Old Tappan PTA

View Calendar
The PTA calendar includes all the school holidays, events, and PTA meetings scheduled for the year. If you'd like an event added, email the event information to: bvk@pobox.com
If you would like a nicely-formatted printable version of the PTA calendar, you can download it:
Printable calendar
 
President's Newsletter
Updated January 30th

Upcoming EventsForms
Note: Many of the forms and flyers below are .PDF files. You'll need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view or print them
2009-2010 PTA Forms (click on the form name to download)
PTA Membership Form
Payment Form (for PTA Membership, PTA Directory, and Pizza lunch)
PTA Committee descriptions
PTA Volunteer signup form
PTA Directory Advertisement form
PTA Directory Flyer
PTA Directory Babysitter form
Saturday Workshop Signup - Registration open until February 6th
There are still a few classes with openings. Registration will remain open until February 6th. After the 6th materials are ordered and no refunds are given.
If you are interested in signing up you can email or call Wendy King at:
wfeldstein@crestron.com or 201-294-6647.
10:00AM classes
SCULPTING WITH SCULPTY    K, 1, 2
YOGA                      K, 1, 2       ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT
HOCUS POCUS               K, 1, 2, 3, 4
WILD ABOUT ANIMALS        K, 1, 2, 3, 4 ONLY 7 SPOTS LEFT
CERAMICS / MOSAICS        3, 4, 5, 6
CHESS                     3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
WHO DONE IT?-FORENSICS    4, 5, 6
COOKIE & CAKE DECORATING  4, 5, 6, 7, 8
KNITTING: BEGINNER        4, 5, 6, 7, 8
 
11:00AM classes
CERAMICS / MOSAICS        K, 1, 2, 3
CLAY CREATIONS            K, 1, 2, 3     ONLY 7 SPOTS LEFT
RESCUE 911                K, 1, 2, 3, 4  ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT
WILD ABOUT ANIMALS        K, 1, 2, 3, 4
TAE KWON DO               K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
BUILD IT, PAINT IT        3, 4, 5, 6
YOGA                      3, 4, 5, 6
WHO DONE IT? - FORENSICS  4, 5, 6
KNITTING: have knitted before 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 basic knowledge of the Knit and Purl stitch are all that is needed. 
ATTENTION! There are two corrections to the brochure:
1) The Robotics Class will only meet for the first three weeks, the 6th, 13th and 20th of March.
The cost for Robotics will be $20 for OTEPTA members and $35 for non-members.

2) Painting on Canvas times given on page 7 are incorrect. The correct times are listed on page 2 and 3:
10 am grades 3-8
11 am grades K-3

Download the brochure
Download the signup form
 
OTEPTA Major Fundraiser Blue Jean Ball - Thursday April 1st, 2010
OTEPTA 2010 Major Fundraiser on Thursday, April 1, 2010, 7:30pm, Seasons in Washington Township.

An exciting and fun evening of Dinner, Dancing, Silent Auctions, Sports Memorabilia, Fine Jewelry Auction, Raffles... Invitations soon to follow.

PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION FOR OUR RAFFLES AND SILENT AUCTIONS! Any CDW family who wants to make $10 donation to our fundraiser, please drop off in OTEPTA mailbox in envelope marked with child’s name and homeroom teacher so the fundraising committee can include with that class’s donations. Please make checks payable to OTEPTA.
 
2010 Indoor Tennis
All Pro Tennis - Under the supervision of BARRY RUBACK, world ranked tennis professional and 4 time United States Professional Tennis Association Eastern Male Player of the Year, and his professional staff.
• Levels of instruction for beginner through advanced
• One hour sessions with small group ratio
• Free use of rackets during session
• Emphasis on fundamentals, exercise and fun!!!

Session #1 – Mondays 1/4, 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8
Session #2 – Mondays 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22
(3/29 being the make-up date for cancellations)
Kindergarten & 1st Grades 3 – 3:50 pm
2nd - 3rd Grades 3:50 – 4:40 pm
4th - 8th Grades 4:40 – 5:30 pm
@T. Baldwin Demarest School – New Gym (back gym)

$85 for 5-week session for OTEPTA members. $95 for nonmembers but fee includes OTEPTA membership enrollment. Checks payable to OTEPTA; No refunds for missed lessons!
**MUST be OTEPTA member and resident of Old Tappan to attend program**

Mail in registration only. For more information please contact Heather Mauro, 666-8708 or mauro110@optonline.net

Download signup form for more details
 
Martin G. Podmayer Scholarship Awards offered
OTEPTA will offer four $1,000 Martin G. Podmayer scholarships to high school graduates who plan to continue their education at a 4-yr accredited college/university and one $1,000 scholarship to a graduating high school student who pursues training in a technical or vocational school.
Applicants MUST be residents of Old Tappan AND graduated of CDW. Applications can be obtained from high school guidance counselors or Meg Loudon.

The deadline for submissions is April 25, 2010 and winners will be determined by early May.
 
PTA Online Signup
Signup now to make sure that you receive email from the PTA with news on upcoming events and meetings.
The process is quick and simple, and information is stored securely.
To enter your information, click here
If you have any questions, send email to bvk@pobox.com
 
Meals for Kids lunches
Meals For Kids serves hot and cold lunches at TBD only from Tuesday through Friday.
Orders are placed directly with Meals For Kids. You can visit their website at www.mealsforkids.com
Pizza lunch is available at TBD and CDW each Monday and must be ordered through the PTA. The order form may be downloaded here: Pizza lunch signup form
 
The PTA needs your help!
Please volunteer (click to download form) for one of the many PTA committees (click to view descriptions)
 


Resources and Links
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Parent Teacher Resource Center (PTRC)
The PTRC is located in the Old Tappan School Board Conference Room, and has many books and pamphlets that can be borrowed.
List of PTRC Materials Available to Borrow



Comments, Questions, or Suggestions?
If you have any comments or suggestions for the PTA website, please email them to: bvk@pobox.com