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PTSA

 

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
 

PTSA Membership Form

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

  • Award a minimum of two scholarships per year

  • Host staff appreciation events throughout the year

  • Fund and plan a "Safe & Sane Graduation Party" in an effort to keep our seniors safe on their special day

  • Recognize academic excellence by giving an Academic Letter, followed by pins to those who achieve a 3.5 or higher GPA

  • Assist with improving home/school communication

  • Sponsor programs for the community based on parent/student interest

  • 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.