A note from the 2022-23 PTSA President

This year, I am honored to serve as President of the Royal Oak Middle School Parent Teacher Student Association. This follows my two years as secretary on the ROMS PTSA Executive Board.
As we continue to learn and adjust from life during the COVID-19 epidemic, I am thankful that, with your assistance, many programs and events will finally return. Although they may look a little different, we will strive for them to embody the best of ROMS.  I have been diligently working with Mrs. Meldrum and the Executive Board to get organized for the upcoming year and to reimagine how the PTSA can best support all of the students, teachers, and staff.
We are here to build community and to help you and your Bulldog in many ways, including through enriching programs, events, and fundraising. I hope you will consider getting involved! The more caregivers and loved ones who contribute their time and talents, the stronger and more connected our school will grow. Whether it’s a one-time commitment or a signature event, we have something for everyone! Please join us for our PTSA meetings, the third Monday of the month alternating in the Learning Commons or Zoom.
Thank you for being part of this wonderful Royal Oak community and for your commitment to education. I look forward to seeing you and your children!  
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If you have any questions, please reach out to me at ROMSPTA@gmail.com.
 
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Mulheisen

How You Can Help

OPTION #1: Become a Member
​Simply join the ROMS PTSA! 
You can join the ROMS PTSA online through MemberHub here! (Be SURE you choose the correct school year!)
Alternatively, you can download a paper membership form, print it, complete ​the form and return it with your $7 dues to the main office. ROMS PTSA Membership Form
OPTION #2: Get your feet wet by volunteering for a one-time event.
​We often ask for volunteers throughout the year. One hour of sorting T-shirts here... a dozen cupcakes baked or donate napkins there.
Be sure you are subscribed to our email list and join our Facebook group to receive our calls for help. 
OPTION #3: Dive in by helping on a committee or joining the board.
Our committees are always looking for fresh ideas. Please CONTACT US if you are interested in helping!   Click below for a description of the positions:
PTA Board
Committee Descriptions

Some of What ROMS PTSA Does...

The ROMS PTSA sponsors and supports many activities at ROMS. Here are a just a few ways we help:
  • 8th Grade Celebration 
  • Building improvements (water bottle filling stations, standing desks)
  • Bulldog Bound - 6th grade orientation program
  • Character Education support
  • Choir support
  • Contributions to the annual 6th grade camp
  • Contributions to the annual 8th grade D.C. trip
  • Dawg Walk entertainment and T-shirts
  • Dawg Walk raffle prizes
  • Education Funding Support
  • ELA summer reading raffle prizes
  • FORTIS program support
  • Learning Commons support
  • Reflections art contest
  • Royal Oak Council PTA high school scholarship program
  • Social events for students
  • Student assemblies/cultural arts programs
  • Teacher meals and appreciation throughout the year
  • Volunteers at school events
  • Volunteers to help with teacher projects
  • And more!​
Become a member and you can be informed, have a voice, and help too!

Connect with ROMS PTSA

JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST 
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Stay informed! Sign up through MemberHub to receive PTSA announcements via email. 


Membership is only $7 and it does SO much for our kids and being a  member gives you a say and keeps you informed!!

Note:  This is our #1 method of communication.
​Announcements will be emailed monthly or
when there is information to share.  ​
JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP

To receive the weekly PTSA announcements and participate in Q & A, "like" us and request to join 
ROYAL OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA Facebook group.
You asked and we listened!
New this year, the doors to the ROMS PTSA Facebook group will remain open to current ROMS families and staff who have purchased a membership AND parents/guardians/caregivers of current students and staff who have not. We hope that this will promote communication, equity, and inclusion within our ROMS community.
There are plenty of reasons to join the PTSA beyond the Facebook group. If you’ve not yet registered for the year, we hope that you’ll consider membership!
Be Connected
There’s no better way to know what’s happening at ROMS. From meetings and other in person and virtual events, to newsletters delivered right to your inbox.
Speak Up
PTSA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest school change. Members have voting rights at PTSA meetings. Although, please note that any member of the community is welcome to attend any general meeting!
Tap into a Network
PTSA functions are opportunities to meet families, teachers, and administrators, building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind. All ideas, concerns, and experiences are welcomed.
Discover Great Resources
The PTSA offers a variety of programs designed for families and students.
Improvement
You can help make positive changes. Local PTAs play an important role by supporting building improvements through advocacy and play an important role in fundraising for curriculum based programs, teacher support, and social events.
Enjoy Benefits
Individuals and local units can take advantage of benefits from PTSA membership including National PTA discounts and offers from member benefits providers and sponsors, magazine subscriptions, leadership training, e-newsletters, and more.
If interested, join here: https://roms.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true

PTSA Meetings & Minutes

​​All PTSA meetings are held at 7 pm in the ROMS Learning Commons (Media Center/2nd floor) or via Zoom. If you have a topic you would like added to the agenda, please contact Katie Bonus prior to the meeting to be added to the agenda.
2022-23 Meeting Schedule:
Click on a date for access to meeting minutes.
Monday, September 19th, 2022
Monday, October 17th, 2022 (Zoom)
Monday, November 21st, 2022
Monday, Dec. 19th, 2022 (Zoom)
January (No meeting, MLK Day)
February (PTA Founder's Day Celebration replaces this meeting)
Monday, March, 20th, 2022
Monday, April,17th, 2022 (Zoom)
Monday, May, 15th, 2022

