Reflections Committee
Florida High tenth grader Samantha Davis recently won a prestigious Award of Merit from the Florida PTSA for her visual arts entry in the nationwide Reflections art contest. Her entry under the theme “Diversity is…” came in second place in the entire state, beating hundreds of similar visual arts submissions from other high school students throughout Florida. Samantha’s artwork was done in Ms. Barrett-Hayes class, and used Sharpie pens to draw several human figures over a coffee-stain background, representing the diversity of Tallahassee’s population.
According to Ms. Barret-Hayes, Samantha is a prolific artist who has already sold works to several local businesses. She is in her second year of art in a Drawing and Painting II class and a Portfolio class. In addition to the $50 prize she already received from the Florida High PTSA in January, Samantha will receive a ribbon and certificate from the statewide PTSA and her artwork will tour the state with other contest champs. Samantha was the only contest winner from Leon County, and she came in second to Alexis Vazquez from Bloomingdale High School in Hillsborough County. This is Samantha’s second year at Florida High; she previously attended Raa.
Available PTSA Board Positions
Are you energetic? Positive? Open-minded? Creative? Just willing and available, but not quite sure where you can plug in or how to get involved at FSUS?
It’s that time of year again…your Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is currently seeking nominations for four board positions for the 2012-2013 school year: President, Vice President of Programs, Vice President of Fundraising, and Treasurer. There are various committee positions available, as well, and volunteers for PTSA events are always needed. This is your chance to get involved! Join us as we work to make our kids’ learning experience the richest it can be – both in and out of the classroom. If you are interested in one of the board positions, or more information about the committee chair openings or becoming involved at any level, please email one of the PTSA Nominating Committee members: Precious Boatwright (preciousone72@yahoo.com), Bonnie Abellera (leonpta1@yahoo.com ), or Evie Crosby (eviecrosby@gmail.com) by March 15.
Getting to know…..Dr. Wicker
What is something most people do not know about you? I’m from a military family and I was born in Okinawa.
Who are your favorite authors? John Maxwell, Joyce Meyer, and C.S. Lewis
What is your favorite sport? College football!!
Who did you look up to or admire as a youngster? My teachers
What was your favorite toy as a child? My bicycle
What is your favorite dessert? Anything CHOCOLATE!
What is your favorite color? Red
Name something you are proud of. My professional accomplishments that allow me to positively impact children and young people.
Any siblings? I have one sister, Kay
As we close, any words of wisdom or philosophies you’d like to share? This journey called life if totally full of decisions. The ones you make each day may seem small or insignificant, but don’t take any decision lightly. Always think about how your decisions will impact you and others and then make the best choices you can make. After that, be happy with the choices you make and live your life to make a positive difference in the world!
March Volunteers
We have several events coming up this month. If you would like to be contacted to receive information on how you can help your PTSA, please click HERE.
Teacher Mini Grants
Teacher/Staff Mini-Grants are now OPEN!
It is that time of year again. Second quarter progress reports have gone out, FCAT and SAT10 are looming in the distance – and you have that “project” that you’ve been meaning to develop into your curriculum but just can’t find the time or necessary funds to pull it off. We can’t help with the time, but we can help with the funds!
Introducing the FSUS PTSA Mini-Grant! Mini-grants are intended to assist you in meeting the Sunshine State Standards for your field of instruction.
If you are a current member of the FSUS PTSA you may apply for a mini-grant with a maximum funding limit of $250.00! If you are not a member of the PTSA, well, why aren’t you?! This is just one of the benefits you may receive from your $5.00 annual membership fee. No kidding!
Applying for a PTSA Mini-Grant is a simple process. Fill out the mini-grant application – the guidelines are included at the top of the form which you may access by clicking here:
We do have a limited budget for the mini-grants. They are awarded on a first-come-first-served basis until our funds are depleted. A few of last year’s Mini-Grant winners included:
Debi Barrett-Hayes, Grades 9-12
Joy Cloud, Grade 1
Amy Goodman, Grades 6 & 7
Robin Krause, Kindergarten
Hillary Palumbo, Grades K-5
Ron Strazulla, Grade 12