Gunpowder Elementary PTA Committees

Gunpowder Elementary PTA Committees

Following is a list of PTA Committee Chairpersons for the 2011-2012 school year. For an actionable e-mail directory of PTA Committee Chairpersons', click on the "More Info" tab above and then choose "PTA E-mail Directory." There you will find a listing of e-mail addresses.

This committee organizes a variety of fundraisers and programs in support of the 5th grade and its end-of-year activities.

This committee solicits financial and other donations from Gunpowder families and local businesses so that it may offer help and support to families in need during financially challenging times of the year.

This committee conducts the annual audit of Gunpowder Elementary PTA's financial records.

This committee coordinates the school's monthly Banking Day, a day when a representative from Baltimore County Savings Bank comes to the school to accept deposits and in other ways educate students about financial responsibility.

This committee collects, prepares and submits Box Tops 4 Education symbols on an ongoing basis. Each Box Top equates to 10 cents for our PTA and has helped purchase supplies and equipment for the school over the years. Currently, proceeds from the Box Tops 4 Education program benefit the school's Technology Fund.

This committee keeps the PTA bulletin board in the school's main hallway updated with information about PTA programs and events.

This committee organizes the PTA's annual food drives for needy families. The food drives takes place in the fall in anticipation of Thanksgiving and the holiday season and in the spring, just prior to the end of the school year.

The Environmental Beautification Committee organizes and coordinates the PTA's Pitch-in for Progress events, activities intended to beautify the school's grounds.

This committee is responsible for planning a fall harvest type event at the school in early November.

This committee is responsible for overseeing and assisting with the PTA's fundraisers, the majority of which occur in the fall. This year's primary fundraisers are an Innesbrook and KidStuff Book fundraiser in the fall, and a Joe Corbi's pizza sale in the winter.

This committee coordinates refreshments at PTA and school functions throughout the year including Grandparents' Day, Kindergarten Registration and events of this type.

This committee, in conjunction with the PTA Executive Committee, coordinates volunteers and donations for the school's first, and most anticipated family fun event of the fall, Hot Dog Night. This event traditionally takes place on the school grounds in late September.

This committee works in conjunction with the PTA's fundraiser committee and will organize and promote a Joe Corbi's Pizza fundraiser for the PTA this winter.

This committee coordinates and promotes an annual student fundraiser in support of the Johns Hopkins Children's Center.

This committee provides help and support to kindergarten students on the days that they have computer lab.

This committee assists with Kindergarten Registration one day in March. Volunteers staff information tables, offer school tours, and in other ways help out.

This committee collects and submits product labels in support of Campbells' Labels for Education program. Funds from Labels for Education benefit the PTA and have purchased a variety of items for the school in the past.

This committee provides volunteer support in the library and assists with the school's Gift Book Program, a program whereby families can purchase new library books in recognition of students or teachers.

This committee coordinates promotion, handles orders, and oversees distribution of Market Day food orders. Gunpowder's Technology Fund benefits from funds raised by this monthly food order fundraiser.

This committee coordinates all aspects of the PTA's annual membership drive.

This committee will select and coordinate a movie night for Gunpowder families at Honeygo Regional Park in March.

The Newsletter Committee edits, designs, copies, and distributes the PTA's bi-monthly newsletter and the Beavers' Log, the PTA's calendar of events.

This committee searches for officers and committee chairs for the following year's PTA. This committee is most active in the Spring.

This committee chooses, coordinates, and promotes several PTA Restaurant Nights throughout the school year. These are one day, or one night fundraisers whereby the PTA earns a percentage of the day or dinner receipts at the selected restaurants.

This committee is responsible for promoting the PTA's scholarships to local high schools, evaluating submissions, and awarding the scholarships.

This committee organizes and staffs two book fairs each year, one in December at the Holiday Bazaar, and one other at a to be determined date.

This committee takes care of organizing and promoting three Skateland parties throughout the year for Gunpowder families. Typically two of the three take place during the winter and spring breaks from school.

