MEETING SCHEDULE & PAST MEETING MINUTES
The Great Falls Elementary PTA has a strong community of active members. As a PTA member you have a voice in this collective partnership. Each year, we hold five general meetings where topics such as fundraising, budgeting, planning new initiatives, as well as, PTA events and programs are discussed. In addition, guest speakers are invited to present on pertinent issues, such as internet security, technology in the classroom, and parenting strategies. General meetings are open to the entire Great Falls Elementary community (both members and non-members). However, according to our local unit bylaws, only members of GFES PTA shall be eligible to vote in the business meetings of the PTA - a quorum is defined by ten GFES PTA members.
Below are the dates and details for our 2025-26 meetings.
We look forward to seeing you there!
1. Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 9:00am In-Person
Guest Speakers: Principal Sara Harper and Assistant Principal Devin Diaz
2. Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:30am Virtual
Guest Speaker: Assistant Principal Devin Diaz
Topic: Students Rights and Responsibilities
3. Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:30am Virtual
Guest Speaker: Amy Keefer, AART at GFES
Topic: AAP / Advanced Academic Program
4. Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am Virtual
Guest Speaker: Mental Health Team at GFES
Topic: Mental Health
5. Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:30am Virtual
Guest Speaker: Jen Roberts
Topic: Understanding Assessments
5. Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am Virtual
Guest Speaker: GFES Staff Member(s)
Topic: New Math Curriculum
SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025
October 23
November 13
March 26
May 14
SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024
October 25, 2023 (click below for files)
If you would like to listen to the recording of the meeting, please contact president@gfespta.com
November 15, 2023
February 14, 2024
Minutes
Dr. Litz Presentation
April 12, 2024
Lisa Barrow, Cooper Middle School Principal
May 15, 2024
2024 Parent University/GFES Mental Health Team Recap:
Thank you to the PTA and all parents who attended our first two sessions of Parent University! Please use the feedback form to submit topic requests for future sessions. We look forward to continuing with Parent Universities in the new school year!
First Presentation (April 5)
Second Presentation (May 15)
In the meantime, please reach out to either Sara White sdwhite1@fcps.edu (Couch and Ambrosini, 1, 3, 5) and Courtney Barber cjbarber@fcps.edu (Gould, 2,4,6) if you have any questions or concerns.
SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023
October 12, 2022: To read the minutes click here.
November 9, 2022: To read the minutes click here.
February 15, 2023: Presentation click here. To read the minutes click here.
April 12, 2023: Presentation click here. To read the minutes click here.
May 10, 2023: To read the minutes click here.
School Year 2021-2022
General PTA Meeting Minutes - February 2022
General PTA Meeting Minutes - November 2021
General PTA Meeting Minutes - October 2021
School Year 2020-2021
General PTA Meeting Recording - May 2021
General PTA Meeting Recording - April 2021
General PTA Meeting Recording - February 2021
General PTA Meeting Recording - November 2020
General PTA Meeting Recording - October 2020
School Year 2019-2020
General PTA Meeting Minutes - April 2020
General PTA Meeting Minutes - February 2020
General PTA Meeting Minutes - November 2019
General PTA Meeting Minutes - October 2019
School Year 2018-2019
General PTA Meeting Minutes - October 2018
General PTA Meeting Minutes - November 2018
Bullying Presentation from November Meeting
General PTA Meeting Minutes - February 2019
General PTA Meeting Minutes - April 2019
General PTA Meeting Minutes - May 2019
School Year 2017-2018
General PTA Meeting Minutes - October 2017
General PTA Meeting Minutes - November 2017
General PTA Meeting Minutes - February 2018
General PTA Meeting Minutes - April 2018
General PTA Meeting Minutes - May 2018
School Year 2016-2017
General PTA Meeting Minutes - May 2017
Internet Safety Tips from guest speaker Chad Brockway
2017/18 Budget
General PTA Meeting Minutes - April 2017
General PTA Meeting Minutes - February 2017
General PTA Meeting Minutes - December 2016
General Meeting Google Classroom and Blackboard Presentation - December 2016
General PTA Meeting Minutes - October 2016
General Meeting Science Enrichment Presentation - October 2016
Spanish Language Programs
Spanish Language Program - 2025 - 2026 School Year
Registration for the GFES before-school Spanish program run by ChiCeLaCu! is now open until August 30th!! The Spanish program begins on September 15th, 2025 and ends on May 6th, 2026. Classes are held at GFES from 7:45am-8:35am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
To register, follow this link or scan the code below.
