Primary Years Program (PYP) - the International School of Belgrade

An Introductory Guide for Students and Parents 2011 -2012ISB Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)The ISB PTSA arranges special events and activities to supplement the academic program and enhance theschool’s sense of community, and serves as a liaison to encourage and facilitate communication betweenISB families, administration, and staff. Through a variety of fundraisers during the school year, such as theBook Fair, Garage Sale, Bingo Nights and Spring Fair, the PTSA organizes and finances many events for theISB community. The PTSA uses funding from these events to purchase athletic uniforms, musical equipment,and other material resources.PTSA Sponsored Events:• PTSA Wine and Cheese night and PTA Elections• Halloween & Harvest Festival• PTSA-SRC (Student Representative Council)• Book Fair Welcome Back Party• PTSA Easter Egg Hunt• PTSA Garage Sale• PTSA Spring Fair• PTSA Bingo Nights• PTSA Christmas Market and Santa visit• Parent Information Sessions/Evenings• Refreshments at HS Theatrical performancesAlthough the PTSA is managed by an Executive Committee consisting of four parent representatives fromthe Lower School, four parent representatives from the Middle/High School, and two teacher representatives(one from the Lower School and one from the Middle/High School), the real work behind the great PTSAsponsoredevents and programs is done by many dedicated parent , student and teacher volunteers.The PTSA works hard to bring the Parents, Teachers and Students of ISB together and to foster a positivesense of community. The PTSA also works closely with the High School IB Diploma students and offersthem the unique opportunity to become members of the PTSA volunteer team to earn community servicehours.22