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PTSA
Inside 2015-2016 Board Members........................................3
PSTA School Wide Grant Program...........................16
PTSA Calendar ..........................................................4
Senior Scholarships...................................................17
PTSA Goals................................................................4
Public Relations........................................................18
Orientation.................................................................5
In the News…...........................................................19
PTSA Membership......................................................7
Communications......................................................20
Open House................................................................8
WRHS Newsletter....................................................21
ACT Practice...............................................................9
Thank You Sponsors..................................................22
Reflections.................................................................10
Year End Financials...................................................23
PTSA Philanthropy...................................................11
PTSA By-Laws..........................................................24
SAT Practice..............................................................12
Looking Ahead…......................................................29
Unity Day….............................................................13
Why We Do It…......................................................30
ESE Prom.................................................................14
Farewell Seniors.........................................................31
Thank You Teachers & Staff......................................15
2015-2016 Wiregrass Ranch High School
PTSA Board
Mari Blank
Catherine McLain
Carlos Vera
VACANT
Deb Rottum & Kim Clarke
Programs
Line Lemonier
Membership
Peggy D’Alessandro
Philanthropy
Dawn Khalil
Historian/Web
Kristy Kotlyn
Awards & Recognitions
Megan McNeil
Darlene Basi
Public Relations
Stacey Rusch
Reflections
Mary Burstiner
President Recording Secretary Treasurer 1st VP
Legislative
2nd VP
Camille Lovelace & Melinda Cosenza
Fundraising
Lizzy Mead
Donations
Krista Davidson & Jessica McNatt
Hospitality
Kathleen Powers
Volunteers
Richard Spana
Val Lanza
Steven Blank Katie Clarke Beliz Esen Nick Lacopo
Mrs. White
Parliamentarian Corresponding Secretary Student Representatives
School Representative
Founded in 2006, Wiregrass Ranch High School had approximately 2,400 students and used a 10-period split session school day to alleviate overcrowding this year. Sophomores, juniors and seniors attended from 7:25 a.m. to 1:56 p.m., while freshmen took classes from 10:25 a.m. to 4:50 p.m.
Thank you to our PTSA Board Members who have logged over 522 in volunteer hours!
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PTSA CALENDAR August 2015
September 2015
October 2015
17 Senior Orientation
15 Open House
2 Reflections submissions due
18 Orientation Welcome back breakfast for teachers and staff
17 Princeton ACT practice & Strategy Session
25 Home Coming (Selling spirit wear)
November 2015 1 Winter Clothing Drive
PTSA General Assembly Meeting
December 2015 21-31 Winter Break
January 2016 1-4 Winter Break
17 Reflections Celebration
15 Jean Drive Begins 30 SAT practice & Strategy Session
February 2016 2 Curriculum Night (spirit wear sales) 15 PTSA General Assembly Mtg Teacher Grants Awarded
March 2016
April 2016
15 Jean Drive Ends
8 Unity Day
21-24 Spring Break
21 PTSA General Assembly Meeting 29 ESE Prom
18 Curriculum Enhancement Night (spirit wear sales)
May 2016
June 2016
5 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon 8 Last Day of School
July 2016 Planning for 2016-2017
26 Senior Awards
PTSA Goals oo Provide Welcome Back Luncheon for teachers & staff ü oo Provide student positions on PTSA Board to allow ü student representation during meetings
oo Provide SAT/ACT Princeton Review practice test/ ü strategy sessions
oo Increase participation in Florida PTSA Reflections Program
oo Increase Wiregrass PTSA membership o üoProvide educational family/student program o üoParticipate in Pasco’s 3Ps (Pasco Pairing PTAs) oo Provide awareness/prevention program for students oo Facilitate National Safe Teen Driver Week pledge wall o üoAssist ABC families with food & gifts during holidays
o üoAward school wide resource grants üoSupport and raise awareness for S.A.D.D. Club o oo Continue to advocate for safe teen driving laws within the Florida Legislature
oo Support National Highway Safety Traffic Month (May) oo Assist school personnel during student AP registration luncheon
üoProvide Monetary Support for Academic Letters/Pins o o üoProvide Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon o üoAward PTSA Senior Scholarships üoProvide assistance with school wide initiatives, in o particular provide assistance in obtaining volunteers, mentors, tutors and classroom helpers
ORIENTATION Three orientation sessions were held for students before school started in August. Seniors
August 17th, 5p - 7p
Grades 10-11 August 18th, 8a - 12p Freshmen
August 18th, 5p - 7p
First Day of School: August 24, 2015
To encourage joining the PTSA, discount coupons for yearbooks and spirit wear were given for becoming a member.
August 17-18, 2015
The PTSA was involved in all of the orientation sessions selling memberships and spirit wear.
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Jersey Mike’s participated throughout Orientation and donated lunch for our entire faculty and staff!
Freshmen orientation was a popular place to be for the class of 2019.
Welcome Back Luncheon Each year at Orientation, the PTSA Hospitality & Donations Committees make sure our WRHS teachers & staff are treated to a Welcome Back Luncheon. This year was no exception! Jersey Mike’s donated subs for the Luncheon to help start off the school year!
PTSA Membership
PTSA membership is more important to the welfare of your child’s education than ever before. PTSA membership and contributions directly enrich the educational experience students will receive at Wiregrass Ranch High School. Our membership goal was to beat last year’s membership number of 530 members.
Membership incentives
WRHS PTSA Membership
$5 Per Membership
Teachers:
Name:
Mother Father
»» Mrs. White offered a “Jeans Day” incentive for teachers if they joined the PTSA before September 11th.
Male Female
WRHS Teacher WRHS Staff
Grandparent Student (grade Community/Business Partner
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»» Orientation: $5 coupon for yearbook & $2 coupon for Spirit wear »» Open House: New members received a slice of pizza/drink for becoming a PTSA member.
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Business Name:
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Sept. 18th
$25 Business Donation
Enjoy your Back-to-School lunch provided by Jersey Mike’s and WRHS PTSA.
2015-2016 PTSA Membership Membership Numbers 500 410
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OPEN HOUSE The first PTSA General Assembly was held before Open House. We met outside the Gym at 5:15pm and approved the budget. Open House began at 6pm in the Gymnasium. Many stopped by the PTSA table to purchase WRHS spirit wear, PTSA memberships, Princeton Review ACT Practice Tests, pizza and beverages. Little Caesar’s Pizza donated pizza. Past WRHS PTSA Board members (Carolina and Stacie) volunteered to cover shifts so current board members could visit their student’s classrooms.
PTSA President Mari Blank welcomed the crowd at the Open House, and encouraged everyone to participate in the WRHS PTSA.
Drive 4 UR School
During Open House the PTSA teamed up with The S.A.D.D. Club for a fundraising opportunity. PARKS Ford of Tampa donated $20 for each test-drive of their cars on campus, resulting in a donation of $2,500 to the PTSA to help with the teacher grants.
Princeton Review
ACT&Practice Strategy Session The Princeton Review ACT practice test and strategy session was the PTSA’s 1st program of the year. This is a valuable event where a Princeton Review instructor reviews test content, walks through some sample questions and shows some score-raising strategies to use on test day. Getting the word out: A slider was put on the school’s homepage, and the flyer was distributed through Student Services and on the PTSA website. 71 students prepaid (68 attended) and an additional 14 walked in without pre-registering. Feedback: Instructor was on our student’s level, however, allowed students to leave early and/or skip parts which was distracting and not PTSA’s policy.
