10250 S.W. 57th Avenue,  Miami, Florida 33156   ·  (305) 667-5579  ·  Fax. (305) 662-7163

A Message From Our PTA President, Kim Fairman

Welcome to Pinecrest Elementary, an “A” School for 9 Consecutive Years

Did you know Pinecrest Elementary is the only school in the county to receive an “A” rating for 9 years in a row?  This is a result of a cohesive effort between the teaching staff, school administration and parental involvement.  All three groups come together in the Parent Teacher Association or PTA.  WE NEED YOU to sustain this success!

PTA Enhances Your Child’s Educational Experience
The PTA is an organization that provides you with the information and services that can help you make the most of your child’s elementary education experience.  Your PTA funds numerous school enhancements that would otherwise not be available to our children.  These range from extra classroom aides to facilities improvements, technology and extra curricular enrichment programs. 

But It’s Not Always Extras As State Funding Cuts Continue To Threaten School Programs

Last year when the Miami Dade County School Board froze all school budgets the Pinecrest PTA stepped in to fund copy paper, printer cartridges and art supplies needed to keep the day to day operations functioning.   In addition, on an annual basis your PTA provides students with Wordly Wise vocabulary text books, student agendas and Time For Kids news periodicals. 

This year parental involvement is more critical than ever.  The state legislature has reduced K-12 funding for Miami Dade schools by approximately $47.7 million and more reductions are expected.  We need every parent’s involvement to offset budget challenges and keep our school’s programs intact.  Whether you give a little or alot, or whether you can offer your time, creative energy or financial support YOU will make a difference to our school and your child’s experience at Pinecrest Elementary.

I look forward to meeting you and working with you to make your child’s experience at Pinecrest Elementary a great one.  Remember, Keeping Involved Sustains Success!

 

Kim Fairman
Pinecrest Elementary PTA President