River Hill High School Parent Teacher Student Association

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River Hill High School Parent Teacher Student
Association

• An advocacy organization whose primary role is
  to speak on behalf of children and youth, to
  people organizations that make decisions
  affecting our students.
• We speak for every child with one voice.
• We assist parents to develop the skills they need
  to raise and protect their children .
• Encourage family involvement in our school.
• We support the mission of River Hill
  administrators and teachers.

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PTSA Membership Counts

• 100 of staff are members
• Goal is to have 1,200 members by October. Cost
  is only 12 for 1 parent, 20 for 2 parents, 5
  per student
• Your membership helps fund our programs
  services
• Join at the PTSA table in the lobby tonight!

www.hcpss.org/rhhs - Click PTSA or
www.riverhill.org/ptsa
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Student Directory

• Provided FREE of charge to ALL students.
• Delivery date is dependent on YOU, but our goal
  is end of September.
• www.riverhill.org click on Directory
• No internet? Forms available in lobby

www.hcpss.org/rhhs - Click PTSA or
www.riverhill.org/ptsa
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Communications

• PTSA is working collaboratively with parent and
  student groups to provide you with current
  information.
• Our focus will be all extra-curricular activities
  with links to important information
• PTSA announcements and Newsletters will be
  delivered electronically this year on Wednesdays.
• Must be enrolled with hcpssnews.com
• Archive copies of newsletters will be on PTSA
  website. Go to www.riverhill.org/ptsa

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Summary of Parent Programs 2008 -2009

• Coffee with Guidance
• Principals Coffee
• October Fall College Night, Testing
  Information Night, Study Skills Night
• November Refugee Awareness Night, Flu Shot
  Clinic
• January College Night for Juniors, Preparing
  for Senior Week at Ocean City

Sponsored by RHHS Guidance
www.hcpss.org/rhhs - Click PTSA or
www.riverhill.org/ptsa
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Summary of Parent Programs2008-2009

• February Writing Skills Seminar
• March Evening with Susan Reimer How to Talk to
  Your Kids about Sex
• June Student Life Expo

Sponsored by RHHS Guidance
www.hcpss.org/rhhs - Click PTSA or
www.riverhill.org/ptsa
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Student Programs

• SAT Prep classes Most Classes Ever Held
• Academic recognition, Senior Portfolio Awards,
  Scholarships
• Work with SGA student groups to support
  initiatives Safe School Ambassadors, Leadership
  Council, speakers, etc.

www.hcpss.org/rhhs - Click PTSA or
www.riverhill.org/ptsa
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Student Programs

• National PTA Reflections Arts Recognition
• Serve as grant coordinator for Special Programs
  Technology Lab
• Host AMAZING Post Prom Party (P3) ensuring safety
  of our kids on Prom Night April, 2009

www.hcpss.org/rhhs - Click PTSA or
www.riverhill.org/ptsa
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Teacher Staff Support

• Help to fund TeacherWeb TeacherEase
• Provide staff luncheons throughout year
• Coordinate Teacher Appreciation Week the first
  week in May

www.hcpss.org/rhhs - Click PTSA or
www.riverhill.org/ptsa
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New Programs for 2009-2010

• September Seminar on Lymes Disease
• January Mythbusters about Teen Drug and
  Alcohol Use sponsored by the HC Drug Free Council
• Ongoing Safe Home Pledge campaign to keep
  our teens safe
• Post Prom Party Plans in the works to provide
  the best P3 event ever.
• New website format Making information readily
  available to you.

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Volunteers

• Our PTSA is outstanding because YOU care and
  volunteer!
• Please help us become better -- we can always use
  your help and feedback.
• Volunteer Forms on PTSA table in lobby and on the
  website under PTSA Volunteers.

www.hcpss.org/rhhs - Click PTSA or
www.riverhill.org/ptsa
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Other Ways to Support RHHS

• Grocery Store Target designation programs
• Scrip monthly gift cards riverhillmusic.org
• Restaurant Nights
• Market Day
• Verizon Velocity
• Boosters Dinner Dance (Feb 2009)
• Products, Merchant Discount Cards, Magazines,
  spirit wear, etc. offered by sport teams
  student clubs
• Donations to philanthropic collections

www.hcpss.org/rhhs - Click PTSA or
www.riverhill.org/ptsa
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2008-2009 Financial Review

• INCOME BUDGET 75,006.00
• Membership Dues
  9,277.00
• Post Prom Party 21,497.67
• Program Offerings (SAT) 42,760.00
• Special Programs Grant (Art Lab) 8,500.00
• Balance Brought Forward 5,919.45
• Other ( Market Day, Flu Clinic)
  1,708.78
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• ACTUAL TOTAL INCOME 89,662.90
• DISBURSEMENTS BUDGET 75,006.00
• Organizational Expenses
  4,062.75
• Operating Expenses 408.85
• SAT Course Offering 20,249.80
• Special Programs (Art Lab) 8,500.00
• PTSA Objectives 30,968.72
• (Classrooms support, P3, Scholarships,
  Teachers, Parent Programs, etc.)
• ACTUAL TOTAL EXPENSES 64,190.12

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2009-10 Proposed Budget
INCOME Membership Dues _at_ 1160
9,300 Post Prom Party
12,000 Program Offerings (SAT, etc)
22,200 Special Programs Grant
10,000 Balance Brought Forward
25,473 TOTAL INCOME 79,973
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2009-10 Proposed Budget

• DISBURSEMENTS
• Organizational Expenses 3,890
• Operating Expenses 625
• SAT Course Offering 21,000
• Special Programs 10,000
• Student Support 25,900
• Community Support 1,500
• Staff Support 10,878
• Carryover Reserve 6,130
• TOTAL EXPENSES 79,973

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2009-10 Budget
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94 of Budget goes directly to Students,
Staff, And Parents
www.hcpss.org/rhhs - Click PTSA or
www.riverhill.org/ptsa
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VOTE on Budget

• Thank you for supporting PTSA!

Regular PTSA Board meetings are the 2nd Monday of
each month. 7pm in the Information Center