Hello, Border Star Families!
As the newly elected Border Star Montessori PTA President, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the 2022-2023 school year. Our family is starting our 8th year at Border Star with Xavier in 3rd grade and Ezekiel in 6th grade at Lincoln Middle School. Whether you’re a new family or returning, our PTA leadership team is so excited to have you all as a part of the Border Star community!
The purpose of the PTA is to support caregivers, staff, and most importantly, our students. These last few years have made it challenging to connect with others and so this year, the PTA is focused on:
1. building connections between caregivers;
2. encouraging connections between teachers and caregivers; and
3. supporting classrooms and staff.
Visit our PTA website to become a member ($10) and get involved. We have monthly PTA meetings and our first meeting will be on Thursday, September 22 at 5:30 p.m. Stick around after the meeting for a cookout on the blacktop! Meetings are open to everyone.
We have several fundraising activities throughout the year. Some examples of how the PTA has used funds to support caregivers, staff, and students include:
Just like most of the nation, our school experienced many staffing changes in the last two years. Please join me in welcoming 15 new teachers and staff to Border Star. I ask for patience and understanding as new staff get their bearings, establish classroom norms, and build relationships with students. In addition, there are 13 teachers going through a year-long intensive Montessori training, some of whom will be joining Border Star next year. I encourage you to revisit the information presented in the 22-23 Back to School Caregiver Information Session (link to the recording and slides) to learn more about our new staff. I also want to express gratitude to our returning teachers and staff who bring tremendous passion and commitment to work everyday. Being an educator is such hard work and our children have the privilege of having some of the best teachers and staff in the district!
Being a part of the PTA is a great way to learn about the school, be an advocate for your child, and participate in the success of the school. After the last two years, we are all a little more used to adapting when things don’t go as planned. Please look to the PTA as a resource and support when change happens this year.
Thanks and I look forward to partnering with you.
Jasmin Moore, PTA President
2022-2023 PTA Officers:
Jasmin Moore, president
Natasha Suarez, vice president, membership and volunteers
Caitlin Barreca, vice president, fundraising
Esther Swanson, secretary
Christian Lenz, treasurer
Angie Bayman, at-large member
Jackie Dillard, at-large member
Katie Schroeder, at-large member
Lisa Treese, at-large member
Hannah Rockwell, LINC Coordinator
Join the PTA online here: www.borderstarpta.org
Email the PTA with questions or comments at: borderstarpta@gmail.com
As the newly elected Border Star Montessori PTA President, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the 2022-2023 school year. Our family is starting our 8th year at Border Star with Xavier in 3rd grade and Ezekiel in 6th grade at Lincoln Middle School. Whether you’re a new family or returning, our PTA leadership team is so excited to have you all as a part of the Border Star community!
The purpose of the PTA is to support caregivers, staff, and most importantly, our students. These last few years have made it challenging to connect with others and so this year, the PTA is focused on:
1. building connections between caregivers;
2. encouraging connections between teachers and caregivers; and
3. supporting classrooms and staff.
Visit our PTA website to become a member ($10) and get involved. We have monthly PTA meetings and our first meeting will be on Thursday, September 22 at 5:30 p.m. Stick around after the meeting for a cookout on the blacktop! Meetings are open to everyone.
We have several fundraising activities throughout the year. Some examples of how the PTA has used funds to support caregivers, staff, and students include:
- Classroom furniture and supplies
- Faculty continuing education\teacher training
- Field trips
- School garden planting, supplies, maintenance
- Staff appreciation activities and special staff recognitions
- School wide events and activities
- Playground equipment
Just like most of the nation, our school experienced many staffing changes in the last two years. Please join me in welcoming 15 new teachers and staff to Border Star. I ask for patience and understanding as new staff get their bearings, establish classroom norms, and build relationships with students. In addition, there are 13 teachers going through a year-long intensive Montessori training, some of whom will be joining Border Star next year. I encourage you to revisit the information presented in the 22-23 Back to School Caregiver Information Session (link to the recording and slides) to learn more about our new staff. I also want to express gratitude to our returning teachers and staff who bring tremendous passion and commitment to work everyday. Being an educator is such hard work and our children have the privilege of having some of the best teachers and staff in the district!
Being a part of the PTA is a great way to learn about the school, be an advocate for your child, and participate in the success of the school. After the last two years, we are all a little more used to adapting when things don’t go as planned. Please look to the PTA as a resource and support when change happens this year.
Thanks and I look forward to partnering with you.
Jasmin Moore, PTA President
2022-2023 PTA Officers:
Jasmin Moore, president
Natasha Suarez, vice president, membership and volunteers
Caitlin Barreca, vice president, fundraising
Esther Swanson, secretary
Christian Lenz, treasurer
Angie Bayman, at-large member
Jackie Dillard, at-large member
Katie Schroeder, at-large member
Lisa Treese, at-large member
Hannah Rockwell, LINC Coordinator
Join the PTA online here: www.borderstarpta.org
Email the PTA with questions or comments at: borderstarpta@gmail.com