Practice Test
Date: Location: Time:
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Wiregrass Ranch High School – Cafeteria 10:30am - 5:30pm Check-in begins at 10:30am
Test event includes:
» Strategy Session – tips & strategies for acing
» Lunch (provided by WRHS PTSA) » Full length practice SAT
Costs:
the ACT
** Bring your scientific or graphing calculator and sharpened #2 pencils. Once students arrive, they must stay until the test is over.**
$15 Pre-Registration – until Friday, October 16 $20 Late Registration – at the door
NO REFUNDS.—donation to PTSA Need more info? Kim Clarke (kimclarke1@verizon .net), or Deb Rottum (debrottum@yahoo.co m) Pre-Registration Only: Please make checks payable to WRHS PTSA, include student ID number. Tear off form and give form and payment in an envelope addressed to WRHS PTSA to his/her 1st period teacher OR check and registration form can be mailed to: WRHS PTSA 2909 Mansfield Blvd Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 — parent name:
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Hungry Howie’s donated pizza for attendees
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Practice ACT Test Find out where you stand!
Want to take a practice ACT without it counting towards college admissions? Wiregrass Ranch High School PTSA is pleased to offer students a practice test and strategy session to help boost their ACT scores! Students will be mailed an in-depth score report that gives a detailed score breakdown of their individual strengths and weaknesses.
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REFLECTIONS Let your Imagination Fly...
Each year, the National PTA Reflections program offers local, regional, state and national opportunities for young artists in PreK through Grade 12 to be recognized for their creativity. We are proud to present our nation’s best Reflections in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and the visual arts.
WRHS Reflections
As of the submission deadline, Oct 2, 2015, WRHS had a total of 49 entries; 15 photography and 34 visual art (down from 73 entries last year). A Reflections celebration was held on November 17 at our Media Center where we honored the following 6 winners who moved on to the District competition, and all went on to the State level competition. Visual Arts: Payton Forehand — 1st place Jon Acosta — 2nd place* Matthew Scott — 3rd place Photography: Mikhaela Free — 1st place Sabrina Dinan — 2nd place Louise Turner — 3rd place*
Florida State
Visual Arts: Jon Acosta — FL state award of Excellence Photography: Louise Turner — 3rd place – FL state award of Merit
Nationally
Nationally, this school year, nearly 300,000 students in over 8,000 schools across the country and in U.S. schools overseas contributed their original works to be considered for PTA’s highest honor in the arts. This spring, a panel of experts reviewed more than 1,000 national round submissions.
Jon Acosta National Award of Merit “The Restrained Imagination”
Congratulations!
PTSA Philanthropy WRHS PTSA Paired with Anclote High We adopted Anclote High School through a program initiated by Pasco County Council PTA called 3 P’s for Pasco (Pasco Pairing PTAs) where PTSAs adopt a Title 1 school or a school in need. This is our second year participating in this program. Our PTSA held a warm clothing and blanket drive. The Key Club helped by donating personal hygiene items, and toothbrushes and dental products were generously donated by Metz Orthodontics. PTSA delivered ice cream as a thank you to the members of Key Club who brought in much of the hygiene products.
Our ABC Families & the Holidays
WRHS PTSA provided 5 $25 Publix Gift Cards for Thanksgiving meals for our ABC (Assist, Believe & Care) families. The purpose of this Pasco County District program is to match community individuals and groups with needy children in order to provide basic essentials, thus enhancing the possibility for the children’s success in school. PTSA received one ABC family to provide gifts from their Christmas wish list. The other 13 families were given to other WRHS Clubs on campus who also wanted to help out.
Jean Drive January – March
Collection boxes were set up in Student Services, the Meadow Pointe I Clubhouse, and the Clubhouse in Seven Oaks for all sizes of jeans for young people in shelters. Posters were put up around campus and ConnectEd message went out to families. Key club assisted with drive.
Bulls Family in Need
A $500 gift card was given to a Wiregrass Family in dire need in February.
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Princeton Review
SAT& Practice Strategy Session Practice SAT Test Find out where you stand!
Want to take a practice SAT without it counting towards college admissions? Wiregrass Ranch High School PTSA is pleased to offer students a practice test and strategy session to help boost their SAT scores! Students will be mailed an in-depth score report that gives a detailed score breakdown of their individua l strengths and weaknesses.
Practice Test
Date: Location: Time:
Saturday, January 30, 2016 Wiregrass Ranch High School –
11:00am - 5:30pm Check-in begins at 10:30am
Cafeteria
Test event includes:
» Strategy Session – tips & strategie
» Lunch (provided by WRHS PTSA) » Full length practice SAT
Costs:
s for acing the SAT
** Bring your scientific or graphing calculator and sharpened #2 pencils. Once students arrive, they must stay until the test is over.**
$15 Pre-Registration – until Friday, January 29 $20 Late Registration – at the door
NO REFUNDS.—donation to PTSA Need more info? Kim Clarke (kimclarke1@verizon.net), or Deb Rottum (debrottum@yaho o.com) Pre-Registration Only: Please make checks payable to WRHS PTSA, include student ID number. Tear off form and give form and payment in an envelope addressed to WRHS PTSA to his/her 1st period teacher OR check and registration form can be mailed to: WRHS PTSA 2909 Mansfield Blvd Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 — parent name:
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2nd PTSA Program The Princeton Review came back the end of January for the SAT practice test and strategy session. This was an important session as the SAT test recently changed, and this practice exam was in the new format. To promote this event, forms were delivered to Land O Lakes High School, and Pasco High School. A slider was put on the WRHS homepage, and the flyer was distributed through Student Services and on the PTSA website. Once again, Hungry Howies donated pizza for the test takers. 59 students prepaid (58 attended).
Unity Day…
PTSA Program #3 Unity Day was one of the grants awarded as part of the PTSA’s School Wide Grant Program. Unity Day brings together a diverse group of students for a day of team-building and anti-bullying activities that promote understanding and tolerance for all students on the WRHS campus. On April 8, in the WRHS gym, 155 students attended Unity Day.
On feedback forms, several students indicated that Unity Day changed the way they look at and relate to other people, and a couple of students even said that Unity Day changed their life.
Friday, April 8, 2016
“Unity Day proved to be a day full of laughter, tears, and memories. It was all about breaking apart from the typical stereotypes and just getting to know each other. Filled with group activities and exercises meant to reach deeper into our emotions, the day made everybody realize that aside from our social groups and what we see each other as, in the end, we are all important and we are all incredible human beings. Everybody that attended the event got something from it, whether it was to not judge someone easily, or to be more sympathetic, we all had a sense of enlightenment when it came to figuring out how to treat people and ourselves.”
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ESE Prom PTSA Program #4
The PTSA co-sponsored the exceptional student education (ESE) Prom with $250 donation to help with the decorations. It was a magical event for all who attended!
Thank You! Teachers & Staff The Appreciation Luncheon was held May 5, 2016. The Hospitality Committee decorated/set up at 8:30, and two shifts of PTSA volunteer servers came in to assist from 10:15am-2:30pm. A catered lunch was purchased by PTSA from Texas Road House, and PTSA Board members donated the desserts for the day.
Catherine & Mary served our teachers and staff.
Friday, May 5, 2016
Our Hospitality Committee, Jessica & Krista
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Wiregrass Ranch PSTA School Wide
GRANT PROGRAM F or the 2015-2016 school year, the Wiregrass Ranch PSTA School Wide Grant Program was made available (emailed) to teachers late October, and all applications were due December 11, 2015. There were four (4) grant applications submitted and 3 were approved for funding. On February 18th, at the PTSA General Assembly meeting, the PTSA awarded this year’s grant recipients.
