News from the PTSA

 

Welcome to a new school year and welcome to the new families at Lee! The PTSA encourages everyone to get involved at our school.  Statistics show that students thrive at school when their parents or guardians are involved!  We look forward to seeing everyone at Back to School Night this Wednesday, September 11th, 6:30-9 pm.

 

Join the PTSA!

We need members to make the PTSA run!  By joining the PTSA you not only support Lee High School but are connected to a state and national organization that advocates for our children.  Go to the PTSA website: www.leehsptsa.org for more information and to join. You can join online as well as print and mail the form to the school.  

 

There are several areas where we could use some volunteers:

-      Coordinate Hospitality events – staff appreciation event in May, etc.

-      Library – needed to assist in the daily operation of the library.  Help needed during school hours

-      General Help – we will email you when volunteers are needed for an event

 

Email Liz McGhan if you have can volunteer!

 

2019-2020 PTSA Board

Liz McGhan – PTSA President – leeptsapresident@gmail.com

Melissa Rushing – Treasurer

Kali Pellegrino – Vice President

Cynthia Paul - Secretary

 

Our first meeting of the year will be Wednesday, Sept. 18th, 6:30 pm in the school library.  Join us to find out what is happening at Lee!

 

PTSA Scholarships!

Each year the PTSA offers scholarships to graduating Seniors of Lee High School.  To be eligible, seniors must be members of the PTSA.  PTSA membership for students is $10.  The deadline to become a member and be eligible for the scholarships is February 1, 2020.  The scholarship application must be submitted by May 1, 2019.  PTSA membership applications and the scholarship application can be found on the “Senior Table” in the main office, in the Career Center (from Ms. Shaw) and on the PTSA website:  www.leehsptsa.org 

 

Donate to the PTSA!

The PTSA is in need of donations to help fund our mission to promote Lee High School, support our staff and the academic achievement of our students.  Your donations help support our student organizations, provide teacher appreciation events, award scholarships and help fund the All Night Graduation Celebration.  Checks can be made out to Lee HS PTSA and dropped off at the office or mailed to Lee High School PTSA, 6540 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA, 22150.  Thanks for your support!

 

Or see the following options:

 

Giant Food Bonus Bucks!

Every time you shop at Giant Food, a portion of your purchase will be donated to Lee High School.  Go to www.giantfood.com and register your card to designate Lee High School.   

 

 Amazon Smile!

Did you know that you can designate Lee High PTSA when you shop on Amazon?  Just go to https://smile.amazon.com and designate Robert E Lee High PTSA.  Every dollar helps!

 

CLASS OF 2020 - All Night Grad Celebration (ANGC)!

This year’s All Night Grad Celebration will be held the night of graduation, June 1, 2020.  We need parents from all grade levels to help plan this safe and fun event for our 2020 Seniors!  

 

We need volunteers for the following committee chairs to ensure a successful event.  If you are willing to volunteer for any of the positions listed below or have general questions about the event, please reach out to the ANGC Chair Rhonda Meyer at releevolunteers@gmail.com.

- ANGC Co-Chair

- ANGC Treasurer

- Ticket Chair

- Yard Sign Chair

- Eagle VIP Chair

- Volunteers Chair

- Donations Chair

- Publicity Chair

- Fundraising Chair

- Door Prize Chair

 

We will be at Senior Night/Back to School night Wednesday, Sept. 11th to purchase tickets, yard signs, and to volunteer!

 

Tickets are on sale now for $75.  

Yard signs announcing your senior’s graduation are $15.00.   

Ticket forms and Yard Sign forms can be found in the main office on the "Senior Table" and completed forms and payment can be dropped off in the main office at any time or mailed to the school.  Forms can also be filled out and payment made online at  https://releeangc.webs.com/ .