Dear Canyon High School Families,
Welcome to the 2009-10 academic year. PTSA is a
non-profit organization of parent volunteers focused on our
children. This year we look forward to another successful
set of activities geared towards student leadership, teacher
involvement, life enrichment, and parent education
workshops.
The strength and dedication between teachers, parents,
administrators, community leaders and business partners has
helped the school to attain the Distinguished School Award;
In order to supplement the educational learning, this year
PTSA we will focus on specific programs and will work with
community organizations that provide the following services:
Banks, Law Enforcement, Lawyers, and Driving Schools. If you
can help in any of these areas, please contact us to
schedule a meeting. Even though our children are now young
adults, I encourage all parents to remain involved by
meeting your students’ teachers and administrators,
volunteering time, and supporting your students’ High School
learning and activities as they prepare for the future.
HOW DO BECOME OR REMAIN INVOLVED?
Join
the Canyon High PTSA. Your PTSA
membership supports many programs and activities at Canyon
including Student Scholarships, Student Awards, Student Drug
Awareness, Career Programs, Canyon Pride Day, Reflections,
Breakfast for Champions and Curriculum Grants, to name just
a few. We need each and every one of you to join, so that we
can continue to support the Canyon family. With your
membership you are joining the largest organization in the
world that works solely for the benefit of our young people.
Volunteer…Throughout the school year there are many
opportunities for you to contribute your talents. PTSA
welcomes any time that you are able to volunteer… Please
fill out the volunteer form or contact Kathleen Niakan, our
Volunteer Coordinator at kaniakan@afepower.com. There will
typically be a wide array of choices to get involved. Are
you able to help a few hours on these or other projects:
Taking Care of Business (Registration) August 3rd through
7th from 8:30am – 12:30pm in the Cafeteria to help accept
memberships at the PTSA table or assist the Librarian with
distribution of textbooks; First Day of School, August 20th-
Distribute student schedules from 7:00 – 8:30am in front of
the Gym; help with events throughout the year.
PTSA works closely with the CHS principal, Dr. Greg
Bowden, and his staff to improve communication via the
electronic newsletter, phone updates, and an improved school
website as well as to strengthen the collaboration between
all of our member groups: our parents, teachers, students,
community and business partners. We ask for your support;
please complete the PTSA Membership Application, the
Volunteer Opportunity form and the Canyon Pride form then
return these items along with your Registration Package. I
look forward to hearing about your ideas, concerns or
suggestions.
Sincerely,
Camille Kittridge, PTSA President
mkittridge@dslextreme.com
Volunteer Form
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NEWSLETTERS
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HONORARY SERVICE AWARD
Each year, individuals are honored with the PTA Honorary
Service Award for their exceptional service to children and
youth. This years Canyon High recipients will be honored at
the PTA Association during Open House. Donations are made in
the recipients name to the California State PTA and support
the California State PTA scholarship and grant program.
Grants are available to assist local units (schools),
councils, districts, and California State PTA commissions
and committees to develop and implement parent education
programs and projects. Scholarships provide funds to further
various kinds of higher education for graduating high school
seniors. Scholarships are also available to teachers. Since
1965, the California State PTA has awards more than four
million dollars in student loans, scholarships and grants.
If you know of someone who has gone above and beyond in
their service to children and youth please email Camille Kittridge,
PTSA President at
mkittridge@dslextreme.com
with your suggestion.
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PTA SCHOLARSHIPS
Each
year, the California State PTA offers scholarships to
graduating high school seniors. Visit the California State
PTA website at
www.capta.org for information and applications. Each year,
the Orange Community Council of PTAs also offers five
$500.00 scholarships for graduating high school seniors.
Applications and information are available in the counseling
office after the Winter Break. Scholarships are also
available to teachers. Since 1965, the California State PTA
has awards more than four million dollars in student loans,
scholarships and grants. If you know of someone who has gone
above and beyond in their service to children and youth,
please email Camille Kittridge, PTSA President at
mkittridge@dslextreme.com,
with your suggestion.
