Upcoming Dates!
Student PTA September 9th & 10th
General Assembly Meeting October 25th
Greetings, Ocelot Family!
My name is Anthony Webb, and I’m the proud father of one amazing Ocelot. At the end of last year, I had the honor of being elected as the president of the OCES PTA board. Let me tell you, it’s been quite the learning experience—unlike any other nonprofit organization I’ve ever worked with. The people working behind the scenes are incredible, and their passion for this school and our children is truly inspiring. I’m grateful to have such a dedicated team guiding me through this term. A special thank you goes out to our past president, Deanda Pine, for her immense personal sacrifice and unwavering commitment to the PTA.
With new leadership comes fresh ideas, and I’m excited to share some exciting updates that will help improve engagement and make the PTA more accessible to all our members. Here’s what we’ve been working on:
1. New PTA Website!
I’m thrilled to announce that our new website, NBPTA.org, is live and ready to serve as our new “community center.” This platform features a member portal for fast and easy communication, volunteer sign-ups, direct messaging with board members, electronic meeting minutes, subscription calendars for real-time notifications, emailed newsletters, text message alerts for major events, and so much more! This has been a major project, and we’ll continue to make improvements as we transition from our old online presence.
2. Chairperson and Leadership Openings!
This is not a solo act—we need you! Our talented and motivated Ocelot families are essential to making this work. To make PTA involvement more accessible, we’ve posted open positions on our website and are developing remote roles with flexible schedules and a commitment of fewer than 2 hours a week. Visit NBPTA.org to learn more and see how you can get involved.
3. Sponsorships!
We’re expanding our sponsorship program to engage local businesses to fuel our efforts. While funding for necessities is great, funding for those special extras is even better! You can help by sending an email to president@nbpta.org with any business contacts you have. Together, we can build partnerships that take our mission to the next level.
I have a simple favor to ask of you. No membership required!
I’m not asking for a donation or a lot of your time—just a few simple clicks. Please visit our Facebook page and click the like and follow links. Then, find us on Instagram @nbpta. These simple actions can make a huge impact by expanding our reach in the community and improving our ability to attract sponsors. Your actions today could make all the difference in getting those little extras every teacher needs for their classroom.
Lastly, if you or someone you know is on the fence about joining the PTA, consider this: for little more than the cost of a single Happy Meal, you could have a real impact on not just your child’s life but on every child and teacher at Oak Creek Elementary.
Thank you for your time and support. Let’s make this year a great one!
Sincerely,
Anthony Webb