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PTIA Lambert S Okma Campus

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 Okma campus PTIA meets four Tuesdays during the school year (one in September, November, January and March), in the IA Band Rm 110. Each meeting has a specific topic ("Surviving the IA, College planning, etc.) and includes a administrator's report as well as reports from pertinent committee chairpeople. All parents are urged to participate in the PTIA by attending the general 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.

PTIA Okma by-laws

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.
Publish a school directory of student and parents’ names, addresses, and phone numbers
Publish a bi-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 in December and June.
Provide Teacher Conference meal during fall conferences.
Provide snacks for the students during exams in June: Brain Break
Sponsor the Senior All Night Party (SANP) following graduation.
Maintain courtyard garden and grounds.



Means of Fundraising to support PTIA Programs and Enrichment:

Donations

PTIA dues: Paying membership dues helps PTIA with yearly operating expenses and entitles members to the IA student directory.

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 (ISC).

2010- 2011 Okma PTIA Executive Board


President:- Diane Sierant 248 656-2879 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Vice President:- Mildred Schwarcz 248-977-3347  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Treasurer:- Linda Matola 248-391-3041 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Secretary:- Mary Griffin 248-549-2739 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Staff Liason: - Eric Sturm 248 341-5945 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Committee Chairs

Membership/Volunteers: - Mildred Schwarcz 248-977-3347  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Student Directory: - Jennifer Kocher 248-812-6680 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Newsletter: - Rob Kocher 248-812-6680 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Welcome Reception: Diane Sierant 248-656-2879 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mildred Schwarcz 248-977-3347  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Welcome Back Party: Vani Diwakar 248 650-2021 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
IA Olympics: - Ife Johnson 248-499-9233 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Senior All-Night Party: - MaryannCooney248-538-8411 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Fall Teacher Conference Appreciation: - Carol Sutherland 248-477-1259 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
December Teacher Appreciation Lunch: - Imgard Garske 248-393-2961 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
June Teacher Appreciation Lunch: - Diane Sierant 248-656-2879  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Garden/Grounds: Lori Garfinkel 248-539-1935 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
BBFA/Parents Who Host: - Sharon Yarlagadda 248 855-8955 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Tile Sales: - Paulette Juncker 248-594-1098  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Brain Break: Teresa Natzke 248-435-5946 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Discontinued Kroger Program: - Michelle Wojno  248- 391-3241 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
9-12th Grade Rep: - Kirthi Jain 249-681-3131 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it




PTIA  2010-2011 Meeting Dates:

General Member Meetings, Tuesdays from 7:00pm-8:30pm, The IA Band rm 110 

September 14 PTIA General Meeting
November 16 PTIA General Meeting  
January 18 PTIA General Meeting
March 15 PTIA General Meeting

Leadership Team Meetings, Tuesdays from 7:00pm-9:00pm, Conference Rm A

August 10 PTIA Leadership Team Meeting
May 10 PTIA Leadership Team Meeting

PTIA Newsletter

The newsletter schedule:

Deadline 20th of each month Publication 1st of each month

September October
November December
January February
March April
May June
July August

Please address all inquiries and newsletter submissions to:
Rob Kocher This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Volunteer  Committee Descriptions

The Parents & Teachers of the International Academy is a volunteer organization that works together to support and enhance the educational growth of the IA student by organizing fundraising projects, providing financial support for classroom programs, educational enrichment, and supplemental materials and equipment for the students and school. Following are descriptions of some of the committees who carry out these projects.

Parent Reception/Staff Appreciation

There are specific committees that coordinate refreshments at a variety of student, parent, and staff activities throughout the school year.  Volunteers are needed to send in baked goods, beverages, and other food items for these function.  Volunteers are also needed to help with set up, serving and clean up during these daytime or evening activities.
Parent Welcome Reception: August
Conference Breaks: October
Teacher Appreciation: December and June
Brain Break (Exam snacks) : June

Welcome Back Dance (August)

The first student social get-together is a dance sponsored by the PTIA. Volunteer parents plan decorations for the ISC, chaperones, refreshments and advertising posters.


Chaperones

Parents and teachers volunteer to attend dances and other student events at the school, serve refreshments, and subtly supervise activities along with teachers and school administrators.


Student Directory

Each fall the PTIA publishes a student directory with names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of the students. Volunteers collect the information in the spring and summer and then update our data base and publish the directory in September.

Tile Sale

The PTIA sponsors the sale of decorative wall tiles to honor students, teachers and community members who have contributed to the school. These tiles are displayed on the wall outside the ISC. Volunteers organize the sale and installation of the wall tiles.

IA Olympics

School spirit is encouraged at a one-day inter-school competition each fall. Parent volunteers work with teachers to organize games, refreshments, a parade, "car" building and art competitions. This is a fun event to participate in and a good way to meet parents early in the year.





PTIA FORMS

Tile Form
PTIA Reimbursement Request
PTIA Cash Receipts Form




 
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