Wheaton High School
Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA)
Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA)
keeps us connected to school and each other for the benefit of all.
Announcements
May 7th
AP exams start
May 8th
Post Prom planning meeting
7 pm
May 10th
Staff Appreciation Breakfast
May 15th
PTSA Elections
6-7 pm
May 15th
Final Construction meeting at Wheaton
7 pm
June 1st - 2nd
Post Prom
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. Key dates to remember are included in this flyer.
Wheaton PTSA organizes and helps fund the Post Prom (WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT) 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), or student newsletter, are just a few examples. Use the Membership and Volunteer forms on the Quick Links menu or email us. You can pay for your PTSA Membership or make a donation ONLINE.
PTSA Meeting May 15th 6 PM
Elections!!!! See a description of the positions available below.
Final Construction Meeting May 15th 7 PM
Come one and all to see the final presentation of the plans for the new Wheaton HS by Grimm and Parker Architects. The presentation from the last meeting held on April 24th can be found here.
Corbi Fundraiser continues
Mothers Day is May13th looking for ideas check out Corbi's latest catalog for flowers, gifts, candy, food, jewelry, and magazines. The Joe Corbi's fundraiser continues thru Oct 2012. Orders must be made on-line, Orders will be shipped directly to your home. See flyer for details. Thanks for your support.
*** Short Story Contest entry date has passed ***
The Gaithersburg Book Festival is holding their second short story contest for high school students who live in Maryland, Virginia, or D.C. during the 2012 festival, which will take place on May 19. For more details click here.
More Information
County Executive FY 2013 Capital Budget FY 2013 Capital Improvement Plan for the public schools Superintendant Transition Plan MCPS Operating Budget MCPS Calendar 2011-2012
Wheaton Modernization Contruction Meetings
| Date | Time | Location |
| March 8th | 6:30pm | Edison Room 2206 |
| March 22nd | 6:30pm | Edison Room 2206 |
| April 12 | 2:30pm | TBD |
| April 24 | 2:30pm | Edison |
| PTSA/Community Presentation | ||
| May 15 | 7:00pm | Wheaton Auditorium |
Elections for PTSA Positions 2012 - 2013
Elections will be held on Tuesday May 15 at 6 pm in the school media center. All positions are open.
President - Preside at meetings, coordinate work of board and committees, be an ex-officio member of all committeees, perform duties in bylaws or assigned by committees, represent PTSA. MCCPTA has a listserve for PTSA Presidents to share information and ask questions amongst themselves. . MCCPTA training is available and a manual at www.mccpta.org, select PTA Resources tab, select PTA Officers Guidebooks, select President. Nominee: Open
1st Vice-President - Act as aide to President, perform duties of President in President's absence, perform duties in bylaws or assigned by PTSA or Board of Directors. This position has been designated as Vice-President of Programs. Nominee: Open
2nd Vice-President - Act as aide to President, perform duties of President in President's and 1st Vice-President's absence, perform duties in bylaws or assigned by PTSA or Board of Directors. Nominee: Open
Co-Treasurers - Have custody of PTSA funds, keep account of receipts and payments, write checks, present financial statement at meetings, make an annual final report, file necessary tax forms, arrange annual audit, perform duties in bylaws or assigned by committees, coordinate with membership and fundraising efforts. MCCPTA has a listserve for PTSA Treasurers to help them share information and ask questions amongst themselves. The MCCPTA Treasurer is also an available resource. There is also training through MCCPTA and a manual at http://www.mccpta.org, select PTA Resources tab, select PTA Officers Guidebooks, select Treasurer. In addition, there are three years of records of how things have been done. Our bank is currently Bank of America. There is a branch in the Aspen Hill Shopping Center. The Board has signature authority on checks and two signatures per check are required. Co-Treasurer: Open
Secretary - Record minutes of all meetings, file all records, have current copy of bylaws, maintain current membership list, perform duties in bylaws or assigned by committees. Nominee: Open
Webmaster: Open
Delegates (elected by Board of Directors) Delegates represent PTSA views on countywide issues at monthly meetings of Montgomery County Council of Parent Teacher Associations (MCCPTA) in Rockville, report on issues and outcomes to PTSA at monthly meetings. Delegate 2: Open
Membership Committee – Chairperson(s) attends parent meetings, recruits members, and issues membership cards, maintains membership list working in conjunction with the Treasurer. September through November is the prime push for membership although a lesser effort continues throughout the school year. Chairperson: Open
Post Prom Committee – Chairperson oversees the planning, fundraising efforts, manages the event and represents Wheaton HS at MCPPG (http://www.mcppg.org/) meetings. MCPPG is a countywide support group for Post Prom planners. Chairperson: Open
Fundraising Committee –Chairperson oversees evaluation of potential fundraisers and implementation. Chairperson: Open
Questions? Contact Elisia George by email
Current Officers - 2011-2012
| President | Elisia George | email PTSA president |
| 1st Vice-President | Kathy Cherrie | email PTSA 1st Vice-President |
| 2nd Vice-President | Clara Dela Rosa | email PTSA 2nd Vice-President |
| 1st Membership Chair | Kristen Dean | email 1st PTSA Membership Chair |
| 2nd Membership Chair | Maria Edith Hernandez | email 2nd PTSA Membership Chair |
| Secretary | Cathy Bamji | email Secretary |
| Treasurer | Mary Anne Gadbois | email Treasurer |
| Delegate | George Gadbois | email Delegate |
| NAACP Parent Council Rep. | Marilyn Whitted | email NAACP Representative |
| Post Prom Chair | Mary Anne Gadbois | email Post-Prom Chair |
| Post Prom Chair | Kristen Dean | email Post-Prom Chair |
| Mulch Sale Chair | Susan Conbere | email Mulch Chair |
| Fundraising Chair | Valerie Owens | email Fund Raising Chair |
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.
Last updated (MST): May 08 2012 20:29:53.
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