All of these initiatives were made possible through the incredible generosity of so many of our parents. By sharing their time, talents, energy and financial resources, these individuals have truly helped to enhance the education of all of our children. To those of you, who have given so selflessly and generously to the PTA this year, THANK YOU!  We couldn’t have done it without you.

The commitment to education by our parent volunteers keeps Monroe Township a wonderful place to live and raise children!

The Barclay Brook/Brookside PTA has made a difference this year! We are proud to share with you many of our accomplishments:

• Host our annual ice cream social for children entering pre-K and Kindergarten students
• Entertain hundreds of families at the annual Pumpkin Carving night
• Provide an opportunity to relax during the summer with our School Tool Box - purchase school supplies at BS through the PTA
• Hold an incredible Teacher Appreciation Week, providing our dedicated teachers with gourmet food lunch, delectable desserts and a delicious breakfast!
• Collect thousands of dollars from used ink cartridges, cell phones and box tops
• Provide t-shirts and ice pops to all children on Field Day – a great day for both the kids and adult volunteers
• Organize a wonderful Mother’s Day Plant Sale, giving the children an opportunity to purchase beautiful gifts for the special ladies in their lives
• Award academic achievement gifts to students who remain on the Principals List for the entire school year
• Hold multiple School Stores, giving children the opportunity to shop independently
• Celebrate Read Across America by having a creative literacy contest for all of our kids
• Hold an awesome, fun-filled Family Bingo for our families - over 600 members of our BB/BS families participate
• Sponsor a wonderful Book Fair that donates lots of books to our school libraries
• Help our community with our annual Blood Drive - more than 60 pints
• Organize the Annual Holiday Shop for our children, giving them the opportunity to purchase gifts for their loved ones
• Organize Room Parents so that our teachers have lots of support and our students have great in-class parties
• Our PTA attended the NJ State PTA Convention, Legislative Day, Summer Leadership Training and Advocacy Training.
• Sell Spirit Wear to parents, teachers and children - showing pride in our schools!
• Our members prepare for Circus Around the World, and our funds help keep this program for our second graders!
• Sponsor the Father/Child event for our younger children—love our magician!
• Our Sunshine program sends gifts and cards for change-of-life events to our teachers and families.
• Our Art teachers continue to work with our students to create wonderful KIDS ART!
• Increase in our membership, especially our Dads. 30% of our members are now dads!
• Memory Book is a wonderful keepsake created by a hard-working PTA committee!
• Obtain a pumpkin for each child with the help of Gasko Family Farms!
• Hosted VERY successful Tricky Tray events several years running!
• Show off our Superstars at the Variety Show with more than 50 acts performing
• Sponsor the 2nd grade nutrition program - keeping our kids healthy!
• Purchase school magnets at BB and BS to keep our parents on track each year
• Support our High School students by donating $900 for their scholarship fund
• Get school off to a good start by providing refreshments at Back to School Nights
• Welcome our teachers by providing lunch on their 1st day back to school
• Provide funds for Authors Day at Barclay Brook School
• Purchase Tuesday folders and BS assignments books - useful tools from your PTA
• Run programs to register parents to vote!  We are the voice of our children!
• Participate in our school district’s Community Relation Committee and District Educational Council
• Ensure that any child who wants can go on their class trip
• Keep our members informed with Board of Education, Middle School and High School updates presented at each of our meetings
• Update our by-laws to remain a PTA in good standing at the State and National Level
• Pay for a performing poet to work with our 2nd graders