person or from home, we have many ways for you to contribute and make a positive impact.

Our goal is to connect as many engaged people as we can to the school in whatever ways they are willing to join in.

Please visit our webpage “Get Involved” on www.emspta.org to learn more about the various volunteer roles for 2024-2025.

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PROPOSED BUDGET

2024-2025

AND

YEAR IN REVIEW

2023-2024

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2023-2024 YEAR IN REVIEW

The EMS PTA's Mission is to empower and support our children’s education and wellbeing. Our goal continues to be to achieve 100% participation from our parents.

Revenue: $88,033

Membership accounts for 46% of PTA’s revenue

•Largest fundraising initiative

•Goal is 100% participation for next year.

Teacher Gift Card Donations -100% goes to our teachers and staff

Parent Social is a fundraiser!

•Raised 17% of revenue

6th Grade Social Dance

•Raised 10% of revenue

REVENUE 2023-2024

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EXPENSES 2023-2024

Expenses: Approx $95000 ( So far $81,954)

The EMS PTA's Mission is to empower and support our children’s education and wellbeing. Our goal continues to be to achieve 100% participation from our parents.

Curriculum Enrichment

•45% of expenses

Teacher & Staff Support

•33% of expenses

Operating Costs

•11% of expenses (Lean number)

•Orange areas in chart

We are not done yet, more to come in 2023-24!

•About $13,000 still to come

•Brings expected expenses for the year to approximately $95,000

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2023-24 Summary

•Revenue: $88,033

•Expected Expenses: ($95,000)

•Expected Net Deficit: ($7,000)

•Underspent by $10,000 relative to Budgeted Net Deficit of ($17,095)

2024-25 Proposal

•Plan to spend this $10,000 next school year

•Plan to focus on strong Fundraising Initiatives and Membership Drives

PROPOSED BUDGET 2024-2025

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THANK YOU

TO OUR PTA MEMBERS AND ALL OUR EMS VOLUNTEERS.

president@emspta.org

EMAIL ADDRESS

www.emspta.org

WEBSITE