$1,300 – 3D Printer WRHS Art Department’s Mrs. Pamela DeVito’s grant was approved to purchase a 3D Printer and filament supplies.
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he PSTA grant program is designed to be a flexible source of PTSA funding for Wiregrass Ranch teachers and staff to sponsor creative programs in which Wiregrass Ranch students may participate. In keeping with the funding goals of the PTSA, these programs may be educational, artistic or social programs to benefit either large or small groups of students. The grant application deadline was 4:30 p.m. on December 11, 2015.
Who May Apply
Teachers, staff, and administrators who are members of the Wiregrass Ranch PTSA may submit applications.
The Grant Process:
»» Teacher or staff submits the PTSA Grant Application to the PTSA by December 11. »» Award decisions are announced at the PTSA’s Winter General Meeting. »» Grant recipients have until June 1, 2016 to use the funds. Any unused grant funds are returned to the PTSA for next year’s grants. »» An evaluation of the project and a complete accounting of how funds were spent must be made in writing by June 30, 2016.
The art department will use the 3D printer to teach the basic understanding and knowledge of how the 21st century technology works within the classroom setting. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to create an object starting at the 2D format — online graphic design program Tinkercad and end up having the printer produce their individual creation in 3-D.
$500 – Unity Day Sponsor
Mrs. Stephanie Kincaid, a teacher and Unity Club Sponsor’s grant was approved for $500 to help support the second Unity Day held in April at WRHS. Unity Day brings together a diverse group of students for a day of team-building and anti-bullying activities that promote understanding and tolerance for all students on the WRHS campus.
$200 – Art Blooms Exhibit
Mrs. Paula Smith of the Art Department grant will help support Art Blooms at Wiregrass Ranch High School media center exhibit.
Senior
Scholarships E ach year the PTSA awards a number of scholarships to deserving graduating seniors. Seniors had to join PTSA by October 2, 2015, and submit a scholarship application by April 1, 2016 in order to be eligible. PTSA Scholarship Committee consisted of Rick Spana, Mary Burstiner, Krista Davidson, and Catherine McLain. The PTSA awarded eight scholarships totaling $2,800 (or $350 each) at the Awards Night May 26, 2016. Four were based on Academic excellence and four were awarded for Citizenship. All 15 applicants had impressive backgrounds making it difficult for our committee to agree. Each scholarship winner has extensive volunteer experience and has been active in PTA/PTSA actities.
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Camille King. Camille is an avid soccer player headed to University of West Florida to become a sports medicine physician. She has spent a majority of her free time training, practicing, working and volunteering, all while not letting her focus on academics fall short.
Jeremy Moser. A baseball player since the age of 4, Jeremy has always been interested in criminal justice. Although unsure which department, he hopes to work in the federal government. Jeremy is headed to St. Leo University in the fall.
Christine Valenti. This future UF Gator has a passion for math and the desire to work toward a career in the medical field. Not only involved in an impressive amount of extracurricular activities, Christine found inspiration helping with her mother’s medical issues. Jaret Norman. After 7 years of orchestra, Jaret found that he not only has a passion for music, but loves to compose music for film and video games. His plan is to get his AA at PHSC and move on to U Miami to complete his dream. Lauren Spataro. Lauren’s goal is to become an orthopedic physician with a specialty in sports medicine after her years of cheerleading and enduring the injuries that came with it. UF will help her get there.
Helyn Maus. Helyn has been taking college classes since her sophomore year to better prepare for her future in geriatric nursing. She will be attending Florida Gulf Coast University to study nursing. Danielle Mapp. Danielle will be off to University of Central Florida to study Biomedical Sciences with the goal of becoming a medical professional. A vegan herself, Danielle anticipates starting a vegan/ vegitarian club at UCF to spread awareness of animal cruelty and healthy alternative foods. Thea Henry. Graduating WRHS with an AA under her belt, Thea will complete her batchelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology, while minoring in Sociology at Florida State University. Thea’s goal is to practice psychology in a VA hospital.
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Public Relations
In the News… Tampa Bay Times WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2015
Pumped up for a big year While state lawmakers and education leaders focus on broad issues such as standards, testing and how to evaluate teachers, the people who come to school every day just want an atmosphere where kids can learn. As a new school year draws near, we asked six of them to tell us about changes in the offing at their schools, about challenges ahead that give them pause, and about the things that make them so excited they can’t wait to come back. They represent the core of people who make any schoolhouse tick — students, teachers, parents, bus drivers, cafeteria staff and the principal. Here is what they had to say: and trying to answer questions about the changes. parent: With every passing year, the back-to-school season takes The primary worries centered on whether students would have on added significance for Pasco County mom Mari Blank. access to athletics, and how safe kids would be waiting for school She sees her second son, a high school junior, growing older buses mid-morning. and less dependent on his parents. “It’s the first time it’s been done at Wiregrass, but it’s been done at “He’s growing up,” Blank said. “It’s a chapter of our lives that other schools,” Blank said. “I’m sure there will be a few hiccups, but I is getting closer to ending.” think it’s just going to be a transition we’re going to have to endure.” She’ll still wake up on the first day of classes to make She expected questions to continue through her busiest time breakfast and walk Steven to his car. She’ll keep tabs on who his of year, orientation and open house. Blank had confidence that teachers are, and what classes he’s taking. the school administration would work through the kinks and have But it’s a far different experience from when she would walk the campus running smoothly, much as it has done as enrollment her boys to Sand Pine Elementary School, making sure they got surpassed 2,300 students without a changed schedule. to their classrooms without problems. If she had a single item she’d like to see changed, it might be That doesn’t mean Blank won’t be involved, not to mention testing. It can consume a school’s time and energy, Blank said, swamped, with school life. She’s the PTSA president at Wiregrass Ranch High, a school so crowded that it has moved to a 10-period taking away from needed learning. Even there, though, Blank has confidence that teachers will day for the next two years, until a new school can open. continue to do a good job preparing the teens, and the school will Sophomores, juniors and seniors will attend from 7:25 a.m. soldier on. to 1:56 p.m., while freshmen will take classes from 10:25 a.m. to “I think the testing could be overkill at times. I don’t think the 4:50 p.m. test will determine your kids’ actual ability,” she said. “But do I “The biggest concern that parents have is our staggered have a say? It’s like your taxes. You’re going to pay them.” schedule,” said Blank, who has been fielding some phone calls
2016 Principal’s Award Goes to...
Mari Blank, PTSA President! “They say it takes a village to raise a child and this person is definitely part of the village. The Principal’s Award is for the person that has volunteered their time to Wiregrass Ranch High School and is always there to help in a moment’s notice, that is if she is not at a Lightning game or travelling the world. Tonight’s Principals award goes to Mari Blank. Mari has been the president of the PTSA for the past two years and has been instrumental in running Drive One for your School and Spirit wear fundraisers for Wiregrass Ranch High School, as well as assisting with several different events around the school. Mari is often seen running around the office and volunteering around the school. She has volunteered over 300 hours this year alone. She, along with a fantastic team of involved parents, have worked tirelessly for the betterment of Wiregrass Ranch High School. So once again, please join me in congratulating Mari Blank as the winner of this year’s Principal Award.” — Robyn White, WRHS Principal
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Communications www.wiregrassptsa.org The PTSA website was updated throughout the year keeping members informed about what we were doing.
twitter/wiregrass_ptsa A Twitter account was set up for the PTSA to help with communication.
