PARENTS – PTSA needs you for the 2009-2010 school year:
Applications for the upcoming school year may be picked up in the main office or complete attached application.
Deadline is March 31st as voting for new board members will take place in April, 2009

Download an application- Click HERE!

If you have a desire to become more involved and make a difference in your child's education, you are welcome. It is time to fill open PTSA offices and positions for the school year 2009-10. Because current board members are still active, this can be an easy transitional period for new officers to come aboard. Please contact Hank Winkler at (901)291-6053 or Polly Edwards at (901)386-4685. Below are brief descriptions of positions:

President - Facilitate general and Board meetings; follow accepted order of business and PTSA bylaws.
Vice President - Act as aide to the President.
Secretary - Attend all Executive Board and General Membership meetings, notify members of meetings, take notes at all meetings, submit copy of minutes to the Board, etc.
Treasurer - Prepare an annual budget, maintain financial accounts, present written financial statements at every meeting.
Membership Chairperson -Implement registration and recruitment strategies to increase membership. Maintain a current listing of all PTSA members; submit membership forms and fees in a timely manner.
Program Chairperson - Plan PTSA programs and present ideas to board at summer planning meeting.
Honor Roll Chairperson - Plan and implement programs to recognize those students who meet the guidelines for Honor Roll at Shadowlawn Middle.
Volunteer Coordinator - Communicate and meet with the Principal (as needed) to determine areas where volunteers are needed. Assign and work with volunteer committee.
Ways and Means Chairperson - Solicit PTSA fundraising ideas for the year and present to board at summer planning meeting. This individual should present a fall and spring fundraising idea.
Spirit Chairperson - Help with fundraising school items, which generate school pride (t-shirts, other school paraphernalia).
Hospitality Chair - To work with Programs in meeting the needs of hosts and hostess as needed.
Publicity Chair - Responsible for advertising in the community and basic community relations. Duties include developing and distribution of newsletters.