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Teacher Appreciation Basket Raffle for OJRMS Faculty & Staff
The OJRMS PTA hosts a special Teacher Appreciation Luncheon to celebrate our amazing faculty and staff each year. As part of this celebration, we raffle off themed baskets filled with goodies—and we need YOUR help to make it a success!How You Can Help:
We're asking parents to donate items or full-themed baskets for the raffle. Teachers will get to choose which baskets they'd like to enter for a chance to win!Have a creative theme idea? We'd love for you to donate an entire basket!Donation Sign-up & Info
Sign-up Form: Sign-Up to Donate
Prefer to donate money? We’re also accepting monetary donations via PayPal at: ojrmsmidptsa@gmail.com or @ojrmsptaDonation Drop-Off Info:Please bring all basket donations to the Middle School Front Office the week after Memorial Day. The final day to drop off is Friday, May 30th.* When signing up, please note what item or theme you’re contributing. This helps us avoid duplicates and plan accordingly.THANK YOU for helping us show our appreciation to the incredible OJRMS staff
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Join Our PTA Board – Shape the Future of OJR!
We’re excited to share that we have several fantastic candidates for next year’s PTA Board:- President: Jim Daly
- Treasurer: Sarah Warner
- Vice President 1: Meredith Hamilton
- Social Media Chair: Lindsay Beard
But we need your help to complete our leadership team! We're seeking passionate individuals for 2 key roles:- Secretar
- Vice President 2
What are the responsibilities of the Secretary & Vice President 2?- Secretary: record meeting minutes, maintain organized records, support board communication
- Vice President 2: oversee PTA membership and encourage family participation
Why Get Involved?The PTA is at the heart of creating memorable experiences for our students and families. From organizing dances and book fairs to celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week, your involvement makes these events possible. But we’re not just about the dances—we’re eager to bring fresh ideas that add value and enhance our school community and the students' experiences.How much time is involved?- One in-person introductory meeting in June
- One school year planning meeting
- One hour-long board meeting per month via Zoom
- Virtual general meetings held less than monthly
- Middle school PTA typically requires less time than elementary-level PTAs
No Experience?We welcome all parents—no prior experience necessary. Your ideas, energy, and passion are what make OJR a great place to learn and grow. Our experienced board members are available to answer questions along the way.Ready to Make a Difference?If you're interested in joining the board, please click below to complete our brief Google Form by Monday, May 20.
