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Make a Difference-Get Involved. Volunteer. Join Team PTSA. Volunteers are essential to the success of Colina. We need people who can work at school and at home. Please read this brochure and identify a program that interests you. Then sign-up on the volunteer sheet, or call Lisa Kudler at 374-2053. Volunteer opportunities will also be posted in the Cougar Newsletter. Last year Colina PTSA volunteers gave over 14,000 hours of service in a wide range of programs. Please become part of the PTSA Team! COMMUNICATIONS One of the PTSA’s most important functions is to facilitate communication between the school and the student’s family. Staying informed in middle school can be a challenging experience. Colina PTSA commits significant resources, both human and economic, to provide our families with access to important information.
Colina PTSA publishes the Cougar News eight times a year. This publication is filled with vital information for students and families regarding upcoming events, deadlines, and opportunities. PTSA volunteers edit, print, collate, and distribute the newsletter. Family Directory Colina’s Family directory is sold at Orientation, Back to School Night and in the school office during the year. Any family who purchases two PTSA memberships will receive a free directory. Volunteers compile and type the directory. Colina’s Website Colina’s website at www.colinamiddle.org contains extensive information about the school. An area of the website is dedicated to PTSA news and activities, including issues of the newsletter. Contact colinaptsa@yahoo.com to communicate your ideas, suggestions or comments.
PTSA assists with the sale of school supplies, and sign-ups for PTSA membership, escrip, Colina Family Directory and the Patron Program during Orientation. Colina’s student orientation is August 22 and 23rd, 2006. Volunteers are needed to work at Orientation. No experience necessary! Please call Lorri Grubaugh at 497-7970 to sign-up. ASB MAGAZINE DRIVE, Sept. 2007
PTSA supports the ASB’s annual magazine drive in September by providing staff to help in this event. The magazine drive provides a net profit of $60,000 to the ASB which is used for many student activities throughout the year. Contact Kristen Bergsma at 497-9922 to be a part of this great event! PTSA volunteers act as a support staff in Colina’s front office, health office, photocopying center and guidance/counseling office. PTSA parent volunteers work with our PTSA students to provide charitable works for the surrounding communities. Every student who is a member of PTSA is encouraged to join the group. Student PTSA members have organized MANNA food drives, coordinated book drives for Many Mansions, and supplies for the animal shelter. For more information, please call Anne LaFianza at 379-4193. PTSA Membership is for everyone! PTSA MEMBERSHIP Drive-August-September The PTSA Membership form is included with the summer mailing. Contact Jennifer Grimes at 496-6681 for more information.
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REFLECTIONS - September-November
Reflections is a nationally sponsored PTA arts recognition and achievement program. Information is distributed to students in September. This program provides an opportunity for students to participate in the areas of dance/ choreography, film/video production, literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts. The goal of Reflections is participation, although it follows a contest format. Winners are recognized at the school level and can advance to the PTA council, district, state, and national levels. PTSA volunteers distribute information about the program, collect entries, and organize an exhibition of students’ work. This year’s theme is “My Favorite Place.” Entries will be due in October. For more information, call Kim Doder, Reflections Chairperson.
The ASB’s fund-raiser for homeroom and club activities is another volunteer opportunity for parents. This Friday night, school-wide event include carnival games and a dance for grades 7 and 8 students. PTSA volunteers manage game booths, chaperone, and run a bake sale. PTSA provides financial aid to students for a variety of school supplies and programs. All applications are anonymous and screened by the Administration.
Colina's annnual Fashion Show is an evening of music, dining, and fun for our families. Students participate as food servers, announcers and models. PTSA organizes and oversees the evening. Contact the Fashion Chairs, Christine Blatt at 778-0088 or Cyndi Ceylan at 778-9281 to join this entertaining event!
In conjunction with Colina’s Science Department, PTSA hosts an impressive Science Fair. All students are encouraged to enter. In the past, Colina has had more than 250 projects submitted for judging in a year. In 2006 and 2007, there were approx. 15 Colina Ventura County Science Fair winners. Seven Colina students went on to the State Science Fair level. PTSA volunteers staff the exhibition and host an evening reception for families, friends, and the community.
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PTSA sponsors the cost of the Colina Blue Ribbon magazine. This magazine celebrates the many accomplishments of Colina students.
PTSA and ASB Renaissance jointly sponsor the prizes for these competitions: Music Bee, Vocab Bee, Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, American Math Contest, Cal Math League, Math Bowl, Science Bee, History Bee, Language Bee, Art Bee and Spanish Vocab Bee. PTSA sponsors a fun day of hands-on experience with a variety of scientific materials. Students attend the Olympiad during their regularly scheduled science class times. The Science Olympiad needs many PTSA volunteers to organize and oversee the day’s activities. This year the PTSA is excited to be able to provide scholarships to 6th graders for Outdoor Ed. All applications will be anonymous and screened by the Administration. Funds for these scholarships will be raised through our escrip drive. Please sign up yourself, relatives, and neighbors for escrip which will greatly benefit children at your school. The PTSA is committed to providing all 6th graders with the opportunity of attending Outdoor Ed
This evening event includes games and a dance for all students. PTSA volunteers act as chaperones and host a bake sale. STUDENT RECOGNITION PTSA honors students throughout the year for various accomplishments. PTSA also maintains the Student of the Month display, which is located in the office. The PTSA hosts a luncheon each spring to thank the administration, faculty and staff for their efforts on behalf of the students. PTSA volunteers organize, decorate, contribute food, and host the event. 8TH GRADE PROMOTION PTSA hosts the reception at the 8th grade Promotion Ceremony and provides refreshments at the 8th Grade Promotion Dance. PTSA provides funds for several educational assemblies each year for the students. HOSPITALITY PTSA hospitality provides refreshments and decorations at meetings and various events throughout the year. Volunteers are needed to organize, provide food, and staff these events. PTSA funds are used to cover the costs of having the Library open for students each morning before the start of regular classes. |