PTSA Gets the Word Out Two Mailchimp email blasts went out to our PTSA database of members to help WRHS administration inform families to take action. Feb 11: Parent Survey Sent to 118 parent PTSA members Apr 20: Recycling event Sent to 264 PTSA members
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Chorus under Aug warning y/o and club “LetChoice. andelparent/guardian School thephotogra Artes del aLenguaje Reminder directionphy de receives 3, 6 & 10; Wiregrass Ranch Cheerleading has been having a successful art and Code ) they take some time to look at this of Solangi based on the student 12/14-Period 7 & Make-up de enseñanza Conduct. guided tour ol for any new the theme . Dress primario Many present Santiago a year nd Offense-Student contact Orlando is proveedor notified el 18 Please ) es by their 6000 This 19. teacher; will de Oct. r Winter maestro 2 on that ion. the exam sure for Concert on Thursday, Aug. Code of scho make que detention remaining day. First semester does receives inclu ) 346 Counselors/Student a lunch requiere in the school’s will be sold in Student Services WRHS end until after winter break pm in- Gym and December 10 exhibit Services len da Night (5-7 college info, Bright maestro de lectura ESOL, rdel estado también Band Both Junior Varsity and Varsity teams qualified Parents and Students, as warm weather returns, please Natio nal competition not about the ol at (813 ed Reflections Complet of the entries at The CaFutures de un estudiante parent/guardian Yearbooks WRHS Orchestras Art on January 14th this school Sponsor is notified; s andtestsBand in ofStudent Merit season. 3 Offense-Student year in a be an art 7:00PM. Finally, under theFly”. Services. a reminder: tank questions call the high scho to show tation horu Hollenbeck and Inglés para Finali st two C year. days and of lunch many other types of information available. Thereofwill to the 2015 National Championships for the thirdyou para el endoso de receives Justin is giving you the opportunity Mr. Matthew Felderman, interno code policy found in your planner. As Baggett s, on ulationstheir tion director Ranch High School will present High School Cheerleading cursos/servicio review detention; Cheerle the direction Adam National Wiregrass Senior OrienDay Congrat 4th Offensedents, el maestro tome Student receives a morning End 5-7,the dress ading on Tuesday, a Winter Concert winter performance Imagina orientation co-presi of prose WRHS is proud n of YearwithActiv or afterhan pm) to announce be held are maestros school detention; (smaller than 3 inches) are not JLMS band under Wide World of Sports on February thin straps 15 atjudged. after they are at ESPN (ESOL). Los siguientes 7:00 PM. All so write a poem, spoken word or piece this school Miriam Raza tops, or clothing centerDecember Duncan, will present yearbook, Otros Idiomas will be held at The Center only) or in thesociety performances ities 5th Offense-Student tops, halter row. Nationals willthat Orientationth grade in Gym (8-12 mediafor year, we haveBest t op tio your talent receives of PatrickPasses Personas Adipietro and Athletic a campo WRHS Cheerleading willtobeyou. Please email Mrs.students who are National Saturday on campus; Aug. 24 que Hablan th (seniors Prom, Grad Bash, Graduation en r. The Competition suunder detention. Cara permitted two Pasco the s: All not Direction of others completan Teacher Arts are th /10 Table – teachers Merit are at the referred at 2nd mientras Treasure selling coverings Wesley , ym to be Finalists. placed Member 17 head the who su means again attending are Chapel. Varsity de is pm) unable once will to attendestado. 7de acuerdo will 11 (Visa pa Admission Ruiz is free.that demonstrates their first competition what addition, JuniorWe would like to congratula Rupani en enseñar fuera (5-7 Activities - NO OSS an administrator. permissible; hats, bandannas, August Honor Society Santiago Brittany season Students who are tardy Ranch High School ofathletics er 7 at 7:00PM. Gymprovide onTOGETHER the 2016. Saturday, by DietschInon Yearbo los Monday school receive of your work. andofGrace Studentsnotplanning te High e in will open DecembWiregrass copy apparel is not allowed for boys; Rea School on blouses house Monday, credit or debit cardboth inthe , same 6-12).to Además, withata the t Fe es family their great held at Flagler t is secretary and Fair.” at kkhalaf@pasco.k12 sleeveless information about their class, Sept . 15 year. A oks February5,10 2015 the direction forSolangi allowed; to At Regionals, school .fl.us December 4th.achieveme Finally, 9th grad 2015-16 Tampa Convention National Merit cutremember attend end of the consequences.Patricia Bacon (English and Varsity placed Brianna DuPries nt of becoming a completeslow the for their 7:00PM. Chorus The Art Showcase and Khalaf all home contests ingdates trabajo for under Sun are their ases, Center. Finalist. 10 at Sept de curso/pruebas: St ud en orientation, scheduled passes at USF erthe s Ranch season other competitions are: Chase yearthe knee; tops etc. of School than 4 inches above Yearbooks g for the “Winter y, Decemb to States. Varsity shorter is $25.00. The these ent will be showcas can use nt fees and purch be no passwill acuerdo en trabajar para obtener el The Wiregras are still should need to events School) preparin Thursda a student on sale and skirts that on adult the State Baggett $50.00 and are for students pants or activities shortseligibility First Day for $75. is busy and Testing pass is direction se Bartow Student fine arttodepartm parents Concertan Prices s; the siguientes maestros han estado de pants – 12/19/15 @ January 16, Varsity has29,advanced of Justin HS, Best of Pasco e is $100.00, Attendanc increase Winter stude pass Art Showca Holiday (No 1/5/16, meet skirts; Student $80 on -1/9/16 @ Fivay HS,during so orderevents to remain tucked insidewho all extracurricular Patricia Bacon (English 1&3), present their athletic your calendarwill 2016. Go Bulls! fair “Winter your copy nts. Students ents, be long enough markOrders as under the entire @ FlaglerDome starting Friday, season August 18th,ver) to pay for all PM. All must requireme book the 1/16/16 today! Labor Day e (6-8pm) and shirts 7:00home to all regular Please Noble Orchestr regularly Regionals must have Palm beCoast endoso de ESOL: Andrea Auletta (ESE), for admission will The bell schedule to attend placed& by is good obligations paid and HS, States Barnes t card paym Tuesday, and WRHS will be asHous are required thebe visiting December 12 at www.yearboo follows: 1/29 &school atmay more All children 8 p.m. There forkforever.com, 1/30 @ the next Period 1 6:15-6:25 Calendar Green (English 1, ENC 1101), Darby The JLMS pass .Gradu on Friday, students have no OSS for second good attendance, have all as Nationals at 813-346-6052 take credi Sun Dome rd, and Disco in hand. ol Pay. few months Open must be worn appropriately. ation er 3rd, 5 p.m. to talentsorofsee and Ms. Khalaf in room Call DaveArtsWilson atThis UCA events. HP Field Heather Erridge (English 2), Melissa important inUSF playoff nces at Wesley Chapel. House/Wide especially semester. winter performa excluding MasterCa online, with Scho readers set up to their checkbook 3-159. Parenting Classes becomes telling, 2), Carla McLeod present their World Thursday Decemb term.face for the of Sports (Disney Period 2 6:30-6:40 school After g We are getting in Action”, story and May there at The The 2015 Graduation Litracy),dayKristina Hurlbert-Porter (English April World). and Fair” held on by school to purchase one. stop Center Harvey (Acc. Picture winseason. During the months of March, or just Sept. 3 performances will be held Skills classes are asking for donations. person and planning on havin in a long line with r for everyone. and information Parenting for is scheduled performances- “Artist The support and testing Period 3 6:45-6:55 Achieve) Dustin Quarrella (AP Lit, Eng can conne classes Labor Day Stay (RLA will be will be Saturday, June(4)4thinfant carriers so the students Graduation Holiday easie Norman wear (no&school) musical