South Bay PTA Information
South Bay PTA Information
SOUTH BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA
every child. one voice.
Welcome Letter from the PTA President
Dear South Bay Families,
Welcome back, everyone!
I'm Kimberly Paolella, and I am so excited to be your South Bay Elementary School PTA President for the 2026–2027 school year. I want to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to all our returning families, and an especially big welcome to all the new families joining us! We are thrilled to have you as part of our amazing community.
This year's PTA Board is a team of dedicated parents who love our school. We volunteer our time and energy to create a positive and enriching experience for all of our kids. Last year was a huge success with events like the Harvest Festival, the Someone Special Dance, Pancakes and Pajamas, and the South Bay Variety Show, just to name a few. In recent years, we've also provided every student with pencils, hosted in-school pumpkin patches, and funded many other fun and educational programs.
These wonderful events and programs are open to all students and families, and they are all made possible by our fundraising efforts, including our membership drive. That's why we hope you'll consider becoming a PTA member. Membership is open to everyone—parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and any member of the West Babylon community. Everyone is welcome here!
We know that everyone is busy juggling work, family commitments, and a million different schedules. While we'd love to see you at our monthly meetings, please know that attendance is absolutely not required to be a member. You can contribute in so many ways, big or small. You could come to meetings, become a class partner, chair a committee, or volunteer at a school event. There's a role for everyone, and we are so grateful for any support you can offer.
To stay in the loop, please visit the South Bay School Website (South Bay Website) and click the PTA tab. Our district has "gone green," so we'll be sharing a lot of information electronically. Be sure to follow the South Bay PTA Facebook page and our grade-level Facebook groups so you don't miss a thing!
We can't wait to see your meaningful support throughout the school year and hope to see you involved in our school community! If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to seeing you at our first PTA meeting in September.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Paolella
South Bay Elementary School PTA President, 2026–2027
Email: South Bay PTA President
Join the South Bay PTA!
The South Bay PTA invites you to be a part of our children's educational journey by joining our community. Your membership will help make a difference in our children's education and quality of life. Children learn more and have a better future when home and school work together and parents get involved. The South Bay PTA's primary goal is for parents and educators to work in partnership to provide educational and fun programs and events throughout the year for our children and our school community to enjoy.
What Does PTA and YOUR MEMBERSHIP Provide?
- Cultural Arts Programs: Exposes students to educational presentations by authors, artists, musicians, and performers (prior programs include Stori-gami, Jester Jim, Darlene Graham and the Shades of Green Band, The Power of One, Dinosaurs Rock, Don't Press Send, etc.).
- PTA Family Events: Evening activities such as Harvest Festival, Pancakes & PJs, Holiday Sing-Along, Supermarket Bingo, Auction Night, and Family Picnic.
- P.A.R.P. (Pick A Reading Partner) Month: Encourages reading through events like Book Bingo & Bedtime Stories.
- PTA Scholarships: Awarded to graduating WBHS seniors who previously attended South Bay Elementary.
- PTA Membership Recognition: Recognizes stand-out members at the Annual Founder's Day Award Ceremony.
- Community Drives: Food Drives, Giving Tree, Coat Drive, School Supply Drive, Pajama Drives, etc.
Membership Registration
Online Registration (Preferred)
To support our National PTA's and district-wide "green" initiative, please register online at:
Dues Schedule
- Individual Membership: $10.00
- Each Additional Membership: $7.00
Questions? Contact Courtney O'Donnell (South Bay PTA Membership Chairperson) at Membership Inquiry Email.
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