PTSA
Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is the largest child advocacy volunteer organization that speaks for the interest of all children and their safety, health, welfare, and education.
Lynbrook High School PTSA is proud to be an integral part of the success of Lynbrook High School. We invite all students, parents, and teachers to become members. Together we will support our students' educational journey!
Our membership drive occurs in August when school begins. Look for the PTSA envelope in the summer mailer. If you missed that, you can join any time of the year by filling out a membership form, attaching your check, and dropping it in the PTSA box in the school office.
ABOUT US
Message from PTSA Co-presidents
On behalf of the Lynbrook PTSA, we are so excited to welcome all of our new and returning families to the 2024-2025 year! We are energized to be back at school supporting and enriching the lives of staff and students. PTSA is an integral part of Lynbrook, and we have been busy getting ready to implement another successful year. Our mandate continues to be the enhancement of the educational experience and environment for all Lynbrook students.
Because of tremendous support from our families as well as work from our teachers and staff, your PTSA has been able to provide various educational programs and activities which has benefited our students over the years. A new school year brings with it fresh opportunities, and we look forward to working with everyone! Joining the Lynbrook PTSA is one way to support our students as well as volunteering or chairing a PTSA committee...all of which makes a positive difference for our students.
We look forward to a great year with you all!
Best Regards,
Joann Martin and Jamie Chan, Lynbrook PTSA Co-Presidents
PTSA 2024-2025 Executive Board Members
Co-President(s) |
Jamie Chan |
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Co-President(s) |
Joann Martin |
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Executive Vice President (VP) |
Jeeva Viswanathan |
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VP of Student Programs |
Huilin Huang |
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VP of Parent Programs |
Madhulika Sathe |
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VP of Communications |
Hyun Dasan |
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Recording Secretary (Student) |
Carson Chan |
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Assistant Secretary (Student) |
Tanay Ubale |
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Treasurer |
Ipseeta Choudhary |
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Auditor |
Golda Bansal |
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Historian |
Haiying Wu |
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Parliamentarian |
Sukmawati Sumali |
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Corresponding Secretary |
Vanessa Pham |
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Principal |
Maria Jackson |
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For job descriptions of Board Member positions, visit capta.org.
Questions? Please email lynbrookhsptsa@gmail.com.
Join & Support
BE INVOLVED, BE INFORMED, BE CONNECTED. JOIN PTSA!
Parents: Be involved, support programs for your student(s) and the LHS staff. Vote and share your input on the Lynbrook community during general meetings where budget and other important decisions are made..
Students: Give back to your school, earn volunteer hours, become eligible for scholarships, reap benefits from PTSA sponsored programs.
Staff: Take advantage of PTSA grants, get support from PTSA for your programs, give your valuable input to better serve the Lynbrook community.
Become a PTSA Member
Individual membership costs $20 per year for family members and $7 per year for students or staff.
Family members of every enrolled student are eligible for membership: student, parents, grandparents, etc. We strongly urge every student and his/her/their parents or guardians to become members. Teachers and other staff members are also encouraged to become members. Community members (alumni, parents of alumni, school board members, neighbors) may also join. There are numerous benefits of membership for students, parents, and staff.
Membership gives you a voice on many issues that impact our students. Each member is entitled to one vote at the PTSA general meetings where budget and other important decisions are made. However, membership does not commit you to attending meetings or volunteering. Your dues are the main source of income for the Lynbrook PTSA and help us alleviate the need for fundraisers.
Remember: 100% of your contributions to the Lynbrook PTSA (membership and donation) are tax deductible. Our Tax ID # is 94-2787933.
Please find our membership and donation form HERE. Make checks payable to Lynbrook High School PTSA. Thank you for your support!
Volunteer
Lynbrook, in conjunction with Lynbrook High School PTSA, encourages you to volunteer your time and skills. Your help is appreciated in many areas and special events throughout the school year! Please complete the volunteer interest form and return it to the Lynbrook office. If you have questions, please send an e-mail to lynbrookhsptsa@gmail.com.
Donate with PayPal
Escrip
eScrip is the longest running, most successful shop-to-fundraise “electronic scrip” program in the United States. Create an account at escrip.com and register payment cards, store cards and/or phone numbers to automatically raise money. Chose Lynbrook PTSA as the organization you support and we will earn contributions every time you shop at participating merchants. Encourage family and friends to join as well—you do not need to be a PTSA member to join eScrip!
For more information, see the eScrip information sheet.
Amazon Smile
Register and shop through smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to Lynbrook PTSA, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support Lynbrook High School PTSA every time you shop at Amazon. On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you will be prompted to select a charitable organization to receive donations from your future purchases. Chose Lynbrook High School PTSA as your charitable organization and shop through smile.amazon.com when you make purchases. Family and friends who are not PTSA members may earn contributions as well, just by registering and shopping through AmazonSmile.
