The 2023 Nominating Committee submits the following candidates for the Executive Officers of the Peachtree Ridge High School PTSA. Nominations from the floor will be accepted for all positions on May 18th at 7:30pm at the PTSA General Meeting.

The Nominating Committee submits the following nominees for the 2023-2024 school year for the PRHS PTSA

• Co-President: Gul Amir
• Co-President: Audrey Hendrix-Johnson
• Vice President: Muna Idris
• Vice President: Vacant
• Secretary: Kim Austin
• Treasurer: Stacey Stacy

Nominating Committee:

• Kim Austin
• Rasika Wijeratne
• Joannie Broxton
• Karlyle Johnson(alternate)

The PRHS PTSA won the 2022-2023 Award of Distinction at the Area II Gwinnett County Council of PTAs annual Awards Banquet

Congratulations to Jordan Ghant, the PRHS PTSA Scholarship Winner!

Congratulations to Angela Stephan, the Area 2 Scholarship Winner!

Theme: I Am Hopeful Because...

It is that time of year again, when we take the opportunity to celebrate our students’ artistic abilities as part of the 2023-24 Reflections Program!!! This year’s theme is, “I Am Hopeful Because…”

What is Reflections?

The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts program designed to give students an outlet for creative expression. It is an opportunity to explore the cultural arts while challenging their imagination. Students interpret each year’s theme in the categories of dance choreography, film, visual arts, photography, literature, and musical composition.

Who May Participate?

Students in grades Pre-K – 12 who are enrolled in a school where there is a PTA/PTSA may submit entries through their Local PTA/PTSA Unit Reflections Program. In Gwinnett County, the number of entries per student is not limited, however, all rules must be followed for each entry. Please see attachment for detailed requirements for each category.

Use the link below to register and upload your digital submissions.  Entries are due by October 16, 2023.

https://forms.gle/MAs8t3PYw1BSxAwB6

*Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Special Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities.

Visual Art Rules

Special Artists Division Rules

For additional information and rules, visit the Georgia PTA Website.

Please note: Both photography and visual arts will require a physical entry as well. Stay tuned for drop off times/locations. This will allow us to display your student’s work.

If you have any questions, please email peachtreeridgeptsa@gmail.com

Our mission is to support and speak on behalf of youth in the school, in the community and other organizations affecting youth; assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their youth; and encourage parents, teachers, students and the community involvement in the school.

With your support, we are able to provide the students and faculty with many educational tools, programs and memorable functions to enhance their educational experience at PRHS.

Co-Presidents- Gul Amir and Audrey Hendrix-Johnson 

Vice Presidents- Kim Austin and Muna Idris 

Secretary- Kim Weeks 

Treasurer- Stacey Stacy 

Email us:  peachtreeridgeptsa@gmail.com

Meeting Dates 2022-2023

Regular board meetings are usually held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM in-person. We would like to encourage participation from our membership and welcome any parent. Please email us at peachtreeridgeptsa@gmail.com for the zoom link.

Ready to Volunteer Again? Join the PTSA and give your time to our students and teachers.

PTSA Sponsored Events

The PRHS PTSA will be sponsoring several events this year that are very informative, educational and fun for our students. While events this year may look different, this is what we do in a normal year.

To volunteer for any of the below events email us at peachtreeridgeptsa@gmail.com

• Reflections
• Homecoming Coat Check
• Scholarship
• College Application Assistance
  (email peachreeeridgeptsa@gmail.com for an appt with a volunteer for assistance in reviewing their college applications)
• Sweet Treats Day for the Faculty on or near valentines day. 
• Baccalaureate in May
• Teachers and Staff Appreciation Events
• PTSA at Georgia State Capitol
• Prom Coat Check
   
   

PTSA Reference Guide

The purpose of this guide is to give you a BRIEF description of each position on the Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) Board. We encourage you to find a position or committee where you would enjoy serving. We welcome all parents and any students who are interested. Our board has plenty of room to expand and grow and we would be excited to have you join us.

Please contact us by email at peachtreeridgeptsa@gmail.com

EXECUTIVE BOARD

PRESIDENT / CO-PRESIDENT(S): Work closely with school administrators to coordinate efforts to improve our school. Conduct General PTSA meetings and board meetings. Attend local Council meetings and report information to the board. Provide leadership and direction for the board and all committees throughout the year.

VICE PRESIDENT(S): According to PRHS PTSA By-Laws we can have a First VP and a Second VP serving on the board. The 1st VP is a support to the President/Co-Presidents. He/She would carry out duties as necessary to support the entire board. Currently this position has also been responsible for keeping our PTSA web page up to date with information for parents. The 2nd VP helps to support the various committees. Currently this position has also been responsible for all media/public relations’ news. He/She would make sure parents and students know what the PTSA has planned or has done to improve our school community.

SECRETARY: Take minutes at all General Meetings and Board Meetings. Keep a notebook with accurate records of minutes. He/She must type minutes and email or copy to all board members for their review. Review minutes at each meeting. Keep and provide a listing of all Board and Committee Chairs emails and phone numbers.

TREASURER: Lead board in establishing a budget using previous year as a reference. Prepare an accurate report for review for all General Meetings and Board Meetings showing current dollar amounts. This person must maintain accurate records in an organized manner. Remit payments to Georgia PTA for dues, insurance, fees or conferences, etc. each month, if necessary. Have books audited at the end of school year.

COMMITTEES

BACCALAUREATE: Coordinate with the Senior Class Board and Sponsor as to the date & program. Orders invitations to be placed in the Senior packet in March. Find a place to hold the event. Junior Class Board hands out the programs. He/she will coordinate with the church facility needs for the event. Chair will coordinate with the committee the reception to follow.

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: Coordinate the Coat Check at the Homecoming Dance. Work with the Teacher Sponsor for Homecoming and Student Chair. Coordinates the Parent Volunteer responsibilities.

HOSPITALITY: They are the official hosts of our PTSA unit, which provides a friendly, welcoming environment for parents, administrators, faculty and staff. The committee organizes faculty luncheons, as well as providing refreshments and goodies for faculty throughout the year. They also provide refreshments during special programs for parents/students that are sponsored by the PTSA.

LEGISLATIVE/ADVOCACY: Report information to board members and parents on the local, state and national issues concerning legislation that affects education and our children.

MEMBERSHIP: Promote and encourage parents, faculty and staff to join the PTSA by setting up a table during general meetings. The committee is an active part of the faculty/staff luncheon held before the school year begins taking membership forms, issuing cards and collecting dues. These efforts are continued throughout the year at various opportunities to reach out to large groups of parents to encourage membership.

REFLECTIONS: Promote and encourage students to participate in the National PTA cultural arts program. Student’s entries consist of Literature, Musical Composition, Visual Arts, Dance/Choreography, Photography, and Film/Video Production. The committee works closely with faculty to get support for distributing information and collecting entries from students. The committee gathers a panel of judges from the community, entries are judged and winners go onto to county, and possibly to state and national levels. Organizing and sorting entries into categories, making sure all entries meet requirements, submit entries to Area II on designated due date.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: Coordinate all volunteer information into a computer format that can be used to notify parents of a volunteer need at the school, for the board or even for students. This is an ongoing support system for the PTSA board and committees as well as PRHS Administrators.

HEALTH & WELLNESS:  Promote and encourage health and wellness activities for the school.

PTSA January Newsletter

Other Great Resources

Georgia PTA

PTSA Bylaws

Area 2 PTA Website