PTSA 2023/2024 Objectives (accomplishments in blue):

·       Serve as a Bridge between Parents, Staff and Montgomery County Public School Resources:

• PTSA meetings provided open forum for parents, teachers, and students to voice and discuss needs and concerns.

• WhatsApp launched to increase translation of materials into Spanish to increase participation from the Hispanic Community.

• PTSA Membership-147 members

• Heinz-Springbrook Cluster Coordinator-advocate for needs of Spring Brook

  • • • Springbrook is receiving 3.1 million for infrastructure improvements and $150,000 for a new Track.

• Obtained a $1,200.00 grant from the National PTA and hosted a community wide Family Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention with approximately 100 attendees, many vendors, Montgomery County police, and other county resources.

• Guest Speakers:

Ms. Valentine (Principal)

Ms. Stella McCuiston (Vice Principal)

Fekir Seife and Israel Lambo (Student Government Association)

Ms. Maria Peterson (Seal of Biliteracy)

Mr. John Weinshel (MCAP End of Course Testing)

Mr. Francis Gyimah (Senior Class Representative)

Ms. Nicole Brown (Internships and Apprenticeships)

Ms. Kenya Jacobs (National Honor Society)

Ms. Maureen Graham (Counseling Dept. & College and Career Center)

Ms. Maria Fernanda Villararroel (Montgomery County Career Coach)

·       Enhance the Culture of Springbrook:

• Hosted Back-to-School Teacher’s Appreciation event

• Supported Homecoming

• Supported Fall Festival with gift cards

• Hosted Holiday Teacher Appreciation event

• Supported Culinary Arts Department (catered PTSA Meetings)

• Distributed gifts for Vice Principal’s Day

• Donated funds to NHS for the Beautification project

• Hosted Teacher Appreciation Week events with a Superheroes theme and a Teacher Appreciation luncheon

• Supplied $170.00 in gift cards for teachers

• Hosted After Prom with prize giveaways at Terp Zone with 130 kids in attendance

• Raised $11,253 funds through fundraisers, donations and membership.

·       Provide Educational Resources and or Financial Support to our Students:

• • • Supported College Day event by sponsoring meals for College Reps

    • Supported Apprenticeship workshops by providing transportation for the students

    • Supported Senior Decision Day with $100 in gift cards

    • Donated items to Seniors to furnish their dorm rooms for college

    • Scholarship fund distributed to 3 seniors for college expenses, who demonstrated academic excellence, numerous SSL hours above and beyond the requirements and leadership qualities.