O'Rourke Middle School PTA

DISCLAIMER: The O'Rourke Middle School PTA (OMS PTA) website is provided by the Executive Board of the OMS PTA as a service to the PTA community. This website is not affiliated with the Burnt Hills Ballston Lake School District. 

Last Updated on: 4/22/13

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Odyssey of the Mind team
going to the World Finals!

Participate in one of the upcoming fundraisers
to help get the team to East Lansing, Michigan.

Or

Just write a check! 

Go to the Odyssey of the Mind program page on this site for more information.

8th Grade Class Night
Program Dedications

How would you, grandparents, siblings, or friends like to add a personal dedication to a special 8^th Grader in the “8^th Grade Class Night Moving-up Ceremony Program”? 

Well, it’s easy! 

Just submit a Dedication Request Form and your $5 payment to the main office by Wednesday, May 29.

• Limit messages to 100 characters, including punctuation and spaces. Longer messages will be shortened at the discretion of the planning committee.
  
• Submit a separate form and $5 per dedication
  
• Make check payable to "OMS PTA"

Example dedications:

• Congratulations Melissa Smith! We are so proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad [72 characters]
• We are proud of you Samantha Jones! Love, Poppy and Grammy
  [58 characters] 
• Jennifer Johnson, you are a great daughter! Have fun! Love, Mom, Steven, and Julie [82 characters]

Welcome!

The O'Rourke Middle School PTA is a volunteer organization made up of parents (that's right - moms and dads), teachers and community members who want to make a difference in our children's school experience.  All parents are welcomed and appreciated -- and you know what, we can never have enough volunteers.  Volunteering affords you the opportunity to meet other parents, meet your child's friends, and make a positive contribution to your community.

The PTA works together with families, schools, and the community to support student success by:

• welcoming all families into the school community
• communicating effectively
• supporting student learning
• collaborating with the community

What are some of our PTA Goals this year?

• increase family involvement and debunk the myth that parent involvement isn't needed during the middle school years
• meet the academic and social needs of the students
• effectively communicate PTA news and information allowing for a stronger bridge between school and home
• build a strong infrastructure and re-evaluate programs based on student and staff needs

How is the PTA funded?

A small portion of money comes from membership dues, the majority of the funding for our programs and activites comes from a few fundraisers.  Without these critical fundraisers the PTA wouldn't be able to sponsor the many programs that enrich our children's lives. 

When parents get involved in their children's education, it pays off!  Research shows that children whose parents are actively involved in the school are more likely to earn higher grades, adapt more quickly, have better social skills and so much more.  Parent involvement is great for children, great for teachers and great for our school!  Help us make the middle school years the BEST that it can be!

Our Children, Their Safety

As parents, you experience pressures and concerns not faced by previous generations – so do your children! The National PTA's Internet Safety website offers guides on cell phone safety, social networking, and internet safety.  You can also view the NYS Criminal Justice's Powerpoint entitled Online Safety for High School and Middle School.