Programs Funded by PTA
Your Donations at Work
Art Enrichment
Art Night- Cubberley’s all-school art show and interactive experience
Beautification- plant and maintain flower beds, campus clean-up events, etc.
Communications-PTA Website, Room Parent program
Cub of the Month- implementation of the “Cubs Have Character’ traits into the classroom setting, with a monthly award to a student in each class who exemplifies that month’s highlighted trait
Emergency Preparedness- stock and maintain emergency supplies container on campus
Garden Program- teaches all of our K-5 students how to plant, tend, and harvest their own vegetables and herbs, as well as the benefits of healthy eating. Every student receives a monthly lesson (kindergarten begins in the second semester) and a healthy snack made from the vegetables and herbs they have helped to grow
Hall of Fame- a parent committee works with Cubberley staff to select the two (one boy and one girl) 8th grade students that stand out as leaders in academics, extra-curricular activities, citizenship, and community service
Honor Roll Celebration- luncheon and award presentation for middle school honor roll students
Jeopardy! Tournament- middle school students have the opportunity to participate in a curriculum-based Jeopardy! tournament, complete with digital scoreboards, buzzers, podiums and the classic theme song. The school winner moves on to compete against other local middle schools
Library Enhancement
Literature Club (Middle School) and Reading Rewards (Elementary)- reward students for daily reading (shown to improve test scores and overall well-being)
Music- assistance with the purchase of sheet music and other supplies, as well as volunteer help at concerts and events
Office Copier Lease, Copy Room Services, Hospitality- financial assistance to the school for the lease of a copy machine specific to the office staff, volunteers to make copies for teachers, staff appreciation luncheons, 6th grade orientation, etc.
Red Ribbon Week- implementation of the week-long national “Say No to Drugs” campaign
Scholarships- PTA awards two $1,000 college scholarships to former Cubs
School Spirit- purchase of banners, signs, and fence designs to promote school spirit
Student Enrichment Activities- various other activities, assemblies, and programs to enrich and enhance the student experience at Cubberley
Teacher of the Year- PTA asks students to nominate a deserving teacher and write an essay explaining the nomination. A winning teacher is selected and recognized