and drama and more. Come and show yourwe enter 5 to testing daily. As we get closer to the test dates, you We’re (English 2) Rebecca Online Sept. 7 Admission is free. at 10:00 AM. held cted and we need four dolls the Senior have to stand n faster and to buy Bull spirit hope to USF electronic 12/3/201 2015) students new to be Sun Period Octubre will from – exhibits, (1 WRHS 4 7:00-7:10 Dome don’t (ESE art clothes Open on the USF as district Melissa Romig need newborn school website will Shop online painting, Plus,inwe Staytaking and a should plan to be in school until the last day The class through Pasco eSchool or Florida campus 4 & Journalism) andHouse project. connected an online Sept. 15 @ 6pm so parents it makes registratio e to School Pay be charged. We their simulation Tampa. make the event /bookfa dollsallas information Seniors to Wiregrass have Allirsstudents carry the Merrill and former Period 5 7:15-7:25 informed. BN.COM canTwitter RanchtoHigh Progress Reports is May 6th in well and For any additional onlin Pro Dads via our be completed pertaining prizes. If you cannot be gently used. Items from anywhere can founded by Mark All classes do your best to stayservices. items year. 11704327 using All your arts n fee will Please for was focus to gender. ol Sept. page, fine any deadline code Hopefully, parents can go 25 students. graduation for tion all The The in for the Facebook actio months the 3 School: to required 0 scho information Virtual are voucher size First.” organiza Period 6 7:30-7:40 exams page, Google orworld , please contact Assistant classroom. Any questions a trans g the n, Homecoming/Spirit Week is “Family days and and our website. Now, schoolDiamela Plushave If you 12/5/2015 using purchases will benefit The All Pro Dad Vergne at 813-346-6 page,any ourquestions Sept. 21-25 Pro Dad theme registratio . Please note that to the store durin Schoolinfo Principal, you for Barnes & Noble for your grades to count er. school. Parents should plan trips outside of required 000.off in room 3-117, Mrs. Stanforth’s be dropped cangraduation. Period 7 7:45-7:55 attend get short reminders up the lines of Dungy. The All online teacherApp to the newslett your simply text the message .fl.us. order percentage of your please speak withvia as possible. Family vacation etc. Remind. NFL coach, Tony help coach dads on how to open fun this deadline, other items add even more items Flyer is attached To sign up, @wrhscho concerns with meeting please contact Mrs. Stanforth @ dstanfor@pasco.k12 Period 8 8:05-8:15 plan appointments accordingly, as much stories and have ol chart. is to to the number 81010. to department at WRHS. relevance. Please check the of the meetings by sharing success continue You will begin as soon as possible to create a new pace be excused unless there is educational Period 9 8:20-8:30 will not al Danc e with their children Security Notice a father to publicly for the Special Olympics available. the dance. Outside communication the opportunity for Wint er Form to the newsletter regardingwebsite allows further the information as it becomes be representing WRHS at the Period 10 8:35-8:45 ontesting beforfound Security Cameras may be used to record events at WRHS. doing so. The platform offers ents, both big and small. It also One of our students’ Orrin Williams will A flyer is attached mean the Guest Form (it can 5th and 6th d that February on achievem things Needed Basketball approve an child’s little Olympics Members d with ) SAC State level for Special recognize his appreciates; the hold its guests are permitte be picked up in Student Services will be celebrating its 40th need of new members. what it is he/she organization will can in Tavares, FL. Special Olympics Pasco SAC (School Advisory Committee) is in ber the All Pro Dad child to express school website or Be advised that is the kickoff event for this year's at 6pm on Noveme to step down. If you are interested, anniversary this year. Summer games Unfortunately, a few members needed most to him or her. Wiregrass Ranch in the cafeteria with your interest. SAC Chapel High School. WRHS will at celebration on February 26th at Wesley please contact the main office at 813-346-6000 first meeting here event, participating in Soccer, have 42 student athletes attending the 16th.
WRHS Newsletter The PTSA Pres dent contr buted every month to the W regrass Ranch H gh Schoo News etter These news etters can be found on our PTSA webs te under LINKS Be ow are the PTSA sect ons of the first and ast news etter of the schoo year
August 2015
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We come back o he new schoo yea We hope a o ou WRHS am es had a un and es u summe We have many exc ng even s p anned o he yea The PTSA s he e o you as an advoca e and commun ca on a son
can ha d y be eve ha he schoo yea s com ng o an end We have had a ve y success u and busy yea was a yea u o g ea accomp shmen s and a yea o wo k ng w h so many g ea boa d membe s comm ee cha s eache s adm n s a o s and vo un ee s who wo k ha d so ou ch d en can have g ea expe ences Thank you o a he hou s you have ded ca ed o make ou schoo and WRHS PTSA so success u
We keep pa en s n o med abou happen ngs a WRHS so ha you can be an ac ve pa c pan n you ch d s h gh schoo expe ence Th s s accomp shed h ough e ma b as s PTSAs webs e news e e s and Gene a Assemb y mee ngs We sha e you ques ons and conce ns w h he adm n s a on and advoca e on beha o s uden s and pa en s So make su e you pa c pa e n some no a ha he PTSA has o offe OR ENTAT ON REG STRAT ON Augus 17 h and 18 h The WRHS PTSA w have d scoun coupons o Yea books and Sp Wea when you become a PTSA membe on Reg s a on Day Augus 17 h 5 7pm s Reg s a on N gh o Sen o s Augus 18 h 8am 12pm s Reg s a on o 10 h and 11 h g ades and om 5 7pm o F eshman Je sey M kes w be se ng he amaz ng Ph y S eak sandw ches and dona ng once aga n unch o ou en e acu y and s aff PTSA GENERAL MEET NG OPEN HOUSE We we come you and encou age you o pa c pa e n he WRHS PTSA h s yea P ease o n us a ou fi s PTSA Gene a Assemb y Mee ng on Sep embe 15 h a 5 15pm ou s de he Gym Th s s a so he n gh o Open House wh ch beg ns a 6 00 p m n he Gymnas um DR VE 4 UR SCHOOL Sep embe 15 h Once aga n he PTSA w be eam ng up w h The S A D D C ub o a c ea ve and exc ng und a s ng oppo un y whe e es d v ng Fo d veh c es can esu n B g Cash Rewa ds Fo Ou Schoo On Sep embe 15 h Open House om 3 9pm PARKS Fo d o Tampa w be on ou WRHS Campus w h a a ge se ec on o veh c es and hey w dona e $20 o each es d ve up o $6 000 So p ease don o ge o s op by he en by he Ca e e a and ake 10 m nu es o es d ve a Fo d SEN OR SCHOLARSH PS The PTSA w aga n be sponso ng a ew g adua ng s uden membe s w h a mone a y scho a sh p Make su e ha you sen o has o ned PTSA by Oc obe 2nd 2015 n o de o be e g b e o hese scho a sh ps Scho a sh p app ca ons w be ava ab e n S uden Se v ces a e he W n e B eak Look o u u e announcemen s n he news e e as we as on ou PTSA webs e On beha o he WRHS PTSA Execu ve Boa d and a he vo un ee s who g ve he me so ee y and en hus as ca y hank you o you suppo a any me du ng he schoo yea you have any ques ons p ease don hes a e o con ac me a p es den @ w eg assp sa o g Aga n we come back and have a g ea yea Thank you and GO BULLS Ma C B ank WRHS PTSA P es den
LAST GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEET NG OF THE YEAR The as WRHS PTSA gene a assemb y mee ng o he schoo yea ook p ace on Ap 21s New office s we e e ec ed and vo ed o have By aws fi ed as hey s and h s June upon exp a on ACADEM C P NS AND LETTERS DONAT ON The WRHS PTSA s happy o announce ha we a e ab e o ass s ou schoo by gene ous y dona ng $500 o go owa d he pu chase o h s yea academ c p ns and e e s STAFF APPREC AT ON WEEK S MAY 2 6 PTSA w be p ov d ng a de c ous unch om Texas Roadhouse o a ou eache s and s aff on May 6 h We a e so hank u o ou eache s and s aff a WRHS o a hey do o ou s uden s A hank you as we o a o ou PTSA boa d membe s o mak ng homemade desse s and se v ng unch SEN OR SCHOLARSH P UPDATE Th s yea we had 15 app can s app y o he PTSA Sen o Scho a sh ps App ca ons a e now n he ev ew p ocess and each o he se ec ed scho a sh p ec p en s w be awa ded $350 a he Sen o Awa ds Ce emony on May 26 h Wo k ng oge he we ve been ab e o accomp sh many amaz ng h ngs o ou schoo ou s uden s and ou commun y du ng he 2015 2016 schoo yea Thank you o you con bu ons o ou schoo you ded ca on o vo un ee ng and you comm men o see ng a s uden s succeed ook o wa d once aga n se v ng as you PTSA P es den nex yea Ma C B ank WRHS PTSA P es den
