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President’s Message

I am honored to serve as the incoming PTSA President

for the Glen Allen HS. I have served for many years in

PTA positions at my children’s schools, at the county

level and at the state level. In the 2013–14 school year,

I will have two daughters at Glen Allen HS and a son

at Rivers Edge Elementary School. I look forward to

working with the amazing parents, students and faculty

at Glen Allen High School as we strive to add fabulous

programs, great spirit wear and amazing opportunities

for our community.

Thank you so much to the Glen Allen High School PTSA

Executive Committee for agreeing to serve in their

respective positions next year. Please do not hesitate to

contact any of us with suggestions, concerns or compli-

ments throughout the school year. Our contact infor-

mation is found on our website at www.gahsptsa.com.

President – Emily Fagan

VP Ways and Means – Sandi Crawford

VP MeMbershiP – Carolyn Donovan

VP PrograMs – Helena Lythgoe

treasurer – Ingrid Johnson

secretary – Beth Parrish

We still have open committee chair positions if you are

interested in serving at the board level. They are legisla-

tion, spirit wear, website and retail promotions/sponsor

nights. Please contact me at [email protected]

for more information or if you are interested. We wel-

come all who wish to serve.

InsIdeThIs

Issue

Jaguars drive smart ............ 2

Party all night ....................... 3

Ptsa scholarship ................. 4

citizenship essay .................. 4

reflections .......................... 5-6

2013-14 gahs Ptsa............. 7

important information ......... 8

Our website has amazing information at your finger-

tips. The archive newsletters, online spirit wear store,

PTSA calendar, programs and other items can be found

at www.gahsptsa.com. Please contact the webmaster

at [email protected] to add your name to our

email distribution list.

Mark your calendars! Freshman orientation is sched-

uled for Thursday, August 22. Fee nights are scheduled

for Tuesday, August 27 in the morning and Thursday,

August 29 in the late afternoon. We will need many vol-

unteers to help staff tables for membership, spirit wear,

Jaguar Trust and bookstore. Volunteer sign-up infor-

mation will be available on the website this summer.

Finally, a huge thank you to the 2012-13 GAHS PTSA

board and amazing volunteers who helped at our many

events this year. Without you, successful events like the

brakes festival, Party all night, and bingo would not

be possible. Please continue to support your school by

volunteering regularly.

Have a wonderful summer. See you in August!

emIly Fagan,

GAHS PTSA President

Wireglen allen HigH scHool / Ptsa newsletter

June 2013

2 June | 2013 gahs Jagwire

Arrive Alive caMPaign continued tHrougHout May...

On 5/6, the Glen Allen High School PTSA Jaguars Drive Smart PSA about distracted driving was named the winner of the YOVASO/Unite International contest. On 5/21, Unite International was at the school with the driving simulator that showed students the issues with driving under the influence and texting while driving.

The week of 5/6 continued with the PTSA gifting staff members with Arrive Alive t-shirts which they wore on 5/7 in support of our message to “white out” distracted driving. Mother Nature got in the way and we moved our “White Out” game to 5/9 where JDS members gave out sunglasses and key chains and encouraged patrons to white out distracted driving!

Throughout the program JDS students helped create PSAs which were either shown on the morning announcements or posted to our Facebook page. On 5/15 cookies

were given out to all Jstep classes with Arrive Alive messages.

A crashed car was placed in front of the school during prom week provided by

Broyle’s Towing as a visual reminder to stay safe during prom season. We also promoted our safe and drug and alcohol free after prom party during this time and asked students to sign a prom pledge on the 17th!

Also, on 5/17 we conducted our end of the campaign distracted driving check. We were down from 14% to 4% of the cars checked with distractions: 360 cars checked, 14 distractions. We handed out information on driving safely during prom and graduation season and gave out key chains, bumper stickers, and candy.

Jaguars Drive smart

gahs Jagwire 2013 | June 3

Party All Night GAHS PTSA After-‐Prom Party 2013

The Glen Allen High School PTSA will be hosting its second annual after-‐prom party on Saturday, May 18th from 11:30pm to 3:00am at the Shady Grove YMCA. All juniors and seniors of Glen Allen High may attend regardless of attendance at prom. Underclass dates or dates from another school that have been approved by administration for prom may attend after-‐prom as well. Dress is casual. No one will be admitted without a ticket. Registration tables will be at lunch Tuesday (5/14) and Wednesday (5/15). This will be the last chance to register for the event. Attendance is free for all students and their guests. GAHS PTSA student members will receive the Party All Night T-‐shirt free. Non-‐members may purchase a t-‐shirt for $5.00 Event Day Emergency Contacts: Pam Kennedy, 370-‐3753 or Helena Lythgoe, 319-‐9827

DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED To sign up for prize donations, please click or go to this link: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C084CABAE2EA31-gahs2/1526234 To volunteer or help with food donations, please click or go to this link: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C084CABAE2EA31-party PLEASE REMEMBER ATTENDANCE AT PARTY ALL NIGHT REQUIRES PRE-‐REGISTRATION!

On behalf of the GAHS PTSA, I would like to personally thank all volunteers and parents who donated prizes and volunteered their time to our Party all night after-prom party. This event could not have been a success without your help!

I would also like to extend a special thanks to Helena Lythgoe, Ingrid Johnson, Aggie Gallagher, Liz Dickie, and Ann Farrar for all of their hard work.

Very special thanks to Erica Stanley of Hildebrandt Photography*, Jim Herring our DJ, and Randy Farrar of Image Designs.

