Durham Elementary is an International Baccalaurate (IB) World School, an HISD Magnet Campus, and a Dual Language Academy located in the Shepherd Park Plaza neighborhood of Houston, Texas. Consisting of 29 classrooms filled with energetic students learning to become future leaders. They come from a wide range of backgrounds and are constantly learning to apply IB Learner Profiles of being Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-Minded, Caring, Risk-Takers, Balanced and Reflective.
The mission of Durham PTA is to “make every child’s potential a reality” and we are committed to this goal in in the face of strict HISD budget cuts. This is where our partnership with you becomes so critical. As a community leader, you have an incredible opportunity to be a part of Durham’s triumph, to positively impact the lives of students, and set them on the path to success.
PTA CONTRIBUTIONS
2019-2020 GIFTS
TO DURHAM
We will update as gifts are made!
2018-2019 GIFTS
TO DURHAM
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Library Furniture
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STEAM Resources
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Urban Harvest Curriculum and Instruction
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Technology Upgrades
2019-2020 EXECUTIVE BOARD
2019-2020 CHAIRS & COMMITTEES
FUNDRAISING
SUB COMMITTEES
SOIREE IN THE SHADOWS GALA
Laura Tracy & Kristen Burns
SPOTTY FUN RUN
Stacy Moore | DurhamPTAfit@gmail.com
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Melissa Averett | DurhamPTApartners@gmail.com
SPONSORSHIPS
Megan Galla | DurhamPTAsponsor@gmail.com
SPIRIT WEAR
Erin Simpson | DurhamPTAshirts@gmail.com
TEACHER GRANTS
Pierce Knight |
PLANS OF WORK
Valerie Thompson |
SUB COMMITTEES
COMMUNICATION & ENGAGEMENT
SUB COMMITTEES
SPOTTY MART
Name TBD | DurhamPTAshop@gmail.com
MENTORS
Steven Skiff | DurhamPTAmen@gmail.com
BOOK FAIR
Alisa Tackett | DurhamPTAbooks@gmail.com
REFLECTIONS
Cat DeBlieux | DurhamPTAarts@gmail.com
STEAM WEEK
Jason Levar | DurhamPTAsteam@gmail.com
SPRING FLING
Gloria Bounds |
CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATIONS
Matt Baumgarten & Brad Field
CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS
Lily Villanueva | DurhamPTAcultures@gmail.com
SUB COMMITTEES
SUB COMMITTEES
WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA
Name TBD |
ON THE SPOT
Name TBD |
TRANSLATION
Tania Martinez |
MEMBERSHIP, HOSPITALITY & VOLUNTEERS
SUB COMMITTEES
SUB COMMITTEES
HISPANIC OUTREACH
Fatima Gilbert
SUB COMMITTEES
STAFF APPRECIATION
Name TBD |
WELCOME BACK EVENTS
Name TBD |
SUPPORT THE PTA
Thanks to the generosity of our families and local businesses, the Durham Elementary School PTA funds many educational programs, teacher grants, and academic and social events throughout the year. We appreciate everyone who gives their time and/or resources to make Durham a great school.
WE NEED YOU!
The PTA likes to say, "it takes a village", and we need you in our tribe! There are numerous ways to get involved in the PTA and the events and initiatives we have on and off campus. Let us know what you are interested in helping out with.