Recognition
Staff Appreciation
Staff Appreciation
Chair:
(none)
When:
Throughout year
Committee members help provide refreshments at monthly luncheons for the Briarwood staff. The events take place during the day, but some volunteers help by simply dropping off food on the morning of the lunch.
Golden Acorn Awards
Golden Acorn Awards
Chair:
(none)
Annual recognition of volunteers and staff. A committee reviews nominations and decides winners.
Nominating Committee
Nominating Committee
Chair:
(none)
When:
Winter-Spring
Interested PTA members are elected to this committee at the general PTA meeting in January and help recruit officers for the next school year. Committee members serve for one year (two consecutive years are prohibited.)
State PTA Awards
State PTA Awards
Chair:
(none)
Be responsible for putting together and submitting materials so Briarwood PTA can be considered for State PTA awards
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Student Life
Field Day
Field Day
Chair:
(none)
When:
June
Typically held the last week of school - during the school day. Volunteers are needed in the afternoon to help run the events.
Spirit Sales
Spirit Sales
Chair:
(none)
When:
Fall - Spring
Show your school spirit. Order your new Briarwood t-shirts and sweatshirts now!
Yearbook
Yearbook
Chair:
(none)
When:
Throughout year
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Family Fun Night
Pumpkin Patch Family Night
Pumpkin Patch Family Night
Chair:
(none)
When:
10/27/22
Briarwood PTA is hosting family night at Fletcher Farm Pumpkin Patch. Cost $20 per family.
Movie Night
Movie Night
Chair:
(none)
Bring your family to view a pre-selected movie at the school.
Multicultural Night
Multicultural Night
Chair:
(none)
When:
March 2023
The night is full of amazing ethnic snacks for sampling, informative country displays, entertainment, art stations….and much more! Don’t miss this incredible experience filled with entertainment, food and friends!
Pizza Bingo
Pizza Bingo
Chair:
(none)
When:
11/17/2022
PTA will organize a bingo night prizes and pizza and drinks to order for the whole family. This event will be hosted in the Briarwood Cafeteria & Gym.
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Art/Drama Enrichment
Missoula Children's Theatre
Art Program
Art Program
Chair:
(none)
When:
Throughout year
Reflections
Reflections
Chair:
When:
Fall - Winter
The Washington State PTA, in partnership with the National PTA, sponsors a state wide arts education contest in the fall known as the Reflections Program. The student art entries will be judged at the school (Briarwood), council (Issaquah School District) and Washington State PTA levels. The State PTA winners are entered into the National PTA contest. CLICK HERE for more information about categories, rules and guidelines and an entry form. You will need to sign in to the website, and also register your student.
Clay Art Docent
Clay Art Docent
Chair:
(none)
When:
Throughout year
Help in the classroom to facilitate fun, meaningful and creative art projects. Supplies will be provided. This is an ongoing activity - tailored to the volunteer's availability.
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Communications
Website - Design and Content
Website - Design and Content
Chair:
(none)
When:
Throughout year
The webmaster works with Board Members and Program Chairs to post up to date information on the website. This includes keeping the calendar current, posting articles about new/current events, and offering products for sale. The webmaster is also in charge of the design elements of the website - including photo editing, graphic design, and minor background programming.
Social Media Admin
Social Media Admin
Chair:
(none)
When:
Throughout year
Provide timely postings to the PTA's Facebook page.
Briarwood Bear Blast
Briarwood Bear Blast
Chair:
(none)
Responsible for weekly eBlast sent to all website users. Content includes activities coming up that week, deadlines, thank-you's to volunteers, and calendar for remainder of month.
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Community Relations
Membership
Membership
Chair:
When:
Throughout year
This committee handles the PTA membership drive at the beginning of the year. We are striving for 100% membership!
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5th Grade Promotion
5th Grade Yard Signs
5th Grade Yard Signs
Chair:
(none)
To celebrate the 5th graders at Briarwood, the PTA is offering yard signs for purchase. The yard signs cost $10.
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5th Grade Committees
5th Grade Promotion
5th Grade Promotion
Chair:
(none)
When:
June
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Math/Science Enrichment
Science Fair
Science Fair
Chair:
(none)
When:
May 1, 2020
The Briarwood Elementary PTA Science Fair is held each year in the spring, and all students are invited to participate by entering a science project.
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Fundraising
"Dine Out With Briarwood"
"Dine Out With Briarwood"
Chair:
(none)
Local restaurants and food trucks give a portion of the proceeds from food sales back to the Briarwood PTA.
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Reading Enrichment
Book Fair
Book Fair
Chair:
(none)
When:
Twice during school year
Help with our Scholastic book fairs. Join in any capacity you can. Set-up, selling or take down! Occurring November 14-18 and in Spring (exact dates TBD).
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Advocacy
Issaquah Schools Foundation Representative
Issaquah Schools Foundation Representative
Chair:
(none)
When:
Throughout year
Volunteer to be the parent liaison for the Issaquah Schools Foundation (ISF.)
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Other
Picture Day
Picture Day
Chair:
(none)
PTA Volunteer
PTA Volunteer
Chair:
(none)
When:
Anytime!
There are lots of ways to get involved with the PTA! Reach out to learn how you can share your time and talents to help!
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