Dress Down Day for PTA Attendance

Dear Ardmore Parents,

When you attend a PTA meeting at Ardmore Elementary, your child will be allowed two dress down days for that week.   Ms. Gregory has approved 'PTA Dress Your Best' days, so if your child would like to earn an out of uniform day, please attend the next PTA meeting on March 12th.

Introducing your new PTA Officers for the SY2011-2012

PTA Officers and Committee Chair Contact Info

Brian Spencer – President

Donald Kennedy – Vice President

Ruby Thornton – Secretary

Gary Wright – Treasurer

Celia S Spencer – Parent Liaison

TaTanisha Baker – Public Relations Officer

Kathy Wilson – Fund Raising Chair

Dianna Campbell – Asst Events Coordinator

Ardmore's Annual Cookies-N-Cocoa Concert

Ardmore's Annual Cookies-N-Cocoa Concert

December 1, 2011

7:00 PM

at

Flowers High School Auditorium

All Performers should arrive at Flowers HS by 6:00 PM.

PTA Meeting on Monday, Nov. 14, 2011

Please join us at the next Ardmore PTA mtg on Monday, Nov.14, 2011 from 7:00PM until 8:15PM in the multi-purpose Rm. Refreshments.
Reminder:  Elections will be held for Vacant Positions for this year's PTA. 

PTA Elections coming in November!

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT ARDMORE?

Let your voice be heard…

Apply to serve on the PTA Executive Board!

Available Positions Include:

PTA VICE PRESIDENT

PTA SECRETARY

PTA TREASURER

PTA PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

MEMBERSHIP CHAIRPERSON

FUNDRAISING CHAIRPERSON

PTA EVENTS COORDINATOR

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR A POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT A

SHORT PERSONAL BIO WHICH HIGHLIGHTS YOUR QUALIFICATIONS TO

AEPTA.SECRETARY@GMAIL.COM BY

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011!

ELECTIONS FOR NEW PTA BOARD MEMBERS WILL BE HELD AT THE NEXT MONTHLY PTA MEETING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2011 FROM 7:00PM UNTIL

8:15PM.

I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Ardmore PTA Meeting - Oct. 10, 2011

IT TAKES A VILLAGE…

Mark your Calendar for the monthly Ardmore PTA Meeting

Date: Monday, October 10, 2011

Time: 7:00pm-8:15pm

Agenda items include PTA Meet & Greet and information about upcoming PTA Elections.

Light refreshments will be served.

For additional information, please feel free to contact the PTA President, Mr. Brian Spencer at aepta.pres@gmail.com

Removal of 3rd Grade Science Teacher from Ardmore Elementary

I'm writing you today to tell you about what happened with my daughter at Ardmore Elementary.

On September 12^th, I was informed by the Principal that my daughter's 3^rd grade teacher was moved to teach Kindergarten at the same school.  The reason for the removal was due to population counts, but from my understanding there are sixty-six 3^rd graders at Ardmore and now with only 2 teachers; it increases each class to 30+ students.  This is unacceptable.  As you know, 3^rd grade is a transitional grade; moreover, this grade takes the MSA for the first time.  I believe these teachers deserve to give our children every opportunity to make a good showing on this exam.  With an overcrowded classroom, I don't believe the teachers can adequately prepare our students.

Being a product of PG county schools, I attended Melwood, James Madison and finished High School at Frederick Douglass.  I am a proponent of public education because I believe we are all entitled to a quality education.  People shouldn't have to send their children to private schools; we need to make our public schools better!   I would be negligent if I stood by and went silent because every young person deserves the best education even in the public school system. 

Sincerely,

TaTanisha Baker

Concerned Parent at Ardmore Elementary