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Thank You Sponsors Sponsorships »» »» »» »» »» »»
$2,500 Park Ford (Drive 4UR School) $1,000 Plato’s Closet $1,000 The Law Offices of Lucas Magazine $1,000 Wells Fargo $500 The Shoppes at Wiregrass $300 The Right Fit Foundation
Dr. John Dr. John Long Middle Long Middle School School
Wiregrass
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C ertificate of A pprec iation The Law presented to
Offices o f Lucas | Magazin e Diamond Sp for supportin g the PTSA
2015 - 201 6 School Yea r
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Wells Fargo for supporting
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nsorship Diamond Spo 2015 - 2016 School Year
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John Long School Middle School Dr. JohnDr. Long Middle
WRHS PTSA Sponsorship Rewards Bronze $50
Silver $100
Gold $250
Platinum $500
Diamond $1,000
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Recognition on our PTSA Website
for supporting the PTSA
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Sponsor Appreciation Plaque Recognition on PTSA Website and business logo with link to business Display business brochures at PTSA Events (supplied by business)
Business Name:
Description:
Contact Name:
Telephone: Website:
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Please make checks payable to WRHS PTSA John Long School Middle School 501(c)(3) Dr. JohnDr. Long Middle The WRHS PTSA is exempt under section & classified as a public charity under section 509(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Wiregrass Ranch High School
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C ertificate of A pprec iation
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Shops of Wiregra ss
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Platinum Sponsor ship
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WRHS PTSA
Jersey Mike’s Subs Hungry Howies Pizza Little Ceasars Pizza Panera Bread Pinchers Publix Sonny’s Real Pit Barbecue
President
Date Middle Long School Dr. John Middle Dr. John Long
School
High Wiregrass Ranch
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Subs Jersey Mike’s for supporting
the PTSA
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t WRHS PTSA Presiden Date
Dr. John Dr. John Long Middle Long Middle School School
Wiregrass
Ranch High
School
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Right Fit™ Foundat ion Go for supportin g the PTSA
2015 - 201 6 School Yea r
ld Sponsor
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WRHS PTSA
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Date
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School
High Wiregrass Ranch
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’s Little Caesar for supporting
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Dr. John Dr. John Long Middle Long Middle School School
Wiregrass
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Hungry Howie’s for supportin g the PTSA
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WRHS PTSA
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Year end Financials 07/10/16
WRHS PTSA Profit and Loss Budget vs. Actual July 2015 through June 2016
Jul '15 - Jun '16
Budget
$ Over Budget
% of Budget
Income Donations Membership Others Ways & Means
6,300.00 2,075.00 0.00 10,805.26
4,500.00 2,735.00 100.00 12,800.00
1,800.00 -660.00 -100.00 -1,994.74
140.0% 75.9% 0.0% 84.4%
Total Income
19,180.26
20,135.00
-954.74
95.3%
Expense Administrative Bank Fees Insurance Office Suplies Postage President discretionary funds Website Total Administrative Carry Over Commitees Awards & Recognitions Historian Hospitality Philantropy Programs Public Relations Reflections Volunteer Coordinator Total Commitees Dues County Council Florida PTA Total Dues Interim Funds - Summer 2015 Conferences & Conventions Registration Day Meals Spirit Wear Total Interim Funds - Summer ... Interim Funds - Summer 2016 Conferences & Conventions Registration Day Meals Spirit Wear Total Interim Funds - Summer ... Main Goals Academic Pins and Letters School Enrichment 07/10/16 Senior Scholarships Students Development Wiregrass Ranch Grant Program WRHS S.A.D.D. Club
0.00 430.00 85.57 9.80 0.00 0.00
100.00 430.00 100.00 25.00 50.00 63.00 768.00
-242.63
68.4%
0.00
2,000.00
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0.0%
0.00 0.00 1,459.64 1,084.82 250.00 0.00 30.00 0.00
25.00 100.00 2,000.00 1,500.00 5,000.00 0.00 250.00 0.00
2,824.46
8,875.00
70.00 1,452.50
70.00 1,915.00
1,522.50
1,985.00
0.00 313.58 3,995.64
900.00 500.00 4,000.00
4,309.22
5,400.00
0.00 0.00 0.00
700.00 1,000.00 2,500.00 0.00
4,200.00
0.00 500.00 WRHS PTSA 0.00 500.00 Profit and Loss Budget vs. Actual 2,800.00 2,800.00 July 2015 through June 2016 0.00 1,250.00 2,007.64 3,000.00 Jul '15300.00 - Jun '16 Budget 300.00 5,107.64
Ways and Means Expenses
3,020.95
Net Income
0.0% 100.0% 85.6% 39.2% 0.0% 0.0%
525.37
Total Main Goals Total Expense
-100.00 0.00 -14.43 -15.20 -50.00 -63.00
-25.00 -100.00 -540.36 -415.18 -4,750.00 0.00 -220.00 0.00
0.0% 0.0% 73.0% 72.3% 5.0% 0.0% 12.0% 0.0%
-6,050.54 0.00 -462.50
31.8% 100.0% 75.8%
-462.50 -900.00 -186.42 -4.36
76.7% 0.0% 62.7% 99.9%
-1,090.78 -700.00 -1,000.00 -2,500.00 -4,200.00 -500.00 -500.00 0.00 -1,250.00 -992.36 $ Over Budget 0.00
79.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 66.9% % of Budget 100.0%
8,350.00
-3,242.36
61.2%
4,000.00
-979.05
75.5%
17,310.14
35,578.00
-18,267.86
48.7%
1,870.12
-15,443.00
17,313.12
-12.1%
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24 Wiregrass Ranch High School PTSA By-Laws These bylaws were voted upon and passed at the general membership meeting of the Wiregrass Ranch PTSA on May 23, 2013. Signed: Melissa Sabrese (PTSA President) Signed: Krista Davidson (PTSA Secretary) ARTICLE 1: NAME Wiregrass Ranch High School 2909 Mansfield Blvd. Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 Pasco County, Region 4 The Name of the association is: Wiregrass Ranch High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA), Wesley Chapel, Florida. It is a local PTA/PTSA unit organized under the authority of the Florida Congress of Parents and Teachers (the “State PTA”), a branch of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers (the “National PTA”). ARTICLE II: ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION The association exists as an unincorporated association of its members. Its “articles of organization” comprise these bylaws, as from time to time amended, and its articles of association, if any. In the absence of separate articles of association, the bylaws shall be deemed to be the articles of association. In the event of any conflict between these bylaws and the articles of association, these bylaws shall govern. ARTICLE III: PURPOSES Section 1: The Objects (Purposes) of the association, in common with the Objects of the National PTA are: a. To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community and place of worship. b. To raise the standards of home life. c. To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth. d. To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth. e. To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social and spiritual education. Section 2. The Objects of this association are promoted in cooperation with the state PTA and the National PTA, through an educational program directed toward parents, teachers and the general public; are developed through conferences, committees, projects and programs; and are governed and qualified by the basic policies set forth in Article IV.