Calendar
Meeting & Event Dates
August 12-13, 2024, 9:30am-3:00pm | Viking Days | |
August 12, 2024, 6:00-9:00pm, Gym | New Parent Orientation (Parent Link Crew) | |
August 14, 2024, 8:00-8:40am | Staff Welcome Back Breakfast | |
August 20, 2024, 7:00pm | PTSA Executive Board Meeting | |
September 3, 2024, 7:00pm | PTSA Association Meeting via Zoom | |
September 5, 2024, 6:30-8:30pm | Back to School Night | |
September 17, 2024, 7:00-8:00pm | Principal's Coffee | |
September 24, 2024, 7:00pm | PTSA Executive Board Meeting | |
October 2, 2024, 3:30pm | Reflections Contest Submissions Due | |
October 15, 2024, 7:00pm | PTSA Executive Board Meeting | |
October 16, 2024, 8:00am-3:00pm | Reflections Judging | |
October 22, 2024, 7:00-8:00pm | Principal's Coffee | |
November 5, 2024, 7:00pm | PTSA Association Meeting via Zoom | |
November 5, 2024, 7:30pm | PTSA Reflections Awards | |
December 3, 2024, 7:00pm | PTSA Executive Board Meeting | |
December 9, 2024, 1:15pm | Staff Appreciation Lunch | |
January 14, 2025, 7:00pm | PTSA Executive Board Meeting | |
January 23, 2025, 7:00-8:00pm | Principal's Coffee | |
February 4, 2025, 7:00pm | PTSA Association Meeting via Zoom | |
February 25, 2025, 7:00pm | PTSA Executive Board Meeting | |
March 4, 2025 | Job Shadow Mandatory Student Orientation | |
March 17, 2025 | Job Shadow Day | |
March 18, 2025, 7:00pm | PTSA Executive Board Meeting | |
April 1, 2025, 1:30-2:10pm | PTSA HSA Awards | |
April 22, 2025, 7:00pm | PTSA Executive Board Meeting | |
May 6, 2025, 7:00pm | PTSA Association Meeting via Zoom | |
May 19, 2025, 1:15pm | Staff Appreciation Lunch | |
May 20, 2025, 7:00pm | PTSA Executive Board Meeting | |
June 6, 2025, 9:30-11:00am | Graduation |
These dates are subject to change.
Programs
Programs
- Parent Link Crew
- Parent Education
- Honorary Service Awards
- Reflections
- Job Shadow
- Senior Celebration
- Senior Awards
Parent Link Crew
Parent Link Crew is a group of PTSA parents who mentor new parents throughout their first year here at Lynbrook. We welcome you and are here to help your journey as a parent of a Lynbrook Viking!
Future Parent Link Crew meeting topics will include:
- College Myth Busting
- Student Activities, Parent Groups, and Involvement
- Traffic, Health and Safety
- Online Student and Parent Resources
- Networking, Q&A
Parent Education
Honorary Service Awards
An Honorary Service Award (HSA) may be given to an individual or organization in special recognition of outstanding service to children and youth.
Please take a moment and think about an individual, adult, or group that makes a big difference in making our school and youth programs thrive. The PTSA would like to hear about their contributions. Every year Service Awards are given by the PTSA to recognize these amazing volunteers and we need your help to find deserving recipients. For more details on the awards, see below. Every contribution is worth recognizing, so please don’t hesitate to nominate someone.
Submit your nominations by sending an email to LynbrookAward@gmail.com. In the nomination, please provide:
- Name of person(s) you are nominating
- Reasons for nomination
- Your contact information (name, phone number, and email)
When writing about the difference this person has made at Lynbrook, remember to also include any sports coaching, scouting, or other other community youth activities that he/she is involved in outside of school. Please be as detailed as possible. If you know that this person has received a PTSA award before, please indicate which one.
Thank you in advance for your contribution. At Lynbrook we also like to recognize the very special teachers who go the extra mile to share their passions and make their subjects more accessible and enjoyable for their students.
If you have any questions, please contact the HSA Committee Chair(s).
Reflections
The National Reflections Art Program encourages students of all ages to unleash creative talents and be inspired, to express themselves imaginatively in their artwork, to experience the fun and joy of making art, to tap into critical-thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme and to receive positive recognition for their original works of art.
The 2024-2025 theme for Reflections is "Accepting Imperfection." To learn more about selection criteria, visit the PTA Reflections Awards webpage. To submit the webform, please visit the Lynbrook PTSA Reflections website.
Job Shadow
Job Shadow is an academically motivating experience that provides students with a real look at the world of work. This engaging educational experience offers students an interactive opportunity to explore a variety of careers and gain valuable insights. Students will be able to learn what typical workdays are like when they shadow workplace mentors. Visit https://www.lhsjobshadow.org to learn more.
Senior Celebration
Senior Awards
FORMS
CONTACT US
Lynbrook PTSA
c/o Lynbrook High School
1280 Johnson Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129
408.366.7700
Email us at lynbrookhsptsa@gmail.com
Follow us at www.facebook.com/lynbrookhsptsa
Lynbrook High School PTSA is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. This exemption applies to all the California State PTA’s constituent organizations. IRS EIN: 94-2787933.
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