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Updated 9/2/2010
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Upcoming Dates, 2010-11:
Friday, Aug. 27
Aloha Rally and Dance
Aloha Rally and DanceFriday, Sept. 3 Pigskin Roast and First Home Football Games
Pigskin Roast and First Home Football GamesMonday, Sept. 6 Labor Day Holiday (No School)
Labor Day Holiday (No School)Wednesday, Sept. 15First PTSA Meeting, 7 p.m., Room G-1
First PTSA Meeting, 7 p.m., Room G-1Thursday, Sept. 16 School Board Candidate's Forum,7-8 p.m. Board Room at District Office
School Board Candidate's Forum,7-8 p.m. Board Room at District OfficeThursday, Sept. 16 Senior Picnic at Waterworld
Senior Picnic at WaterworldWednesday, Sept. 22Back to School Night, 6:30, Begin in Large Gym
Back to School Night, 6:30, Begin in Large GymSaturday, Sept. 25 SAT/ACT Practice Test sponsored by PTSA
SAT/ACT Practice Test sponsored by PTSAFriday, Oct. 15 Homecoming Rally/Game
Homecoming Rally/GameSaturday, Oct. 16 Homecoming Dance
Homecoming DanceSaturday, Oct. 16 PSAT Test Day
PSAT Test DayYour 2010-11 PTSA Board
Your PTSA Executive Board members for the 2010-11 school year have been elected. They are: Jan Mitchell, president; Diane Van Wagner, 1st VP membership; Janet Wolfinger, 2nd VP communications; Sue Carlstrom, Treasurer; Lory Hoffman, Financial Secretary; Amy Lau, Auditor; Beth Dowling, secretary; Elizabeth Dallmann, Historian; Mary Holmberg, Parliamentarian. This is a fantastic team!
We'd love to have you join us by getting involved in a PTSA committee or activity -- a great way to get involved, make friends, and help out the Amador community! Currently, we have a need for the following: Volunteer Coordinator, Athletic Pass Liasion, Reflections Chair, Donnies and Graduation (for 2011) Chairs. If you are interestd in any of these positions, email Jan Mitchell at mitchell.jan@comcast.net.
If you just want to volunteer on an as-needed basis, or only at certain times of the year, or for certain events, let us know by filling out the PTSA volunteer form. See the link to the right.
Congratulations to last year's PTSA scholarship winners!
On June 3 at the 2010 Donny Awards, the PTSA awarded 21 Amador seniors with $500 PTSA scholarships. These scholarships fall into two categories. The General PTSA Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has shown outstanding competencein juggling academic achievement, extracurricular activities, ability to handle a part-time job, and /or volunteer service. These winners are:
Ben Billings
Helen Cai
Kaylie Carbine
Nicole Evangalista
Connor Farrell
Caroline Federighi
Lisa Grau
Manogna Manne
Michael McKinley
Thomas Pluschkell
Alexa Pullen
Tyler Pullen
Christian Schlachte
Rebecca Sullivan
The second scholarship recognizes students who have made a difference in their school and/or community for their outstanding community service. These winners are:
Michaela Acebedo
Mihir Bondale
Morgan Dorsey
Samantha Hoffman
Michelle McNamara
Megan Piper
Travis Pullen
Welcome to the new PTSA Executive Board
On May 19, the PTSA marked its final official meeting of the 2009-10 school year with a special Dessert Party to welcome new board members, and show appreciation for those leaving. New Board members for next year are: Diane Van Wagner as 1st VP Membership; Janet Wolfinger as 2nd VP Communications; and Lory Hoffman as Financial Secretary. A Special Thank You to departing board members Kathy Moreno, Laurie Bjork, Christina Browning, Linda Truax, Laurel Stjern, Marie Rankin, Jeanne Spahr, and JoAnn Matone who served countless hours last year.
What we accomplished
During the 2009-10 school year, The PTSA hosted two staff and teacher appreciation lunches and one Staff Dessert Banquet, gave thousands of dollars in grant money to teachers and students, held three Principal's Coffees, awarded 21 scholarships to seniors, sent three delegates to the California State PTA convention, coordinated the Reflections Art competition, handled the selling of P.E. clothes and athletic passes for Amador, handled decorations and refreshments and backstage support for the Donnies, decorations for graduation, and other countless hours of volunteer power at registration, school dances, college planning nights, and more.
This Year . . .
We are gearing up for a full slate of activities for the 2010-11 school year. The first meeting will be on September 15, 2010. See you there!
Jan Mitchell (mitchell.jan@comcast.net)
Amador Valley High School
PTSA President, 2010-2011
