PTSA
Join PTSA! Be Involved, Be Informed, Be Connected
WELCOME
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the Fremont Firebird Family! We are thrilled to have you join our school community. As your PTSA president, I warmly welcome all of you.
The PTSA is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe in fostering a strong partnership between home and school to create a supportive and enriching environment for our children.
Throughout the year, we organize various events, fundraisers, and programs to enhance our school community. These activities include Reflections, Job Shadow programs, Educational Webinars, Scholarships etc. Your involvement is crucial to the success of our PTSA and our school.
Hence, we encourage you to get involved in our PTSA! Your participation is invaluable in making a difference in our children's lives whether it’s attending meetings, volunteering for events, or simply staying informed.
I am genuinely excited about the year ahead and the positive impact we can collectively make on our children's education. Let's create a vibrant and supportive school environment that inspires learning, growth, and unity. Here’s to an amazing year filled with shared achievements and memorable moments!
Warm regards,
Lavanya Chhibber, PTSA President
Events/News
Upcoming EVents 2024-25
September 26, 2024, 7 PM to 8 PM (*Date change from 9/19/24 due to scheduling conflict)
FHS PTSA General Association Meeting
Fremont High PTSA meets in general session four times per year. This is an opportunity to share news & information, and for members to approve PTSA activities and spending. All parents, students and staff are encouraged to attend.
November 7, 2024, 7 PM to 8 PM
FHS PTSA General Association Meeting
Fremont High PTSA meets in general session four times per year. This is an opportunity to share news & information, and for members to approve PTSA activities and spending. All parents, students and staff are encouraged to attend.
December 3, 2024, 6PM- 8PM College Planning Road Map
FHS PTSA Presents: College Planning Road Map event to help navigate the college application process for grade11th (Juniors) Families with Speaker Syrous Parsay. This workshop will provide the participants an understanding of the application process and how to reduce the stress of getting through it all. Photos and recording of the event is prohibited and there will be no handouts.
Feel free to write us: fremontptsa@gmail.com more information
December 12, 2024, 6 PM to 8 PM
FHS PTSA Executive Meeting 6 PM- 7 PM | Principal Q & A 7 PM- 8 PM
The Q & A is an opportunity to ask Principal Emmert your questions. All parents, students and staff are encouraged to attend.
December 18, 2025 Hospitality Event
January 16, 2025, 7PM to 8 PM
FHS PTSA Executive Meeting 7 PM- 8 PM
February 6, 2025, 7 PM to 8 PM
FHS PTSA General Association Meeting
Fremont High PTSA meets in general session four times per year. This is an opportunity to share news & information, and for members to approve PTSA activities and spending. All parents, students and staff are encouraged to attend.
February 13, 2025, 6 PM to 8 PM
FHS PTSA Executive Meeting 6 PM- 7 PM | Principal Q & A 7 PM- 8 PM
The Q & A is an opportunity to ask Principal Emmert your questions. All parents, students and staff are encouraged to attend.
March3, 2025, 7 PM to 8 PM
FHS Principal Q & A 7 PM- 8 PM
The Q & A is an opportunity to ask Principal Emmert your questions. All parents, students and staff are encouraged to attend.
April 24, 2025, 6 PM to 8 PM
FHS PTSA Executive Meeting 6 PM- 7 PM | Principal Q & A 7 PM- 8 PM
The Q & A is an opportunity to ask Principal Emmert your questions. All parents, students and staff are encouraged to attend.
May 15, 2025, 6 PM to 8 PM
FHS PTSA Executive Meeting 6 PM- 7 PM | Principal Q & A 7 PM- 8 PM
The Q & A is an opportunity to ask Principal Emmert your questions. All parents, students and staff are encouraged to attend.
May 22, 2025, 7 PM to 8 PM
FHS PTSA General Association Meeting / Volunteer Appreciation Day
Fremont High PTSA meets in general session four times per year. This is an opportunity to share news & information, and for members to approve PTSA activities and spending. All parents, students and staff are encouraged to attend.
June 11, 2025, 7 PM to 8 PM
FHS PTSA Meeting
March 17,2025
FHS Job Shadow Day
Fremont High School is excited to announce its upcoming Job Shadow program. We are seeking volunteers/ Parents who can offer students a chance to shadow professionals in their workplaces. Hence, if you're interesting in hosting a student or know someone who would be a great fit, kindly reach out to us directly to ensure we can organize this initiative seamlessly.
