May 2015 - iTech Prep PTSA

iTech Prep PTSA Newsletter
M A Y
Summertime!!!
Website: iTechPTSA.org
Facebook: Vancouver iTech PTSA
JUNE
Vancouver Council PTA Awards
Ceremony ...................... 3
General Membership Meeting,
7 pm @ JPCC .................. 4
High School social .................... 6
8th Grade Promotion ............... 8
2 hr Early Release .................. 15
Last Day of School / 2 hr Early
Release.......................... 16
SEPTEMBER
1st Day of School .................... 2
No School (Labor Day) ............ 7
Well not quite, but we are very
close to the finish line. I feel like
I have been in a time machine
and moved forward - for me this
year has gone by so fast. I still
clearly remember how I agonized
over my first article for the newsletter. I must
have retyped it five times. Now I am in the
same situation with this article. This is my
last letter as the iTech PTSA President. I want
to use my letter to thank those who have been
close to me this year in our efforts at
connecting the school and iTech families.
I want to thank the Executive Committee of
Meridith Bartos (Secretary), Colby Black
(VP), Theresa Ponce-Rankin and Mary Peck
(Co-Treasurers). These women are amazing
individuals who all work, volunteer and have
many other activities going on in their lives,
yet still committed many hours and much
energy to our PTSA. Each one has improved
our PTSA in their own special way and I
know the effects of all of their efforts will be
felt for years to come.
I would also like to thank the PTSA Board of
Directors. Kristi Winters, Howard Goff,
Nancy Janney, Barbara Rehmen, Cindra
Rehman, and Tracie Collins. I would love to
list all of their contributions and efforts, but
my letter would be pages long. They put in a
lot time this year ensuring iTech PTSA
supported the programs and activities that
benefit our school and students.
Thank you iTech staff and teachers! Nothing
else really needs to be said. As you all very
well know - they are wonderful!
turn in PTSA things?
Box Tops collected/Ink Cartridges,
Fundraising order forms. etc...
Middle School - in the green box
labeled PTSA located near the
stairs on the 1st floor. PTSA items
only please!
High School - in the PTSA box
with Cedar at the iTech window.
Box Tops/Ink Cartridges - in the
library.
Lastly I want to thank all of the parents who
have been supportive this year. Our call for
volunteers was always responded to. I
highlight a special thank you to Michelle
Weinmaster. She has assisted with every
event and fundraiser, helped us keep watch
on our bank accounts and has generally been
our go to person. She is amazing! Thank you
Michelle!
Have a happy summer and hopefully I will
see you all in the Fall.
Cheers,
Tammi Lockard
President-iTech Prep PTSA
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And The Award
Goes To…
Cyndy Hagin for Educator of the Year and
Theresa Ponce-Rankin for Golden Acorn
(Outstanding Volunteer)! Thank you both for
all you do to support our kids at iTech
Preparatory!
Please take a moment when you see these two
lovely ladies and thank them for all of their
efforts.
Ms. Hagin and Mrs. Ponce-Rankin will be
recognized during an awards ceremony
on June 3rd, organized by our Vancouver
Council PTA. The information is below on
how you can register to attend this event and
help us celebrate our two award recipients.
PTA Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, June 3rd, 6-8pm
Eisenhower Elementary
9201 NW 9th Avenue - 98665
Register online
Thanks to all
of you who
took the time
to nominate
deserving
educators and
volunteers for
these two
awards. We
had a lot of
great
nominations.
We are lucky
to have so many dedicated people among us!
Congratulations again to Ms. Hagin and Mrs.
Ponce-Rankin!
Please Attend!
iTech PTSA’s last General Membership
meeting of the school year is Thursday, June
4th, 7 pm at JPCC. This is a VERY important
meeting for our members to attend. The
highlight of the night will be the approval of
our 2015-16 fiscal year budget. We look
forward to seeing you there!
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Hospitality ~
Spring Conferences - Thank you again to all
who helped our teachers and staff have a nice
Thursday evening dinner and Friday morning
breakfast during conferences. They really
appreciated it!
iTech PTSA is committed to
encouraging collaborative
efforts between home and the
school, that parents and
teachers may work together in
the education of our children.
 Be a source of information for
parents wishing to be involved
in their students’ education.
 Build a unique, welcoming
atmosphere that creates and
encourages the relationship
between the school, parents and
community.
 Organize, promote and fund
activities that enhance and
support the advancement of our
students’ academic, emotional,
social, and physical well-being.
 Provide the teachers and
school with the resources they
need to educate our children.
Staff Appreciation Week - We had another
great year honoring our Teachers and Staff!
We could NOT have done it without our
awesome group of dedicated helpers! Each
day's event was loved by all. Thanks a million
to all who helped and brought food!!
It’s Easy to Support
YOUR iTech Student
… by simply enrolling in the Safeway eScrip
program and the Fred Meyer Community
Rewards program.
How, you ask?
For eScrip:
Enroll your Safeway
Club Card on the
eScrip.com website by clicking HERE (our
Group Name is iTech Prep PTSA and our
Group ID Number is 500043751)
Dkfjsdlkfjsdlk -ORGet the eScrip form from the iTech front
desk/window at the middle and high school.
Fill it out and turn it back into the PTSA box
(middle school - green PTSA box at the base
of the stairwell / high school - PTSA box is
with Cedar at the iTech window). Nancy
Janney will take care of enrollment for you!
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For Fred Meyer Rewards Program:
Enroll your Fred Meyer Rewards number on
the Fred Meyer rewards website by clicking
HERE (Use iTech Prep PTSA’s non-profit
number of 83002).
President - Tammi Lockard
[email protected]
Vice President - Colby Black
[email protected]
Co-Treasurer - Theresa Rankin
[email protected]
Co-Treasurer - Mary Peck
[email protected]
Secretary - Meridith Bartos
[email protected]
Website: iTechPTSA.org
Facebook: Vancouver iTech PTSA
Once registered, every time you shop and
use your Safeway Club Card or Fred Meyer
Rewards Card at local stores you are helping
iTech Prep PTSA earn a donation, and in turn
supporting YOUR iTech students!
If you have any questions, please contact
Nancy Janney, Fundraising Chair for iTech
Prep PTSA at [email protected].
Spotlighting some of our many
awesome iTech students:
Devon J., 11th grader at iTech, traveled to
St. Louis, MO to compete in the Robotics
World Championship Tournament. His
team, the Cloverbots, ultimately made it
to the quarter final rounds. Congratulations
to the Devon and the Cloverbots!
True F, Patrick H, Amelia M. and Jane L.
had their work accepted and shown on the
big screen at the Middle School Media
Festival that occurred at the Hollywood
Theater in Portland. Teacher’s Choice
Award was presented to True F. for his
Save the Sushi! production. Great job
iTech students!
NOTE: Last chance to purchase
yearbooks! First come, first served until
sold out (check/cash - cash only in June)
Does your student know about …
An Evening on the Island? High School
Social - snacks, dancing, games and more.
Cost $5 ($4 with ASB sticker). Saturday,
June 6th at 7 pm @ JPCC.
You can find out about this opportunity
and more school related info on the iTech
web site!
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