Pam Kennedy

*students can download any pictures that they’d like to have: http://hildebrandt-photography.pass.us/gahs


2013–14 citizensHiP essay tHeMeThe 2013–14 Citizenship Essay Theme is:

Effecting Change...Starting with ME!

All middle and high school students from

schools with an active, in good standing

PTA are eligible to enter. Requirements

will be posted on our website by July 1.

Please visit www.vapta.org .

The PTSA is proud to announce the recipient of the first PTSA Scholarship,

Marc MawyerScholarship guidelines include a requirement to be a PTSA member as well as

the students focus on community service. Marc has accumulated over 300 hours

of community service with various non-profit groups as well as helping out after

recent natural disasters.

Marc is a well-rounded student athlete with great successes in both cross country

and track. He was also the 2012 homecoming king! He’s a great example of the

well-rounded students we have at Glen Allen High School. Marc plans to attend

Longwood University in the fall.


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2013-2014 PTA Reflections Fine Arts Competition DREAM, BELIEVE, INSPIRE The theme for 2013-‐2014 Reflections is “Dream, Believe, Inspire”. If you have extra time this summer we'd love to have you work on a project for next year's Reflections program. Entries will be due in mid-‐October. The categories include Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Dance, Music and Film. Please contact me via phone or email if you have any questions or would like further information (this includes during the summer). See Reflections flyer on page 6! We hope to have Reflections workshops in August to give an opportunity to work on your projects. Linda Wettstone GAHS PTSA Cultural Arts Chair email: [email protected] phone: 840-‐8427

About PTA Reflections Everyone deserves opportunities to explore and be involved in the arts. The National PTA Reflections program is PTA’s cornerstone arts program. It was developed in 1969 by Co PTA President Mary Lou Anderson to encourage students to explore their talents and express themselves. Since then, the Reflections Program has inspired millions of students to reflect on a specific theme and create original artwork. Each year, students in all grades are recognized for bringing the theme to life through dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts.

s u M M e r oPPortunities!

be sure to visit the gahs Ptsa website to learn about upcoming summer opportunities

for students.

www.gahsptsa.com


National

Pta.org/reflections


glen allen HigH scHool Ptsaexecutive Board 2013–2014

Glen Allen High School PTSA Executive Board 2013-2014

POSITIONOFFICERS Names Phone NumberPresident Emily Fagan 514-‐8083VP -‐ Programs Helena Lythgoe 319-‐9827VP -‐ Membership Carolyn Donovan 986-‐3867VP -‐ Ways & Means Sandi Crawford 874-8307Treasurer Ingrid Johnson 651-‐3329Secretary Beth ParrishCOMMITTEE CHAIRSAQer Prom Rita Walker 366-‐4526Baccalaureate Danielle Ransom 516-‐2038Bookstore co-‐chair Lorna Jahn 263-‐4934Bookstore co-‐chair BernadeTe Connolly 938-‐3867CommunicaUons Jennifer Callison 539-‐3867County Council Delegate Lynne GiTman 305-‐1933Cultural Arts Linda WeTstone 840-‐8427Hospitality Co-‐chair Debbie Gordon 306-‐1995Hospitality Co-‐chair Sandy Russell 356-‐8515Lay Advisory Delegate Mary SchlangerLegislaUon OPENOutreach Wendy Chu 399-‐5190Parliamentarian Pam Kennedy 370-‐3753Retail PromoUons OPENSpecial Projects Jerri Buford 405-‐9573Spirit Wear OPENVolunteers Kathi Carignan 382-‐2555Website Administrator OPENSTUDENT REPS12th Grade Alyson Johnson 651-‐507012th Grade Kyle Lythgoe 325-‐941311th Grade Corinne Callison 549-‐716211th Grade Caroline Fagan 514-‐808310th Grade Michelle Morrissey 882-‐390110th Grade OPEN9th Grade Joe Galan 270-‐26019th Grade Victoria Walker 441-‐5207STAFFPrincipal Tracie WestonTeacher RepresentaUve Harvey StoneTeacher RepresentaUve Robin Zakaib


ImPorTanT InFormaTIon

ImPorTanT Main Office: 501-3300 Main Office FAX: 501-3309

Phone School Counseling: 501-3310 School Counseling FAX: 501-3319

numbers Student Activities: 501-3330

glen allen high school http://henrico.k12.va.us/hs/glenallen

hcPs Link https://hcpslink.henrico.k12.va.us

hcPs schoolspace https://www.schoolspace.henrico.k12.va.us/default.

glen allen Ptsa http://www.gahsptsa.com

Jaguar athletic association http://www.jaguarathleticassociation.com

henrico county Public http://www.henrico.k12.va.us/

glen allen bands http://www.glenallenbands.org/

InFormaTIve WebsITes

6/11–12 9:30am graduation Practice & senior Picnic gahs – Main gym

6/13 7pm graduation ceremony siegel center

6/14 Final half-day for students

8/22 9am Freshman orientation & Fee collection

8/27 9am–noon Fee collection – grades 10–12

8/29 4–6pm Fee collection – grades 10–12

9/3 First day of school

admInIsTraTIon TracIe WesTon, Principal

regInald davenPorT, Assoc. Principal, Grade 11, Students last name Fi-J

chrIs collIer, Grade 9, Students last name, Ro-Z

amanda hesTer, Grade 12 Principal, Students last name K-Riv

KrIsTIna reece, Grade 10, Students last name A-Fe

uPcomIng evenTs - marK your calendar

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