Calling on all TJ parents who care about TJ having the BEST PTSA for our students, teachers, and staff! In preparation for the 2022-2023 school year, PTSA officers invite all motivated TJ parents to submit this form to express your interest in being a committee chair. All Standing Committee Chairs will be members of the TJ PTSA Executive Board and will be responsible for leading committee activities and attending monthly board meetings.  Applications are due on Tuesday, July 19th and will be considered for the following standing and special committees.

Standing Committees: 

Academic Support – Educating parents about how best support their students in navigating TJ academics. The Academic Support Committee fosters relationships with the TJ staff to build consensus for collaborative solutions through dialogue and engagement. Example activities include Navigating TJ Workshops, Coffees with Counselors, AP Snacks, and Senior Sharing events.

All Night Grad Party – Plans and raises funds for an end-of-year, overnight party at the school for seniors.  Junior parents are strongly encouraged to apply so that senior parents can enjoy their student’s graduation! 

College Outreach – Assisting students with a focus on junior and senior classes in understanding the college application process and career choices, assisting TJ’s College and Career Center (CCC) with what is needed to improve outreach to colleges and universities, and assisting the CCC in fostering better connections with college admission officers and promoting TJ by providing volunteers. Activities include organizing forums for students and parents.

Diversity – Advancing a culture of belonging at TJ in which open hearts and minds combine to unleash the potential of a brilliant mix of people. We host celebrations of diversity, where students, families and staff share, learn and connect with one another. We welcome a diverse group of prospective students to discover the TJ community, where all students are valued and respected.

Health and Wellness – Increasing awareness of mental health and emotional well-being within the TJ community. The committee works to engage the TJ parent community in school wide efforts focusing on student balance and wellness.

Hospitality – Organizing events to show TJ faculty and staff appreciation for their amazing efforts in educating and nurturing our children.

Special Committees:

Governance – New special committee responsible for developing proposed rules of order for general membership meetings and presenting proposed rules to the general membership for consideration.

Reflections – Oversees the planning and implementation of the Reflections art program for our TJ students.  The Reflections program is a national arts program administered by the National PTA.

Please note that the Family Engagement Committee status is on hold until the new Board forms and decides whether the committee will continue as a standing committee.  

Please feel free to send any questions you have to executive@tjptsa.org.