Programs and Events
Here is a list of some of the programs and events sponsored by the PTA.
* Committee chair for next year.
***Committee chair needed ASAP
- ANGEL FUND - Alicia Triplett - A Committee to help Barka families in need.
- BARKA BEAUTIFICATION - *Mary Ann Moser* - Weeding and planting flowers on school grounds. Adding decorations in and outside the building for festivities.
- BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB - Leigh Hutchinson - Purchase a book for our library in honor of your child’s birthday.
- BOO HOO BREAKFAST - Aimee Fahey & Lisa Caselden - A breakfast for parents of first time incoming students (kindergarten and first grade)
- BUS DRIVER/CUSTODIAL/LUNCH ROOM APPRECIATION - Lisa Caselden - Gift cards are distributed to thank these employees for all they do.
- CULTURAL ARTS - Deb Johnston - Examples: Mr. Magnet, Bubblemania, Eyes on Owls, the Museum of Science and others.
- DESTINATION IMAGINATION - Sandy Aucoin - A creative problem solving competition for students of all ages.
- FIELD DAY - Cindy McNally - A day filled with gym games and lots of competition.
- FIFTH GRADE PARTY - Keri Dunham - The end of the year celebration for our fifth graders.
- HELMET PROGRAM - *** - Bike, skate, ski and batting helmets at a significantly reduced cost.
- HOLIDAY PARADE - *Martha Raymond* - Come march with us in Derry’s Holiday Parade.
- KIDS CARE CLUB - Mary Ann Stella - A student program which promotes volunteerism.
- KIDS GO SHOPPING - *Mary Ann Moser* & Megan Seleny - Students and siblings can holiday shop while you attend the Craft/Vendor Fair.
- KINDERGARTEN/FIRST GRADE ORIENTATION - Nicky Kneeland - An orientation day for incoming students and their parents held in May for the following school year.
- MONSTER BASH - Dianne Mickela - A Halloween dance for the whole family.
- OUTDOOR CLASSROOM - Marsha Forand - Creation and updates to a hands-on learning experience outdoors or to do with the outside.
- PALS - Deb Vachon - A mentoring program with Pinkerton Academy students.
- PAW PRINTS LITERARY MAGAZINE - Beth Price - A publication of student works.
- POST OFFICE - Cornina Boisvert - Students can send letters to friends, teachers and administrators via the Barka Post Office that is run by the students.
- READ ACROSS AMERICA - Deb Vachon - A week in honor of Dr. Seuss and reading.
- REFLECTIONS - Karen Clark - A national art program.
- STUDENT APPRECIATION WEEK - *** - A fun filled school spirit week.
- TALENT/VARIETY SHOW - Deb Johnston - A show where students show off their various talents.
- TURN OFF TV WEEK - *** - During the national turn off the TV week we sponsor different activities during week night.
- STAFF APPRECIATION - Amy Velez - Appreciation for our teachers and school staff is shown.