Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students
and parents.
- What is the TRMS Parent Teacher Student Association?
- When do we meet?
- How do I become a member?
- Why should I join?
- What is my money used for?
- Can I volunteer?
- Why should I volunteer?
- How do I contact the PTSA?
- Who is on the Board for 2008-2009?
- Is this an award-winning PTSA?
- Do you sell Timberlane clothing and when can I get some?
- My magazine order didn't arrive. What do I do?
What is the TRMS Parent Teacher Student Association?
We are an organization of parents, teachers and students who are
committed to
helping Timberlane Regional Middle School be the best that it can
be. We are
affiliated with the National PTA, which lobbies Congress on the
behalf of
children and schools nationwide.
When do we meet?
We meet the second Monday of most months at 6:30 p.m. in the TRMS
library. .
Food is provided, and anyone can attend. We would love to see you
there! More
information is posted on this website under calendar and meeting
agendas and
minutes.
How do I become a member?
We will be sending membership forms home at the beginning of the
school year,
and will also have forms available at school open houses and in
the school's
front office. You can also get a form by e-mailing Karen McLain
at
karen@homecoach.org. Once you have the form, just fill it out and
send it
with $5 per member to TRMS PTSA, 44 Greenough Rd, Plaistow, NH
03865.
Why should I join?
By joining you are giving your support to the students, staff and
parents at
TRMS. High membership numbers are one way to show others that our
parents,
students and staff really care about our school. The membership
drive is also
one of our fundraisers. Once you are a member, you will also
receive:
� PTSA and National PTA updates
� on-line parenting resources at www.pta.org
� some discounts
What is my money used for?
The PTSA�s main fundraisers are the membership drive, t-
shirt/sweatshirt
sales, and silent auction. We also get some money from the school
magazine
drive. Last year (2007-2008), the PTSA received and spent or
appropriated
$14,576.51. The PTSA spent money on the 6th Grade Halloween
party, Welcome
Back staff breakfast, Senior Tea, 8th Grade Farewell Celebration,
TRHS
scholarships, TRHS Post Prom Party, Reflections Art Program,
student support
including Camp Lincoln scholarships for students who needed
assistance, Staff
Appreciation Week, and dues to the state and national PTAs, and
also
appropriated money toward future school equipment and programming.
Can I volunteer?
YES. We would love to have you. Look at our Volunteer
Opportunities page to
see where we need help; then e-mail us. A
volunteer form is also on the back of the membership form, which
will be
going home at the beginning of the school year,and which will be
available in
the front office and at open houses. If you volunteer, PLEASE log
your
volunteer hours and submit them to Laura once a month.
Why should I volunteer?
Traditionally, all the Timberlane feeder towns have very strong
volunteerism
reputations. The Middle School welcomes and encourages parents to
continue
this tradition of volunteering. It is thanks to our dedicated and
generous
parents that we can provide events like the Halloween Party, 8th
Grade
Farewell Celebration, Reflections art contest, Staff Appreciation
Week, and
Career Day. Also, some parents help out as sports coaches or
assistants,
club leaders, classroom/team helpers, committee members,
enrichment
assistants, or administrative helpers. Research consistently
shows that
parent involvement increases student achievement and self esteem.
When
parents volunteer, both families and schools reap the benefits.
Working
closely with administration and teachers, the PTSA provides the
resources and
support you need to stay involved. We encourage everyone to get
involved in
whatever capacity works for you! We couldn�t do it without you!
How do I contact the PTSA?
You can leave us a message in the mailbox in the TRMS office;
post mail to
TRMS PTSA, 44 Greenough Rd, Plaistow, NH 03865; or contact the
PTSA. TRMS teachers and staff can also
contact us through our teacher liaisons, Gail Dacey and Karen
Medeiros.
Who is on the Board for 2008-2009?
Our board consists of President Catherine Zerba,Co-Vice
Presidents Sharon Burke and Shannon Tarr, Treasurer Diane Coryea,
Assistant Treasurer Sue Kappler,Recording Secretary Mary Beth
Donovan-Olson, and Web-Site Administrator Madalyn Coryea.
Is this an award-winning PTSA?
Yes. The TRMS PTSA has won the non-competitive New Hampshire
Partners in
Education Blue Ribbon School Achievement Award for outstanding
school
volunteerism for at least 15 years. We hope to be receiving this
award for
many more years with your help! So, if you are a volunteer,
please log your
hours and let us know how much time you are contributing. Thank
you for all
you do!!!!
Do you sell Timberlane clothing and when can I get some?
The PTSA sells Timberlane sweatshirts, t-shirts, shorts, sports
bags, hats,
etc. twice a year. An order form is sent home with students on
Sept. 2; but
will also be on this website when clothing is for sale.
My magazine order didn't arrive. What do I do?
Look for your pink receipt slip and your cancelled check; then
contact QSP
customer service. You can e-mail them at www.qsp.com Then click
on "confirm
an order." Or you can call them at 1-800-678-2673 (Monday
thru Friday 7 a.m.
to 6 p.m. CST) or at 1-800-678-3169 (TDD# for the hearing or
special
impaired). You can also write them at QSP Customer Service, Box
10203, Des
Moines, IA 50336. New subscriptions AND corrections could take 12-
14 weeks
for delivery from the submission date. QSP guarantees to refund
the purchase
price if, for any reason beyond your control, you do not receive
the
subscription or product that you ordered.