Willard Middle School PTA
Willard 2008-2009 Calendar
Get involved with Willard!
For information about Willard events or volunteer opportunities,
please contact PTA Secretary Cindy Romick at:
Watch videos of student projects at Willard:
Videos
There are many different ways you can be involved at Willard. Don't
believe the folklore (or your kids!) that middle school parents don't
participate at school. You can participate without being seen by your
children - and your child will be more successful in school if s/he knows
you're involved.
To volunteer for other times or for information on volunteering,
send email to Cindy Romick, cpromick [at] sbcglobal [dot] net.
To get notified of PTA meetings and other Willard news by email,
sign up for the Willard e-tree. See the PTA
Info page for details.
Willard School Governance Council:
The purpose of the Willard School Governance Council (SGC) is to
collect feedback about the needs of Willard students, discuss
strategies to enhance learning for the entire community, and determine
what resources are available for the selected strategies. Ultimately,
the SGC develops the school achievement plan and the budget needed
to accomplish the plan.
The Willard SGC oversees the financial resources that are available
to the school from various sources, including the state, BSEP/Measure
A, and other local funds and grants.
The SGC has funded such programs such as:
Why get involved?
For me, being involved in my child's life goes beyond the life at
home and extends to her life at school. The PTA is not an option
for me; it is a must. I am a part of the Willard PTA not only to
better improve the quality of the current parent-teacher dynamic
but to also further support the academic and social development of
my child by way of example and the excercising of my voice.
- Angelic Ervin, 2006-2007 Willard PTA co-President
Michele Lawrence, Berkeley Superintendent of Schools,
presentation on the
Governor's recommended budget cuts for 2008 on Jan. 22, 2008.
cpromick ..at.. sbcglobal ..dot.. net
Videos from Willard
Volunteer:
PTA E-tree:
The Willard School Governance Council (SGC) is a committee of Willard
parents, teachers and staff. It is separate from the PTA.
The SGC tries to ensure that members of the
SGC reflect our school community.
Glad you asked! Yes, we are looking for several parents to join the
Willard SGC this school year as voting members and encourage you
to consider adding your name to the ballot if you are interested
in joining. Committee members attend monthly meetings and vote on
allocation of funds and approval of programs.
If you are interested in joining the SGC, contact
Mr. Robert Ithurburn (Robert_Ithurburn@berkeley.k12.ca.us),
Willard Principal.