Author: Heather Braswell-Ho

We appreciate the families who have reached out to help with next year’s PTSA and the nominating committee will be announcing the slate of candidates prior to our June 2 meeting! We are still looking to fill one more officer role to be elected by the general membership:

• Secretary: Responsible for taking minutes during board and general meetings, and assisting with developing agendas for each meeting. 

We also need several standing committee chairs for next year who will sit on the Board of Directors:

• Communications: Work with the VP for Communications & Events to publish the weekly newsletter and post on WhatsApp and social media. This role could be split among several volunteers so please reach out if you are interested. 
• Transition: Support CJMS as it prepares for any future changes in feeder school patterns and coordinate with impacted elementary schools and Hoover MS to ensure families are supported through any future transitions. 

If you are interested, please reach out to Debbie Fleischer at president@cabinjohnptsa.org

A strong partnership among our families, school leaders and community members is important to the success of our students and school. That’s why the CJMS Parent Teacher Student Association is participating in the National PTA School of Excellence program, which grows partnerships between PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being of all students.

2026 Excellence Action Plan: In the fall, we requested feedback from families, teachers and administrators. We’ve also met with parents, 20+ students, and the SGA to hear more about what would be helpful. Based on this information, we’ve built an Excellence Action Plan to strengthen family-school partnerships that we will continue to implement next year. This includes holding additional events to engage students/families next year, supporting opportunities for parents to engage with the school on course selection, and meeting with student PTSA members and the SGA.

Help us complete our School of Excellence application! As part of the process outlined by National PTA, we must distribute a second survey for additional feedback.

COMPLETE SURVEY HERE

Please take 5-10 minutes to reflect on your experience at this school and complete this survey. Please complete this survey by Friday, May 29, 2026. If you have any questions, please email Debbie Fleischer at president@cabinjohnptsa.org. 

Please join the PTSA on Tuesday, June 2, from 7:00–8:00 pm for an important virtual meeting as we vote on next year’s board and proposed budget, reflect on how the PTSA supported our school this year, and share ideas for the year ahead. Your participation is essential to helping ensure the PTSA is well-positioned to continue supporting our school community next year. Zoom details will be shared with PTSA members shortly before the meeting.

Winston Churchill High School is looking forward to welcoming its incoming freshmen with a fun and memorable event on June 18th: Bulldogs Day! To help students commemorate this exciting transition to high school, the WCHS PTSA is offering a t-shirt special for incoming WCHS 9th graders. Families can place orders through the WCHS PTSA online Bulldogs Day Store.

If you have questions, please contact Jacqui Coleman Snead, WCHS PTSA President at president@churchillptsa.org.

Event: Patriot Field Day
Date: Saturday, June 6th  11am-2pm
Location: MAIN Gym and James Cole Stadium at Wootton High School

Wootton will have the following on June 6th: 

• Concessions
• Food trucks
• Marching Band performance at 11am
• Bingo cards- if a student visits each station on their card and gets a sticker on every square, they win a free t-shirt while supplies last
• Wootton merch for sale
• Music

A strong partnership among our families, school leaders and community members is important to the success of our students and school. That’s why the CJMS Parent Teacher Student Association is participating in the National PTA School of Excellence program, which grows partnerships between PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being of all students.

2026 Excellence Action Plan: In the fall, we requested feedback from families, teachers and administrators. We’ve also met with parents, 20+ students, and the SGA to hear more about what would be helpful. Based on this information, we’ve built an Excellence Action Plan to strengthen family-school partnerships that we will continue to implement next year. This includes holding additional events to engage students/families next year, supporting opportunities for parents to engage with the school on course selection, and meeting with student PTSA members and the SGA.

Help us complete our School of Excellence application! As part of the process outlined by National PTA, we must distribute a second survey for additional feedback.

COMPLETE SURVEY HERE

Please take 5-10 minutes to reflect on your experience at this school and complete this survey. Please complete this survey by Friday, May 29, 2026. If you have any questions, please email Debbie Fleischer at president@cabinjohnptsa.org. 

As we look to next year, we’re seeking parents and caregivers to fill open board positions. We have established a nominating committee consisting of Karen Lust, Amanda Klueger, and Jamie Maier. These PTSA members will help present a slate of candidates for election.

With upcoming changes to our feeder elementary schools, it’s especially important that we have strong representation from all four elementary schools. This year we did not have a representative from the Seven Locks Community and we would really like that to change for next year. Your involvement will help ensure a smooth transition, promote inclusive decision-making, and help maintain continuity within our community. Please consider getting involved—your voice and perspective are important.

Several board members are interested in continuing to serve and will run for re-election. We are excited to have a nominee for treasurer! We are actively recruiting for the following open Board of Directors positions for next year: 

• VP for Communication & Events – This individual helps oversee committees for our communication channels and individual committees for events such as the Back to School Picnic and Multicultural Night.
• VP for School Support – This is a new role added in our recent bylaw update. This person will help oversee the committees for student affairs, after school programs, teacher appreciation, and the Reflections Art contest.
• Communications Chair – Working with the VP for Comms & Events, this individual coordinates communication and supports our weekly Cougar Clips newsletter.
• Membership Chair – Working with the VP for Membership & Fundraising, this individual helps to promote and track membership.

Please reach out to Debbie Fleischer at president@cabinjohnptsa.org if you are interested in discussing a role in our PTSA.

School Beautification Day has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 16, from 9:00–11:00 am. Join fellow students and families as we work together to beautify our campus and show pride in our school community. Families and students are encouraged to participate, and students can earn SSL hours.

The PTSA will help coordinate volunteers and provide supplies such as gloves and bags. Volunteers may also bring their own gardening gloves, clippers, rakes, reusable water bottles, or other helpful items. Please note that the PTSA and CJMS are not responsible for the use or loss of personal equipment.

SIGN UP HERE (Note: MCPS student accounts don’t allow form access so guardians should complete for students)

By completing this form, you are giving your child permission to participate in this event. If you have any questions, please email the CJMS Assistant Principal, Mr. Lee, or parent volunteer Riyad Aile. Thank you for helping beautify CJMS!

Please join the PTSA on Tuesday, June 2, from 7:00–8:00 pm for an important virtual meeting as we vote on next year’s board and proposed budget, reflect on how the PTSA supported our school this year, and share ideas for the year ahead. Your participation is essential to helping ensure the PTSA is well-positioned to continue supporting our school community next year. Zoom details will be shared with PTSA members shortly before the meeting.

Enjoy a delicious and easy way to support our school community at the Cabin John Village Shake Shack on Thursday, May 28th, from 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM! Whether you stop by for lunch, dinner, a snack, or dessert, every visit helps support CJMS. Families attending the Intermediate Band & Orchestra Concert are encouraged to grab a meal before or after the concert and make it part of a fun night out with family and friends. Skip the cooking, enjoy great food, and support our school community all day long!