Welcome to

Columbia Middle School's PTSA Page!

 Happy Valentine's Day from PTSA!

Join us at our next meeting  ~  Wednesday,

 February 15th, 6:30 pm in the teacher's lounge.

Come hear important information about upcoming CMS PTSA events, and Guest speakers from the CNC and from Fremont High School Dean of Students. We would love to see you there!

Guest speakers:

• Columbia Neighborhood Center: Update from Carolyn Lutticken 
• Fremont High School: Eric Wong Dean of Students - Q&A for 9^th grade course selection  

Why Join the PTA: Benefits of PTA Membership

2011 - 2012 Meeting schedule:

• September 14, 2011
  • Back to School BBQ 9/21 was a great success! Thank you for participating!
• October 19, 2011
• November 16, 2011
• December - no meeting
• January 18, 2012
• February 15, 2012
• March 21, 2012
• April 18, 2012
• May 16, 2012

2010 - 2011 Meetings:

• September 2, 2010 ~  Board reviewed last year's events & accomplishments
• September 15, 2010 ~ First official meeting of the year. Hilights - Membership, Coach Barelli update on sports needs, Sunnyvale Officer Davis speaking on gang awareness and Principal Allmann's update.
• November 17, 2010 ~ Principal Allmann gave big news! HP is donation close to 40k to purchase items at employee prices from their catalog for the school. Ongoing membership drive. 
• December - no meeting
• January 18, 2011 ~ Board Meeting to go over fundraising ideas and schedule for 2011.
• February 16, 2011 ~ Update on regular business and upcoming events.
• March 16, 2011 ~ Principal Allmann discussed new bell schedule for next school year. PTA elections discussed.
• April 13, 2011 ~ Update on budget, Jamba Juice Sales, and packet going out to parents over the summer. Guest speaker Carolyn L. from the Columbia Neighborhood Center to update parents on the services they provide. 

• Some of our accomplishments this year: Flower Bouquet sales at Graduation, Thursday Jamba Juice sales, Read Across America contribution, Track & Field sports jerseys, College Banners for the library, Field Trip donations, and many other Teacher wish lists granted. 

2009 - 2010 Meetings:

• October 14, 2009 
• November 18, 2009
• December 16, 2009
• January 20, 2010
• February 10, 2010
• March 17, 2010
• June 1, 2010

Columbia Middle School 2011 - 2012 PTSA Board Members:

• President ~ Suzanne England
• Secretary/Membership Officer ~ Lori Harding
• Treasurer ~ Jackie Guindon
• Teacher Representative ~ Julie Autsen  
• Student Representative ~ Emily Harding (8th grade)
• Principal ~ Mary Beth Allmann

Contact us by leaving a message at 408-522-8247 or email us at CMS_PTSA@comcast.net.

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