COBBLES PTA MISSION: To support, enrich, and broaden the educational experiences of all Cobbles students.

The Cobbles Parent Teacher Association works to support and further the education of students at Cobbles Elementary School. The PTA supports the Arts in Education program, provides volunteers in the school, and plans numerous social activities for students and families throughout the year.

If you have any questions, concerns or ideas, please do not hesitate to contact either Jennifer Novy or Laura Griffith. E-mail links are in the left column of this page.

Our primary objectives are to:

• be a bridge between home and school by: facilitating open communication, promoting positive parenting, encouraging active participation, and fostering a supportive relationship between parents, teachers, principal, other school staff and district representatives;
  
• to provide opportunities to increase physical, intellectual, social, and character learning;
  
• to create and preserve a strong, close-knit community within our school where people are familiar with and support one another;
  
• to build a bridge between our school and the community at large by inspiring responsible citizenship;
  
• to advocate on behalf of all children;
  
• to evaluate programs and events to assure consistency with the Cobbles PTA MIssion Statement and Objectives

  2008-09 PTA Board:
  
  Co-Presidents: Jennifer Novy and Laura Griffith
  Vice President: Deb Sobko
  Treasurer: Donna Jo Clarke
  Assistant Treasurer: Mary O'Brian
  Recording Secretary: Carol Moon
  Correspondence Secretary: Julie Marshall
  

  Cobbles PTA Sponsored Programs/Events

  Learning Programs: Field Trips - Cultural Programs/Arts In Education - Visiting Authors - Red Ribbon Week - DARE - Junior Achievement - Guided Reading - Fine Dining
  After-School Activities: Star Readers Program - Foreign Language Club - Chess Club - Science Night - TV Turnoff Week
  Community Builders Social Committee: Monster Mash / Craft Days / Bingo Night / Movie Night/ Spring Fling
  Building a Community: Kindergarten Welcoming - New Parent Coffee - Make A Difference Day Food Drive - Cobbles Comment Newsletter - School Pictures - Yearbook - Classroom Representatives - Cobbles Apparel - Bulletin Board - Gardens/Seasonal Displays - Staff Appreciation and Luncheon - Parent Workshops - Ice Cream Social

  How can you help?
  As an organization, the Cobbles PTA is mindful of the need for parents and staff to balance family, work, and volunteer time. We ask only that you contribute whatever time and funds you can to keep a balance that's comfortable for you and your family. We're asking you to consider the new Family Membership for only $10. However, if you prefer, you can still become a member at the single or community rate of $5. Membership dues help fund the programs and events we offer throughout the year. Becoming a member does not obligate you to volunteer your time.