Dear Totem Families,
My name is Neil Goldingay. Along with Richard Quesada we are the new Totem PTSA Co-Presidents for the 08/09 school year. Richard and I want to thank you for the opportunity to serve your PTSA council at Totem Middle School. We are well in to the school year, and there is much to be done. The P.T.S.A. s' primary goal is too maintain a progressive relationship between Totem Middle School and the community Totem serves.
With your support, some of the goals we are pursuing this year are, improved membership numbers, as of now we have over 600 potential members in students and staff at Totem, and we currently have 40+ members signed up so far for PTSA this year. Our goal is to reach 50% membership (app. 300+) for the 08/09 school year. Improve nighttime lighting, with a strong P.T.S.A. membership that can help address this issue. Another focus would be dramatically improved library content, with updated books and more selection. These are ambitious goals, but with strong community support we believe they all can be reached.
Our meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month of the school year; we would absolutely love to see as many people as possible attend these meeting. Our Principal Christine Baker, and Vice Principal Rita Chaudhuri are always in attendance and are available for any questions, concerns, or compliments you might have. If you are unable to make the meetings please go on line at www.totemptsa.org . There you will find relative information, meeting minutes, calendar for future events, and email contacts.
Unlike elementary schools’ six years, middle schools’ three years go by fast. Because of that it can be difficult for PTSA to maintain a consistent foothold on membership year in and year out. It quite frankly, is a time when your kids need your support the most. Please consider being a part of Totems team this year. Even if you are to busy too volunteer, just being a part of the membership strengthens our position when advocating for Totem Middle School.
I will finish with the quote that Band Director, Miss Green, uses after every one of her wonderful concerts “Totem Middle School is the best middle school in the best district in the state”.
Thank you,
Neil Goldingay