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PTSA
Parent-Teacher-Student Association

2011-2012 Officers:

     Carmen James Lane
          OMHS PTSA President
     Mona Curran
          1st Vice President
     Bonnie Anderson
          2nd Vice President
     Kerry Ose
          Corresponding Secretary
     Karen Jack
          Recording Secretary
     Noelle Tullis
          Treasurer

Teacher(s) of the Year

Help acknowledge those teachers who have made a strong, positive impact on our youth and our school community! Every September at Back-to-School Night, the OMHS PTSA presents an award(s) to a "Teacher(s)-of-the-Year", based on parent/guardian and student nominations.

The PTSA Executive Board is now accepting nominations for the 2011/2012 school year and will select the teacher recipient in June. The "Teacher(s)-of-the-Year" possesses at least the following characteristics:

• ability to motivate students
• passion for the subject matter
• ability to impart knowledge to others
• fairness
• patience
• approachability

If instead of a single teacher, you feel that there is a team of teachers/staff (by department) that meets these criteria, please follow the instructions below. This group would be awarded the P.R.I.D.E. Team recognition. PRIDE stands for:

P ride
R espect and R esponsibility
I ntegrity
D iversity
E mpowerment

There are two ways to make a nomination:

1. Email a letter-of-recommendation to Awards and Scholarships chair, Alissa Sheinbach at asheinbach@msn.com.
2. Send a letter-of-recommendation to OMHS PTSA in a sealed envelope marked "PTSA Awards and have it placed in the PTSA mailbox.

Letters of Recommendation can be informal, but should include the name of the teacher(s), your name, and a brief description of why you think this/these teacher(s) should be recognized as "Teacher(s) of the Year."

All nominations are due no later than Monday, June 8, 2012 at noon!

Previous Teachers-of-the-Year awardees include:

• 2007-2008 Ms. Holli (Lawson) Tucci, Dance
• Mr. Richard Smart, Social Studies
• 2006-2007 Mrs. Donna Sunderdick, English
• 2005-2006 Madame Micka, French
• 2004-2005 Mr. James, GT Resource
• 2003-2004 Mrs. Doherty, Chemistry
• 2002-2003 Mr. Parke, Physics
• 2001-2002 Mr. Clifton, Mathematics
• 2000-2001 Performing Arts Team: Mr. Hale, Ms. Lanier, Mr. Richmond, and Ms. Stephens
• 1999-2000 Mrs. Jefferson, Gifted and Talented (GT) Resource Director
• 1998-1999 Mr. Wright (English), Academics; and Mrs. Kutz (English), Outside Activities
• 1997-1998 Mrs. Curtis, English Chairperson and Reading Program Sponsor
• 1996-1997 Mrs. Ames, Mathematics and Sponsor of Peer Leaders of Oakland Mills (PLOOM)

Previous P.R.I.D.E. Team awardees:

• 2007-2008 Performing Arts: Mr. Steve Fleming (Drama), Mr. Dan Richmond (Band), Mr. Philip Hale (Orchestra), Ms. Cynthia Stephens (Choir); English Cohort: Ms. Kim Feldman and Ms. Jane Kearns
• 2006-2007 Media Center Team
• 2005-2006 Guidance Center Team
• 2004-2005 Life Skills Team

The Oakland Mills High School PTSA will award four scholarships to students who have shown a commitment to the OMHS community and the community at-large. Two $1,000 scholarships will go to students planning to attend a four year college. These scholarships were established in honor of Sue Ann Tabler, former principal of Oakland Mills High School. Two $500 scholarships will also be awarded to students planning to attend a junior or technical college. Applications for the PTSA scholarship are in the Guidance Office. Please see Ms. Hart for details. The application deadline is April 27.

Also, the PTA Council of Howard County is prepared to provide a limited number of scholarships to college-bound seniors. Students seeking financial assistance for college are strongly encouraged to apply in one or more of the following categories: academic, teacher education, community service, and trade/technical/2-year associates program. The application is available in each high school Guidance Department and readily available year round for students on the PTACHC website, www.ptachc.org. The deadline for submitting applications to the PTACHC office is April 15th.

