Executive Board of
the LTHS PTSA 2011-2012
President - Donna McAvoy
Vice President - Kathy Locandro
Treasurer - Tana Mitchell
Recording Secretary - Ann Dezendorf
Corresponding Secretary - Eileen Jacome
The Executive Board of the LTHS PTSA 11/12 invites you to consider taking an active role in any of the following areas. We welcome your time, your participation and willingness to help the PTSA reach its goals for the 11/12 school year.
MEMBERSHIP - Co-chairs, Diane Waligroski and Kelly Tripet, are responsible for the annual membership drive and maintaining membership and volunteer lists.
TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION - PeggySue Juliano and Holly Nicolette will coordinate our year long effort of recognizing the LTHS staff. In addition, they will be responsible for maintaining the large display window in the Main Hall.
HOSPITALITY - Deb Candeletti and Marge Beach as well as a team of bakers to supply and present home baked or store bought goodies for events such as Back to School, Sundaes with Santa, Daddy Daughter Dance, Teacher Appreciation, NHS Induction, Awards Night and other functions as needed throughout the year.
DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE - A committee will be formed for this fun filled dance for the youngest members of our Lacey School Community.
SUNDAES WITH SANTA - A committee will be formed for this hometown favorite tradition.
PROM BREAKFAST - A committee will be formed to assist the Lacey Police PBA in this PBA funded annual after prom event.
REFLECTIONS - Co-chairs, Jill Kramer and Debbie Mass, will coordinate efforts with teachers and students for this competitive arts & literature competition open to all students.
SCHOLARSHIPS - President McAvoy will coordinate the committee. Scholarships are given to active student members of the PTSA based on an overall commitment to service, community and leadership in addition to scholastics and other criteria. Senior parents may not be on this committee.
TEACHER GRANT PROGRAM - Lynn Jacobs, Maryann Pietruska and committee will review potential projects that enhance the current curriculum and student development, and cannot be part of the current school budget. In general, funds will be used for start-up, pilot projects or special events on a one-time basis. Contact Lynn Jacobs at Ljacobs86@comcast.net with any questions.
PROJECT GRADUATION - Chair, Jill Kramer, will coordinate this alcohol & drug free celebration open to all graduating senior. Many hands are needed to assist with prizes, giveaways, registrations etc. Co-chair needed.
NEWSLETTER - Our Corresponding Secretary, Eileen Jacome, will compile and distribute information to general membership via email and print copies to school staff on a monthly or quarterly basis as the need dictates.
STUDENT ADVISORY - One student from each class has been chosen. These students are responsible for maintaining an on-going dialogue between the PTSA and the general student population. Committee members needed for all graduating classes.
Class of 2012 - Brianne Mitchell
Class of 2013 - Jenn Locandro
Class of 2014 - Kelsey Jacome
Class of 2015 - Dan McAvoy
HISTORIAN - Chair, Randi Vaccaro, is responsible for maintaining a scrapbook of newspaper articles, photos and other related press information on events and accomplishments of the current school year.
WEBSITE - Janice Manoski is responsible for maintaining and updating the LTHS PTSA website. PTSA officers and committee chairs may email site updates to janice@janstan.com.
STAFF LIAISON - Margaret Rand is responsible for relaying information to staff members and informing members of staff updates.
LEGISLATIVE - Maddie Stapleton is responsible for keeping a breast of current laws and legislation that affect our children and keeping general membership informed.
FUNDRAISING - Angela Kasmer and Heather Burfeind are responsible for coming up with new ideas to raise money for our organization.
OUTREACH AND PROGRAMS - Rosalie Tulino is responsible for bringing in programs such as drug, alcohol, bulling, etc. to both the parents and children of LTHS and community.
**All committee members need to attend at least 60% of the regularly scheduled general meetings along with any committee specific meetings in addition to being an active participant in PTSA events and functions. **