Snapshot: What We Do

The Stenwood PTA is very busy all year long with a wide variety of programs and activities.  Here is just a snapshot of what we do and what your membership dues support.  You DO make a difference!

Educational Enrichment

  • Grace Arts, Cultural Arts and the Variety Show
  • FLEX (foreign language experience)
  • Field trips - $3,000.00 annually to provide transportation
  • Grants  past awards supported Medieval Day, Brass Rubbing Workshops, etc.
  • In-classroom assistance with reading, writing, mathematics, etc.

       
Fostering Community

  • Flip Flop Hop, Ice Cream Social, Dine Outs
  • Rising kindergartener summer play dates
  • Marshall pyramid, FCPS and special education liaisons
  • Fun Fair, Family Fun Night, Movie Night
  • 6th Grade Celebration

       
Staff Appreciation

  • Grade level luncheons  once each month
  • Teacher Appreciation events
  • Provide water cooler service for the teacher lounge

       
Classroom Support

  • Help establish classrooms each fall - $3,000 to teachers/specialists
  • Smart boards for every classroom; various technology projects

       
School/FCPS Activities  (Volunteer or financial support)

  • Character education
  • Student Counsel Association
  • SHAW  Red Ribbon Week
  • Spelling Bee, Field Day, and many others

       
Extra-curricular activities

  • FLEX (foreign language experience)
  • Chess club