PTSA at A&M

A&M PTSA Officers for the
2010 / 2011 School Year 

PTSA Meetings

PTSA meetings are usually held on the second Thursday of each month at the school, unless another date or location is selected.

September 16th, 2010 - 6 p.m.
Kickoff - General Meeting

October 14th, 2010 - 7:35 a.m.

November 17th, 2010 - 6 p.m.
AMJAM Night

December 9th, 2010 - 6 p.m.
Holiday - General Meeting

 January 13th, 2011 - 7:35 a.m.

February 10th, 2011 - 7:35 a.m.

March 10th, 2011 - 7:35 a.m.

April 7th, 2011 - 7:35 a.m.

May 12th, 2011 - 6 p.m.
Election Night

Can't make a meeting? There are lots of other ways to contribute - contact any board member to find out how.  

What is the PTSA?

 The A&M Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) is a non-profit association of parents, educators, teachers and students that seeks to enhance the academic experience of the A&M charter high school community.  The PTSA seeks to broaden the quality of arts education for students at A&M charter high school, encouraging them to explore their artistic talents  and to create works of art in the areas of dance, choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and the visual arts. Parents, teachers, staff, and community members all play a critical role in providing a positive learning environment for our children. Supporting the PTSA is one way you can increase student achievement, foster student talents, and promote the arts in your home, your school, and your community.

PTSA Mission Statement

The mission of the National PTA is three-fold:

• To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children;
• To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children;
• To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.

A&M PTSA Purpose

The Purposes of the A&M PTSA are:

• To promote the welfare of the children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship;
• To raise the standards of home life;
• To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth;
• To bring into close relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth; and 
• 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.

Why Join PTSA? 

Membership Details: $10.00 – Parent/Teacher/Student Membership Price
$50.00 -  Business Membership Price

The PTSA provides a meaningful opportunity for involvement by parents, teachers, students and members of the local the local community in planning, implementing, and evaluating activities at A&M charter High School. As a PTSA member, you are a member of an independent, self-governing organization where all members have a voice. You have the opportunity to join together with the PTSA to decide on programs and projects to benefit children at the school.  When you join the PTSA, you join millions of other PTA and PTSA members who care about issues that affect all kids. Membership is open to anyone concerned with the education, health and welfare of our children and youth.

 Benefits of PTSA Membership

Get Involved: Participate in educational and community activities to make a difference at A&M and build awareness of our school in the community.

Get Connected: Know what's happening at A&M.

Tap into a Network: Parenting is not easy - it helps to share ideas, concerns and experiences with other parents and educators in the community. The PTSA provides is an opportunity to meet other parents and teachers, build rapport and discuss issues that are on your mind.

Gain Experience: By volunteering with the PTSA, you gain valuable experience. It's an opportunity to put your skills and hobbies to good use for a good cause - for your child and the children in the A&M community.

Speak Up: Because the PTSA is a forum for exchanging ideas, you are encouraged to make suggestions. The PTSA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest positive changes to the school.

Make a Difference: By getting involved, you'll be part of the solution, helping to make positive changes at the school and in the community.

Be a Role Model: By becoming a PTSA member, you'll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.

Earn Community Service Hours: By volunteering and participating at PTSA-sponsored activities, students will earn valuable community service hours – required for graduation.

Join the PTSA:

Visit www.pta.org to find out about discounts from Barnes & Noble, Target, and AT&T Wireless for all PTSA members. You'll need to get the user name and password from the back of your membership card to get into the site.

PTSA-Supported Activities

PTSA Board Meetings: Parents are cordially invited to attend all PTSA Board Meetings listed in the calendar section of this website.

AM JAMS: These  music and entertainment events held after school or in the early evening at the school provide an opportunity for A&M students to share their special talents with the entire A&M community. Past AM JAMS have showcased singing, dancing, musical instruments and theater.

 A&M Winter and Spring Concerts: The PTSA offers drinks and snacks for sale before and after the concert and during intermission at the Winter and Spring Concerts which have been held at Ransom Everglades School.

International Treats: This program celebrates A&M’s diverse population with a multi-cultural pot-luck dinner and desserts at the A&M winter concert.

Taste of the Grove: A&M PTSA supports this annual event and provides an opportunity for students, parents and teachers to volunteer to staff restaurant booths and provide food/drink to Fair attendees in order to support the school PTSA.

 Coconut Grove Arts Fair: A&M PTSA arranges for parent and student volunteers to staff the A&M booth at this annual event to showcase the school and the talents of its students.

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon. PTSA sponsors this annual luncheon in the Spring to recognize A&M’s talented and hardworking educators and staffers.

Fund-Raising Activities: Monies from our fundraisers, such as the Taste of the Grove, are used for educational programs, school improvement activities, audio equipment and technology to enhance the students’ high school experience at A&M.  

A&M PTSA Photo Page

 Founders' Photo – November 12, 1009, from left to right:

Manuel Alonso-Poch, Sandra Avila, Cara Brown, Carlos Deupi,

William Machado, Loly Mastrapa, Jimmy Morales.

Parents, students and faculty volunteered at the 2010 Coconut Grove Arts Festival booth during President's Day weekend, handing out literature and displaying student art. From left to right is Ms. Nathalie Milian, Adrian Alfonso and his mother Lourdes Alfonso, and Melanie Bourdin.

A&M was out in force volunteering at the 2010 Great Taste of the Grove, January 9-10, 2010. Parents and staff were the cooks, but the students sold the goods inside the Johnsonville Brats booth, while other students entertained the crowd on the stage. Despite the weather, it was another one of the PTSA's fun fundraising activities.

           Important Links

National PTA www.pta.org

Florida PTA www.floridapta.org

Miami-Dade County Public Schools www2.dadeschools.net

Miami-Dade Council PTA/PTSA (http://www.dccptaptsa.org/)