Thornell Road Elementary School
School Principal: Edward Foote| TRE PTSA Chair: Lance Riegert
Welcome TRE PTSA Family!
Thornell Road PTSA is looking forward to an exciting, successful year ahead.
Welcome to the Thornell Road PTSA! We are excited for you to be joining or returning to our school community!
PTSA is proud to support our students, families, and teachers through a wide range of programs, events and learning opportunities. These include, but are not limited to:
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Family Engagement Events: Various events for the whole family throughout the year are held including the Welcome Back and End of Year Picnics, Winter Family Fun Night, Light the Loop, and Chalk the Walk.
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After School Enrichment Programs: Students can participate in various after school programs ranging from Art, Chess, Rainbow, or Yoga. Additional programs can be created with the support of PTSA volunteers.
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Student Programs and Events: Students enjoy the Scholastic Book Fairs, Holiday Shops, School Spirit Wear, School Supply Kit Sales, and Yearbook.
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Educational Enhancements: We provide support for school programming such as the annual Visiting Author, Field Trips, Science Action, School Library Funding, Gifts to School, Take Home Homework Folders, Cultural Arts, and in school performances.
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PTSA Groups: Attend SEPTA (Special Education Parent Teacher Association), DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion), and QUEST (support for high-ability learners) meetings, events, and resources.
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Recognition: We celebrate all members of our school every day, but some special occasions include Summer Reading Prizes, 5th Grade Celebrations, and Teacher and Staff Appreciation events.
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Communication Channels: Sign up for the E-News to stay up to date. Attend TRE PTSA or District PTSA meetings, parent information and education events.
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…and SO much more!
Please join PTSA! With your membership dues, PTSA will be able to continue to offer our current programs and work to bring new and exciting opportunities to our school. Becoming a member will also allow you to have an active role and voice in your student’s overall experience at Thornell Road and in Pittsford Central School District. While being a member does NOT mean that you must volunteer your time, we cannot be successful without our volunteers. From planning or volunteering at an event, to attending monthly meetings or volunteering for a leadership role, we welcome all families to participate in a way that best meets their interests and availability.
For more information and to sign up for PTSA, please visit: www.pittsfordptsa.net/membership
For any questions or comments, please contact PTSA by email at tre@pittsfordptsa.net. You can follow our updates and event notifications on Facebook via the Thornell Road Families page as well.
About TRE PTSA
What does PTSA do? TRE PTSA provides financial and/or volunteer support for many programs and services, such as creating and sending newsletters, managing special projects, offering enrichment programs and activities, coordinating school events, providing direct support for teachers, and representing child advocacy groups. See a full list of PTSA supported programs in the PTSA FAQ’s.
One $17 membership per family supports over 100 programs. These programs wouldn’t be possible without membership dues and volunteer support! View the District PTSA Membership Page for information and to join online. Volunteers are critical to the work of PTSA. The breadth of programs offered are only possible with your time and support. Visit the Volunteer Page to view opportunities.
For quick reference, the Program Directory lists TRE programs and events with links to more information about each. In addition to PTSA-Sponsored activities, there are many School-Sponsored activities, often supported by PTSA volunteers. See a comprehensive list of activities offered by grade level and answers to questions relating to activities in the PTSA FAQs.
Involvement in PTSA in any capacity promises to be a rewarding experience - PTSA welcomes your skills and talents! Please contact us or any TRE PTSA leader to discuss how you can make a difference in the lives of our students through PTSA.