Welcome to Redmond Junior High PTSA
What’s in the news?
Read our ‘Bear Tracks’ newsletter; contact the editor to receive a copy. Read the minutes from the last PTSA meeting.
Would you like to get e-mail bulletins about events, volunteer needs, sports schedules and teacher announcements? Sign up for Parent Organizer, an e-mail notification service. Go to parentorganizer.com, register at least two profiles – one adult and one child (you DO NOT have to fill out the forms information) – and the information you need will come to your in-box.
Want to ask a question?
Contact our Co-Presidents -- Sandy Davis at 867-9032, sandrada@microsoft.com, or Shelley Flores at 556-9818, shelley.flores@comcast.net –- or our Board of Directors and Committee Chairs.
Would you like to get e-mail bulletins about events, volunteer needs, sports schedules and teacher announcements? Sign up for Parent Organizer, an e-mail notification service. Go to www.parentorganizer.com, register at least two profiles – one adult and one child (you DO NOT have to fill out the forms information) – and the information you need will come to your in-box.
Your membership in PTSA has a direct impact on your children and the quality of their school. PTSA has the ability, more than any other organization, to make a better place for your children to learn. PTSAs do this by addressing the needs of their individual schools. By becoming a PTSA member, you can help identify those needs and develop solutions that may include: making the school safer, becoming more technologically advanced, being more tolerant to others' differences and bringing enriched educational opportunities to the school.
Another important reason is that several studies conducted on the relationship between student performance and parent involvement in education have shown that when parents are involved in education, student academic performance improves. Involvement in PTSA allows you not only to be involved in your child's education, but also allows you to get to know their teachers better and become more familiar with their school. By becoming a member and attending meetings you are showing your children that you believe their school and their education is important.
Plus, only PTSA members receive a RJH Student Directory. Click here to download a membership form.
We have a variety of committees devoted to educational and extracurricular activities, shown on the volunteer form (click link to download form). There is still time to volunteer for many PTSA activities or in support of other school activities. Forms are also available at the RJH Attendance Office.
Redmond Junior High PTSA Committees
2007-2008
ASB Support: Assist the ASB Advisor with the fall magazine drive and provide on-site help for lunchtime dance ticket sales, student elections, and other events. Also, hand out class schedules twice each year. Chairs: Ann Dillon and Jenny Hussin
Audit Committee: Conduct biannual audit of the PTSA books (can be evening or weekend). Three-person committee follows state PTSA guidelines and works with the Treasurer. Chair: Leann Ratajczyk
Dance Chaperone: Help provide supervision at one or more of the ASB and PTSA sponsored dances. You will rotate through assigned stations, work with a partner and your kids will not even know you're there! Chairs: Ann Dillon and Jenny Hussin.
Emergency Preparedness: Help coordinate and maintain RJH's emergency plan and supplies. Chair" Carol Singleton.
Grizzly Grams: This program allows teachers to recognize student efforts/achievement by sending home a complimentary postcard. Teachers write the cards, then PTSA volunteers address, stamp, and mail them. Chair: Rosemary O'Connell and Chrissy Mahan.
Health Screening: A one-time event in September or October to test vision and hearing of all students. Instruction and supervision provided by LWSD nurses. Chair: Tammy Lord.
Hospitality: This committee provides refreshments for after-school and evening events. Chairs: Val Crockett and Kris Bennett.
Legislative Action Alert Team: Be part of the team that receives information and action items via e-mail about current legislative issues relayed from state-level and district-level PTSA boards and the Lake Washington Education Association by RJH Legislative Chairperson Michelle Stanish-Walls.
Library: Help the Librarian with projects and collection maintenance on either a regular or as-needed basis. Chair: Anne Dardenne.
Membership: Assist with our annual membership drive and distribution of
student directories in September/October. Chairs: Mary Dougherty
& Inez Mobley.
Newsletter Distribution: Assist newsletter editor in assembling and mailing the PTSA newsletter, which is published 4-5 times a year and is a vital communication link to parents, students and staff. Editor: Diana Wagner.
Ninth Grade Graduation: Parents of 7th and 8th graders only are needed to provide refreshments and some supervision of event. Celebration is in June. Chair: Terri Edgar.
Parent Education: Promote and coordinate parent education opportunities for RJH parents. Chair: Joanne Hall
Parent Organizer: Program announcements and schedules for the school, district and PTSA from your home or office. Chairs: Mary Bourguignon and Valerie Merrill.
Photo Day: Every student at RJH is photographed for student ID cards and district records. Volunteers help on the day photos are taken early in September, and with re-take day a few weeks later. Chair: Shelly Shur.
Reflections: This national PTSA-sponsored program recognizes student entries in literature, visual arts, photograph, and music. Help coordinate submission of entries from RJH, and celebrate program participants at a reception. Chair: Becky Holtzinger.
Safe Arrival: Work with the Attendance Office each morning to notify parents regarding student absences. Volunteers are scheduled weekly, biweekly, or monthly as desired. Chair: Robin Adler.
