06/15/2026
Gowana Middle School PTA is offering this wonderful program in conjunction with the Clifton Park & Halfmoon EMS. Sharing for any Koda Bulldogs who might be interested!
๐Safe Sitter is BACK on June 18th ! Register today, it fills up quickly! Details here: https://forms.gle/sfF9ivnT6yyNGHwU6
06/11/2026
๐ข Final PTA Meeting Tomorrow (June 11)!
๐๏ธ 6:30 PM
๐ Acadia Library
๐ป Virtual option: https://meet.google.com/jhn-rgja-xzw
Board elections, volunteer appreciation, and a preview of next year's budget.
We hope you'll join us!
05/20/2026
๐ 8th Grade Graduate Lawn Signs โ Order Now!!
Celebrate your 8th grader's milestone! Koda lawn sign orders are officially open. These high-quality, rigid signs are 24โ x 18โ, double-sided, and come complete with heavy-duty stakes.
โฐ Quantities are limited, so secure yours before they are gone! The deadline to order is May 30, and signs will be ready the first week of June. For any questions, please reach out to [email protected].
๐ Order here: https://shenkodapta.givebacks.com/shop/items/f8fb1c9c21c3
05/15/2026
โผ๏ธURGENT!!โผ๏ธ
We are in dire need of volunteers to help set up the VIP Breakfast at 7 tomorrow morning! If you are able to volunteer, please email us at [email protected]. We would so appreciate the help!! ๐โค๏ธ
05/06/2026
๐ข Koda PTA Meeting Tomorrow!
Join us this Thursday, May 7th, at 6:30 PM in the Acadia Library (or via Google Meet) for our Budget Roadshow and key votes on end-of-year events, including the 8th-grade trip to The Outsiders!
Your voice matters as we wrap up the school year. See you there!
๐ป Join Virtually:
Link: meet.google.com/wma-mpxs-kcj
Phone: +1 443-679-3186 (PIN: 655 129 621 #)
meet.google.com
05/04/2026
Staff Appreciation Week kicks off tomorrow, and weโre so close to having everything we need for an amazing Teacher Luncheon!
๐ถ๏ธ LUNCHEON NEEDS:
โข Volunteers to make chili
โข Monetary donations for food platters
๐ Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ABAB23ABFCC43-56802975-2026 #/
๐
Items due: Thursday morning, May 7
๐ GIFT CARDS:
โข We need just 17 more to reach our goal!
๐ Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ABAB23ABFCC43-63636903-2026 #/
๐
Drop off by: Tuesday, May 5 (Koda office)
If youโve been meaning to sign up, this is your momentโletโs finish strong and show our staff how much they mean to us ๐
04/28/2026
Parents, we need your help to make this Fridayโs "Glow in the Dark" dance a success! This is a great chance to get involved and see your kids in action while they enjoy bowling, photo booths, temporary tattoos, and more. We have an immediate need for help with:
๐ Setup & Clean-up
๐ Chaperoning
๐ Running Stations (Concessions, Glow Sticks, Tic-Tac-Toe, etc.)
๐ Reminder: All volunteers are asked to sign up for a minimum of 2 shifts.
Grab your spots here and help us light up the night: ๐ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ABAB23ABFCC43-63636900-2026 #/
04/20/2026
โผ๏ธ๐ซต Attention parents of 8th graders!!!
It is time for your children to get their tickets for the Tri-Building 8th Grade Dance! The dance will be on Friday, May 8th from 7:00 to 9:30 PM in the Gowana Gym and the theme is MET GALA.
๐๏ธ TIckets are $15 each and include desserts, drinks, contest prizes and a photobooth!
๐๏ธ Tickets will be on sale Monday, April 20th to Friday, May 1stduring lunch in each cafeteria. ๐ต๐ต Cash only, please.
It will be an awesome night to remember! ๐๐บ๐ฉโ๐๐จโ๐
04/17/2026
๐จ Date Change Alert! ๐จ
Our Koda PTA Dance has been moved to May 1 to avoid a conflict with the Shen Health & Science Discovery Nightโso mark those calendars!
โจ Theme: Glow in the Dark โจ
Break out your brightest neon, glow sticks, and anything that shines under blacklightโletโs light up the night!
๐๏ธ Tickets: $5 per person
๐ All PREPAID ticket holders get a FREE slice of pizza ๐ + a drink ๐ฅค
๐ Additional concessions will be available for purchase
๐ How to buy tickets:
โข In person: Tuesday & Wednesday before the dance (4/28 & 4/29 at lunch)
โข Online: https://shenkodapta.givebacks.com/shop (deadline: 4/29 at 5:00 PM)
โข At the door
Donโt waitโgrab your tickets early and get ready for a glowing good time!