What is APT?

The APT is a non-profit, volunteer-run, and funded organization whose mission statement is as follows:

"We, the APT, as advocates for the children, fund educational programs."

The APT is a service organization. We aid the students of Briggs, through the work of our standing and special committees. Please review the description of each committee. If you are willing to volunteer  time to help with any of the committees, or  if you see the potential for a special committee, contact an APT representative. 

If you have additional questions or suggestions please contact:

  school office 843-669-8169.

APT COMMITTEES

Reading Volunteers: The most important committee! Volunteers listen to selected students read for 30 - 60 minutes each week, assisting these students in meeting their weekly reading goals. This one-on-one attention often enhances interest in reading and increases self-confidence.

Room Parents: This committee supports special events that pertain to the classrooms. Examples are helping with field days, arranging for room treats, winter break party, securing chaperones for field trips, and other classroom functions.

Skating: This committee provides the coordination, and assures the safety of the children during the drop off and pick up times on skating night. This activity is fun for the entire family.

Yearbook: A committee of students, teachers, and volunteers produce a yearbook each year featuring student and class photographs.  Advertisement space is available.  Contact the APT for more information on purchasing ad space.

Membership: This committee coordinates and supplies the persons to register members during the beginning of the school year and perform give-a-ways associated with membership registration. This committee runs the mail in registration for the APT, and processes the surveys that are conducted of its members . They are also responsible for collecting attendance at APT meetings.

Spruce up and Planting: Spruce up and Planting: This committee works to enhance the school grounds. This entails putting straw in the flower beds, trash collection, minor repairs, small plantings and the coordination of some larger tree and shrub plantings. Members provide the labor to accomplish this twice a year.

New Kids on the Block: This committee strives to make new students and their parents more comfortable with activities at Briggs. Buddies are assigned to each new student to help with the transition to the new school.

Hospitality: This is the catering arm of the APT It serves mainly the students but some meals for employees and volunteers are also arranged. This committee works within a budget set by the executive committee and also solicits donations to provide parties, celebrations and dances, thus minimizing the use of APT funds.