February Newsletter
President's Message
    Hello Tiger Nation,
      I hope you all enjoyed a restful, joyful holiday break and snow days.   My daughter is thrilled midterms were cancelled.  Certainly, she is not alone in that sentiment. 
      The PTSA is looking for parents and students to join our ranks.  There are a number of fantastic seniors and senior parents who will be moving on next year, which will leave a variety of open positions.  Our nominating committee is forming now and will start filling positions soon.  If you are interested in being involved in shaping the Tucker experience, please reach out to me.  We will work with you to find a position that matches your talents and time.  Remember, we need parents and STUDENTS!
      Lastly, I want to extend a big THANK YOU to the Tucker PTSA committee members!  Working with this great group of folks that donate their time to make Tucker a better place is a privilege. I am particularly impressed with our student reps who have graciously taken on more responsibilities this year and are exceeding all of our widest expectations. I look forward to a productive, fast paced and fun second half of the school year.  Happy 2017!
   Sincerely,
   Ingrid  Williams
Upcoming Events
20     Student Holiday

Check on our website for an updated list of PTSA/School events.
Announcements
   Spirit wear can be purchased at the Tiger's Den (the school store by Cafeteria 3) during lunch on Thursdays and Fridays during lunch. Make sure to check out our new white and pink shirts.

   The Tucker PTSA Scholarship is available on our website and is due on February 28.
Opportunities To Get Involved
Party All Night
      The PTSA is currently planning Party All Night, Tucker's alcohol-and-drug-free after prom party. To help us, please consider donating money, gift cards, or other prizes by emailing  afterpromparty@jrtuckerhsptsa.com. Your business can also sponsor the event or donate prizes using  this form. Thank you for your help!

Volunteering For Parents and Students
   Students : If you need community service hours, sign up to volunteer at the Craftsmen Classic Show on March 10-12. To receive details on other PTSA volunteer events, fill out  this form .
    Parents: Please sign up  to volunteer at the Craftsmen Classic Show  on March 10-12.  You may also volunteer during lunch and after school at the Tiger's Den 2 (the school store by Cafe 3) or after school at the Tiger Shack (the school concessions store), the links to which will be posted soon on our website for February.

Tiger's Trust
    Individuals and families assist the PTSA by annually contributing generously to its main fundraiser, the Tiger's Trust campaign, on in its 11th year. Parents and students are asked for a one time, tax-deductible contribution to the J. R. Tucker PTSA. All contributions are used to benefit Tucker students, teachers, and staff. Please remember that no amount is too small. Several companies in the immediate Richmond area offer matched contributions, so please list your employer to potentially double your contribution. If you would like to make a donation, please fill out the donation form, and place your contribution in an enveloped marked "Tiger's Trust." Send the envelope to your student's homeroom teacher or send an email to the Tiger's Trust chairperson at tigerstrust@jrtuckerhsptsa.com.

Hospitality
      The PTSA Hospitality has various events around the year. Currently, we need donations for the front office candy jar, which is a year-round. To donate, please drop off candy in the front office with a label marked "Hospitality."

Amazon Smile
       When you shop on Amazon, shop Amazon Smile, and a percentage of your purchase will be given to the Tucker High School  PTSA ! This is perfect for holiday shopping! Click  here  to access the Amazon Smile portal for Tucker or simply go through your Amazon Smile account and add Tucker. Please note that the acknowledgement will state that funds have benefited "Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers" but are deposited directly into our Tucker  PTSA  bank account. Thank you!
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