SEPTEMBER 2011 Dear Montgomery Academy Parents, As the 2011-2012 academic school year is underway, I pose the question: I’ve got spirit, how about you!? The common cheerleader chant is meant to illicit a response from the fans to SUPPORT our team onto victory! The team members of the Parents of the Academy number 552 families strong. In my mind, that kind of team in numbers can do great things when brought together toward common goals. The purpose of the POA as outlined in the operating guidelines are as follows: To promote voluntary participation of all Montgomery Academy parents striving toward higher standards for their children. To encourage Montgomery Academy parents to give freely of their time, talents, education, and knowledge to programs, projects and financial assistance in a way which will constitute better relations between students, faculty, parents, and community; and To promote the image of The Montgomery Academy through the encouragement of scholastic excellence and development of good citizenship. I encourage all parents to suit up and join the POA TEAM. The volunteer opportunities are numerous
throughout the year to give back to a school and student population that is grateful for all that their parent organization contributes. The opportunity for the students to see parents give of their time and talents will certainly set a precedent for their future contributions through volunteerism. Visit the school web site to submit a volunteer form online or contact Pam Snider at prsnider@knology.net Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your POA President this year. In the near future, I will share the new Parent Enrichment Program, supported by the POA. Upcoming POA events will be posted on the web site or through E-bulletin. I look forward to working along side the team members of the POA this year and helping The Montgomery Academy onto VICTORY in the Pursuit of Excellence. Tonya Lee 2011-2012 POA President