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Benefits of Joining:
Benefits of Joining:
Membership in the Bear Path PTA is a great way to stay involved in your student's education!
Stay informed of school news & upcoming events
- Help to foster the parent/teacher partnership that will assist your child throughout their learning process
Members can vote on important topics like fundraising, financial management, and the election of our PTA Officers.
- Membership in the Bear Path PTA also extends to both the Connecticut PTA and National PTA
- Simply purchasing a membership is a great way to support the PTA and Bear Path community!
How the Bear Path PTA Supports Students, Teachers, Staff, and Community:
How the Bear Path PTA Supports Students, Teachers, Staff, and Community:
Volunteering and Organizing:
Volunteering and Organizing:
Bear Path community events including the Welcome Back Picnic
Volunteers for Picture Day
Volunteers for Field Day
Teacher and staff appreciation
Family fun nights including Quinnipiac games
Enrichment activities for students including the winter craft
Assisting students with shopping at our Scholastic Book Fair
Planning and staffing large events like the Someone Special Dance and Spring Carnival
Planning and staffing the Scholastic Book Fair
Raising Funds to Pay for School Enrichment:
Raising Funds to Pay for School Enrichment:
Field Trips: $10750 needed to send each student on ONE field trip
Classroom and Grade-Based Allotments: $9000 for teachers to use for classroom items and grade specific enrichment
School Wide Enrichment: $8400 for field day, assemblies, t-shirts, winter craft
Community Support: $5000 for teacher/ staff appreciation, scholarship, financial aid, and new classroom setup
Operating Expenses: $5850 for membership fees, technology, insurance, costs of hosting events
A total of over $39000 is needed to continue to provide Bear Path students with experiences and enrichment*. The PTA needs to raise an average of $100 per student.
FAQ's About Membership:
FAQ's About Membership:
Q: What do Bear Path PTA members actually do?
A: As much as they choose to do! Members are not required to volunteer or attend meetings. The only requirement for membership is that you purchase a membership.
Q: Why should I buy a membership if I can't go to a meeting or can't commit to volunteering?
A: We understand, you're busy! Simply purchasing a membership shows support for Bear Path and helps us fund our goals.
Q: What kinds of things do I have to do if I can volunteer for something?
A: Whatever you choose to do! Some volunteers run committees and plan large events like the Someone Special Dance. Other volunteers sign up to assist students shop at our Book Fair or make a winter craft. Some volunteers call local businesses for raffle prize donations, or help set up for events. Volunteers might help us sort pies and pizzas or distribute them at pickup time. If you can find even 10 minutes of time, it goes a long way toward making our fundraisers and events successful.
Q: What goes on at meetings? How long do meetings take?
A: At general meetings we discuss plans for upcoming events, share ideas, and discuss our budget. Meetings are generally 1 hour or less.
Q: Why bother purchasing a membership to go to a meeting or volunteer? Can't I just show up?
A: Community members who are not paid PTA members are welcome at all General Meetings. However, ONLY paid members are allowed to vote at meetings. If you are not a paid member, you are not able to vote on budget changes or any other motions. Note: some volunteer positions do require that the volunteer is a PTA member for insurance purposes.
Q: Why are meetings on Zoom? Are they recorded? Do I have to be on camera?
A: Meetings are via Zoom so that we can increase participation. Members have expressed that it is more difficult to find time in the busy weeknight schedule to be somewhere in-person. Meetings are NOT recorded. No one is required to be on camera.
Our Mission:
Our Mission:
To make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children,
To encourage communication and foster positive relationships between students, their families, PTA members, teachers, and staff.
To promote school spirit and pride.
To provide opportunities for families to come together, have fun, and enjoy time making wonderful memories.
*costs are approximate, subject to change based on enrollment, and not all-inclusive. Budget for 25-26 school year will be voted on by members at the September 9, 2025 meeting.
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