gorman crossing 

elementary pta

Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!

NEW YEAR, NEW BOARD! Please welcome the new PTA Executive Board!

President: Bruce Webster gcespta@gmail.com

Vice President 1: Kerri Dunbar gcesvpone@gmail.com

Vice President 2: Naomi Rios gcesvptwo@gmail.com

Treasurer: Octavia Morman gcestreasurer@gmail.com

Secretary: Kristi Ramachandran gcesptasec@gmail.com



Please stop by the PTA table at Movie Night, on 9/27 from 6-8pm, to meet the board 

and learn how you can support our school community through the PTA!


GET INVOLVED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to your child’s Gorman Crossing PTA.  

This school year, the PTA is sponsoring:


All of these activities require not only volunteers to organize and run events, but also money.  We calculated that it will cost about $31 per student, for the PTA to do everything that is planned for this school year.  


To donate to the GCES PTA, please click this link:  http://app.memberhub.gives//gatorgiving2024

Support the gorman Crossing pta

Gator Giving a no-fuss fundraiser

Don't have time to volunteer? We get it! We have made it easy to support the school community with our No-Fuss Fundraiser. Consider making a tax-deductible donation to your child’s GCES PTA.  

This school year, the PTA is sponsoring:


All of these activities require not only volunteers to organize and run events, but also money.  We calculated that it will cost about $31 per student, for the PTA to do everything that is planned for this school year.  


There is absolutely no obligation to donate!  If you are able to make a donation, we have set up an easy way for you to do so, and feel good knowing that you have made a positive impact on your children’s school.

To donate to the GCES PTA, please click this link:  http://app.memberhub.gives//gatorgiving2024

Store Partnerships

There are several very simple, quick things you can do to help support the PTA without spending a penny.  Please check out the attached flyer to see how you can help, in 5 minutes or less! 


BUSINESS DONATION


Are you thinking about end-of-year giving for your business? The GCES PTA is a tax-exempt organization, and we would love to spread the word that your business supports our local community. For more details, please reach out to Kerri Dunbar (gcesvpone@gmail.com).

Volunteer!

Each of the events that we bring to our community takes many hands to make successful.  If you are looking for a way to get involved, fill out this google form and let us know your interests.

PTA news & updates

The Back to School Picnic was a great success! It was a fun night and we were able to welcome many new members to the PTA! Thank you for getting involved to make a difference in our community!

After School Programs (PTA Sponsored)

COMING SOON!!

PTA Calendar

PTA Sponsored Events

September 6 - BTS Picnic

September 27 -  Movie Night

October 17 - Trunk or Treat

October 22 - 5K Raffle

December 6 - BINGO Night

January 10 - Skate Night

February 21 - Multicultural Night

March 3-21 - Read-a-thon

April 4 - STEM Night

May 2 - Gator Jam

June 6 or June 13 - Skate Night


PTA General Membership Meetings

Mark your calendar for this year's PTA meetings.  

Meetings will be held virtually at 7pm unless noted otherwise.

September 25

November 20

January 22

March 26

May 14


MembersHIP

https://gormancrossing.memberhub.com/store

Join GCES PTA by becoming a member.  Our goal this year is to reach 300 members so please get involved and ask your friends and family to join too! 

If you would like to become a member, use the link above and come join the fun!! 

Family Membership - $25 allows you 2 voting members, access to the newsletter, emails, and special perks at PTA events

Faculty/Staff Membership - $10 allows you 1 voting member, access to the newsletter, emails, and special perks at PTA events

Intern Membership - $5 allows you 1 voting member, access to the newsletter, emails, and special perks at PTA events

Administrative Documents

Bylaws

Budget

Meeting Minutes

PTACHC Meeting Notes

HCPSS Connect

Parent Access to Student Information - Where you would find your Family File, Report Cards, Standardized Test Scores, etc.

HCPSS. me

Instructional apps including Canvas where you can find your child's daily assignments and classwork grades.

PTA Council of Howard County (PTACHC)

Support our Corporate Sponsors