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What is the PPA?

The PPA was established in 1982 to help promote better communication between the school and parents, to help in developing enrichment programs for the students and parents, to provide volunteer support in many aspects of school life, and to assist the school in raising money.

What is the “Power of the PPA”?

Every year the PPA works very hard to accentuate the Powhatan experience for our children. Whether we’re volunteering in the classroom, instilling in our children the importance of getting involved in community service, or participating in one of the many fundraisers throughout the year, we are committed to making each year a more positive experience than the last.

One of our main goals is to raise money, through several annual fundraisers, to benefit the school – and ultimately our children. Every year we contribute $25,000 to the school’s operating budget. In addition, in our final PPA meeting of the school year, we vote to purchase items from the Teachers’ Wish List.

In the past two years, the PPA has voted to purchase twelve Smart Boards, state-of-the-art interactive white boards that bring modern technology to the big screen. We have also purchased uniforms and equipment for several sports teams, a portable sound system, calculators, books, musical instruments, several laptops, computer monitors, and printers, mineral and rock sets, etc. The list goes on and on… It gives us great pleasure to support the teachers’ efforts in accentuating our children's education.

In addition, the PPA started saving money in 2004 for additional playground equipment to supplement the beloved “big toy”. With a loan from the Board of Trustees, our dream became a reality in October 2005 with the installation of our new playground.

This is the power of the PPA – parents, teachers, and administrators working together to make a difference in the lives of Powhatan’s children.

When are the PPA meetings held?

Regular PPA meetings are scheduled every other month. They are located in the upstairs conference room in the Arts and Sciences building. The 2007-2008 schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, September 9th at 8:30 AM
Tuesday, November 11th at 8:30 AM
Tuesday, January 13th at 8:30 AM
Tuesday, March 10th at 8:30 AM
Tuesday, May 12th at 10:30 AM, Vote on the Teacher’s Wish List/Elect PPA Officers

What are the PPA’s major annual activities and fundraisers?

Auction
The annual Spring Bid Auction is the highest income-generating event for the PPA. Held in the form of a dinner/dance, it includes both a silent auction and a live auction.

Rummage Sale
The annual Rummage Sale is the second largest fundraising event for the PPA and benefit both the school and the surrounding community.

Book Fair
The proceeds from the Book Fair benefit the PPA Library Fund, which sponsors Author Visits throughout the year.

Community Service Projects
Community service projects include Holiday Baskets of food and gifts for needy families, the Fill-A-Box program to benefit a new organization each month, and various Earth Week activities.

Family Social Events
The PPA holds several events throughout the year giving families the opportunity to socialize in a fun, relaxing atmosphere.

Parent Education
The PPA defines and promotes educational issues to parents through speakers and discussions.

Powhatan Spirit Store
The Powhatan Spirit Store offers a wide variety of items to help promote spirit within the school community and promote Powhatan within the surrounding communities.

Powhatan Trading Post
The Powhatan Trading Post offers gently used Powhatan uniform clothing items that can be traded for other items. It is located in the Auditorium.

Who are the current PPA officers?

2007-2008 PPA Officers:

• Anne Buettner, President
• Betsy Jenkins, Secretary & Board Representative
• Terri Cluss, Treasurer
• Rossi Seizer, Vice President of Fundraising

What is PPA Corner?

The Happenings of the
Powhatan Parents’ Association
PPA Corner, introduced in August 2005, provides Powhatan’s parents and faculty with information regarding the current activities of the PPA. Please click on the links below to view the various editions of PPA Corner.

May 2007
April 2007
January 2007
December 2006
September 2006
August 2006
June 2006
April 2006
January 2006
December 2005
November 2005
September 2005
August 2005

Get Involved!
Contact any of the current PPA officers or send an
e-mail.