Bethany PTA Newsletter - January 14, 2025

Welcome Back, Bethany Families – Let’s Make 2025 Amazing!

Dear Bethany Families,

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, we’re filled with excitement for the second half of this school year. Thank you for making Bethany Elementary such a special place through your dedication, support, and involvement.

We’re kicking off the new year with a General Membership Meeting on January 22 at 6 PM on Zoom. We’d love to see as many families and staff as possible join us to hear updates, share your thoughts, and collaborate on upcoming events. Your feedback and ideas are always welcome!

As we plan for the future, we’re still recruiting for the 2025-2026 PTA Executive Board. If you’re interested in a role or just curious about how you can get involved, please reach out to me at president@bethanypta.org. Whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s always a way to contribute.

Thank you for everything you do to make Bethany shine! Let’s work together to make the rest of the school year as memorable and impactful as the first.

Warmly,
Anu Shekar
President, Bethany PTA 2024-25

General Membership Meeting

Join us for our next General Membership Meeting on January 22, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on Zoom. We’d love to hear from you!

Zoom Link Here.

Donuts with Grownups

Start your morning with delicious donuts and quality time at our first Donuts with Grown-Ups event of 2025! Join us on Thursday, January 30th, at 7:00 AM in the gym for breakfast and a chance to connect with your children and other families in the Bethany community.

This event is open to all parents, guardians, and parental figures—everyone is welcome!

Please RSVP in advance so our staff and volunteers can prepare. Menu quantities are limited per person—thank you for your understanding!

RSVP HERE

We’re also looking for volunteers to help make this event a success! If you’re available to lend a hand, please sign up using the link below.

VOLUNTEER HERE

Bethany Be Mine Dance

Join us on February 7th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM for the Bethany Be Mine Dance!

Ticket Information:

$25 per family (advance registration)
$30 per family (at the door)
$5 per teacher

This semi-formal, Valentine-themed dance party will feature a live DJ and is open to Bethany students and their families. Finger foods will be provided.

Don’t miss this fun-filled evening of music, dancing, and community!

To purchase tickets click here: https://www.bethanypta.org/bemine25

After School Programs!

Start 2025 with an exciting after-school program for your child! Visit the PTA website (linked below) for program details and registration information. Don’t wait—spots are filling up fast!

https://www.bethanypta.org/programs

History Fair Judges Needed

Bethany Elementary's History Fair is coming up on March 27th, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM in the library, and we need judges! If you can help, please sign up HERE. Thank you!

Exciting Updates Ahead: Review Bethany PTA's Proposed Bylaws and Rules Changes!

Join us for the upcoming Bethany PTA general membership meeting on January 22, 2025. During this meeting, we’ll review and discuss proposed updates to our bylaws and standing rules. This is your chance to share your input, provide feedback, and vote on these important changes. We value your participation and look forward to hearing from our members!

Bethany PTA Board Openings for 2025-2026 School Year

The Bethany PTA is seeking enthusiastic, creative, and passionate individuals to help lead our school community in the upcoming year! Volunteering with the PTA offers you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, connect with wonderful people, and help shape the future of our students.

We currently have 8 OPEN roles and need YOU to bring your energy and fresh ideas!

Available Positions:

Treasurer

Programs

Memberships

Volunteers

Parliamentarian

Hospitality

Diversity

Beautification

No experience necessary—just a love for our school and a passion for making a positive difference!

Interested in getting involved? Contact PTA President Anu Shekar at president@bethanypta.org and let’s work together to make 2025-2026 our BEST year ever!

Help Us Kick Off the Yearbook

We're excited to start working on our yearbook, and we need your help! Please upload any school-related photos to the designated grade-level folder. If this is your first time uploading, you'll need to use the access code: 1015571611964629.

New users click here!

Thank you for contributing to our yearbook!

All links for specific grade level linked below:

Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth

Order Your 2024-2025 Yearbook

It's that time of year again—time to capture all the memories of the 2024-2025 school year with a Bethany Yearbook! Don’t miss out on the chance to save 10% by placing your order before October 31st.

Already have an account? Simply log in to order your yearbook at a discounted rate. Click Here!

New to Bethany? Welcome! To get started, visit http://web.treering.com/validate and use the code 1015571611964629 to create your account and place your order.

Secure your yearbook and preserve the memories today!

Survey

Your input matters! Let us know which events you'd like to participate in or lend a hand with. We're eager to involve you in the various activities happening around the school. Stay connected and be part of our school community by sharing your interests and availability to help out. We value your involvement!

Survey Here!

Fundraising

World Wear Bin

Your trash is our treasure! Last year we earned over $1000 from you cleaning out your closets; let's see if we can make this an even better and tidier year.

Support the PTA

Don't like selling magazines and cookies? Neither do we! Send a donation directly to the PTA to help support the work we do for our school community.

Link your Kroger and Tom Thumb shopper's cards to help support our school every time you shop at our grocery store partners.

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