ARTICLE IV: BASIC POLICIES The following are basic policies of this association. a. The association shall be noncommercial, nonsectarian and nonpartisan. b. The name of the organization or the names of any members in their official capacities shall not be used to endorse or promote a commercial concern or in connection with any partisan interest or for any purpose not appropriately related to promotion of the Purposes of the organization. c The association shall not, directly or indirectly, participate or intervene (in any way, including the publishing or distributing of statements) in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office; or devote more than an insubstantial part of its activities to attempting to influence legislation by propaganda or otherwise. d. The association shall work with the schools to provide quality education for all children and youth and shall seek to participate in the decision-making process establishing school policy, recognizing that the legal responsibilities to make decisions has been delegated by the people to boards of education. e. The organization shall not enter into membership with other organizations except such international or national organizations as may be approved by the National Board of Directors. The association may cooperate with other organizations and agencies concerned with child welfare, but persons representing the association in such matters shall make no commitments that bind the association. f. No part of the net earnings of the organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, directors, trustees, officers or other private persons except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in Article Ill hereof. g. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these articles, the organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (i) by an organization exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or (ii) by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code. h. Upon the dissolution of this organization, after paying or adequately providing for the debts and obligations of the organization, the remaining assets shall be distributed to one or more nonprofit funds, foundations or organizations which have established their tax exempt status under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
ARTICLE V: MEMBERS AND DUES Section 1. Membership in the PT NPTSA shall be made available to any individual who subscribes to the Objects and basic policies of the National PTA, without regard to race, color, creed or national origin, under such rules and regulations not in conflict with the provisions of these bylaws, the bylaws of the state PTA, or the bylaws of the National PTA. Section 2. Only members of the association shall be eligible to participate in the business meetings, or to serve in any of its elective or appointive positions. Section 3. Every individual who is a member of this PT N PTSA is, by virtue of that fact, a member of the National PTA and of the state PTA by which this local PTNPTSA is chartered, and is entitled to all benefits of such membership. Section 4. The association shall conduct an annual enrollment of members, but persons may be admitted to membership at any time. Section 5. Each member of the association shall pay annual dues to the association. Such annual dues shall include at a minimum the amounts due to the state PTA and National PTA. Section 6. The state and National PTA portions of the dues paid by each member of the association shall be set aside by the association and remitted to the state PTA through such channels and at such time as the state bylaws may provide. (Each state PTA is responsible for payment to the National PTA of the national portion of dues paid by members of the association.) The remittance to the state PTA shall be accompanied by a report, in such form as may be required by the state PTA, showing the name and address of the president of the association, the amount of dues collected during the period covered by the report, and the number of members of the association. Section 7. For the purpose of annual enrollment and awards consideration, the membership year shall be April 1 through March 31. The membership card shall be valid upon payment of dues through September 30 of the membership year. ARTICLE VI: OFFICERS AND THEIR ELECTION Section 1. Each officer of this PTN PTSA shall be a member of this PTA/PTSA. Section 2. Officers and their election: a. The officers of this association shall consist of a president, Two (2) vice-presidents, recording secretary, a corresponding secretary, a treasurer b. Officers shall be elected by ballot annually in the month of April/May. However, if there is but one nominee for any office, election for that office may be by show of membership cards or voice vote. A majority vote shall elect. c. With the exception of the treasurer, officers shall assume their official duties following the end of
the school year and shall serve for a term of one year or until their successors are elected. The treasurer shall assume all duties after the books have been audited. d. A person shall not be eligible to serve more than Three consecutive terms in the same office. Section 3. Nominating Committee: a. There shall be a nominating committee composed of Three (3) members (at least three and always an uneven number) who shall be elected by the association at a regular meeting at least one month prior to the election of officers. The president shall appoint a chair pro tem who shall call the first meeting. The committee shall elect its own chair. b. The nominating committee shall nominate one person for each office to be filled and report its nominees at the election meeting at which time additional nominations may be made from the floor. In order to be nominated a person must be a member of PTA. c. Only those persons who have consented to serve if elected shall be nominated for or elected to such office. d. Members of the nominating committee may be elected to office. Section 4. Vacancies: A vacancy occurring in the office of president shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by the vice president. A vacancy occurring in any other office shall be filled for the unexpired term by a person elected by a majority vote of the executive board on which they shall serve, notice of such election having been given. # Section 5. A member whose dues have not been paid at least thirty days prior to the annual election meeting may not vote in the annual election of officers. # Section 6. Any person holding an elected or appointed position in this association shall serve for the designated term or until a successor is elected or appointed. ARTICLE VII: DUTIES OF OFFICERS Section 1. The president shall preside at all meetings of the association, the executive committee and the executive board at which the president may be present; shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by the association or by the executive board; may appoint a parliamentarian and historian, with the approval of the executive board; and shall coordinate the work of the officers and committees of the association in order that the Purposes may be promoted.
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The 1st vice-president shall serve as directed by the president The 2nd vice-president shall serve as directed by the president
Section 3. The recording secretary shall record the minutes of all meetings of the association and of the executive committee and board and shall perform such other duties as may be delegated. Section 4. The corresponding secretary shall prepare all written communications as directed by the association or by the executive board and shall perform such other duties as may be delegated. #Section 5. The treasurer shall have custody of all of the funds of the association; shall keep a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures; and shall make disbursements in accordance with the approved budget, as authorized by the association. Three signatures should be on file at the bank, with two signatures required on all PTA checks. The treasurer shall present a financial statement at every meeting of the association and at other times when requested by the executive board and shall make a full report at the annual meeting. The treasurer shall be responsible for the maintenance of such books of account and records as conform to the requirements of Article XIII, Section 3, of the bylaws. The treasurer’s accounts shall be examined annually by an auditor or an audit committee of not less than three members who, satisfied that the treasurer’s annual report is correct, shall sign a statement of that fact at the end of the report. The audit committee shall be appointed by the executive board. The committee’s report shall be given at the next regular meeting after the audit is completed. Section 6. All officers shall: a.
Perform the duties prescribed in these bylaws and by the parliamentary authority adopted by this association.
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Deliver to their successors all official material not later than ten days following the end of the school year.
