Parkville High School
PTSA
2007 - 2008
Dear Parents, Teachers, Students,
Happy Spring! The calendar tells us that spring has arrived, even know we are still waiting for flowers, green grass and warmer temperatures. I hope everyone enjoyed their much needed “spring break”! Along with all the exciting things that spring brings to us- lacrosse, baseball, softball, tennis… it also brings to us “SPRING FEVER”. You know the feeling, you just want to be outside enjoying the sunshine and new-found sense of waking up from a long winter! Spring fever brings energy and excitement to all of us, young and old alike- so please come out and enjoy our students and hard working coaches and enjoy a spring sporting event at Parkville High School. Meet some of the parents whose children work so hard to be part of a team and the coaches who give many hours to support and foster the all important concept of teamwork.
As I think about Spring Fever, I also think about the choices that our children will have in the up coming weeks of spring moving into summer. The choices of riding in cars with their friends with the windows down and music playing to enjoy the warm weather; spring dances and proms and graduation activities. All of us remember those days and with those days comes many chances for our children to make the wrong choices “in the heat of the moment” – choices that can change their lives forever.
As parents, we experience pressures and concerns faced by previous generations, along with new ones that other parents have not faced. Despite these challenges, many parents make heroic efforts to raise healthy children in safe environments despite uncertain times.
Child safety is paramount and we sometimes forget that child safety continues into the high school years where our children are offered more choices that have potential risks involved. I am speaking of driving in cars without seat belts; with drivers who are not experienced and not allowed to have passengers; drinking and driving. With Prom season right around the corner, you must have those conversations with your children and help them to develop a plan for how to handle the choices that they will face.
The National PTA offers you several tools to help you address potential risks and advice on giving clear instructions to your children on how to avoid such risks. Children can sidestep danger by knowing what to do in threatening situations. Talking to children about safety also increases their understanding of right and wrong choices and life altering choices.
Parents are not alone in making child safety a priority. Many school officials and community members are working with families to create a safe environment where children can flourish and grow, free from violence, drugs, gangs and other threats. With the necessary resources, support, and guidance, all of us can make a difference in our homes, schools and communities.
At the April 28th PTSA meeting we will be having a speaker and presentation on driving under the influence , please make plans to join us. As always, I am available via email or phone call.
Sincerely,
Suzette Gordon, President PTSA
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Who we are and how to reach us:
President:
Suzette Gordon
443-977-9666
sgordon0210@yahoo.com
Vice-President: Open
Secretary:
Lois Busky
lbusky@comcast.net
Treasurer:
Staci Bondura
The PTSA Mission: To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in schools, in the community and before government bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children; to assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; to encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of our nation.
Please support your PTSA through membership!! Be involved!!
Meeting dates for the 2007-2008 school year are as follows:
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The PTSA will be giving out scholarships to qualifiying senior class graduates. One part of the qualification is that the student be a member of the PTSA. It is not too late to join, the membership fee is $7 and you can stop in the main office and ask for a PTSA membership form. Complete the form and turn it back in to the office!
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Check out the new After Prom Party Committee for great fundraisers and events!
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