The United Steele Workers (USW) is the name for the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at Steele.  The group serves as the coordination mechanism for school-wide (not classroom) volunteers, fundraising, and enrichment.
 
Raising money to provide the extras that are not funded by District 11 is another task of the USW.  During the year you will be asked to purchase grocery and shopping coupons and other items that support classroom projects.  These activities will be balanced over the course of the year.  Please look at your budget and make a line for Steele.  All participation is appreciated.  
 
Most meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month in the school library.  Please check the calendar for exact meeting dates.  All meetings begin at 3:30 PM , and you are invited!  We will post agendas and minutes on the bulletin board in the hallway at Steele.  We will also distribute them directly via email.
 
The bottom line is we are here to make the job of educating our children more effective for the professional teachers and staff who are being paid by our tax dollars.  Whether it's providing filled backpacks to new arrivals at the school who are in need of supplies, or sitting on a committee to discuss achievement or accountability, the USW can be a forum for your concerns.  You can always contact us, ask questions or add agenda items by writing to United Steele Workers

Thanks, and we hope to see you at the meetings.