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
Feb 1st
Post Prom Planning Meeting
in the School Cafeteria
7 pm
Feb 9th
County Council
Public Hearing
7 pm
Feb 22nd (Wed)
PTSA Monthly Meeting
in the Media Center
7 pm
March 5
Panera Bread
Post Prom Fundraiser
Aspen Hill Shopping Center
6 - 9 pm
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.
Currently, we are forming a commitee to support the Mulch Sale on March 24th 2011, please contact our Mulch Sale Chair Susan Conbere or our President Elisia George if you can help. Please use this order form.
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.
Wheaton Modernization could be delayed 1 year
On January 17th the county executive released his recommendation for the FY 2013 Capital Budget, which unforturnately recommends that the Wheaton Modernization be delayed 1 year. The Board will vote on this recommendation on Feb 9th at 7:00 pm. There is still time to state why you disagree with the decision to delay the modernization by speaking at the council meeting or sending emails to our District 4 council member Nancy Navarro or the entire county council. Don't miss this opportunity to make your voice heard.
The details of the FY 2013 Capital Improvement Plan for the public schools can be found here.
Super Bowl XLVI February 5th, need pizza and other snacks?
Also check out the Spring Wishes 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.
Last PTSA Meeting Wednesday Jan 18, 2012
Special Thanks to Ms. Hill, Wheaton HS Test Coordinator, for providing details on how to interpret the PSAT scores and how to get more information from the College Board. Ms. Lynch of College Tracks discussed how they support college financial planning activities. Finally, Ms. Shirelle of Revolution Prep explained how to improve future test results and how the PSAT and SAT scores impact college acceptance. See the meeting minutes for more details, coming soon.
Listen and Learn session
If you were not able to make it to the Listen and Learn on Monday Nov 7th with Dr. Starr you can view a video recording here. If you were unable to attend the Board of Education public hearings held on November 10th and 14th just click the following:
*** Short Story Contest ***
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. First, second, and third place winners will receive $100, $50, and $25 gift certificates respectively. For more details click here.
More Information
Superintendant Transition Plan MCPS Operating Budget MCPS Calendar 2011-2012
Elections Results
Elections were held on May 18th 2011 as a result all positions except for Co-Treasurer and Co-Delegate were filled. Congratulations to the new board members. If you are interested in any of the remaining positions please join us.
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
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
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): January 31 2012 21:44:01.
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