Parent, Teacher and Student Association
JSIS PTSA Mission:
The JSIS PTSA’s mission is to support the staff and families of the school community to ensure the success of JSIS’s vision. We strive to create a culturally diverse community of life-long learners who demonstrate advanced skills in communication, international language and technology.
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1. Membership: Becoming a member of JSIS PTSA is a great way to lead by example and show our students that their education is our priority. The membership fee supports programs and services offered by JSIS PTSA as well as work done on the local, state and national level for public schools. We are requiring PTSA membership for students to participate in our before/after school programs. This year’s membership fees are:
For additional questions please refer to the Membership FAQs. So let's put the P and the T back in PTSA and go for record membership of Parents and Teachers at JSIS. If you do not receive a membership envelope, please contact the PTSA Membership Chair, Ken Shah, kshitij@keningrid.com. 2. Volunteer
Think about what kind of volunteer you would like to be and contact Lucie Campbell or visit our Volunteering at JSIS page to see how we can best utilize your talents. There’s a broad variety of volunteer needs – ranging from event chairs to day-of help. We hope you will spend at least 5 hours of your time this school year volunteering for PTSA events. We need each parent’s time to ensure the success of our school! How We Use PTSA Funds: The JSIS PTSA devotes over 60% of budget to programs that have a direct benefit to every students educational experience in the classroom. Please review the overall PTSA 2012-2013 budget, PTSA’s fundraising income chart and the PTSA program expense chart to learn more about the financial aspects and programs supported by JSIS PTSA. Please see our PTSA Membership FAQs! |
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Documents & Links
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A comprehensive guide to PTSA committees, events, and volunteer opportunities.
All entries to the Seattle Council PTSA's "Reflections" art competition can be viewed at the SCPTA's website at http://www.seattlereflections.com.
This year's theme was "The Magic of a Moment" – with entries in the categories of Painting, Drawing, Photography, Dance, Music and Literature. Entries from 31 Seattle Public School artists will now be judged at the state level, with winners scheduled to be announced in the spring. Immersion Trip Scholarship Fund Scholarship assistance to those families interested in going on one of our immersion trips to Mexico or Japan.
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1. We raise funds to support the JSIS staff and students. In the past, PTSA funds have contributed to the Playground Renovation Project, provided Visual Arts lessons to every classroom, and helped teachers buy classroom supplies.
2. We organize activities and events to build our community. From “first day doughnuts” to the end-of-the-year ice cream social, we find ways to bring us together as a cohesive school community.3. We ensure that communication lines are open. We manage the weekly email communications, run the JSIS website, and organize four annual PTSA general meetings to keep parents in the loop about school & education issues.
4. We help advocate for issues affecting our staff, students, and families. It takes a school community working towards common goals to ensure the success of the mission of JSIS.
PLEASE REVIEW THE PTSA HANDBOOK FOR DETAILS ON ALL ACTIVITIES THE JSIS PTSA SPONSERS TO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY.