WHAT WE DO

Our PTA provides a variety of resources, raises money, and organizes events throughout the year benefiting Ensign students, parents, families, teachers, staff, and our wonderful community.

New Student Popsicle Party (Tuesday before the first day of school, 6:00 p.m.): meet fellow incoming students and families.

Back to School Night (Thursday before the first day of school, usually 6:00-7:30 p.m.): get acquainted with Ensign and all it has to offer, including teacher & class info, signups for volunteer opportunities at PTA events, Fall Fundraiser information, SCC and traffic committee info.

Boo Hoo/Yahoo Breakfast (after 8:35 a.m. drop-off on the first day of school): celebrate and cry (happy) tears as we return from summer break and enjoy a light breakfast with fellow Ensign parents.

PTA Meetings (monthly; dates/times vary, most often first Friday of each month, 11:30 am in the PTA Room): Join us! Please visit our Meetings page for dates and times.

Room Parent Opportunities (all year): get involved in your child’s classroom!

Disaster preparedness (early fall): coordinate classroom emergency supplies.

Teacher appreciation (all year): monthly teacher treats, plus a week-long springtime celebration of extra thanks for our wonderful teachers.

Fall Fundraiser (fall): solicit and collect donations for crucial PTA funding.

Fall Bash (September, 5:00-8:00 p.m.): a back-to-school carnival for all! Lots of fun including bouncy houses, food trucks, and more.

School pictures, vision screenings & hearing screenings (throughout the year)

Red Ribbon Week (October): drug prevention awareness campaign with special theme days (crazy sock day, pajama day, and more).

Halloween Pumpkin Parade (Halloween): share your carved masterpieces!

Veterans Program (November)

PTA Reflections Arts Program (fall): a student arts showcase.

Junior Achievement (JA) / Biztown (ongoing) Junior Achievement is a worldwide program that teaches students economic skills.

Annual Ensign Community Service Project (dates vary): past projects include holiday giving trees, toiletry kits for the homeless population, and others. Visit the Books & Boots page to learn about this year's community service project.

STEAM Fair (January): students exhibit their arts & science projects and family members are invited to volunteer as judges.

Talent Show (January): a talent showcase opportunity for all students.

Spelling Bee (February)

Write Your Heart Out (February) a fun family literacy night. Writing activities are designed and hosted by Ensign teachers. Funded by the PTA.

Maturation (spring) an adolescence education program is run by the school district. The PTA provides hygiene kits for students who need them.

Spring Stomp (spring): a dance party for students and their families! Featuring a DJ and treats.

Gallery Stroll (spring): annual school-wide spring art exhibition by all students, featuring a silent auction, food, and family activities. A favorite yearly tradition at Ensign!

Kindergarten Orientation (May)

Teacher Appreciation Week (May)

6th Grade Promotion and Tinikling Dance Celebration (May)

Field Day (June) fun outdoor activities (relay races, bouncy houses, etc.) for students during the school day.

Visit our PTA board page for a list of PTA positions and the wonderful volunteers who fill them!