Section 2. Special meetings may be called by the executive board, Three (3) (number) days notice having been given. Section 3 The last regular meeting of the association shall be held in May (month) and shall be known as the annual meeting. Section 4. Ten (10) (number) members (minimum of 10) shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business in any meeting of this association. ARTICLE IX: EXECUTIVE BOARD Section 1. The executive board shall consist of the officers of the association, the chairs of standing committees and the principal of the school or a representative appointed by him. If constituted as a PTSA, the board shall include at least one student. The chair of the standing committees shall be selected by the officers of the association. The members of the executive board shall serve until the election and qualification of their successors. Section 2. A PTA member shall not serve as a voting member of a constituent organization’s board at the local, council, district, region, state or national level while serving as a paid employee of or under contract to that constituent organization. Section 3. The duties of the executive board shall be: a. To transact necessary business in the intervals between association meetings and such other business as may be referred to it by the association. b. To create standing committees. c.
To approve the plans of work of the standing committees.
d. To present a report at the regular meetings of the association. e.
To prepare and submit to the association for approval a budget for the fiscal year.
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To approve routine bills within the limits of the budget.
ARTICLE VIII: GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Section 4. Regular meetings of the executive board shall be held monthly during the school year, the time to be fixed by the board at its first meeting of the year. A majority of the executive board members shall constitute a quorum. Special meetings of the executive board may be called by the president or by a majority of the members of the board. A treasurer’s report must be given at every board meeting.
Section 1. Regular meetings of the association shall be held (number of meetings) Three (3) (at least three) times during the school year, unless otherwise provided by the association or by the executive board. Seven (7) days notice shall be given of change of date.
#Section 5. Under extraordinary circumstances at the direction of the president special meeting may be held via conference call or video conference call, where voting will be permitted as long as minutes are taken and a quorum is established.
ARTICLE X: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Section 1. The executive committee shall consist of the elected officers. Section 2. The duties of the executive committee shall be to transact emergency business in the interval between executive board meetings. Section 3. The majority of the executive committee shall constitute a quorum. Section 4. Meetings of the executive committee shall be held as needed. ARTICLE XI: STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES Section 1. The executive board may create such standing committees, as it may deem necessary to promote the Purposes and carry on the work of the association. The term of each chair shall be one year and/or until the election and qualification of a successor. Section 2. The chair of each standing committee shall present a plan of work to the executive board for approval. No committee work shall be undertaken without the consent of the executive board. Section 3. The power to form special committees and appoint their members rests with the association and the executive board. Section 4. The president shall be a member ex-officio of all committees except the nominating committee. ARTICLE XII: COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP Section 1. a.
The association shall be represented in meetings of the Pasco County Council Parent-Teacher Association, as provided in the council’s bylaws.
b. Delegates and their alternates shall be selected and serve for a term of One Year to the Pasco County Council of PTAs. Section 2. This association shall pay annual dues to the Pasco County Council of PTAs, as provided in the council’s bylaws.
ARTICLE XIII: RELATIONSHIP WITH NATIONAL PTA AND STATE PTA Section 1. The association is a constituent organization of the National PTA. It is organized and chartered under the authority of the state PTA, which is enabled to do so under the bylaws of the National PTA. Section 2. The bylaws of this association are subject to the approval of the state PTA, and shall not conflict with the bylaws of the National PTA and the bylaws of the state PTA. Any provision of the bylaws of the association that conflicts with the bylaws of the National PTA or the bylaws of the state PTA shall be null and void. Section 3. The association shall keep such permanent books of account and records as shall be sufficient to establish the items of gross income, receipts and disbursements of the association, including, specifically, the number of its members, and dues collected from its members, and the amount of dues remitted to the state PTA. Such books of account and records shall at all reasonable times be open to inspection by an authorized representative of the state PTA, or where directed by the committee on state and national relationships, by a duly authorized representative of the National PTA. Section 4. The status of this association as a local PTA shall be subject to termination and its charter as a local PTA shall be subject to withdrawal, in the manner and under circumstances provided in the bylaws of the state PTA. Section 5. The association is obligated, upon withdrawal of its charter by the state PTA to: a. Yield up and surrender all its books and records and all of its assets and property to the state PTA or such agency as may be designated by the state PTA, or to another local PTA organized under the authority of the state PTA. b. Cease and desist from further use of any name that implies or connotes association with the National PTA or the state PTA or status as a constituent organization of the National PTA. c. Carry out promptly, under the supervision and direction of the state PTA, all proceedings necessary or desirable for the purpose of dissolving this association. Section 6. This association shall collect dues from its members and shall remit a portion thereof to the state PTA as provided in Article V.
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ARTICLE XV: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the association in all cases in which they are applicable and in which they are not in conflict with these bylaws and those of the state PTA and the National PTA, the Articles of Incorporation or the Nonprofit Corporation Act under which the association may be incorporated. #ARTICLE XVI: AMENDMENTS Section 1.
a. These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of the association by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting, provided that notice of the proposed amendment shall have been given at least 30 days prior to the meeting at which the amendment is voted upon and that the proposed amendment shall be subject to approval of the state PTA. b. The amendment shall become effective upon receipt of approval from the state bylaws chair. c. A committee may be appointed to submit a revised set of bylaws as a substitute for the existing bylaws only by a majority vote at a meeting of the association, or by two-thirds vote of the executive board. The requirements for adoption of a revised set of bylaws shall be the same as in the case of an amendment. d. Submission of amendments or revised bylaws for approval by the state PTA shall be in accordance with the bylaws or regulations of the state PTA.
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a. The association shall include in its bylaws provisions corresponding to the provisions of the bylaws of the National PTA that are identified therein by a double star. The adoption by the National PTA of an amendment to any of the “double-starred” provisions of its bylaws shall serve automatically and without the requirement of further action by the association to amend correspondingly the bylaws of the association. b. The adoption of an amendment to the articles and sections of the bylaws of the Florida PTA that bear the # symbol shall automatically amend the bylaws of the association to conform to the action taken by the state convention. c. Notwithstanding the automatic character of the amending process, the association shall take action promptly to incorporate such amendments in its bylaws.
Looking ahead… It was an active year for the Wiregrass Ranch High School PTSA. The nominating committee for next year’s PTSA Board was successful in getting the following positions filled for the 2016-2017 school year!
Next Year’s 2016-2017 WRHS PTSA Board Members
President
Mari Blank
Treasurer
Carlos Vera
Recording Secretary
1st VP
2nd VP
Corresponding Secretary
Catherine McLain Kim Clarke Mary Burstiner Val Lanza
Programs Chair
Kim Clarke Melinda Cosenza
Philanthropy Chair
Peggy D’Alessandro
Awards & Recognitions Chair
Kristy Kotlyn
Fundraising Chair
Liane Sholl Camille Lovelace
Darlene Basi
Public Relations Chair
Hospitality Chair
Krista Davidson Tabitha McMillian
Web Master & Historian
Dawn Khalil
Legislative Chair
Megan McNeil
Parliamentarian
Richard Spana
Donations Chair
Reflections
Volunteer Coordinator Chair
Membership Chair
Heidi Barron
Student Liaison
Steven Blank Katie Clarke Chris Clarke Nick Lacopo
Lizzy Mead Stacey Rusch Kathleen Powers
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Why we do it…
Class of 2017
Farewell Seniors Class of 2016
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2015-2016 PTSA Historian YEAR BOOK Wiregrass Ranch High School Pasco County, Florida