Montgomery County schools get multi-million dollar face-lift
From our PTA Treasurer
GPES PTA accounts were recently reviewed as a part of an annual financial audit. I am happy to tell
you that the audit was completed, and no concerns were noted. An audit
involves an examination of financial transactions and the procedures used to conduct those transacttions. Its purpose is to assure both the membership and the executive board that the funds of the PTA have
been properly administered and that good financial practices have been followed.
As many of you know, our PTA supports our teachers with money for classroom expenses and a cultural arts
program for our students. In addition, our PTA supports many additional GPES activities which include
(but aren't limited to) the GPES science fair, kindergarten orientation and the printing of the Raccoon Record. We have established a "Students in
Need" fund and have provided a directory to every GPES family. With other PTAs in our community, we
contribute to student activities that are county-wide, such as the annual MCPS patrol picnic and the Walter
Johnson High School senior prom breakfast.
This is accomplished entirely by your membership, participation in PTA events and volunteerism. Also, this
year, our PTA has helped with many incidental expenses associated with our return to the modernized
GPES. Thank you all for joining our PTA and participating in our events. We hope you consider volunteering to help at a PTA in the near future. If you
haven't volunteered before, we'll find a volunteer opportunity that fits your schedule.
Thanks again for your support of our GPES PTA!
Happy New Year!
- Carol Alderson
carolalderson@hotmail.com
