May 2013

Dear UA Families,

The year has gone by so quickly!

I’d like to thank all of the members of the Executive Board --Leslie Caldwell, Danielle Whitcomb, Laura Hager, Sheila Buse, and Betsey Eastwood -- Committee Chairs and  committee members for all of the time dedicated to PTO this school year.   PTO wouldn’t exist without the commitment from these volunteers.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!

National Honor Society Reception and Cum Laude Banquet: Thank you to Fran Conty for coordinating a wonderful reception for our National Honor Society members and families.  Thank you to Stacy Mollman for again coordinating the effort for the very special Cum Laude Banquet.  It is PTO’s honor to help celebrate the academic achievement of the students honored at both of these events.

Kroger rewards: Please go online at www.krogercommunityrewards.com to register your card with UAHS.  Enter the code 80592.   UAHS PTO benefits every time you shop. Don’t forget to renew your card each year! Thank you to Karen Keegan for coordinating this effort.

Thank you for the on-going efforts of the following:

• Brenda Gerhardt for doing a superlative job maintaining our website! Check it out! http://uahspto.org/
• Beth Bongiorno and Jeanne Kirkpatrick for their efforts for Artists in the Schools
• Christen Hawthorne, Diane Hobson, and Kathy Amore for getting to school VERY early to host the Principal Coffees
• Mary Stephensen for coordinating the volunteers
• All of the volunteers! Thanks for your support-especially the bakers!

Upcoming Events!

 May 19 Senior Celebration:  Thanks to Annie Means, Kelly Cantwell, Christen Hawthorne and their committees for coordinating this most memorable event for our seniors.  Please contact Annie (annie.means@sothebysrealty.com) or Kelly (cantwellcl@msn.com) with questions or to help.

May 21 Honors Assembly:  Along with the other recognitions, PTO will announce the UAHS Scholarship recipients.  Thank you to Jenny Schoning and her committee for directing the process of choosing our scholarship recipients.  

May 26 Senior Baccalaureate:  This is a student led event celebrating the end of high school and the beginning of a new experience.  Thank you to Sue Fitz and Cathy Koeneman for working with the students to make this a special celebration.  Don’t miss it!!

Join the Fun!! Volunteer for next year!  Contact Leslie Caldwell at lwc43221@gmail.com to get involved in 2013-2014.

Have a great rest of the school year and good luck seniors (and senior parents!) getting to the finish line!  May the sun continue to shine!

Cheryl Godard

UAHS PTO President

cgodard3@gmail.com