Blog Archives - Atlantic Community High School PTSA

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

4/24/2016

THE COMMUNITY CARING CENTER OF BOYNTON BEACH is seeking volunteers for the Delray Derby fundraiser on Saturday, May 7, at Spodak Dental Group, 3911 W. Atlantic Ave. Volunteers will assist with setup, sell tickets, serve food, clean up, and other activities during 2 shifts, from 2 pm to 5 pm and/or 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Please contact Arturo Wittman at artwittman@att.net or 561-480-0093 for more information.

FLORIDA ELITE LACROSSE is looking for volunteers to help with two charity lacrosse tournaments at Seacrest Soccer Complex, 2505 N. Seacrest Blvd. in Delray Beach: Clash for Cancer, May 7 and Bash at the Beach, June 4-5. Community service hours will be given. Please email Jeanie Waina at soflgrl@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY SEEKING PARENT VOLUNTEERS

4/24/2016

The Criminal Justice Academy needs parent volunteers to assist with data entry and other tasks. Instructors assure the work will be rewarding: "We run the academy like a family paradigm, so be prepared to be loved on by our kids." If you'd like to join the Criminal Justice Academy family, please email Karl Milenkovic at karl.milenkovic@palmbeachschools.org.

ALL SCHOOL ART SHOW

4/17/2016

The All School Art Show features artwork created by all students in art classes this school year. The show is open during school hours in the Media Center lobby on Thursday and Friday, April 21 and 22, and is open to parents and the community on Thursday, April 21 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.

PTSA GENERAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

4/17/2016

The ATL PTSA will elect executive board members for the 2016-2017 school year at the last PTSA meeting of the school year, on Wednesday, April 27 PTSA at 5:30 pm in the media center. Teacher/staff and parent members (including new members) are invited and encouraged to serve on the board. We are seeking nominations for the following positions:

PRESIDENT: The PTSA president guides the board, schedules and runs PTSA meetings, communicates regularly with the principal, and represents the ATL PTSA in the community.
VICE PRESIDENT: We need one or more VPs who can choose to focus on any of the following: Recruiting and coordinating volunteers, fundraising, programs, or membership.
TREASURER: The treasurer tracks and records financial transactions, keeps the PTSA compliant with rules and regulations, and is custodian of PTSA funds.

Please email us at AtlanticHighPTSA@gmail.com for more information.

IB SENIOR CELEBRATION PROGRAM ADS

4/10/2016

The ATL IB department is selling space in the program for the April 28 IB Senior Celebration.

Parents and businesses are invited to contribute congratulatory messages to the class, adorable childhood photos, inspiring messages to students, poems, thank you messages to staff, or any message of their choosing.

Parents and students can purchase a one-line message on the Good Luck page.

Please submit the completed ad form and payment to IB secretary Mrs. Bell by April 18th.

COMMUNITY SERVICE: GREAT AMERICAN CLEAN UP

4/10/2016

The Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach Parks and Recreation, Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, and the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County are sponsoring the Great American Cleanup on the beach in Delray on Saturday, April 23. Check-in begins at 8 am at the Sandoway Discovery Center, 142 S. Ocean Blvd. Supplies will be provided and participants will earn community service hours. Registration information is on the city's website here.

THE ART DEPARTMENT NEEDS YOUR FABRICS!

4/10/2016

Atlantic's 3D art classes need old sheets, t-shirts, tablecloths and other fabrics to weave hula hoop rugs. It's a great opportunity to do some spring cleaning and benefit 200 students! Please email Art Department chair Sara Konash at sara.konash@palmbeachschools.org for details.

SUPPORT ATL SCHOLARSHIPS — AND GET A GREAT DEAL ON A CAR

4/3/2016

Delray Honda and Deerfield Beach Toyota offer current and former Atlantic Community High School students discounted pricing on new cars, and for each car leased or purchased, they'll donate $200 to a scholarship fund for Atlantic students.

Eligible Customers: Students currently attending ATL or who have graduated within the last two years, their parents, and current faculty members and employees.

Eligible Vehicles: New and used automobiles currently in stock.

Purchase Incentive: Student discounted pricing, and the dealerships will honor any written price from elsewhere.

Eligible customers must schedule an appointment before visiting the store. Email Paul Susca at paulsusca@msn.com or psusca@toyotaofdeerfieldbeach.com, or call 917-841-4935 or 954-421-4000.

SUMMER SEMINARS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

4/3/2016

The Florida Humanities Council, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, is offers three seminars to rising high school juniors and seniors. Offered in partnership with the University of Florida, Eckerd College and Flagler College the weeklong residential summer seminars combine concentrated college-level curriculum with hands-on activities and field trips. Applications are available online. Space is limited. Scholarships are available.