Each fall this committee organizes a sale of Gunpowder Elementary sportswear including t-shirts and sweatshirts with the Gunpowder school name and logo.

This committee organizes and promotes a dance for students each spring.

This committee organizes a week-long celebration of our teachers each spring that culminates in a luncheon at the end of the week.

This committee communicates to volunteers about the volunteer process, school and BCPS policies regarding volunteering, keeps track of volunteer hours, and issues volunteer badges each year.

This person is responsible for posting flyers to the PTA website, sending out mass e-mails to Gunpowder families, and maintaining the calendar on the PTA website.

The PTA will again be offering a Winter Carnival this year. A popular event that debuted in 2009, but was skipped in 2010 as a result of budget and weather matters, this fun, family event will return in February of 2011!

Calling All Box Tops!

The PTA will be submitting its next batch of Box Tops on Saturday, February 25. Please print a collection sheet from this website, mount them and send what you have in so they can be included in this next submission. Also, visit BoxTops4Education.com to enter the Totino's sweepstakes. The winner gets 250,000 Box Tops for his/her school! Contact Dawn Jones, Box Tops Chair, if you have questions.

Like Labels for Education on Facebook & Earn 50 Bonus Points

Labels for Education is now on Facebook. Like them and the PTA will earn 50 bonus points and you will have access to special offers, and exclusive bonus offers, as well as a variety of recipes, coupons and more. Points earned via Labels for Education earn free stuff for our school. Click here for a list of participating products. For more information, contact Katherine Heinz, PTA Labels for Education Chair.

PTA/Volunteer T-Shirts Available

The PTA is currently selling a t-shirt designed for members and volunteers. The shirts will be heather grey with a blue imprint on the front and back. The cost is $12 per shirt. We've extended the order deadline to Feburary 20. For t-shirt information, to see the design, or place your order, download the order form from the PTA website. Thanks!

It's Never Too Late to Join the PTA!

Gunpowder Elementary PTA membership dues are again $8 for the first adult and $7 for each additional adult member in the family. Members get a voice in local chapter affairs, access to state and national resources and discount programs, and free admission to all Gunpowder PTA family fun events. Click here to download the membership form and flyer.

Want to Volunteer?

You can make your child’s experience at Gunpowder an even better one by volunteering. Volunteer in the classroom, or volunteer for the PTA from home or on the weekends. There are lots of ways you can help out. The first step is to participate in BCPS’ volunteer training. Click here for the volunteer process letter.

To volunteer for a PTA committee, contact the chairman. First, visit the "Committee Page" for a description, then go to "More Info" and click on the "PTA Directory" to e-mail the chair.

To volunteer in the classroom, contact the teacher you want to help directly from this page.

PTA Parents Launch New Book Club

A number of PTA board members have decided to start a book club for adults. The club is open to all in the Gunpowder community. For more information about the club, how to get involved, or the book the group is currently reading, visit the club's Facebook page, or send an e-mail to Kathryne Snyder.

Oil Change Fundraiser Benefits Your Car & Our PTA

Tim's Automotive Services, located at 3015 East Joppa Road and at 8528 Old Harford Road, has a fundraising opportunity exclusively for Gunpowder Elementary PTA. Tim's will donate $5 to the PTA for every oil change and 21 point inspection they do. Their service costs just $17.95. All you need to do is download and give them the special offer flyer when you drop off your car. To schedule an appointment, call 410-665-9098 for the Joppa Road location, or 410-668-6161 for the Old Harford Road location. This offer is valid until June 1, 2012.

Parent Website Links

• Gunpowder Elementary School 
• Gunpowder Teacher Websites
• National PTA
• Baltimore County Public Schools Homepage
• Parents Math Corner
• Homework Help
• Community Resources
• Parent/Teacher Conferences
• BCPS Lunch Menu
• Baltimore County Public Library
• Perry Hall Rec Council
• White Marsh Rec Council