Welcome To The ASFS PTA Website
Our theme for this year is inspiration through participation. When we work together, we can inspire our children to achieve greatness. We created this website as a resource to provide access to important information, helpful links and tools, and keep you informed of activities, programs and events at ASFS. We hope you will not only join the PTA but be an active member, meeting new friends and helping shape the education of our children.
DIRECTORY
We have created a secure, login section of the PTA website to allow you access to the directory. From this secure site you can view messages from the staff and PTA. This new site allows for secure and safe communication.
VOLUNTEER
Your family’s involvement is critical to supporting the tradition of excellence at ASFS and it's a great way to get to know other parents. There are many different types of volunteer options. There is truly something for everyone!
ASFS & APS CALENDAR
Find all important dates and events for Arlington Public Schools such as Teacher Work Days and School Holidays as well as all ASFS specific dates such as PTA meetings, Parent Coffees, school events and more.
IMPORTANT LINKS
It can be stressful and frustrating trying to find the link you need when there are so many external sources related to your child's education. We have done our best to provide easy access to all the links you should need in one place!
What the PTA Does
- Enhances the Curriculum through the Reflections Contest, after-school enrichment classes, Art in the Classroom, and Odyssey of the Mind
- Improves educational opportunities for all students by providing resources to the music department, PE department, reading and math specialists, Investigation Station Lab, and all other classroom teachers and ASFS staff as needed.
- Plans Social Events such as the Back-to-School Picnic, the annual fundraising auction, and the Book Swap/Ice Cream Social so that our parents and students get to know one another and become a community.
- Provides funding for STEM night, Outside the Box day, 5th grade promotion, teacher stipends, summer learning opportunities for teachers, summer scholarships for students etc...
- Publishes a monthly newsletter and a student directory to provide easy communication access throughout our community.
- Communicates about events, programs and issues through forums, backpack mail, e-mail, and the PTA website.
- Provides Community Service Opportunities for students and parents, including the school supplies drive and Holiday Helpers, ASPAN walk for homeless, the Food Bus etc to teach our children the importance of giving back.
- Represents ASFS before the School Board, County Council of PTAs, and the Advisory Council on Instruction.
- Maintains our courtyard, gardens, aquariums and pond to keep ASFS well maintained and an enjoyable environment for our students and staff.
- Hosts teacher/staff appreciation lunches and other events throughout the year.
- Holds monthly PTA meetings that include presentations by teachers and other speakers; as well keeps the ASFS community informed on important issues.
- Organizes the 5K/1 mile Spring Fun Run to teach wellness through action.