Henry James Memorial School
Parent Teacher Council
Dear Parents and Guardians,
August, 2015
Welcome to Henry James Memorial School Parent Teacher Council (PTC). The PTC is comprised of parents,
teachers, and administrators who work to enrich educational and social programs for HJMS students. This
year, the PTC is already planning many worthwhile activities, events and projects including:
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Visiting authors, artists, and musicians
Teacher “wish list” requests, staff lunches and Teacher Appreciation Week.
Neon Night - a fun night that includes games, sports, inflatable centers, and a D.J.
Gardening, which beautifies the school grounds
The HJMS Student Directory
Scholarships for families in need
Parent Forum Nights
The PTC’s funds come from three major sources: membership dues, School Spirit donations and a Fall
fundraiser. Families may join the PTC at any time during the year. As a PTC member, you will receive a copy
of the school directory. A School Spirit donation is also a great way to support the PTC. Last year, the PTC
was able to provide over $6,500 back to the school in the form of technology, speakers/presentations, and
student activities as a result of the generosity of HJMS families. Please join the PTC and/or make a donation
on the attached membership form. When complete, please return it to school.
We encourage all parents to attend our PTC meetings. These meetings are a great way to find out what’s
happening at HJMS and in the district from Principal Brian White, Vice Principal Jeffrey Pinney and teacher
representatives. At these meetings, parents have the opportunity to ask questions and raise issues of
concern. The tentative meeting dates for the 2015-2016 school year are:
Thursday, September 10th
Thursday, October 8th
Thursday, November 12th
Thursday, December 10th
Thursday, January 14th
Thursday, February 11th
Thursday, March 10th
Thursday, April 21th
Thursday, May 12th
All meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in room 116 at HJMS.
The PTC is currently looking for volunteers-- no experience is required! This is a great way to stay involved
with students, parents and faculty and to meet new friends. Most volunteer time occurs after school hours
and is significantly less demanding than at the elementary school level. Attached to this letter is a brief
description of PTC committees and volunteer opportunities. We hope that each of you will find an area in
which to participate. We look forward to meeting you and working together this school year. Please contact
any of us with questions.
Sincerely,
Laura Schless, President, (lschless@sbcglobal.net)
Stacie Windisch, Vice President, (WindischFamily@comcast.net)
Courtney Feingold, Treasurer, (courtney_feingold@hotmail.com)
Hilary Dording, Secretary, (hmgenz@comcast.net)