Upcoming Events
Dates to Know!
December 7 Ornament Making at the Windham Public Library, 10-12PM
December 12 PTA Meeting at Stockhouse Restaurant in Windham, 6:30-7:30PM
December 18 Grant Meeting, via Google Meetings, 7-8PM
January 9 PTA + Grant Meeting, 6:30-8:30PM, Windham Town Hall, Conference Room 1 and via Zoom.
January 11 Maine Mariners Country Night, Puck drops at 6PM
January 17-30 WPS Gratitude Gram Fundraiser
Save the Dates!
April 5 K-8 Career Fair, 10-12 PM- If you'd like to showcase your career please reach out to us at contact@windhammainepta.org by Sunday, January 19, 2025!
We Need You!
- Nomination Committee
- K-8 Career Fair Committee (January- April)
- Staff Appreciation Committee (March-May)
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Our Mission
Our mission is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
Our Values
Teamwork
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A collaborative effort between children, staff, families, and community toward achieving common goals.
Growth
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Continuous improvement for everyone at different paces, times, and places.
Acceptance
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Creating a safe learning environment that honors and celebrates individual differences, strengths, challenges, and ideas with honest dialogue and good intentions.
Creativity
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Imaginative thinking that produces innovative ideas, solutions, learning, and new perceptions.
About Windham Maine PTA
Get ready to meet the dynamic Windham Maine Parent Teacher Association (PTA)! This crew is made up of a fantastic blend of parents, teachers, and community leaders all working together to make learning awesome.
The Windham Maine PTA puts its heads together to raise funds for top-notch educational tools and experiences, bringing the community together for social events, and creating a space for exchanging ideas and resources on topics that affect our kids.
Why all this effort? Because the Windham PTA believes that when parents and teachers unite, we create the ultimate learning environment for our children.
24-25 Meeting Schedule
Windham Town Hall, Conference Room 1, in-person and available via Google Meets.
Meet and Mingle 6:00-6:30
Meeting: 6:30-8PM
September 12
October 10
November 14
December 12
January 9
February 13
March 13
April 10
May 15 *
June 12
*Second Thursday of every month, except May due to Staff Appreciation Week.
24-25 Grant Meeting Schedule
Meets via Google Meets
Starts at 7PM
PTA membership required to attend
September 25
October 23
November 20*
December 18*
January 22
February 26
March 26
April 16*
March 28
*Fourth Wednesday of every month, except May due to vacations.
How Do I Get Involved?
Are you curious to learn more and get the inside scoop? Let's meet up for coffee! We are excited to share all the juicy details about any committee or chair position that's piqued your interest. No time to meet in person? No worries! We can have a virtual coffee chat on Zoom.
- Tiffany and Raeann
Join the PTA
Are you a superhero balancing work and personal life? We get it! Our PTA is designed to fit into your schedule and help you make a real impact. Joining our team isn’t just about volunteering—it’s about contributing to your community’s growth and supporting your children’s development.
Committees
Grants
Hospitality
Fundraising
Community Events
Membership
Scholarships
Financial Review
Volunteers
Nominations
Liaisons
WPS Liaison: Liz Kaplinger, Beth Earle/ Raeann Haggard
Manchester Liaison: Open
WMS Liaison: Open
WHS Liaison: Ernesta Kennedy
Join the PTA Team and Make a Difference in Your Community!
Staff and Faculty
Many of you have extensive experience here and can help guide new and evolving PTAs. Your insights on what works, what doesn't, and how to engage students and families are invaluable. Your diverse perspectives on student, staff, and parent needs, desires, and appreciations are highly valued. Your involvement is vital as you play a significant role in decisions that directly affect you.
Let's Come Together for These Incredible Reasons!
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Explore grant opportunities to enhance student experiences and support learning beyond the school budget for classrooms, teams, and clubs.
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Contribute insights on upcoming events, past accomplishments, and school news.
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Shape how the PTA can support students, teachers, and the school community.
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Stay informed and offer valuable feedback on effective strategies, incentives, and fundraisers.
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Gain exclusive insights into ongoing activities and strategies to engage staff and faculty in our initiatives.
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Comprehend the organization's goals, missions, and functions for your benefit.
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AND... Enjoy all the benefits of membership at no cost!
Parents and Guardians
Are you a superhero balancing work and personal life? We feel you! Our PTA is all about making life easier by offering a variety of schedules that work for everyone. Joining our team means more than just making friends and volunteering. It means you're contributing to your community's growth and your kids' development!
Here's why you should definitely join our squad:
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Get involved in school activities, meetings, and work with teachers and admins.
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Know what's going on in the educational system and your child's school life.
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Strengthen our community- we need your unique perspective to make a difference!
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PTA doesn't stand for "Parents To Avoid." Promise! 😜
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You don't have to attend every monthly meeting or volunteer all the time, but any involvement is greatly appreciated!
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Engage in volunteering opportunities to experience a sense of connection and involvement!
Meet the Board!
Tiffany Sinclair
Raeann Haggard
Jessica Peterson
Crystal Aldrich
Let's Chat
Get In Touch!
Mail: PO Box 6, South Windham, ME 04082
Email: contact@windhammainepta.org
Facebook: WindhamMainePTA