Should have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out to us: fremontptsa@gmail.com
Your support and involvement in our school's PTSA are invaluable, and your contribution to this initiative will provide our students with experiences that bridge the gap between classroom learning and the professional world.
December 18,2025 1PM - 2PM
FHS PTSA Hospitality
The time of the year when we show the wonderful staff at Fremont High School how much we care. Please contact shipra.sodhi@gmail.com for any question or be part of it.
TBD
FHS PTSA Election Day for PTSA Officers Positions
The election will take place during general meeting at 7:00-8:00PM at student center.
June 5, 2025, 10PM - 2AM
FHS PTSA Present 2025 Grad Party
Please mark your calendars for Grad Night on June 5th, 2025 Transportation from Fremont High School to Big Al's in Milpitas and back will be provided. There are flyers on campus with more information about purchasing your Grad Night tickets. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime celebration!
Feel free to reach out to us: fremontptsa@gmail.com and/or lusieapriliana@gmail.com for any questions or more information about Grad night.
Attainment of 2023-2024
A few accomplishments we helped the school with:
1) Building an in-class library for English
2) Enabling table tennis / ping pong for PE in the school (This is a big one!)
3) Helping with basic art supplies
4) Helping keep the chemistry lab organized
5) Getting a poster maker for the library that will be used by various groups in the school
6) Cameras for the yearbook group
7) Supplies for kids who area learning English
8) Professional shredders for the special education kids; helping build real-world job skills
9) Helping Journalism group with their Website software
10) A successful Job Shadow Fair.
2024-2025 Executive Board Meeting Dates
The PTSA Executive Board meets monthly to handle ongoing operations. Anyone who is interested in getting more involved with PTSA, please join us, share your thoughts and also meet and discuss school issues with the principal. Please send email to fremontptsa@gmail.com if you have further questions about PTSA or our meetings.
PTSA Exec Board Meetings 2024-2025
| Date | Location |
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| Aug. 22, 7.00 PM to 8:00 PM | TBD |
| Sep. 12, 7.00 PM to 8:00 PM | ZOOM |
| Oct. 17, 7.00 PM to 8:00 PM | |
| Nov. 21, 7.00 PM to 8:00 PM | |
| Dec. 12, 7.00 PM to 8:00 PM | |
| Jan. 16, 7.00 PM to 8:00 PM | |
| Feb. 13, 7.00 PM to 8:00 PM | |
| Mar. 20, 7.00 PM to 8:00 PM | |
| Apr. 24, 7.00 PM to 8:00 PM | |
| May 5, 7.00 PM to 8:00 PM | |
| June 12, 7.00 PM to 8:00 PM |
Hospitality Calendar
Support us/Join FHS PTSA
Join PTSA! Be Involved, Be Informed, Be Connected.
Parents, students, staff, any of you can become a member.
- Students: Give back to your school, earn volunteer hours, become eligible for scholarships, reap benefits from programs, learn from student ed speaker series.
- Parents: Get priority registration to parent ed programs / speaker series, get involved, support programs for your kids and staff.
- Staff: Take advantage of the PTSA grants, get support from PTSA for your programs, give your valuable inputs to better serve the school community.
- Benefits and Membership Fees
- Join/Donate Online
- Join/Donate With Printed Paper Form
- corporate matching
Benefits and Membership Fees
Why Join PTSA?
Be Involved, Be Informed, Be Connected
Parents
- Get priority registration to parent ed programs / speaker series. Receive emails directly from PTSA. Check the News and Events tab for latest information
- Connect with other parents.
- Support programs for your kids. Click on the programs tab to learn more.
- Get your voice heard
Students
- Get priority registration to student ed programs including Roadmap to College series
- Earn volunteer hours
- Participate in programs
- Become eligible as seniors for state PTA scholarships
- Get your voice heard
Staff
Take advantage of the PTSA grants, get support from PTSA for your programs, give your valuable inputs to better serve the school community
The membership fee is $10 per member. This covers dues to the district and entitles members to the main benefits.
If you can afford it, we greatly appreciate donations (suggested amount of $200 or more). These fund the association events and directly benefit the students.
Join/Donate Online
Please click on one of the donate links below to join and support the PTSA. You can use your PayPal account or pay directly by debit or credit card.
The membership fee is $10 per member. Donations are appreciated, if you are able. (Suggested minimum donation is $200.)
