Finn Hill Middle School PTSA Mission
The Finn Hill Middle School PTSA strives to strengthen the learning environment for every student, to be a relevant resource for our families, teachers, staff and administration, and to be a staunch advocate for the education and welfare of every child.
PTA Board Members
You can find our current PTA board members below:
| Position | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Melinda Kong | president@fhmsptsa.org |
| Treasurer | Thu Mueller | treasurer@fhmsptsa.org |
| Secretary | Cheryl Crandall | secretary@fhmsptsa.org |
| Director of School Services | OPEN | schoolservices@fhmsptsa.org |
| Director of Communications | Brandon Leger | communications@fhmsptsa.org |
| Director of Membership | Mike Connachan | membership@fhmsptsa.org |
| Director of Family And Community Engagement (F.A.C.E.) | OPEN | face@fhmsptsa.org |
PTSA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the PTSA?
The Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is the nation's largest child advocacy organization. It is a non-profit organization that is organized at the National, State and Local level and run entirely by volunteers. Our local PTSA provides many educational and social programs to benefit students and families as well as to support teachers in the classroom at FHMS.
If I join the PTSA, do I have to volunteer?
While we depend on volunteers to run our programs and we greatly appreciate their time, we understand that not all families have this flexibility. By joining, your membership dues help support our programs and help give the State and National PTA's a stronger voice when they support legislation that benefits children.
Do PTSA Board Members or volunteers get paid?
PTSA Board Members and and volunteers give their time to help the students, staff and FHMS community. We welcome anyone who is willing to assist. Our volunteers work very hard to promote a comfortable atmosphere for the entire FHMS community.
Why should both parents /care givers join the PTSA?
We encourage all care givers to join the PTSA and we encourage all to attend our meetings and volunteer for activities. As mentioned above, your membership dues help support our programs and help give the State and National PTSA's a stronger voice when they support legislation that benefits children.
How many PTSAs can I join and do I have to pay dues to each one?
You may join as many PTSA’s as you like (e.g. preschool, elementary school, middle school, high school. Your voice is important in each school building. You have to pay full dues to each organization you join. We are all separate and your membership does not carry over.
I do not like fundraisers but I would like to support the PTSA. What can I do?
You may make a tax-deductible contribution to the PTSA anytime during the year. Since the PTA is a 501(c)3 organization you may also request a matching donation from your employer. We run only one “Pass The Hat” fundraiser each year and our budget is based on what we are able to raise at that time.
How do I know the PTSA funds are really being used for our children?
Any parent, care giver, or community member is welcome to participate in ALL PTSA events/meetings. Our records ae not confidential and we would be glad to provide documentation on how our PTSA funds are distributed.
What is the best way to receive information from the PTA and to find out what is happening?
Aside from attending PTSA General Membership Meetings, the best way to receive PTSA information is to sign up on our website as a member. We post many updates there as well as on our Facebook page.
How do I sign up to volunteer?
There are opportunities to volunteer both inside FHMS and outside of the building. PTSA and volunteer opportunities will be available for every possible time consideration throughout the year. Please email our PTSA President to ask about opportunities president@fhmsptsa.org. Otherwise, keep an eye on our FB page as well as our website.In addition you must be approved b
What if I have an idea for a new PTSA activity or program?
Please contact any of the PSTA officers. We welcome ALL new ideas!
Board Job Descriptions
FHMS PTSA Meeting Summaries
Our PTA meeting summaries are posted only after they have been reviewed and approved at the following meeting.
Written meeting summaries are only available to current PTA Members - and require an account on our website to access online.
- If you are a PTA member and don't want to create an account, please contact secretary@fhmsptsa.com - who will confirm your membership and send you a copy of the meeting minutes you wish to review.
- If you are not a PTA member, join today! Remember to also create a user account on this website. Please allow 1-2 weeks for processing the membership and updating your user account with the proper access.
2023-2024 General Meeting Summaries
General Membership Meetings:
| September 2023 | November 2023 | Feburary 2024 | May 2024* |
* Minutes for final meetings of the school year will be presented and approved at the first corresponding meetings of the following school year.
We provide meeting summaries instead of publishing the meeting meetings persuant to our governing body of WA State PTSA:
PTAs are private associations, and the law provides for restricted access to minutes. Washington’s Nonprofit Corporation Act (24.03) states minutes need only be made available to members of over three months’ standing who have a PTA purpose for examining those records. Any review should happen in-person, after determining the PTA purpose for the review.
Please contact secretary@fhmsptsa.org with any questions.