Meeting Minutes Archive
Monday, September 20, 2021 
Monday, October 18, 2021 
Monday, November 15, 2021 
NO MEETING IN DECEMBER
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 
NO MEETING IN FEBRUARY
Monday, March 21, 2022 
Monday, April 18, 2022  
Monday, May 16, 2022 
Monday, September 20, 2021 
Monday, October 18, 2021 
Monday, November 15, 2021 
Monday, September 21, 2020
Monday, October 19, 2020
Monday, November 16, 2020
NO MEETING IN DECEMBER 
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
NO MEETING IN FEBRUARY
Monday, March 15, 2021
Monday, April 19, 2021
Monday, May 17, 2021
Monday, September 16, 2019
Monday, October 21, 2019
Monday, November 18, 2019
Monday, December 16, 2019 
NO MEETING IN JANUARY OR FEBRUARY
Monday, March 16, 2020 - Cancelled due to school closure
Monday, April 20, 2020 - Cancelled due to school closure
Monday, May 18, 2020

PTSA Board

  • 2022-23 ROMS PTSA Board: 

​President – Elizabeth Mulheisen
Vice President/Membership – Val Moskalik
​2nd Vice President/Historian & Activities – Joelle Jarrait
Treasurer – Amie Brown
Secretary – Katie Bonus
Diversity Equity & Inclusion- Mari DelaGarza
Member at Large – Raquel Martinez Frutos
Member at Large/Communications – Melanie Macey
Teacher Representatives/Student Council – Lindsey Potterack,  Kate Chambers, and Jamie Blake

22-23 Committee Chairs and Board Contact List

Administration
​ROMS Principal – Kristin Meldrum
ROMS Assistant Principals –Dan Colligan and Jason Henshaw 
ROSD Superintendent – Mary Beth Fitzpatrick

2021-22 Board 
​President – Michelle Vinluan
Vice President/Membership – Joelle Jarrait
​2nd Vice President/Historian – Megan O'Shea
Treasurer – Lori Klopfenstein
Secretary – Elizabeth Mulheisen
Member at Large – Nicole Marriott
Member at Large/Communication – Melanie Macey
Teacher Representative/Student Council – Lindsay Potterack and Kate Chambers

Documents & Forms


Note:  Use our PTA mailbox (main office) for dropping off forms, payments, notes, etc.

PTA Board Positions

Board Position Descriptions
PRESIDENT
  1. Provides an agenda and resides over all PTSA meetings.
  2. Shall be a member ex officio of all committees except the Nominating Committee.
  3. Maintains a fair and impartial position at all times.
  4. Maintains communications between PTSA and Principal and Asst. Principal(s).
  5. Sends weekly announcements to the VP-Communications.  (Collected from Principal, ROSD, Students Council, etc.)
  6. Assures that existing board members are giving incoming board members proper training.
1st Vice President - membership
  1. Performs the duties of the President in his/her absence.
  2. Coordinates the installation of new officers.
  3. Shall provide oversight of the annual membership drives as needed.
  4. Maintains a membership list
  5. Maintains the online PTA directory and helps members gain access.  (If applicable)
2nd vice president - historian/activities
  1. Performs the duties of the President in his/her absence.
  2. Acts as an aid to the President.
  3. Compiles and keeps a record of PTSA activities including fundraisers and other events.
  4. Keeps hard copy and electronic notes for all current/past activities, fundraisers and other events.
DiRECTOR OF communications/Member at large
  1. Performs the duties of the President in his/her absence.
  2. Responsible for preparing press releases and contacting media for coverage of PTSA events/activities.
  3. Maintain the PTA website and PTA Facebook
  4. Send out weekly announcements via email blasts and Facebook
Teacher Vice-President (If we have Teacher VP for the year)
  1. Acts as a liaison between the PTSA and Royal Oak Middle School Staff.
Secretary
  1. Keeps an accurate and permanent record of all PTSA meetings.
  2. Have a current copy of bylaws and standing rules.
  3. Keeps a record of attendance at all PTSA general meetings.
  4. Provides minutes from the previous meeting at each monthly PTSA meeting and for PTA website.
  5. Turns recorded minutes over his/her successor.
  6. Handles all correspondence as required by the President or PTSA Board.
  7. Sends a list of newly elected Officers to Michigan PTA.
Treasurer
  1. Prepares and presents budget.
  2. Writes checks and offsets with budget.
  3. Makes deposits to bank.
  4. Balances checkbook.
  5. Presents or should be at monthly PTSA meetings and provides reports for PTA website.
  6. Forward membership dues to Michigan PTSA by the 28th of each month.
  7. Submit Budget and Audit to Michigan PTSA by December 1st.
  8. Forward unit dues to Michigan PTSA on or before Oct. 31st.
  9. Prepares sales tax return (if necessary).
  10. Files any necessary IRS reports.​
Members-At-Large
  1. Chairs Nominating Committee and is responsible for filling vacancies where possible on PTSA Board.
  2. Works in an advisory capacity and assists President when requested.
  3. Counts votes when necessary.
  4. Shall be long-standing Board Members if possible. ​