As you donate, in the comments section, please list the name and email address of each person you would like to be a member, as well as the member type (parent/guardian, student, staff). (Email addresses are optional for students.) Also, if your company matches charitable donations please let us know here.
| One membership fee ($10) and donation of $200 | |
| Two membership fees (2 x $10) and donation of $200 | |
| Choose your # of membership fees ($10 each) and donation amount | |
| Single teacher or student membership fee ($10) | |
| Grad Night 2025 Donation |
Join/Donate With Printed Paper Form
Please download the Membership and donation form.
Print out and complete the form and then hand it in, with your check, at the FHS main office.
corporate matching
Fremont High PTSA may be eligible to receive corporate matching from your employer for the amount you donate to us. If you volunteer your time, some companies will also grant funds to us based on the number of hours you volunteer with us. If your employer has a Corporate Matching Grants program, please help us even more by applying for a matching grant on our behalf. If you have questions or if you need a donation receipt, contact our Fremont High PTSA Treasurer.
Fremont High PTSA is a tax-exempt non-profit organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Our Tax ID (FEIN): 94-2852575
Our address: 575 West Fremont Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087
FAQ
What is Corporate Match?
Corporate Matching is a way to maximize the power of your donations. Many companies pledge to match their employees’ donations to approved non-profits. Some companies also pledge funds based on the number of hours their employees volunteer for a given organization.
How to get started?
Check your company website or with your Human Resources department to see if your company offers a Corporate Matching Grant program. If they do, they can then share their process for applying for a match with you.
How to request a match?
Some companies allow you to make donations to us through an approved website of their choice and then will send us a matching grant without requiring any additional paperwork from you.
Other companies may require that you first make your donation to us directly and then apply for a match once you have received a receipt from us. Applications for these types of grants often are time-sensitive and need to be applied for within a company-specified timeframe. If you need a donation receipt, contact our Fremont High PTSA Treasurer.
If Fremont High PTSA is not listed with your company’s matching grant program, please ask your employer about the process to nominate the Fremont High PTSA as an approved organization.
When will the Organization receive the match?
We will receive the match once your company processes and approves your match request.
Programs
- Speaker Series - Parent and Student Ed
- SAT/ACT Prep
- Job Shadow program
- Partner Programs for Students
- Reflections
- Scholarships for Seniors
- Honorary Service Awards
- PTSA Grants for Staff
- Tim Shannon Project
Speaker Series - Parent and Student Ed
SAT/ACT Prep
Job Shadow program
Partner Programs for Students
TGIF Conversation
LINK
Students for Success
- Able to provide supplies, such as paper, pencils, markers, poster paper, binders, folders, etc. for our student tutees and student tutors.
- Last year, we were able to purchase a portable cabinet so that supplies for the SFS could be housed separately from the classroom supplies.
- To provide snacks for our students who are hungry after school
- For celebrations to thank our volunteer tutors.
Reflections
Scholarships for Seniors
Bianchini Scholarship
CA State PTA scholarship
CA State PTA awards SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
A student's education doesn’t end once they walk across that high-school graduation stage. That’s why California State PTA has two scholarships to help high school seniors achieve their college dreams and life goals. Don't miss your chance to apply!
- $750 Volunteer Service Scholarship – This scholarship recognizes graduating seniors for their volunteer service in schools and communities, and allows them to register for courses at accredited colleges, universities, trade or technical schools
- $500 Dr. Ralph E. White Graduating Senior Scholarship – Honoring the volunteer and public-service legacy of Dr. Ralph E. White and his wife, Eleanor, this scholarship provides $500 each to two successful applicants of the Volunteer Service Scholarship who intend to pursue a career in a medical field.
Applications are due February 1. All scholarship applications require current membership at PTA. If you are not a member, join online at https://www.fremontptsa.org/.It just costs $10 to become a member.
Apply Online at www.capta.org/scholarships/graduating-high-school-seniors
Information for completing the application:
- PTA Unit ID: 972
- PTA District: Sixth
For membership card, contact fremontptsa@gmail.com
Honorary Service Awards
Each year Fremont High PTSA honors individuals from our Community and Staff who make outstanding contribution towards our children, school, and community by giving Honorary Service Awards.
Some people make very visible contributions while others work quietly behind the scenes. Outstanding contributions are made in the classrooms, office, library, PTSA, School Site Council, the list goes on. Current members, officers and teachers may be considered for these awards.
You are welcome to nominate multiple individuals for HSA, but make sure to fill one form for each nomination. Please fill out this form and send by Friday, March 29, 2019. For questions, contact fremontptsa@gmail.com.
