If translation services are needed, we kindly request a 2 week notice to arrange for a translation option. 

Si se necesitan servicios de traducción, le solicitamos un aviso de 2 semanas para organizar una opción de traducción.

Check back here for the next meeting's agenda, 10 days prior to the meeting. 

Google Meet link is sent to NMS PTSA members by email or Google Calendar invite. 

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1. Call to order; Introductions; Certify quorum (we need at least 11 members at the meeting to be able to approve items)

2. Approval of minutes (5 mins)

2. Reports of Officers, Board, and Standing Committees

   1. Board Report (2 mins)

   2. Treasurer’s Report (5 mins)

      1. Ratification of checks

   3. Principal’s Report (10 mins)

   4. Counselors’ Update (5 mins)

3. New Business (15 mins) 

   1. 2026-27 Board Candidates for the upcoming election in March

   2. Color Run and Pancake Breakfast - 3/21/26 9-12 (volunteers needed 7am-1pm) - approve event and funding 

4. Old Business (10 mins)

1. Financial Workshop for families - recap

2. National PTA Program - Be Internet Awesome - 2/26/26 6:30-8:30 pm

      V.   Announcements / Important Dates 

1. Restaurant Fundraiser - 2/12/26 - The Halal Guys

6.  Adjournment

Supporting our Students Today and Inspiring Their Tomorrow

Do you have an idea you want to try in your classroom? Do you need special equipment for a new experiment or class project? Apply for a PTSA Mini Grant. NOTE: Maximum of $300 awarded per approved grant (higher amounts may be considered for approval by the NMS PTSA board and submitted for a vote to the Association). $150 maximum for student prizes/awards per teacher. Please read through these procedures and considerations before starting your application.

The principal will be made aware of the request to ensure that appropriate administrative personnel are aware of your submission of the grant application.

● Project funds must be spent during the current school year.

● A final expense report will be required. (You will be required to provide receipts and fill a reimbursement form) 

● The recipient agrees to submit a final report (form will be provided) and when possible photos of how the mini grants were used. 

●NMS PTSA reserves the right to publicize all grant projects and recipients.  

● Funds must benefit the students.

● Proposals will not be funded for expansion and/or maintenance of previous grants.

● Each teacher may submit only one proposal; however, if a teacher is part of a department for one proposal, the teacher is not prohibited from submitting another proposal for a different need as part of a different team or on their own. Also if a teacher is a club advisor, they can submit an additional mini grant request benefiting the club.  

● If equipment/materials are purchased, equipment/materials must remain the property of the Newark Middle School.

Click on the blue link above to fill out the mini grant form. This form must be received 15 days prior to an upcoming Association PTSA meeting to be presented. Please contact the ptsa.njhs@gmail.com  with any questions. The name and photo associated with your Google account will be recorded when you upload files and submit this form.

● Mini Grant applications for the current school year close on April 14th. All reimbursement receipts must be submitted by May 1st, to allow for a sufficient time to process.