How-To Guide
How do I get a flyer in the take-home folders? Folders usually go home on Thursdays. The deadline for getting a flyer included is noon on Tuesday. Ask the school secretary (Kelly Ross) in the office for the list of how many copies to make for each class. (It’s also on her bulletin board.)
If you are doing a flyer: Please include the PTA logo. Right-click and save one of these:
Other configurations of the logo are available. Our logo designer says the Georgia font is a nice match.
If you are copying a flyer: The PTA may use the school’s copiers but must provide the paper. We keep colored paper in the file cabinet next to the copier on the 2nd floor. If there is no more paper, you can buy more and submit an expense report the the treasurer (see reimbursements).
How do I get a message sent out on the PTA e-mail list? Log in to this site (or create an account if you need one) and then choose “Create content > Story” on the left. A site editor will check your message before publishing it. Or, send an e-mail to announcements@fallcreekpta.org and our moderators will send the message out in a timely fashion.
PTA mailboxes: Are located across from Kelly Ross’ desk. It is a tower of drawers. This is where you can leave information for our treasurer or other officers. If you are collecting forms, we’ll create a box for you for that time period.
Get on the Web! Each event or program may have its own permanent page on the web site. Photos of coordinators help people match faces to names, especially those new to the school. Forwarding addresses for events mean you don’t need to publicize your personal e-mail. (For example: creditunion@fallcreekpta.org)
Blog it! Our blog-style web site has latest news on the home page. The ideal blog post is a photo and a sentence or two. Send them to the PTA secretary (secretary@fallcreekpta.org).
Send a message via our listserv: More than 230 people are on it. Please be brief and include contact information, along with date, time and place, if relevant. Send submissions to the announcement moderator at: announcements@fallcreekpta.org.
Are you buying something for the PTA? We’re tax-exempt: Please refer to the PTA Reimbursement Policy for full details.
We reimburse you: Again, please refer to the PTA Reimbursement Policy for full details.
Are you holding an event at school? Make sure a building use form has been submitted to Kelly Ross: Blank forms are in the cabinet across from her desk. Please allow extra time for set-up and clean-up when you request times. Specify what rooms you want to use (cafeteria, lobby). Even if you are just tabling in the lobby, you need to turn in a form. If you want to use a teacher’s room, you need to get permission directly from the teacher first. Need help? If you have any questions, contact the PTA vice president at vp@fallcreekpta.org.
PTA tables: The PTA owns several, light-weight white tables that you can use for school events. They are kept at the back of the stage or by the steps to the stage.
Serving food? No products with peanuts or other nuts please.
Need volunteers? Contact the PTA vice president at vp@fallcreekpta.org. She has a list of people who are willing to help as needed. You can also speak at our monthly PTA meetings (first Monday of most months) to recruit.
If you are tabling, it is helpful to make a large sign so people know what you are up to. The PTA easel is usually at the back of the stage or next to the PTA tables near the steps to the stage.
No cash in the PTA mailbox please: Cash should be given directly to a PTA officer. Please write a check if you need to leave it in the mailbox, and include a detailed description of what the check is for.
School and PTA address: 202 King St., Ithaca, NY 14850
Fall Creek PTA Federal ID: 16-1374737
Fall Creek PTA NY State Tax Exempt ID: 145236