HSA Recipients (2005 - 2021)
Paula Lopez (Cafeteria Manager)
Aparna Bhargava (Parent: PTSA Exec, Robotics mentor)
Micaela Kaye (Teacher)
Aaron Eeg (Teacher)
John Magee (Teacher)
Curtis Lee (Teacher)
2017-2018
Moris Clark (staff, water polo coach)
Akira Quevedo (classified staff, student aide)
Anna Oren (band booster volunteer parent)
Lenora Heuchert (athletic boosters volunteer, among many other things)
Teena Bhatia (student store & grad party co-lead parent volunteer)
Mark and Tracy Burriss
Mary Depew
Janelle Rose
Kip Scott
Sarah Smith
Bonnie and Dan McCune (teachers)
Julie Luotto (parent)
Susan Miltenberger (parent)
2014-2015
Kelly Wissmar (parent)
Mark Hanlon (parent)
Rito Castanedo (parent)
Peggy Wood Kumamoto (parent)
Shantha Ranganathan (parent)
Greg Lambrecht (teacher)
2013-2014
Lisa Corley
Jen Bernauer
Priya Prasad
Lillian McCrorie
Lorena Villagomez
Maria Manjarrez (from Los Padres)
2012-2013
Leslie Francavilla
Peggy Harris
Gretchen Parenteau
Patty DelRosario
Anne McCloskey
2011-2012
Di Yim (Administrator)
Jay Lin (Teacher)
Robert Loftis (Parent)
Carolyn Palmer (Parent)
Trudi Ryan (Parent)
2010-2011
David Dobervich (teacher)
Sue Larson (Staff)
Sue Swanson (Parent)
Lisa McManis (Parent)
2009-2010
Tim Shannon (teacher)
Joseph Kelley (teacher)
Joe Howard (teacher)
Diane Hamill (community member, former FHS parent)
2008-2009
Annette Cardosi (parent)
Brian Irvine (teacher)
Annmarie Trione (teacher)
Peggy Raun-Linde (Principal)
2007-2008
Holly Lofgren (parent)
Janelle Rose (parent)
Carol McEvoy
Somsack Chaitesipaseut (teacher)
2006-2007
Mr. Johari (teacher)
Richard Steffen
Julie Darwish (parent)
2005-2006
Annette Cardosi (Parent)
Dolly Lau
PTSA Grants for Staff
Tim Shannon Project
About Us
The PTSA plays an important and collaborative role at Fremont High School. It helps fund and support many programs at FHS that benefit our students, staff, and parents throughout the year.
- Parent and Student Volunteer info
- 2024-25 Executive Board
- 2025-26 BOARD SLATE
- PTSA Exec Board Position descriptions
- PTSA Reimbursement/Payment Authorization Request Form
- Contact Us
Parent and Student Volunteer info
Volunteer opportunities for Parents
| Date | Event Name |
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| Aug/Sept/Oct | Online Parent Panels |
| Feb. | SAT/ACT (if in person) |
| March/April | Staff appreciation brunch |
| May/June | Baccalaureate |
| TBD | Job Shadow committee |
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill the volunteer interest form 2020-21.
If you have any questions/concerns (for example, course load, college applications, clubs, social life, sleep, stress etc) please send your questions in this form.
If you are a senior parent and would like to be on a panel of parents who can answer questions, please email Volunteer coordinator Dipali Godbole - townsend75@gmail.com or fremontptsa@gmail.com
Volunteer opportunities for Students
| Name of crew | Description |
|---|---|
| Reflections | Run Reflection campaign - Post info on social media |
| Event |
Event check in (when the events are in person) |
If you are interested in volunteering for PTSA please fill the form below by clicking on the form link.
Student Volunteer Interest Form (2020-21)
For any questions, contact volunteer coordinator Dipali Godbole - townsend75@gmail.com or fremontptsa@gmail.com
2024-25 Executive Board
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Principal/ Liaison |
Bryan Emmert Bryan Emmert has served as Principal of Fremont High School since February 2011. He works with the PTSA as a liaison to the school. Bryan has two children of his own, one is a sophomore at Fremont and the other is in 6th grade. Bryan appreciates the support that the PTSA provides to the school each year |
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President |
Lavanya Chhibber Lavanya Chhibber has been participating as a webmaster in FHS PTSA since 2023. Being part of PTSA accords her satisfaction in being part of her children's school life and contributing some time to the community. This year she is stepping in as a president and feels honored to get this opportunity. She is keen to serve the FHS community with your support and faith.