The OMHS PTSA is looking for parents willing to come out and help keep our teens safe and happy on Prom Night. We are hosting our 11th Annual After Prom Event on Saturday, May 19th immediately following the Prom.  This year the event will be held at Brunswick Lanes in Columbia, MD with set-up starting at 10:30pm. Volunteers are needed throughout the night and for clean-up, which begins at 4:30am.  Volunteers do not have to stay the entire night, even a couple of hours here and there will go far to helping out the weary all-nighters!

Please contact Mona Curran at omhsafterprom@yahoo.com to offer your assistance.

Driver's Ed Classes

Oakland Mills High School PTSA in Coordination with Greg's Driving School, Inc.

Click here for more info and a complete schedule of classes offered.

College Summit Program

Click here for an overview of this program that strives to ensure that all students are on the path to higher education.

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Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year at OMHS! The OMHS PTSA invites all parents, guardians, grandparents, students, faculty, staff, and members of the Oakland Mills community to join. The PTSA supports many activities at OMHS which includes the Craft Fair, After Prom, Reflections, scholarships, teacher recognition and more.

Click on the PTSA Membership Form below and print a copy. Then either mail it to the school or take it to the main office any time during the year.

     PTSA Membership Form

Forms can be:

1. Brought to the OMHS front desk for the PTSA Mailbox
   
   
2. Mailed to:
   OMHS PTSA
   9410 Kilimanjaro Road
   Columbia, MD 20145-3998
   
   
3. Emailed to OMHS PTSA email address: ptsa.omhs@gmail.com

Become a Volunteer! There are many opportunities for volunteers! Whatever you can do will be appreciated. The volunteer form is below.

     PTSA Volunteer Form

Join us at the monthly PTSA Executive Board meetings! They are open to everyone and held at 7:30pm in OMHS’ Media Center. All meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted on the complete Meeting Schedule.

If you have any questions about membership or any of the volunteer positions and time requirements, please contact Melanie Buechler at 410-730-0167 or email at buechler@erols.com.

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All meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm in the Media Center, unless otherwise noted.

August 18 (Thursday)
September 13
October 11
November 8
December 15 (Thursday)
January 10
February 16 (Thursday)
March 13
April 11
May 15
June 12

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2011-2012: "Diversity means..."
2012-2013: "The magic of a moment..."

Oakland Mills High School PTSA Proudly Presents
2011-2012 Reflections
"Diversity Means ...

All documents about the program, including guidelines and entry forms, can be viewed/downloaded from the links below:

• Reflections Announcement
• Reflections Guidelines
• Student Reflections Entry Form (English)
• Student Reflections Entry Form (Spanish)

What is Reflections?
Reflections is a cultural arts program sponsored by the National PTA, which encourages all students to express their thoughts and feelings in their own original works. The program follows a contest format; however, participation, not winning, is the emphasis.

What is this Year's Theme?
This year's theme is "Diversity Means...", which may be interpreted in any way students feel appropriate, as long as guidelines for the program are followed.

What Can Be Submitted?
Any original work of art that is inspired by the theme in the following categories can be submitted:

1. Visual arts - Drawing, painting, collage, print-making, fiber work, metal etching.
2. Music - A cappella or instrumental compositions, with or without words.
3. Literature - Fiction or nonfiction in prose, poetry, drama, song lyrics, short story.
4. Photography - Print or collage up to 8 x 10 inches, in color or black and white.
5. Choreography/dance -Videotape your originally choreographed dance.
6. Film/Video – Fiction/nonfiction video of original work with/without sound; may use computer.

Who Can Participate?
Any student at Oakland Mills High School may participate. Student's work will be judged within the categories listed above by the following age group:

     Senior Category: Grades 9 through 12

How Many Entries?
A student may submit as many entries as he/she wishes. Only four entries per age group per artistic category will be forwarded to the Howard County PTA level.

How is the Artwork Judged?
Judges are volunteers from the community with expertise and background in the arts. All entries will be judged on creativity, interpretation of the theme, and artistic merit.

Deadlines?
All entries must be turned in by the end of the school day Monday, December 12, 2011. Completed/signed entry form must be attached to each entry. Entries should be brought to Student Services Center and placed in "Reflections" box.

More Information?
Packets available in Student Services Center - includes official entry forms/detailed guidelines for each artistic category. Additional entry forms available. For more details, contact Holly Tillson, OMHS PTSA Reflections Chair, Holly_Tillson@verizon.net, 443-283-1822.

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