PTSO FEATURE Q&A

The Viewpoint (VP): Why would someone want to become apart of the PTSO?

President Lauren Isenberg (LI): Joining PTSO is a great way to be involved in the school community. It provides opportunities to support staff and students in many ways including volunteering as well as financially through membership fees. To thank the staff that joins, we give them pies at Thanksgiving and cookies before winter break. We also award four $500 scholarships to graduating seniors from the members.

VP: How do you all sponsor the snacks on the Muffin Cart?

LI: The Muffin Cart snacks and drinks are purchased by PTSO, but occasionally we have donations from families and businesses.

VP: Where does the money go from the muffin cart?

LI: The Muffin Cart is the PTSO’s year-long fundraiser. Proceeds from sales are used towards many of the staff and student events that we hold throughout the year. This year we also used the money to support our grant program.

VP: How do you sponsor clubs and organizations at MV with the money you all raise?

LI: This school year, we started our Club and Activity Grant Program. Sponsors and teachers were able to apply for up to $1,000 to support their class projects, clubs or activities. We are proud to have granted $10,500 to 16 applicants. Our goal is to keep our grant program running for years to come.

VP: How does the PTSO support students? Parents? Teachers?

LI: We support students in various ways. We sponsored the suicide awareness bracelets that counseling has distributed. When the pep rally had to be rescheduled, we purchased poms to add to the school spirit. Right before winter break, we hosted a student appreciation with hot cocoa, frappuccinos, candy canes, and cookies; we will be hosting another student appreciation at the end of the school year. Achievement Day is another fun way we support the students; this year we donated cookies, gift cards, and the grand prize. We also host appreciation days for teachers and staff, and provide meals on teacher work days. Parents get opportunities to volunteer, and our meetings are a great way for parents to hear what is going on at the school.

VP: Do you partner with other school wide organizations to run holiday events or are most events solely PTSO?

LI: We have worked with other school organizations for a few events; SCA invited us to support the student tailgate. We sponsored the large inflatable obstacle course and passed out glow necklaces. We are always open to new ideas and ways to help other school organizations. Learn and Serve has asked us to sell concessions later this month at the Student vs Staff Basketball Game and we are working out the details now.

VP: What other ideas does the PTSO have to encourage participation from the students and faculty to keep the school pride strong?

LI: Our Social Media Chairs would like to start spotlighting our talented students and staff. This would give staff, students, and parents the opportunity to nominate.

Students, teachers, and staff all appreciate your effort and time.

The Viewpoint

VOLUME 17, ISSUE 3

Advisor

Trisha Strahl

Staff Writers

Robert Baldwin

Molly Calhoun

Miya Easley

Laura Beth McCabe

Maia Roscigno

Reed Cooper

Alaina Corbin

Jayda Moffatt

Jaslene Sanchez-Rios

Avery Uhle

Cheyenne Calloway

Grant Corcoran

Amanda Dass

Freelance Writers

Aya Karouane

Greg Evans

The Viewpoint is a cross-section of the news and opinions of the student body at Mountain View High School. It is a forum of expression published by aPrintis. Letters and art to the editorial board are welcomed and should be submitted to room 503.

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Brooke Hughes, senior “Ginny & Georgia S2 movies”

Emmanuel Mayorga, freshman “Seeing friends”

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Genesis Betanco, junior “More farm animals.”

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Ava Baker, junior “Meeting boyfriend”

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Shahaira Kelley, freshman “Vacation to Mexico”

Isabella Park, freshman “Going to Florida”

Jayde Mearing, sophomore “New dog”

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Sydney Lamborn, senior, “Getting into college”

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Jordyn Lemire, senior, “World Cup”

Ashley Ramos, freshman “Fifa World Cup”

Henry Hutsell, freshman “Summer vacation”

Nicholas Sanders, junior, “Going to the beach”

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