The Stevens PTA held its April meeting on April 8, 2025. We started by recognizing a few Shining Stars: Erin Smith for the Dodgeball Tournament, Jen Coleman for refreshing our PTA website, and Tatyana Nobre and Mary Lawrence for their work on Enrichment Clubs — thank you!
Membership Toolkit now offers tap-to-pay, and the board approved purchasing the $50 device needed to support it.
Nominations for PTA Board positions (VP of Fundraising, Treasurer, VP of School Support) and two Building Council reps will happen at the May meeting, with voting in June. Although state PTA dues are increasing by $1, Stevens dues will stay at $10.
Principal Bill Vacca shared updates, including Field Day on May 22 (rain date May 27), upcoming state testing, Talent Show and Drama Club dates, and a reminder that placement letters are due by April 11. The 5th Grade Committee is considering gift ideas such as sensory and recess equipment upgrades, playground enhancements, and a freezer for the teachers' lounge.
Penny Wars was a huge success, raising over $3,000! Silver Graphics details are coming soon. Our PTA account balance is in excellent standing, and expenses for Arts in Education and Drama Club are upcoming.
Committee updates included Movie Night (April 25), planning for Walkabout, Teacher Appreciation Week (theme: “Thanks for Helping Us Bloom”), the Fun Run, and Spring Fling, which will feature a chicken BBQ open to the community. The BOGO Book Fair will run May 12, 14 and15 from 5–8 p.m. Website updates are underway, and feedback is welcome!
Thank you to everyone who attended.
To view the full meeting minutes via Google Docs, please click here. Our next PTA meeting is Tuesday, May 6.
