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Resource
links:
Berkeley
Unified Sch. District
BUSD Board
PTA
cash verification form
Berkeley
Parent's Network
Malcolm
X contacts:
Principal: Cheryl Chinn
Secretary: Loren Nakamura
Home Sch. Liaison: Lisa Cullen
Curriculim: Jai Waggoner
Records: Maru Hiratzka
Phone: 510-644-6313
Fax: 510-644-6297
The Berkeley PTA Council
Updated
9/3/07
by rkilhick@sfsu.edu
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Resources
To
enroll a child at Malcolm X, go to the BUSD
enrollment page.
Tips
for building an effective school community
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Create
a phone tree and/or be on one
This is probably the most valuable
tool your classroom can develop. The general idea is that
no one should have to call more than 3 or 4 people to
get the word out. Work with your child's teacher
to set it up initially.
A phone tree looks like this:
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Phone tree captain calls 3-4 people ⇒
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Phone Tree Assistant calls 3-4 others ⇒
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Phone Tree Assistant calls 3-4 others ⇒
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Phone Tree Assistant calls 3-4 others ⇒
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Phone Tree Assistant calls 3-4 others ⇒
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Classroom
needs
Ask your child's teacher what her
or his needs are. Some needs may be in the classroom,
others outside the classroom. Good examples of "outside
the classroom" needs are making phone calls to arrange
field trips, handling book club orders, creating snack
calendars, organizing potlucks, photocopying, etc.
During school hours, the teacher may appreciate one-on-one
tutoring, working with small groups, storytelling/reading,
and more.
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Be a liaison
The primary room parent acts as
liaison between the teacher, the PTA, and families in
your class. You make it easier for others to get involved.
When families come to classroom potlucks, volunteer for
fundraising events, and attend PTA meetings, they become
connected to the school and to other families. They become
part of our school community.
When your class gets together, be sure to announce the
various PTA functions going on, such as fundraisers in
progress, scrip options, upcoming meetings/workshops.
For more info on PTA activities you can call the PTA officers
for current updates and support.
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Help plan a potluck party
A potluck party is a good way for
families to get to know one another. Kids love to show
off their families, and you'll find out who your child's
friends are. It's best to have a party early in the school
year, preferably in October, to give maximum time for
new friendships to build. (Another one in the spring is
also nice.)
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School-wide
fundraising help
Fundraising at MX is schoolwide.
That means that every classroom benefits from the work
we all do together. Therefore, the PTA asks that each
classroom provide volunteers for two events each year.
When you get a call asking you to organize volunteers,
activate your phone tree. Scrip is a way for your class
to participate in painless, on-going fundraising. You
can help your class sign up by talking with the scrip
coordinator. Check
here for volunteer opportunities
or downoad the flyer.
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