ACS Hillingdon : Parent Teacher Student Association

On behalf of the ACS Hillingdon Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), we would like to welcome you to ACS Hillingdon and the 2009-2010 school year. The PTSA is our school’s association of parents, teachers, students and administrators, and every parent whose child attends ACS Hillingdon is a member of the PTSA.

The 2009-20010 PTSA Board consists of 13 elected parent positions, 3 student positions (one for Lower, Middle and High School) and the Head of School. We hold two General PTSA Meetings to discuss numerous school-wide issues, and we also hold monthly Executive Meetings. Every parent is welcome to attend all PTSA meetings and take part in the discussions. Enclosed with this packet is a contact list of the PTSA Board members and a listing of all this year’s PTSA meetings

The PTSA also hosts regular Parent Information Meetings (PIMs) for each school (Lower, Middle, High). These meetings, organized by the PTSA Liaisons and the principals, give parents the opportunity to discuss issues – specific to their school – directly with the principal of that school.

To help you stay up-to-date, the PTSA emails parents a newsletter and a bi-weekly calendar, which will provide you with valuable information throughout the school year. Other PTSA activities include coordinating classroom parent volunteers, Welcome Bagel Breakfast, Welcome Picnics, Multi-Cultural Events, Holiday Treats, Family Fun Day, and the annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon.

To help promote cultural awareness, the PTSA has a Multicultural Committee chaired by the Multicultural Coordinator. This group holds regular events and shares friendship, ideas and experiences between the more than 40 countries represented at our school. The PTSA also has a Fine Arts Liaison who is responsible for helping to promote and enhance the Arts (drama, music and visual arts) at the school. The Athletics Committee helps support the Middle and High School athletics programs.

The Welcome Team is another vital part of the PTSA. Welcome Team volunteers are parents who offer assistance and guidance to families (especially new families) adjusting to life here in Britain and at our school

Whether you are a new or returning family to ACS Hillingdon, we warmly invite you to become an active part of the PTSA. Our school is a wonderful mix of diverse cultures and backgrounds, providing both students and their families with many exciting opportunities to grow and learn as world citizens.

The PTSA has many activities planned for this year, and we are always looking for new ideas and suggestions to enhance the family atmosphere of our school. We encourage you to get involved with our school and with your children’s education - it can be a rewarding experience for everyone involved!

Again, on behalf of the PTSA and all of our many parent volunteers, welcome to ACS Hillingdon. We look forward to your help in making this a great year for our children and our school. Thank you.

Carolyn Mohr, PTSA President

ACS Hillingdon International School
108 Vine Lane
Hillingdon, Middlesex
UB10 0BE England
Telephone: +44 (0) 1895 259771

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