The Trailside Middle School PTSA's purpose is to promote the education, health, and welfare of the Trailside Students while promoting social responsibility, inclusion, and involvement of everyone in the Trailside Community.

Membership in our PTSA is crucial to its success! Our PTSA goals are only possible with a strong membership base. Your contribution helps to fund projects, clubs, teacher or school requests for educational resources, staff hospitality and many of our events.

We invite all parents, guardians, grandparents, teachers, staff members, and members of our community to be a part of our PTSA, thereby improving and enriching the lives and educational experience of all the students at Trailside Middle School.

View last year's annual report HERE.

Let's make an IMPACK!

WHO ARE WE?	We are parent volunteers, teachers, and staff who work together to support our school and enrich the lives of our children and students.
WHAT DO WE DO?	Hold fun family and community events like Scavenger Hunt & Picnic, Veteran's Spaghetti Dinner, Plogging Support students by hosting grade-level dances, 8th grade carnival Support families by sharing community information, workshops Fund learning tools like software subscriptions, classroom technology and teacher training Bridge the funding gap when our school needs things like outdoor learning equipment Support teachers with teacher grants, staff appreciation events & volunteer support Promote the arts through the Reflections Art Program and the musical Raise funds through Spirit Nights and the musical and so much more!
WHY JOIN?	Benefit your child as research shows children perform better when parents are involved at home and at school Build connections with other parents and staff Stay informed of school happenings with standardized communications Use your voice and provide your input to create a positive environment in our school

Join for only $20 for parent/guardian, $10 for faculty/staff, and $5 for students!

Our PTSA website is on PTBoard - we are happy you are here! Your information is private and secure and will never be sold or shared. You will need an account to volunteer, check out and pay, view our online directory and view your student's class level group.

How to sign up:

If you don't have a PTBoard account, click '"Sign Up" in the top right corner and create a PTBoard account.
Answer the Welcome question and click "Join".
Click on "Fill out Membership Form" to join the PTSA and "Add to cart". (If you aren't prepared to join but you want to create an account, enter our school code, P3AFPD).
You will be sent a confirmation e-mail to verify your e-mail. Click the confirmation button in that e-mail to go back to the PTBoard login screen.
Go to the "Forms and Payment" tab located on the left side column.
Click on the "View Cart Checkout" and proceed with payment. A small online fee will apply by paying online. If you would rather pay by check, write your child's first and last name in the memo line of the check and send to the school in an envelope marked, "PTSA Membership".
After signing in, go to your name (upper right-hand corner) and click on “My Profile” and enter your contact information including adding your student(s). You can also browse around the new site, make a donation or sign-up to be involved with a volunteer activity!

President - Kristi Vaughan (president@trailsidemiddleschoolpta.org)

VP of Events - Vacant (vicepresident1@trailsidemiddleschoolpta.org)

VP of Fundraising - Tanya Farabaugh (vicepresident2@trailsidemiddleschoolpta.org)

Treasurer - Theresa Beiter (treasurer@trailsidemiddleschoolpta.org)

Secretary - Beth Gloe (secretary@trailsidemiddleschoolpta.org)

TMS PTSA OFFICER DESCRIPTIONS

PRESIDENT

Be the principal executive officer of the organization.
Prepare the agendas and preside over all general PTSA and PTSA executive board meetings.
Serve as the primary liaison with the Principal and Assistant Principal.
Represent the organization at all meetings, events and commitments where PTSA is present outside of the school.
Serve as ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating committee and coordinate the work of all the officers and committees so that the objectives shall be promoted.
Assist in the management of the annual financial review.
Review and approve all communication before it is sent for distribution, sent via email and/or social media.
Committees this position oversees: Beginning of Year events, volunteers, teacher grants and staff appreciation week.
Attend all PTA-supported events.

VICE PRESIDENT OF EVENTS (VP 1)

Assist the president(s) and carry out the Presidents' duties in their absence or inability to serve.
Plan special events that build a sense of community and raise funds to further the PTA fundraising objectives.
Develop a calendar of events and seek approval from the board.
Establish and oversee committees needed to implement planned events.
Update event detail for every event and keep it current. Also include post event analysis.
Establish and oversee committee chairs to implement and execute programs that fall under their committee. Act as a liaison between the committee chairs and the President.
Establish, plan and organize events that will improve the financial stability of the organization. Responsible for all PTSA events.
Post updates on the PTSA website as well as all social media platforms. Provide this information to the PTSA Secretary to include in the monthly newsletters.
Committees this position oversees: Scavenger Hunt & Picnic, Veteran’s Day Spaghetti Dinner, Grade Level Dances, Staff Hospitality (breakfast, luncheon and cookie exchange), Smile Squad, Volleyball Game, and Plogging.
Attend all PTA supported events.

VICE PRESIDENT OF FUNDRAISING (VP 2)

Assist the President and carry out the Presidents' duties in their absence or inability to serve.
Establish, plan and organize fundraising that will improve the financial stability of the organization. Responsible for all aspects of Fundraising.
Develop a calendar of fundraising activities and seek approval from the board.
Manage the main school fundraiser, the school musical.
Manage sponsorships.
Post updates on fundraisers on the PTSA website, all social media platforms and provide this information to the PTSA Secretary to include in the monthly newsletter.
Establish and oversee committee chairs to implement and execute the programs and activities approved by the board. Act as a liaison between the committee chairs that you manage and the President.
Committees this position oversees: Main Fundraiser, Musical, Spirit Nights, and Sponsorships and Donations.
Attend all PTA supported events.

TREASURER

Have custody of all funds of the organization.
Keep a full and accurate record of receipts and expenditures, bank account information and reconcile accounts accordingly.
Make disbursements in accordance with Article IX in bylaws and approval of the Board.
Have checks of vouchers signed by two authorized signatories.
Keep all funds in a local federally insured financial institution.
Maintain a list of donors, donations, volunteers, membership and voting members.
Present a financial report at the PTSA meetings and executive board meetings.
Preparation and management of cash boxes for events.
Annual financial review process management. Adhere to the auditing policies described in the bylaws.
Responsible for preparing and filing all necessary tax filings.
Prepare annual PTSA budget and present updated budget at monthly, annual and Board of Directors meetings.
Committees this position oversees: Financial Review Committee.
Attend all PTSA supported events.

SECRETARY

Keep all records of the organization, take and record meeting minutes at all PTSA meetings.
Maintain the PTSA calendar.
Keep an updated copy of the minutes, bylaws, membership lists and any other necessary supplies and shall bring them to every meeting. Also, maintain the most current information on the PTSA website.
Maintain a list of donors, donations, volunteers, membership and voting members via the PTSA website.
Conduct all correspondence required for the administration of the organization, or as requested by the President, which may include a communication plan.
Draft monthly school newsletter for President.
Draft, disseminate and post newsletter on PTSA website and send to PTSA members via email.
Coordinate with the other board members and committees regarding newsletters and monthly PTSA meeting agendas.
Post news updates on PTSA website and all social media platforms and newsletter.
Committees this position oversees: Nominations and Elections, Membership, Reflections Art Program, Minority Student Achievement Advisory (MSAAC), Special Education Advisory (SEAC) and LEAF.
Attend all PTSA supported events.

We are currently seeking nominations for Vice President 1 (Events) for this year's board for 2022-23. If interested, please complete this form. Here are officer descriptions.

Questions? Email nominations@trailsidemiddleschoolpta.org.