A group of parents, friends and teachers of children at Appletree Gardens First School, Monkseaton. We organise fun and fundraising events. This is the Facebook information page for Appletree Gardens First School PTFA. It's a place to find out about what PTFA events are coming up at school - please follow the page to stay up to date with our latest news!

We don't want to be a place for debate, so won't be keeping comments visible on posts - please send us a Facebook message or email to appletreefriends@gmail.com if you have any questions.

(Please read the newsletter or contact the school office if you have any queries about school in general)

WHAT DOES THE PTFA DO?
The PTFA plan fun events for children and parents at Appletree Gardens First School, from Christmas Fayres to coffee mornings. Money we raise funds 'extras' the children enjoy – leavers' disco, class Christmas gifts – and big whole-school projects like a new library.

WHO CAN JOIN?
Everyone linked to Appletree is welcome to join in with the PTFA! From parents to grandparents, big sisters to friends, teachers and staff. Thanks to anyone who already helps out and to everyone who attends our events – it is really appreciated.

HOW CAN I HELP?
Most of our volunteers help us out at events - Fayres and discos are our busiest times! If you could spare an hour to stick raffle tickets on prizes, or sell sweets on a stall, that would be brilliant. Help can be during school hours or after school - let us know when you might be free by email to appletreefriends@gmail.com

If you do any online shopping - Amazon, Asda, M+S, Boots - a really easy way to help is by using easyfundraising.org.uk. There are no catches and it's completely free to use. It's really simple – just shop online via easyfundraising.org.uk with over 2,700 well known retailers and whenever you buy something online, the retailer makes a donation to your chosen good cause. It doesn't cost you a single penny extra. Install the “Find and Remind” toolbar to remember to shop via EF. Get started now – http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/invite/4HHI6W/
Our PTFA page www.easyfundraising.org.uk/appletreegardensfirstptfa

There is a small group of volunteers who help out on the committee and/or come to PTFA meetings. We discuss events and fundraising ideas for the year ahead and would love to meet new faces - why not come along to our next meeting?

FIND OUT MORE
We advertise events in the school newsletter, but also have an email mailing list. Ask Clare if you'd like to be added to it - appletreefriends@gmail.com

And of course, follow our Facebook page for dates of events coming up soon!