San Jose Middle School

PTA

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President: Natalie Hession
Vice President: Mary Laplaca
Secretary: Stacey Beltran
Treasurer: Sianna Castillo
Parliamentarian: Sharyl Maricich
Communications: Helena Phelps

Join Us!

We want to welcome all of our families to the 2024-25 school year! Whether you’re a new or returning family, we are excited to have you as part of our SJMS community and invite you to become a SJMS PTA Member.

Our PTA is a dedicated group of parents, teachers, and staff who work together to enhance the educational experience for every child at SJMS. We are committed to collaborating, engaging, and supporting our students throughout their educational journey.

We warmly encourage you to get involved in ways that suit your schedule and interests, whether through attending PTA meetings, volunteering, making monetary contributions, participating in events, or joining a committee. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the library. Every contribution, big or small, makes a meaningful impact.

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Top Reasons To Get Involved

Help create the kind of community you want to be part of.
Build valuable relationships with school administrators & teachers.
Get to know other parents at your child’s school. You’ll never regret it.
Gain valuable leadership experience to advance your career.
Set a good example for your child.
Improve things for all kids at SJMS.
Build great friendships.

Our Mission

The San Jose Middle School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) strives to have a positive impact on the lives of all students. Parents and teachers work together to bring opportunities to the school, support students in reaching for their highest level of success, and build a thriving community. Our activities aim to:

Enhance instructional programs with field trips, assemblies, and community learning experiences.
Provide educational programs that enrich student learning and establish lifelong skills for continued success.
Provide educational programs that enrich the entire SJMS community.
Promote a safe, calm, and inviting learning environment through providing the resources necessary for students to focus on their needs and remove themselves from distraction.
Continue to invest in technology to support learning, providing students the opportunity to develop comfort and competence with using technology as a learning tool.
Encourage parent and teacher participation both inside and outside the classroom.
Nurture a school-wide community where all students and families feel a sense of belonging.

Programs and Events

The SJMS PTA funds and organizes an array of amazing programs and events throughout the school year many of which are listed below. These events can’t happen without your support! Thank you to all of our volunteers!