As in the past, our monthly meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month. We embrace an open-door policy, so please feel free to join us. Our first General Membership Meeting will be held on Back-to-School Night so that all Bodkin Families may be informed of the year’s activities, changes in our by-laws, and financial goals.
To give just a sample of the events that will be experienced as we "rock on" this year, we will begin with the 11th Annual "Running to Read" 5K Footrace that will take place on Saturday, October 11th. There is much energy revolving around our largest "fundraiser" of the year. The funds from this race benefit so many programs at Bodkin. This past year, additional Chessie and Black-Eyed Susan books were purchased as well as needed supplies for our fantastic music department. I invite students, teachers, and the greater community to come out on the morning of October 11th to help us run and rock on at Bodkin.
Several PTA-sponsored cultural arts shows will be enjoyed by the students at Bodkin this school year. Our cultural arts committee selects shows that are educational as well as fun. Bodkin students will enjoy selecting from the Holiday Happenings workshop again this year, and Family Math and Reading Nights will be held.
My hope for the 2008-2009 school year is that each Bodkin family will feel invited to participate in the PTA and the many volunteer opportunities. I would like to “revel in” the satisfaction that each Bodkin family gets from becoming involved in the PTA and their community school.
Denise Bader
PTA President
