• Join our Parent Teacher Organization

    Join PTO

    If you would like to help plan and make decisions on the exciting events at WS/FCS Virtual Academy, then sign up and join our Parent Teacher Organization!

    ✨We meet twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday via zoom. 
    We have some amazing activities that we are planning in our committees. Once you join the PTO, be sure to let us know which position or committee you'd like to join.Then you'll want to join the group chat of the committee(s) you are interested in and begin collaborating with that team. We use Google slides to keep track of our plans.
     
     Zoom link will be sent to Board Members 1 hour before the scheduled meeting time.
     
     
     
    You may join as an..
    • Active PTO Board Member: Attend bi-monthly meetings / help plan and implement fun school events. 
       
      OR
       
    • General PTO Member: Does not attend PTO Board Meetings but receives updates to volunteer their time, supplies, or funds when needed! If you would ONLY like to get updates regarding PTO and NOT attend meetings, please sign up as a General Member and you will be placed on the list to receive updates.
     
    VOLUNTEERS ✨
    All volunteers must submit the District Volunteer Form in order to attend any in-person events for the district. You will receive a confirmation email once your form is cleared.
     
    PTO DUES $
    We are using Cash App or cash to collect $5 PTO Membership dues from all PTO members. After signing up, members must pay membership dues. These dues help PTO run and plan engaging school activities! We collect cash in person at the VA Building.
    Our Cashapp is: $VirtualAcademyPTO. Donations are always welcome.
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    CURRENT BOARD POSITIONS
     
    President: (VACANT-looking for a new candidate to take the lead 😊)
    The PTO President serves as the leader of the group and a key contact for members, officers and constituents. The President presides at all meetings and events and ensures all efforts are being directed toward meeting the group’s goals and objectives.
     
    Vice President: Ashley Jennette 
    Assist the president. Perform the duties of the president if the president is absent or unable to serve. Participate in executive board meetings and provide input for decisions. Be an ambassador for the PTO and the school. Oversee committees and act as a liaison between committee chair people and the executive board.
     
    Secretary: Danieal Johnson 
    The PTO Secretary maintains the group’s calendar of events and keeps a log of important notes from all general meetings. Maintaining an accurate history of key points discussed at each meeting is vital to keeping communication open and transparent.
     
    Treasurer: (VACANT-looking for a new candidate to take the lead 😊)
    The PTO Treasurer is responsible for all funds that pass through the organization’s doors. This includes money collected at events and fundraisers as well as the disbursement of funds. The treasurer is also responsible for ensuring accurate bookkeeping.
     
    Volunteer Coordinator:  Danieal Johnson 
    Reaches out to volunteers, general PTO members, and donors to participate in events or activities. Can use Sign Up Genius. Writes and delivers thank you cards to our volunteers.
     
    Communications Chair (VACANT-looking for a new candidate to take the lead 😊)
    The PTO Communications Chair handles the creation and distribution of all PTO-related media and marketing. This could include bulletins, newsletters, school newspaper and radio show correspondence, the website, social media, etc.
  • COMMITTEES & DUTIES
     
    Messages and updates are communicated through a group chat for each committee. Please sign up using the PTO Link to access group chats.
     
    FUNDRAISING
    Committee Chair  (looking for a new candidate to take the lead 😊)
    The PTO Fundraising Chair works with school volunteers, parents, students, staff and community members to oversee all fundraising activities for the PTO. The Chair must develop and manage sponsorship and procurement and work closely with school administration to plan key fundraising dates.
     
    Current Plans 
    • Krispy Kreme Fundraising ! 
     
    STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
    Committee Chair: Ashley Jennette
    Dedicated to encouraging students to become more involved on campus and increasing student interactions by organizing fun events for our school such as school holiday parties, community get-togetherness, contests, picnics, spirit weeks etc.
     
    Current Plans -
    • FREE Bowling meet ups!
    • End of Year field day!
     
    FAMILY OUTREACH
    Committee Chair: Quintel Waver
    Helps coordinate ideas/events for our families in need of supplies. Ex. toy/clothing/food drives etc.
     
    Current Plans- 
    • Food Bank Partnerships 
    • Rock N' Jump Gathering
     
    TEACHER APPRECIATION
    Committee Chair:  Falon Wilson
    Helps coordinate events to give back to teachers and staff with monthly snacks, classroom items, etc.  
     
    Current Plans- 
    • Teacher Appreciation Week (May)
     
    We appreciate you joining our school's Parent Teacher Organization to help plan fun and engaging events for our students!!For questions, please reach our Magnet Coordinator, Ms. Wiggins. DaWiggins@wsfcs.k12.nc.us 
     
Last Modified on March 20, 2023