Dear Abernethy families,

 

Next year’s PTA Board Elections are coming soon, and we’re here to answer questions and help community members get involved. Read on for information about open positions and contact information.  

 

Thank you,

 

The Abernethy PTA Recruitment Team

abernethyptarecruitment@gmail.com

 

The Abernethy PTA Board is seeking nominations for new members!  Most PTA positions are 1 or 2 year terms, so every year is an opportunity for new people to get involved. As PTA leaders, board members help nurture a school culture that reflects community priorities, so add your voice! Elections will be held at our PTA Community Meeting on May 16th at 6:30.

 

Did you know that there is a wide range of commitment levels for PTA board positions? From co-chairing an event that you love to remotely keeping tabs on statewide education advocacy efforts, coordinating the weekly Monday Mailer newsletter to taking checks to the bank, or distributing funds to mini-grant applicants, there are opportunities for participation that fit a variety of schedules and interests.

 

If you and/or someone you know is interested in joining the PTA board for the 2019/2020 school year, let us know by emailing the Recruitment team at abernethyptarecruitment@gmail.com . Whether you are interested in a specific role or want to learn more about a variety of positions, we are here to help! You can also let us know if there is someone you think would be a great candidate, and we will be happy to reach out. If you’re a current PTA member interested in joining the recruitment/nominating committee, please let us know that as well. This committee is responsible for ensuring wide outreach to encourage broad representation from our community on next year’s PTA board, and is a short-term commitment (ends at the May 16th election).

 

Current roles open for 2019/20 (job descriptions found here):  

 

Elected Positions	Standing Committees
Vice President Secretary Treasurer Finance Team: Two people--Check Writing and Deposits Membership Volunteer Coordinator Communications ECommerce Manager Fundraising Co-Chairs: Tour de Ladd, Annual Appeal, Auction, Fun Run New Family Connections Garden Education	Event Chair: Chili Cook-Off Event Chair: Harvest Social Spanish Program Coordinator Advocacy Chair Safe Routes to School Co-Chair Grounds Coordinator Mini-Grant Coordinator Student Support Coordinator Basketball Coordinator

The PTA welcomes you! Please contact the recruitment team at abernethyptarecruitment@gmail.com or our current co-presidents, Kirsten and Carolyn, at abernethyptapresidents@gmail.com to learn more.

This week, we announced to our families and staff that all schools in Portland Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, May 8. To recover the lost instructional hours, we have decided to use our last designated makeup day as the final day of school, on Wednesday, June 12.

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April is National Arab American Heritage Month, and Portland Public Schools has joined the recognition of the important contributions by Arab Americans.

Two teams from Portland Public Schools won state championships at the Oregon Battle of the Books at Chemeketa Community College in Salem on April 6. James John Elementary School’s team won the title for grades 3-5, and West Sylvan Middle School’s squad prevailed in the 6-8 division.