Next PTSA Meeting:
Monday, November 23th at 7PM
Meetings are usually held on the 3rd monday of each month in the THS Media Center.
Parent Teacher Student Association
News
Academic Awards Program
Minutes from the 9/21/09 PTSA Meeting
Turkey Bowl
Tuesday November 23th
Click on the link above to view the membership form.
- All THS parents, teachers, staff, and students and other members of the community are encouraged to join the THS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA). Membership cost is $8 per year. $4 of the fee goes to the county, state, and national PTA. By becoming a member you are not only supporting our school, but joining people around the nation in securing laws for the education, care, and protection of youth.
- The membership form can be dropped off in the front office or mailed to: PTSA-M, THS, 5312 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD 21703.
PTSA Volunteer Form
Click on the link above to view the volunteer form.
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PTSA Volunteers are still needed. There are volunteer opportunities at all levels of commitment. Please print the Volunteer Opportunity Form and send to: PTSA-V, THS, 5312 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD 21703.
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There will be PTSA openings on the executive board and sub committees for next school year if you'd like to make a difference in our community, please let us know.
Objectives
Parent Teacher Student Association
News
Academic Awards Program
Minutes from the 9/21/09 PTSA Meeting
Turkey Bowl
Tuesday November 23th
Click on the link above to view the membership form.
- All THS parents, teachers, staff, and students and other members of the community are encouraged to join the THS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA). Membership cost is $8 per year. $4 of the fee goes to the county, state, and national PTA. By becoming a member you are not only supporting our school, but joining people around the nation in securing laws for the education, care, and protection of youth.
- The membership form can be dropped off in the front office or mailed to: PTSA-M, THS, 5312 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD 21703.
PTSA Volunteer Form
Click on the link above to view the volunteer form.
-
PTSA Volunteers are still needed. There are volunteer opportunities at all levels of commitment. Please print the Volunteer Opportunity Form and send to: PTSA-V, THS, 5312 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD 21703.
-
There will be PTSA openings on the executive board and sub committees for next school year if you'd like to make a difference in our community, please let us know.
Objectives
PTSA Volunteers are still needed. There are volunteer opportunities at all levels of commitment. Please print the Volunteer Opportunity Form and send to: PTSA-V, THS, 5312 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD 21703.
There will be PTSA openings on the executive board and sub committees for next school year if you'd like to make a difference in our community, please let us know.
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Award a minimum of two scholarships per year
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Host staff appreciation events throughout the year
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Fund and plan a "Safe & Sane Graduation Party" in an effort to keep our seniors safe on their special day
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Recognize academic excellence by giving an Academic Letter, followed by pins to those who achieve a 3.5 or higher GPA
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Assist with improving home/school communication
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Sponsor programs for the community based on parent/student interest
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Advocate for THS needs at county and state levels
2009-2010 Officers
President: Cheryl Kostreski
Vice President: Michele Federline and Elizabeth LeBlanc
Treasurer: Kerri Young
Secretary: Chrissie Bartlett
Corresponding Secretary: Jennifer O'Sullivan
Other Positions
Principal: Kathleen Schlappal
Faculty Reps: Pat Beck
SGA Reps: Open
PTA Council Rep: Open
Past President: Evelyn Holmes
Nominating Committee: Open
Standing Committees and Chairpersons
Academic Awards: Lori Barrick
Membership: Celia Marinelli, Gayle Smith
Teacher Appreciation: Elizabeth LeBlanc, Jennifer O'Sullivan
Safe & Sane: Celia Marinelli and Cindy Meehan
Scholarships: Jennifer O'Sullivan and Elizabeth LeBlanc
Fundraising: Cheryl Kostreski
CONTACT US AT: tuscarorahsptsa@gmail.com
Get Connected: There's no better way to know what's happening in your school.
Discover Great Resources: The PTSA offers a variety of programs designed for parents as well as students.
Tap into a Network: Parenting is not easy—it helps to share ideas, concerns, and experiences with other parents and educators in the community. PTSA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind.
Watch Yourself Grow: By volunteering with your PTSA, you gain valuable experiences. It's an opportunity to put your skills and hobbies to good use for a good cause—your child and all children in the community.
Speak up: Because the PTSA is a forum for exchanging ideas, you are encouraged to make suggestions. PTSA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your child's school.
Witness Improvement: By getting involved at your child's school you'll be part of the solution, helping make positive changes. Local PTSAs play an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements, curriculum-based programs, and social events—all vital to a school's success.
Be a Role Model: By becoming a PTSA member, you'll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.