A: The PTA used the membership survey to fine tune events this year and use the feedback for improvement in our outreach and programming in the school.  We shared a brief recap at the September PTA meeting.  Here is the slide below.  We will edit this page to address where to find answers and future plans for PTA programming.  CHECK BACK SOON!

COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES (TOP 3):

• WhatsApp (Radburn PTA group)

• Weekly update (Mrs. Lindsay’s newsletter)

• Facebook (Parents of Radburn Elementary)

FUNDRAISERS:

• Most Loved: Scholastic Book Fair, Halloween Party, and Pumpkin Sale

• Neutral/Discontinue votes: Tricky Tray/Gala, Plant Sale, 5K, Art to Remember, and Valentine Pizza Kits. 

  • The PTA will start rotating out some of these fundraisers.

PTA SPENDING: 

• Low Awareness: Parents often unaware PTA funds planners, classroom reimbursements, art contest awards, and certain assemblies.

• Top Priorities: STEM & Mental Health assemblies, playground improvements, classroom/teacher support

PTA MEETINGS: 

• Main Obstacles: Schedule conflicts, parents feeling content without attending

• Suggestions: Shorter meetings, virtual options, start on time

OTHER FEEDBACK:

• Strong gratitude and praise for PTA efforts

• Desire to scale back smaller fundraisers in favor of lasting projects

• Request for volunteer opportunities outside school hours

• Suggestions for centralizing PTA communication in one hub, with highlights in newsletters/flyers

• Recommendation to spread events more evenly across the year (avoid heavy clustering in October/May)

• Concern about equity in student participation for in-school fundraisers and gratitude for how PTA has been addressing this.

• Feedback that planners may not be widely used, suggesting funds could be redirected