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Welcome Back Parents and Students!

Welcome Back Parents and Students!. August 27, 2009. OFHS PTSA Meeting. Agenda. Welcome - Carol Moore, Principal SAC election info – Rhea Oremland PTSA – Debi Klein Business Activities School Updates – Dan Evans. What PTSA is about. P arent T eacher S tudent A ssociation.

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Welcome Back Parents and Students!

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  1. Welcome Back Parents and Students! August 27, 2009 OFHS PTSA Meeting

  2. Agenda • Welcome - Carol Moore, Principal • SAC election info – Rhea Oremland • PTSA – Debi Klein • Business • Activities • School Updates – Dan Evans

  3. What PTSA is about • Parent Teacher Student Association • Help parents, teachers, students, and community members work together toward the common goal of turning our students into well educated, self-fulfilled individuals • We raise funds to help meet additional needs that budgets don’t cover for the school, student incentives, senior scholarships, etc. • Offer monthly programs to parents and students

  4. What PTSA is about “Any program that makes a difference in the life of a single child is a success” --Charles Derexson

  5. What PTSA is about • Child Advocacy • PTA – Powerful Tenacious Advocates • Supporting and speaking up for children – in schools, communities, and before legislative bodies that make decisions affecting children • Provide tools for parents • Child trafficking • Energy drinks

  6. 2008-2009 PTSA Accomplishments • Direct Donations – automatic electronic defibrillator, student incentives, FCAT testing supplies • 3 $500 senior scholarships through the Pinellas Education Foundation • $2000 in mini grants to several teachers • Monthly programs – college/career night, FCAT, curriculum fair, teen health and safety (including safe driving), 2nd Semester Open House, internet safety, and others • Spirit Night and Homecoming Pre-Game Family Dinner • Reflections program – 6 county level winners, 2 state awards of merit • First Annual Silent Auction • Florida PTA Promoting Physical Fitness and Healthy Activities Award (including $500) • Pinellas County Council PTA Outstanding Program of the Year • Pinellas County Council PTA Website Award • Florida PTA President’s Program Award

  7. General Business – 2009/2010 Board • Executive Committee • President – Debi Klein • VP Leadership – Lisa Cortez • VP of Education – Terry Shimko • VP Membership – Celeste O’Neill • Secretary – Michelle Kosior • Treasurer – Mea Basso (to be elected in) • Executive Board Chairs • Hospitality – Helle Hartley • Volunteer Coordinator – Kenny Krauss • Students • Open – 12th grade • Open – 11th grade • Courtney Clifton – 10th grade • Sydnee Robinson – 9th grade • Samantha Hauser – 9th grade

  8. Current PTSA Activities • Welcome Back Breakfast for faculty • Thanks to Helle Hartley for coordinating • Thanks to those who contributed time, money, or food • Parking Lot Project • Selling spaces during lunch Friday, the 29th, and paint days • Paint days scheduled for after school, 29th and 9am to noon on the 30th • Teacher mini-grants • $$$ Direct Donation Program $$$ • Spirit Wear Apparel • Backpack, school supplies, basic items

  9. Parent/Community Thanks • Mr. Wiser in his leadership with Brighthouse for the record boards in gym • Anonymous parent for their extremely generous gift of the sound system for the gym

  10. General Business • Annual Report for 2008-2009 • Financial Audit for 2008-2009 • Approve Budget for 2009/2010 • Membership • 525 members • 3 departments 100% membership • Business dept • Science • Guidance • Have you joined yet

  11. Membership • Largest volunteer child advocacy association in the nation • Parent involvement increases students success • Supports the National and State PTA • Local business discounts

  12. Upcoming PTSA Activities • Spirit Night • What is Spirit Week / Night • This is co-coordinated with the school • Will take place, Wed. Oct. 14th • Volunteers for setup, concessions, activities, cleanup

  13. SPIRIT NIGHT

  14. Upcoming PTSA Activities • Homecoming Pre-Game Family Dinner • Will take place Oct. 15th before the Homecoming game • Volunteers for selling tickets, setup, cleanup • Reflections – “Beauty is...”

  15. Upcoming PTSA Meetings • September 24th • Drug, alcohol, tobacco, and energy drinks • October 29th • College, Career, Financial Aid, Scholarship • November 19th • Teen Health and Safety – internet safety, safe driving, healthy eating and nutrition

  16. Volunteer Opportunities • Auction Committee • Start planning • Donations of items to bid on • Selling Spirit Wear • Before and after PTSA meetings • During lunches on designated days • A Chair for Parking Lot Project • Check Events/Activities form or website • Remember you must be a registered volunteer

  17. Contact Information • If you would like to volunteer for any of these or other needs at the school contact Michelle Shepard, Community and Family Liaison • Debi Klein, President – debi_klein@hotmail.com • Website – http://ofhsptsa.org.googlepages.com or go to the About Us section on the school website http://www.osceola-hs.pinellas.k12.fl.us and select PTSA

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