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Executive Vice President
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Meena Juttukonda Meena Juttukonda has been part of the Fremont High School PTSA for about 9 years. Helping the PTSA let her make a difference in students' lives and create a positive school environment. The sense of community and connection with other passionate individuals is gratifying. She has two children; Her eldest is an alumna of Fremont High School, and her younger child is a junior. |
| Treasurer | Karen Chang |
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Secretary |
Mikila Duke
Mikila Duke is the current Fremont PTSA Secretary. She has three children: a Sophomore, an 8th grader, and a 6th grader. She enjoys being outdoors in nature, traveling, and playing games with her family. She enjoys getting to know what is happening at children's schools and helping make decisions that will benefit as many students as possible. |
| VP Membership |
Hiba Hashlamoun |
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Auditor |
Larry Drenan
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| Monthly Auditor | Thomas Morphopoulos |
| Parliamentarian | Shilpa Vora |
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Hospitality Committee |
Shipra Sodhi Shipra Sodhi has been part of Fremont PTSA for the last four years and has worn various hats over the years. Currently, she is co-chair of hospitality, and organizing events for our staff and students. Being a part of PTSA gives her immense satisfaction in giving back to the community along with being a part of her kids' School Journey.
Anne |
| Communications | Praveena |
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Reflections Chair |
Francoise Allamanche Françoise Allamanche is the Reflections art chair and mother of 3 girls (1 Fremont HS graduate now at UC Davis, 1 freshman in the ACT class, and 1, 5th grader at Cumberland). She loves being involved in the PTSA and is proud to be part of the Fremont Firebirds family |
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Historian |
Laurie Thomas |
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Volunteer Coordinator |
Vani Arumugham |
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Job Shadow
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Hemali Bavishi (Coordinator) Hemali Bavishi is a proud FHS parent of a rising sophomore. She is a dentist and moved to the Bay Area over a year ago. She joined the PTSA last year as the Job Shadow Chair as she wanted to be a part of the school community and contribute to the community. She delineates it as a most rewarding learning experience for her
Sharmila (Co-Chair)
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Grad Night Coordinator |
Monica Kaut Monica Kaut is currently the Grad Night 2024 Co-Chair and previously served as Grad Night Chair in 2019. Her son graduated Class of 2019 and she has a Freshman daughter at FHS. She was an FHS Alumni. She loves contributing and bringing value through her professional Event Planning expertise. She loves traveling with her family, cooking, listening to music, volunteering & spending time by the ocean.
Lusie Aprilliana (Co-Chair) |
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Web Master |
Lavanya Chhibber Lavanya Chhibber has been participating as a webmaster in FHS PTSA since 2023. Being part of PTSA accords her satisfaction in being part of her children's school life and contributing some time to the community. She considers herself a blessed mom of a Sophomore and a Senior. |
2025-26 BOARD SLATE
Nominations for FHS PTSA Executive Board 2025 - 2026:
President Mikila Duke
Treasurer Karen Chang
Secretary OPEN - APPLICANTS NEEDED
VP Membership Hiba Hashlamoun
Auditor Tom Morphopoulos
Monthly Auditor Lawrence Drenan
Historian Judy Mehta
Parliamentarian Lorena Bernal Vidal
All FHS parents are exhorted to volunteer for positions on the Executive Board.
Contact fremontptsa@gmail.com with nominations or questions.
PTSA Exec Board Position descriptions
| Role | Description |
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| President | http://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/president/ |
| Exec Vice President | http://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/executive-vice-president/ |
| Treasurer | http://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/treasurer/ |
| Secretary | http://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/secretary/ |
| VP Membership | http://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/membership-chairman/ |
| Auditor | http://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/auditor/ |
| Parliamentarian | http://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/parliamentarian/ |
| Communications Committee | http://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/job-description-for-communications/ |
| Reflections | http://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/reflectionsprogram/ |
| Hospitality | http://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/hospitality/ |
| Historian | http://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/historian/ |
| Volunteer Coordinator | http://toolkit.capta.org/job-descriptions/volunteercoordinator/ |
PTSA Reimbursement/Payment Authorization Request Form
Contact Us
Email us at fremontptsa@gmail.com
Follow us on Facebook here.
Fremont High PTSA is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. This exemption applies to all the California State PTA’s constituent organizations. IRS EIN: 94-2852575