Children record minutes of reading time done at home and are then eligible for recognition at school. PTA awards these grants twice a year. These programs enlist all families to get involved in helping Carrie Busey by bringing labels and box tops to school. National PTA along with its sponsors offers a competition for the arts. An assembly will be held to explain the competition, hand out entry forms, and brainstorm about the theme.
Students create entries in visual arts, photography, music, or literature at home.
Entries that win at the state level can allow the student to apply for grants for art activities. Carrie Busey is proud to have had some outstanding winners at the district levels. These educational and yet fun activities are a real treat for the students. PTA provides parents and students the opportunity to purchase all required school supplies for the upcoming school year. This sale occurs in August and coincides with enrollment day.