Wheaton High School

Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA)

Funraising Night at Panera Bread

Join us at Apen Hill Shopping Center Monday April 19th between 6:00 and 9:00 pm - a portion of profits will be donated to Wheaton's Post Prom!

MoCo May Cut Funding (staff cuts from 33 to 16) for In-School Cops

Budget woes are far from finished as the County Council considers reducing funding to the EFO (Educational Facility Officer) ranks by as much as $9m for next year. These officers not only are a positive force in many teens lives, they are available to the community at large, liason between school and police, provide excelent role models for our youth, and often help the schools identify and prevent gang violence. Read about the potential reduction in the Gazette.

Sign a petition to keep the EFOs.

Your Connection to School

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join Wheaton High School PTSA.   Why?

Joining improves communication between us all, shows our students that we value their education, pools our volunteer power, and helps build a strong Wheaton High School community network.

Wheaton PTSA organizes and helps fund the Student Directory, Post-Prom, and many other events.

Remember to contact PTSA to donate funds or volunteer your time for one event, one project, or several.  Fund raising events, social events (post-prom, for example), student newsletter or directory, are just a few examples.   Use the Membership and Volunteer forms on the Quick Links menu or email us.

Officers Needed - 2010-2011

It is time to step up and learn more about Wheaton High School. Join and participate in PTSA by becoming an Officer - contact any officer below to ask about the it. Benefits include a better understanding of how Wheaton works and how to help your own student succeed.

Current Officers - 2009-2010

President: Mary Anne Gadbois - 301-770-5386, president@wheaton-ptsa.org*
Vice-President for Programs: Faye Newsham - 301-580-2099, vp1@wheaton-ptsa.org*
Vice-President for Fundraising: Raysha Picerno - 301-933-8942, vp2@wheaton-ptsa.org*
Membership Chair: Donna Wright - 301-929-8479, membership@wheaton-ptsa.org*
Secretary: Kristen Dean - 301-933-2019, secretary@wheaton-ptsa.org*
Treasurer: Vacant
Delegate 1 to MCCPTA: George Gadbois - 301-770-5386, delegate1@wheaton-ptsa.org*
Delegate 2 to MCCPTA: Andrea Abrams- 301-871-9813, delegate2@wheaton-ptsa.org*

*Please use WHS PTSA in the subject line.

Testing Prep

The LIFT Program's SAT Prep Course (University of Maryland, Pre-College Programs) registration is now open, cost $250. The registration form and flier are available at http://www.precollege.umd.edu/SATPrep.html. The course is offered on Saturdays, 9am - 12:30pm and is a 6-week course providing students with the study skills and strategies necessary for success on the SAT.

Remaining Course Dates: April 24 - May 29 (Official SAT administered on June 5)

Benefits

Why participate? PTSA is a great resource for information, from school administration, from other parents, from teachers.  Your input is sorely needed to support the successes Wheaton is fostering For our kids, our community, and our school.   Why not start by joining PTSA!

• Members save 5 percent off all purchases ordered from the Barnes&Noble.com site.
• PTA members get an exclusive 10% off, plus free next day shipping at the HP Acadamy Store
• Members can get discounted memberships to the MedicAlert Kid Smart^. program
• Competitive benefits and superior discounts for PTA members at MetLife Auto & Home
• Members can save 5% on vacation packages to more than 40 exciting destinations, in addition to everyday low rates and ongoing special offers at Southwest Airlines Vacations.

Once you join PTSA, visit the National PTA Website for this and more member benefit information in the Members Only section.