International Academy- About PTIA

About the PTIA

The PTIA is a volunteer organization of parents and teachers at the IA who work together to support and enhance the educational growth of the IA student by providing financial support for classroom programs, educational enrichment, parent information, supplemental materials and equipment for the classroom, and student social activities. The PTIA meets four Tuesdays during the school year (one in September, November, January and March), in the Music Room at the IA. Each meeting has a specific topic ("Surviving the IA, College planning, etc.) and includes a principal's report as well as reports from pertinent committee chairpeople. All parents are urged to participate in the PTIA by attending the monthly meetings and by volunteering to serve on one or more committees. Participation in the PTIA is an excellent way to meet other parents at the IA and make new friends. For more information, contact one of the PTIA officers.

2008- 2009 PTIA Executive Board

President:

- Anne Benda 248-792-9620 bbenda1962@mac.com

Vice President:

- Mildred Schwarcz 248-391-3660 maschwarcz@yahoo.com

Treasurer:

- Rita Miller 248 475-0887 ritapita1@comcast.net

Secretary:

- Vickie Milgie 248-594-1287 carol123456789@comcast.net

What we do:

• Provide a communication link between parents, students and staff.
• Purchase classroom enrichment materials including supplies and equipment.
• Welcome Back Dance for students.
• IA Olympics Spirit Day for students.
• ”Getting to Know You” Parent Coffee/Desserts
• Publish a school directory of student and parents’ names, addresses, and phone numbers
• Publish a monthly newsletter for families to provide timely information about school activities.
• Provide refreshments for school events.
• Maintain a volunteer list for school functions.
• Provide Teacher Appreciation Lunches (December and June) after final exams.
• Provide snacks for the students during exams in June: Brain Break
• Sponsor the Senior All Night Party (SANP) following graduation.

Means of Fundraising to support PTIA Programs and Enrichment:

• Donations
• PTIA dues: Paying membership dues helps PTIA with yearly operating expenses and entitiles members to the IA student directory
• Kroger grocery enrichment program: Allows parents and their students to earn money to help fund enrichment classes and trips every time you purchase groceries!
• Tiles sales: Leave your mark on the IA-literally! Tiles designed by former students and their families are affixed permanently on the wall of the building just outside the International Student Center.