Special Needs: Support RJH staff, educate community, and advocate for children and special needs issues at local and state levels. Chairs: Stacie Jackson and Ronna Saunders.
Staff Appreciation: This committee provides treats and fun for RJH staff throughout the year. Chairs: Celeste Lavender and Rosemary O'Connell.
Student Directory: This valuable booklet is available to PTSA members only. Help gather necessary information for publication, and work with Membership committee for distribution. Project is in September only. Editor: Kathy Weiss.
Student Recognition: RJH staff recognizes six teens as “Student of the Month.” Volunteer needs may involve driving students, delivering meals or treats, or helping with on-site events. Chair: Andrea Quenneville.
Tutoring: No teaching experience necessary! Help students where it's really needed - tutoring, reading coach, WASL scribe, etc. Chair: Adele Montanana.
PTSA & RJH Calendar 2007-2008
(Updated 9/17/2007)
Jul 24th, Newsletter Deadline
Stuff packets, week of Aug 10th, (Friday)
Aug 20th, Deadline for September newsletter
Aug 21st, Primary Election Day
Aug 21st and 23rd, Fees & Forms Day at RJH
Aug 21st and 23rd, Membership Drive and PO sign up
Aug 27th, 7:30 AM Welcome back brunch for staff (Staff Appreciation)
Aug 27th, 9:00 AM RJH BOD Meeting (Executive Board and all chairs)
Sept. 4th, First day of school 7th graders and new 8th and 9th students 7:50-12:50
Sept. 5th, First day of school for all returning students 7:50-12:50
Sept 5th, Welcome coffee for Parents
Sept 6th, First day of Fall Sports Practices
Sept 13th, 9:30 AM Council Mtg
Sept 7th, Photo Day
Sept 18th, 6:30 PM- PTSA Meeting - Approve standing rules
Curriculum Night 7:00 PM and Pass the Hat fundraiser
Sept 25th, ASB magazine drive kick-off
Oct days TBA Magazine turn in days
Oct 4th, 7:00 PM Council Mtg
Oct 5th, ASB Dance
Oct 5th and Oct 6th, Legislative Assembly in Seatac, WA
Oct 11th, Photo Retakes
Oct 16th, PTA & the Law Class, 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM – Issaquah
Oct 17th, Orchestra Concert at RHS Performing Arts Center
Oct 18th, PTA & the Law Class, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Mercer Island
Oct 23rd, Band Concert 7:00 PM
Oct 25th, Membership fee due to Council
Oct 30th, 7:00 PM PTSA Meeting
Nov 1st, 9:30 AM Council Mtg, Scholarship basket due
Nov 2nd, First Quarter Ends
Nov 6th, Election Day
Nov TBA, Hearing & Vision Screening
Nov. 7th, Deadline for newsletter
Nov 15th, Elementary Band Concert 7:00 PM
Nov 15th, Region 2 Legislative Roundtable-Newport High School 7:00pm-9:00pm
Nov 27th, 7:00 PM PTSA Meeting - Staff Wish list forms
Dec Talent Show (possible)
Dec 6th, 9:30 AM Council Mtg - Scholarship Basket Auction
Dec 11th, All Band/Orchestra Concert 7:00 PM RJH
Dec. Reflections Turn-In @LWRC
Dec 19th – Jan 1st, Winter Break
*Audit committee in place for Jan. audit
Jan 4th, Deadline for newsletter
Jan 3rd, 9:30 AM Council Mtg
Jan 22nd, 7:00 PM PTSA Meeting - Nominating Committee
Jan 25th, Second Quarter (1st Semester) Ends
Jan 25th, Membership Fees Due to Council
Feb 7th, 9:30 AM Council Mtg
Feb.?? Focus Day in Olympia
Feb 15th? Founder’s Day Luncheon
Feb 5th? Family Math Night 6:30-8:30pm
Feb 18th – 20th, Mid-Winter Break
Feb 29th, ASB Dance
Mar 6th, 9:30 AM Council Mtg
Mar 5th, Deadline for newsletter
Mar 18th, Regional Jazz Concert 7:00 PM (RHS)
Mar 20th, Regional Band Concert 7:00 PM
Mar 25th, 7:00 PM PTSA Meeting- Election
Mar 31st – Apr 4th, Spring Break
Apr 10th, Third Quarter Ends
Apr 10th, 7:00 PM Council Mtg
Apr 22nd, 7:00 PM PTSA Meeting- Sign up for Convention
Apr 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 22nd, 23rd WASL Testing
May 1st, 9:30 AM Council Mtg
May 7th, Deadline for newsletter
May 2nd, ASB Dance
May 15th, Elementary Band Concert 7:00 PM
May 20th, Charitable Solicitations forms mailing deadline
May 25th, Membership fees due to Council
May 27th, PTSA Meeting- Recognize Committee Chairs, present Awards; induct officers; approve budget
June 4th Deadline for newsletter
June 3rd, All Band Spring Concert 7:00 PM
June 5th, 9:30 AM Council Mtg
June 12th, 9th Grade Reception
June 17th, Fourth Quarter (2nd Semester) Ends
June 17th, Last Day of School (Half Day)
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