Dear RGMS Family,

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Happy Fall y’all! Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year at RGMS- I hope to meet you soon at an upcoming school event! As a specialty school with families scattered across northern PG County, we are challenged each year to build our sense of community. It is imperative to connect through our various events and virtual forums.

 

I would like to take the opportunity to thank all the parents who have stepped forward to volunteer on the PTSA board in leadership roles and also those willing to assist with task-based efforts. I sincerely appreciate your dedication to your child’s school community- We truly have a special group of families here! These past few years  have challenged us to pull together in innovative ways to meet the needs of our children and stay connected to our school.  The PTSA has learned many lessons and is more aptly prepared to navigate this new school year with enthusiasm and grace. 

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Please remember that this is your PTSA, and you are welcomed and encouraged to attend all of our meetings and events, or volunteer your time to ensure our collective success. This will be my last year as president, and I encourage more parents to join and share in leadership roles to maintain the continuity of our programming. Our goal is to advocate for the education, safety and well-being of our children. We want to hear your thoughts on how we can best meet the needs of our families. The RGMS PTSA is a local chapter of the National PTA, which is America’s largest children’s advocacy association and by joining our organization, you show your child that you are engaged and you care! Research shows that regardless of income or background, when parents are involved, students are more likely to earn higher grades, enroll in higher-level programs, attend school regularly, have better social skills, graduate, and go on to postsecondary education.

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 The mission of the RGMS PTSA is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all our children by espousing the values of Collaboration, Commitment, Diversity, Respect and Accountability.  I encourage you to connect through our many channels with the parents of your classroom, on your bus route, in your neighborhood and through PTSA events.  Challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone and reach out to a parent with whom you have never conversed.  This school year, I hope we can build on previous years' efforts to join together as the RGMS PTSA community and further strengthen our connections with each other.

 

“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb

 

Sincerely,

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Jasmy Methipara

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President

Robert Goddard Montessori School PTSA

Mom of Nina (5th) and Devon (3rd)