School Organizations

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The Almond PTA is comprised of parents and teachers who are concerned about all aspects of the education of children at Almond School. The Almond PTA facilitates parent/community involvement in cooperative volunteer/staff programs for school enrichment such as the Library, Math Lab, classroom volunteers, noontime activities, field trips, etc. It publishes a yearly school directory and raises funds for specific school needs. Monthly meetings are open and interested parents are encouraged to attend.

School Site Council (SSC)

The Almond School Site Council consists of an equal number of parents and staff and also includes community representation. It is responsible for writing , reviewing and implementing Almond’s School Improvement Plan (SIP). Although the number of parents on the council itself is limited, all meetings are open to the public. Several meetings are held during the year to report how the plan works at Almond and to provide an opportunity for input in decisions affecting educational programs at our school. Interested parents are invited to attend.

School Improvement Program (SIP)

The School Improvement Program is a special state-funded program that provides our school with additional financial resources to enhance the education of our students. Our funds are used to hire classroom instructional aides, to purchase equipment and supplies related to our school plan, and to provide in-service training opportunities for our staff members.

Student Government

Student Council is an important part of the Almond program for students in grades 3-6. Classroom representatives are elected twice a year, and meetings are generally held twice a month. The student body elects officers to the Student Council, following a week of campaigning and speech making. Students in grades 3-6 then cast their ballot. The Student Council meets to discuss student concerns, contribute to school and playground rules, and to suggest ideas for special events.