New Paltz Middle School PTA

Part of the NPMS PTA's mission is to support the school curriculum and student experiences. So far this year, we've fully funded the 6th Ashokan Field Trip, purchased 3D printers for the Technology classes, purchased new cables and microphones for the School of Rock afterschool club, and purchased books and craft supplies for the Book Club, among other activities. Our future plans include fully funding the 8th grade mural project, the 6th grade Challenger field trip, and responding to other requests from teachers and administrators as programs become finalized. 

As we hope you know, there’s incredible value in providing these kinds of experiences for students -- especially field trip, which offer vital opportunities for hands-on, real-world learning. In the past, if a field trip required a cost contribution from a student’s family, the MS PTA provided scholarships for students whose families were unable to make that contribution. Recently, the district changed its policy, and we are no longer permitted to ask families to cover field trip costs. As a result, the PTA is being asked to fund more of each field trip. 

In other words, our fundraising efforts are now more crucial than ever in order to serve our kids the best way possible. Our school community is so generous, and we are grateful. This Giving Tuesday, we are asking you to provide extra support so we can continue our field trip funding and other activities. We have a goal: 100 Donors of any amount. Why 100 Donors? Because we believe parent and guardian engagement truly powers our PTA, and that engagement at any level is meaningful, contributing to our strength as a whole. 100 Donors! We can do this! Will you be one of them?