ARLINGTON SCIENCE FOCUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA
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Mission Statement
The Arlington Science Focus PTA is a Parent and Teacher Organization that provides Social Events, Curriculum Support, Educational Programs, Teacher Support and School Supplies to the Arlington Science Focus School (ASFS). ASFS is a public elementary school in Arlington County Virginia. Arlington Science Focus School is designed to develop extensive understanding of science content and process through inquiry-based learning. Students embark on exciting adventures each day where science content is used as the catalyst to teach all subject areas by using natural inquiry to develop students’ thinking skills for analyzing, reflecting, problem-solving, and hypothesizing.
About This Cause
ASFS PTA is the Parent and Teach Organization for Arlington Science Focus School (ASFS). ASFS is a public elementary school in Arlington County Virginia. Arlington Science Focus School is designed to develop extensive understanding of science content and process through inquiry-based learning. Students embark on exciting adventures each day where science content is used as the catalyst to teach all subject areas by using natural inquiry to develop students’ thinking skills for analyzing, reflecting, problem-solving, and hypothesizing. The ASFS PTA provides Social Events, Curriculum Support, Educational Programs, Teacher Support and School Supplies to ASFS, including Enhancing the Curriculum through the Reflections Contest, after-school enrichment classes, Art in the Classroom, and Odyssey of the Mind; Improving educational opportunities for all students by providing resources to the music department, PE department, reading and math specialists, Investigation Station Lab, and all other classroom teachers and ASFS staff as needed; Planning Social Events such as the Back-to-School Picnic, the annual fundraising auction, and the Book Swap/Ice Cream Social so that our parents and students get to know one another and become a community; Providing funding for STEM night, Outside the Box day, 5th grade promotion, teacher stipends, summer learning opportunities for teachers, and summer scholarships for students; Publishing a monthly newsletter and a student directory to provide easy communication access throughout our community; Communicating about events, programs and issues through forums, backpack mail, e-mail, and the PTA website; Providing Community Service Opportunities for students and parents, including the school supplies drive and Holiday Helpers, ASPAN walk for homeless, the Food Bus etc to teach our children the importance of giving back; Representing ASFS before the School Board, County Council of PTAs, and the Advisory Council on Instruction (less than 25% of time/resources); Maintaining our courtyard, gardens, aquariums and pond to keep ASFS well maintained and an enjoyable environment for our students and staff; Hosting teacher/staff appreciation lunches and other events throughout the year; Holding monthly PTA meetings that include presentations by teachers and other speakers; Keeping the ASFS community informed on important issues; and Organizing the 5K/1 mile Spring Fun Run to teach wellness through action.