Welcome Back Firefly Families! 

I hope everyone had a wonderful summer! On behalf of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), I welcome everyone back to school! I also offer warm greetings to our new fireflies and their families. We will all shine more brightly with you here!

This is my first year as your PTA president after serving as PTA vice president the last two years. My son, Dillon, is starting third grade. The PTA is honored to be part of this vibrant school community with so many people using their talents, time and resources to advocate tirelessly for all children. We are proud to connect FVES children, teachers, staff, parents and guardians on our mission to help every child reach their potential. All PTA support, financial and otherwise, flows directly to FVES students to learn, grow and have fun!

The FVES PTA collaborates regularly with school PTAs in our immediate vicinity, weighs in on issues through the Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA), and ultimately connects to the National PTA, the oldest and largest child advocacy organization in the U.S., comprising 20,000 local units in all 50 states.

Your opportunity to empower us all to support the well-being and education of our children starts here! We are stronger and can enact more change together, so I ask each you to please support our FVES PTA in two ways:

• Become a member - Parents and caregivers who become PTA members are part of a powerful association and action plan focused on programs and initiatives enriching your child’s education. Join PTA for your child, because each new member (even one!) allows us to better provide key educational resources, speak up on important issues, and create a stronger school community. To become a member, go to https://fvespta.membershiptoolkit.com/membership or contact me at president@fvespta.org.

• Become involved  - There’s no wrong way to participate in the PTA! I welcome everyone to engage with us to make your voice heard. We are volunteer-led and need you to accomplish our shared goals. 

Please visit the PTA website, join our email listserv and follow us on social media (FVESPTA) to learn about upcoming PTA events,  volunteer opportunities, and membership. 

                                                                                                     Have a great year! 

                                                                                                                   Lydia Fleischmann 

                                                                                                    Mother of Dillon Bolton