The mission of the ANCS Parent Teacher Community Association (PTCA) is to build community and foster inclusivity within the ANCS school family.

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About the PTCA

The mission of the PTCA is to build community and foster inclusivity within the ANCS school family.​​ The PTCA welcomes new families with knowledge and resources, coordinates and promotes parent, caregiver, teacher/staff, and community engagement activities, and supports teachers through various teacher appreciation activities.

The ANCS PTCA Council comprises two presidents (one community member and one staff member), a treasurer, two members-at-large (representing each campus), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Co-directors, Director of Student Services and Community Outreach, and an appointed member from the ANCS Governing Board. Additionally, a Middle Campus student liaison serves in an advisory role. Council members are elected annually in May for a one-year term beginning in July.

Ten Myths About the PTCA

Membership is open to any parent or guardian with children attending ANCS, ANCS staff, non-ANCS parent neighbors, and community members who are interested in the mission of the PTCA and who are willing to uphold its policies and bylaws. All parents and guardians of ANCS students are considered members of the ANCS PTCA. No annual dues are collected collected. The PTCA relies on the school’s annual fundraising initiative known as Gather & Grow for funding. To support the PTCA, make a donation here.

PTCA meetings are held quarterly in the Fall, Winter, and Spring.

Check the calendar for dates.

PTCA Standing Committees

  • Room/Advisory Parents
  • Welcome Committee
  • Related Arts
  • School Store
  • Teacher Appreciation
  • Event Committees (see events below)
  • Affinity & Resource Groups

PTCA Committee Descriptions

Room/Advisory Parents are the PTCA’s representative in the classroom. The main responsibility as a Room/Advisory Parent is to coordinate and facilitate classroom support for teachers and serve as a liaison between the teachers, the class parents, and the ANCS PTCA.

Teacher Gifts
Room Parents traditionally coordinate gifts to their classroom teacher(s) from the entire class using donations from class families. Because there is a broad spectrum of financial circumstances in our school community, this contribution could be a financial hardship for some families. Any donations towards this fund are strictly voluntary and choosing to contribute any amount, or none at all, is a personal decision.

The Welcome Committee ensures new families feel embraced and supported in our school community. They maintain and update a Welcome Packet, providing essential resources during the first week of school. Collaborating with the PTCA Advisory Council and DEI Co-directors, they foster inclusivity and support PTCA Affinity and Resource Groups, promoting diversity. Additionally, the committee plans outreach activities during recruitment and registration to engage prospective families, showcasing the warmth of our community.

The Related Arts Committee, with representatives from each campus, supports related arts programs and staff across both campuses. They assist the Music Teacher in organizing the annual Winter Wonderland event at the Elementary Campus, aid the Physical Education Teacher during Field Day, and collaborate with the Drama Club Director for plays and musicals, enriching the school’s arts community.

The School Store Committee oversees all aspects of the school store’s operation, from setup to breakdown at school and PTCA events. They manage inventory and fulfill online orders efficiently, ensuring a seamless experience for students, parents, and faculty.

The goal of the Teacher Appreciation Committee is show appreciation to the teachers and staff for their continual hard work and dedication to our children. This committee plans and organizes the Teacher Appreciation Week in the spring.

Each PTCA event is run by a committee of volunteers. These committees collaborate with the Advisory Council for inclusive planning, liaise with the ANCS Communications & Engangement Manager for volunteer & communication needs, and work with Co-presidents and Treasurer for budget adherence and forecasting.

Affinity and Resource Groups are integral to our school community’s diversity and inclusivity efforts. The PTCA Advisory Council, under the guidance of the DEI Co-Directors, seeks volunteers to lead these groups, based on community needs and interests at the beginning of each school year. 

PTCA Events

  • Kickball Tournament
  • Fall Festival
  • Bingo Night
  • Run with the Wolves 5K + 1 Mile

PTCA Event Descriptions

Each fall, the PTCA hosts our annual kickball tournament on the football field at Maynard Jackson High School. This exciting event brings together our school community for a day of fun and friendly competition. Volunteers are needed to coordinate various aspects of the tournament, such as managing registration, organizing logistics, and ensuring everything runs seamlessly.

The ANCS Fall Festival, held at the ANCS Elementary Campus, is a free PTCA event welcoming everyone in the community. It offers an array of games, food, and activities for families to delight in, alongside captivating performances by local talents. Volunteers are needed to assist with organizing games, setting up food stations, managing activities, coordinating performers, and ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees.

Bingo Night, a family-friendly game event hosted by the PTCA, takes place in the Middle Campus Backyard and promises fun for all ages! Students and families from both the Elementary and Middle Campuses are welcome to join in the excitement. Volunteers are needed to help set up game stations, distribute bingo cards and prizes, oversee refreshment areas, assist with crowd control, and ensure the smooth flow of activities.

Each spring the ANCS PTCA organizes a 5K and 1 Mile walk/run to promote healthy lifestyle choices and fitness awareness through a fun and family-friendly event, Run with the Wolves. Not only does the race need race-day volunteers to help with registration and monitoring the course, but help is also needed with marketing, communications, pre-registration, race shirts, and awards.

PTCA Grant Program

One of the initiatives the ANCS PTCA is proudest of is our Grant Program. Thanks to financial support from corporate sponsors and through donations to the Gather & Grow Fund, PTCA is able to fund programs, activities, and materials that enhance students’ experiences at the school and help supplement teacher and classroom resources. We encourage all members of the community to apply for grants.

A few examples of past grants awarded include: a new sign for the EC, wireless intercom system for the MC Drama Club, audiobook subscription for the 5th grade, mini-chalkboards for kindergarten handwriting practice, educational games and programs, new floor seating for the library, and field day supplies.

PTCA Bylaws

The PTCA Bylaws outline the purpose and structure of the ANCS PTCA.

Download the PTCA Bylaws