The Parent Teacher Student Association

    The PTSA is an organization of parents, teachers, and students that work together to support the Ridgeview community. La PTSA es una organización de padres, maestros y estudiantes que trabajan juntos para apoyar a la comunidad de Ridgeview.

    We NEED your HELP!

    • The PTSA runs on volunteers in board positions, on committees, and for weekly volunteer opportunities.
    • We MUST bring in a new PTSA President and Treasurer for the 2026-2027 school year to keep our PTSA alive and in compliance as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
    • Many of our experienced volunteers are sticking around next year, so this is a great time to jump in and learn from the amazing community at Ridgeview. It’s also a great way to have a positive impact on your student’s middle school experience AND influence what goes on at RMS.

    To review or sign up for available roles, take a look at our SignUp Genius @ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BAEAC2FA4FC1-63370786-ridgeview#/

    Open PTSA Descriptions of Roles needed for FY 26-27 are listed below, please take a moment to review and consider fulfilling these vital and important roles to support our RMS community!

    JOIN US at the next PTSA Meeting on May 12 at 7pm in the Media center to learn about all the ways you can get involved or support the Ridgeview community. If you are not able to join in person, please join join us virtually through this Ridgeview PTSA Zoom Meeting (Meeting ID: 856 0092 1762 & Passcode: 899298)

    Upcoming PTSA Events: 

    • CNO at Thai Tanium in the Kentlands on Wednesday 4/29 from 4:30-9pm
    • Staff Appreciation week FRIENDS-style! May 4-8 How You Can Be There for Them: sign up to provide snacks and breakfast for the staff or consider a raffle donation (craft items, sports ticket, etc.).
    SUPPORT the students & staff:
    • Bob Bucks Store runs all year long! The store is open twice per month on Tuesdays during lunch. If you'd like to volunteer to help run the store this spring, signup here. Please help us keep the shelves stocked by  donating to the Bob Bucks Store, or ordering items directly to the school via the Amazon wishlist. 
    • The Staff Appreciation committee encourages our staff throughout the school year by providing snacks for meetings and meals at critical times. Please consider donating to support their efforts. 

    Ridgeview PTSA Board 2025-2026:

    • President: Alyse Portnoff  RMSPTSAPresident@gmail.com
    • VP Membership: Jane Mugrage  RMSPTSAVPMembership@gmail.com
    • Secretary: Jess Boro RMSPTSASecretary@gmail.com
    • Treasurer: Sara Krieg RMSPTSATreasurer@gmail.com
    • VP Volunteers: Maribeth Foelber, RMSPTSAVPVolunteers@gmail.com
    • NAACP Representative Elizabeth Goueti, elizabeth.goueti@gmail.com
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    Junta de la PTSA de Ridgeview 2025-2026:

    • Presidenta: Alyse Portnoff RMSPTSAPresident@gmail.com
    • Vicepresidenta de membresía: Jane Mugrage RMSPTSAVPMembership@gmail.com
    • Secretaria: Jess Boro RMSPTSASecretary@gmail.com
    • Tesorera: Sara Krieg RMSPTSATreasurer@gmail.com
    • Vicepresidenta de voluntarios: VP Volunteers: Maribeth Foelber, RMSPTSAVPVolunteers@gmail.comElizabeth Goueti, elizabeth.goueti@gmail.comElizabeth Gouetielizabeth.goueti@gmail.com
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    Descriptions of Open PTSA Roles:

    PTSA President (4-8 hours/week):

    • Act as liaison between parents and administration and teaching staff. Meet with Principal Miller monthly to collaborate and align plans.
    • Collaborate with RMS administration to schedule event dates (Carnival, 3v3 Basketball, Bob Bucks, PTSA meetings, etc). With the Board and committees, draft the PTSA calendar before the start of the school year. 
    • Create agenda for and facilitate regular PTSA and board meetings.  Provide copies of agenda for meeting attendees.
    • Write and share PTSA news and announcements for the school’s weekly newsletter. Update PTSA website with Ms. Portocarrero (media center) and post announcements on Facebook (shared responsibility with board).
    • Represent PTSA at the return to school Meet & Greet night and Back-To-School night. Prepare flyers with board in advance and have copies available. Draft PTSA invitation for Mr. Miller’s Welcome Newsletter.
    • Coordinate the work of officers and committees. Be a member ex officio of all committees except the nominating committee. Provide support to committees during planning stages, especially communications with school (admin, building services, etc.) and sharing flyers (CNO, events, etc.).
    • Review MCCPTA committee communications and share with the RMS community as relevant issues arise (share responsibility with MCCPTA delegate).

     PTSA Treasurer: (8-10 hrs/month)

    • Prepare and present budget report for PTSA Board and general meetings. 
    • Take appropriate training as mandated by Maryland PTA to maintain 503c compliance
    • Manage ongoing PTSA finances and ensure adherence to approved PTSA budget, keeping electronic and/or physical records as needed
    • Educate officers, committee chairs and School staff on proper deposit, bill payment, and reimbursement procedures.  Update, revise and maintain supply of reimbursement forms.
    • Report on behalf of PTSA (chronologically listed):
      • Conduct and Report on Fiscal Review/Audit of previous fiscal year (FY) books
      • Financial reporting of non-profits to IRS – due Nov. 15
      • Renewal as charitable organization with Maryland – due Jan. 1
      • Personal Property Taxes with Maryland – due April 15
      • Pay liability insurance before close of FY for following FY
    • At end of school year, work with Board to prepare budget for next school year and vote on draft budget at last PTSA meeting

    Bob Bucks Store Committee: (8-10 hr/month)

    • Needs 2 -3 committee members that can be available during school lunches (~10:45 -1:30)
    • Run the Bob Bucks Store twice per month during lunch with support of volunteers. Committee chairs can choose the days (just needs to be coordinated with the administration at beginning of school year).
    • Prepare volunteer sign up with dates of Bob Bucks Store to get 2-3 additional parent volunteers for each day.  
    • Collect donated snacks and other items and supplement with additional purchases as needed (most donated items are shipped directly to school) for Bob Bucks store. Purchased items will be reimbursed according to the budget set by PTSA.
    • Committee will set Bob Bucks “pricing” for each time the store is open. Point values can be discussed with administration and team leads.
    • Coordinate with team leaders to get lists of students and the amount of Bob Bucks they have prior to each open store. At the end of the store, return used Bob Bucks values to team leaders to update database.

    Community/Restaurant Nights Coordinator: (?? hr/month)

    • Set up restaurant nights, one a month. Call or email local restaurants to determine if they participate in this program (a list from previous years will be transferred). 
    • Once nights are set up, prepare flyers (or ask for support from BOD) and leave time to have them translated into Spanish. Ensure enough time for promotion with flyers at school and via social media.
    • Communicate scheduled events to President and Secretary to disseminate information to the community.

    Please join Ridgeview PTSA; you will become part of our school, MCCPTA, Maryland PTA, and National PTA.  You, your child, and every member of our community benefit.  Your membership matters.    

    Únase a Ridgeview PTSA; pasará a formar parte de nuestra escuela, MCCPTA, Maryland PTA y National PTA. Usted, su hijo y todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad se benefician. Su membresía es importante.