The Brunswick High School PTSA officers would like to invite you to JOIN US for the 2022-2023 school year!
President: Jeanne Bobofchak
Vice-President: Fia Fosburg
Secretary: Ellen Fowler
Treasurer: Carol Held
Purpose of the BHS PSTA:
The purpose of the PTSA is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
When you become a member of the PTSA, you are also joining citizens around the county, state and nation in securing adequate laws for the education and protection of youth.
Meetings:
PTSA meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every other month in the BHS Media Center, starting September 14, at 6pm.
Check the BHS Calendar of Events for any schedule changes. Reminder emails will be announced via Find Out First. Find Out First is a great tool for learning about many upcoming details from BHS, BHS PTSA and Frederick County Board of Education, so be sure to sign up here: http://www.fcps.org/fof
For further information about BHS PTSA, email brunswickptsa@gmail.com or check our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BHSPTSA You can also follow us on Instagram: @bhsptsa2021
Membership: We want to give you and your child a voice. To join, please click on the link at the top of this page, complete, and mail it or deliver it to the school along with your $10 membership fee (per person). NEW in 2022: We are pleased to now accept electronic payment through PayPay! Choose @BHSPTSA1 or click on this link. Indicate it is for the PTSA membership and include your name, email and cell number and also your student's name and grade.
Why do you need to pay to become a member?
PTA is the largest organization working exclusively for children and youth with nearly 7 million members nationwide.
The BHS PTSA is organized and chartered under the authority of the Free State PTA thereby holding us accountable to act within the stated purpose above. Our $10 membership fee gets broken down so that $4.25 of your dues get passed on to the Free State PTA that shares a portion with National PTA and lastly $.75 of your dues get passed on to the PTA Council of Frederick. This may seem like a lot, but we believe our children and families benefit greatly from the many efforts of the Free State PTA and PTA Council of Frederick. Here are a few of the ways they are working for us:
The PTA stays informed of state plans regarding funding and budget cuts related to education and advocates for education spending. They keep MD parents informed and urge and encourage our participation in the outcomes.
The PTA encouraged MD parents to advocate for legislation to implement the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future saying YES to strong schools in Maryland.
The PTA organizes informational sessions like their “Tele-Town Hall” with US Senators and “Legislative Night” in Annapolis hosting State Senators and Delegates from around the state to assist in ensuring the voices of MD parents are heard by our political leaders.
The PTA Council of Frederick hosts “School Board Candidates Night” and “Superintendent Chats” to keep us connected and informed of what’s happening in Frederick County.
How else can you support BHS PTSA?
Amazon Smiles Foundation Merchant Sponsor
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Thank you!
BHS PTSA Team