About Amador Valley High School
Parent Teacher Student Association



For more than a century, the PTA has promoted public education and health and safety for all children and their families.  By becoming a part of this great team effort you help Amador Valley High School continue its tradition of excellence.

The national PTA has had a major role in school reform and health and safety for children and youth.  The PTA was instrumental in the creation of kindergarten classes, child labor laws, a public health service, hot lunch programs, the juvenile justice system, and mandatory immunization, to name but a few.  At the state level, the California PTA led the charge in class size reduction and is urging the Governor to maintain the critical level of education funding guaranteed by Proposition 98. 

Membership Benefits for Students:

  • Access to the online "Don Connection" 2011-2012 membership directory
  • Eligibility to apply for a student mini-grant for individual or club projects
  • Graduating seniors may apply for a $500 Amador Valley PTSA scholarship                  
  • Graduating seniors may apply for a $500 California State PTA scholarship
  • Gain leadership experience in the Amador Valley PTSA student group

Membership Benefits for Parents:

  • Become part of the largest child advocacy group in the nation that advocates on behalf   of all students (We have more than 1 million members in CA and 6 million in the nation)
  • Gain valuable leadership and organizational skills
  • Vote on how PTSA funds will be spent at Amador Valley
  • Support staff and student mini-grants and scholarships
  • Receive discounts at participating PTown Shops Pleasanton retailers and restaurants, including: Eddie Papa's, Red SMoke Grill, La Vite Restorante, Tommy T's, The Hop Yard, Red Coats, Fusion 3, and more. Also includes national chains Fed Ex/Kinko’s & barnesandnoble.com.

In order to become a member of the Amador Valley PTSA, you may enter your information online exactly as you would like it to appear in the online membership directory. (Click the link to the right.) Please mail your membership dues ($15 for the first family member; $5 for add'l family members, and $5 if you want a hard copy of the membership directory to be mailed to your home). Checks should be made payable to AVHS PTSA & can be combined with other PTSA purchases (PE clothes & CASA donation.)  You may join at any time during the year. Mail checks to P.O. Box 37, Pleasanton, 94566. Attn: Membership

PTSA meetings will be held on the seocond or third Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise announced) in room G-1 (near the multipurpose room) at 7:00 PM.  Everyone is welcome to attend! (But you must be a member to vote.)  Questions or comments may be sent to PTSA President, Lisa Campbell at lisa.campbell@comcast.net.

PTA and PTSA is a registered service mark of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers.
The number one reason to join the PTSA is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school. But there are many more advantages.  Read more.

 
Sign up to receive state legislation action alerts that affect youth and education in the state of California.   To be on the mailing list for national legislation alerts, please sign up at the National PTA's Web site.

Download the PTSA Scholarship Applications here.
NOTE: The forms for the 2011-12 school year will be available in the Spring. In the meantime, you can get an idea of what will be required.

 



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          Who We Are, What We Do



The mission of the Amador Valley Parent-Teacher-Student Association is to positively impact the lives of all children and families by representing our members and empowering and supporting them with skills in advocacy, leadership, and communication.
When We Meet

The third Wednesday of each month (except when otherwise announced), usually in Room G-1. We don't meet in December.

Details, Details . . .
Here are some of the ways we support the Amador Community:

  • By funding thousands of dollars in teacher and student grants, adding enriched educational experiences to students
  • By offering 20 $500 scholarships to senior students who are student members of the AVHS PTSA
  • By sponsoring four Principal's Coffees each year so that parents can discuss matters of interest with Mr. Jim Hansen in an informal setting
  • By hosting three Teacher-Staff Appreciation Lunches/Breakfasts each year to show our hard-working staff we love and appreciate them
  • By funding a large percentage of the Amador graduation program each year, a program for which Amador no longer receives monies from the District
  • By funding thousands of dollars in technology, another area in which Amador no longer receives funding from the District
  • By serving the special needs of students who may need extra attention, be it school lunches, bus passes, or groceries during the holidays
  • And much, much, more!