Parent Teacher Association

CONTACT THE PTA and PTA Bylaws

EMAIL ADDRESS: AASptaboard@gmail.com

PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD

Co - Presidents: Maria Hantzopoulos and Briana Haas-Zak

Co - Vice-President: Mark Goetz and Katie Lanegran

Co- Treasurer: Yesenia Giler and Tahrima Mridha

Co-Secretaries: Denise Fokas and Linlin Huang

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Bylaw Revision 2023 Review.pdf

NEXT PTA MEETING...

December 11, 2025 6:30PM IN-PERSON ONLY @ Academy of American Studies

Please register for the PTA meeting through this form: https://forms.gle/36vTaGzYL3E2XpVE8

Dear families,

The PTA is co-sponsoring a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and NY State TAP (Tuition Assistance Program) workshop after the December 11 PTA meeting - particularly for graduating seniors and their families, but open to all. Akil Bello from SUNY will be conducting the workshop. The PTA meeting and workshop are in person.

Please register using this link: https://forms.gle/36vTaGzYL3E2XpVE8

Thanks,

the AAS PTA Board

Estimadas familias,

La PTA de AAS copatrocina un taller sobre la Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA) y el Programa de Asistencia para la Matrícula (TAP) del Estado de Nueva York después de la reunión de la PTA del 11 de diciembre. Este taller está dirigido especialmente a los estudiantes de último año que se gradúan y a sus familias, pero está abierto a todos. Akil Bello, de la Universidad Estatal de Nueva York (SUNY), impartirá el taller. La reunión de la PTA y el taller son presenciales.

Inscríbase en este forma: https://forms.gle/36vTaGzYL3E2XpVE8

Gracias,

la PTA de la AAS

UPCOMING IN-PERSON EVENT

FAFSA WORKSHOP DEC 11 2025 FAFSA WORKSHOP DEC 11 in SPANISH

AAS PTA AASk Campaign

AASk Letter

As we kick off AAS’ 30th Year, now is the time to make your contribution! With a fundraising goal of $30k, your input will help our PTA support student trips, STEM resources, scholarships, arts/drama/music, and more.

While $50 is the AASk, no contribution is too big or too small, and every contribution is tax deductible. We’ve made it fast, easy, and secure with Zelle, and PayPal, or by check.

See details attached, and thank you in advance for your contribution to our children’s success!

Warmly,

AAS PTA

DONATE TO THE PTA!

PTA AASk DONATION LETTER 2025.pdf

pta ask campaign thermometer NOVEMBER 2025

PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD

Executive Board Position	Name	EMAIL
Co-President	Maria Hantzopoulos	DOE email: mhantzopoulos1@doeexternal.nyc
Co-President	Brianna Haas	DOE email: AASptaboard@gmail.com
Co-Vice President	Mark Goetz	DOE Email: mgoetz1@doeexternal.nyc
Co-Vice President	Katie Lanegran	DOE Email: aasptaboard@gmail.com
Co-Secretary	Linlin Huang	DOE Email: lhuang1@doeexternal.nyc
Co-Secretary	Denise Fokas	DOE Email: dfokas@schools.nyc.gov
Treasurer	Yesenia Giler	DOE Email: AASptaboard@gmail.com

Upcoming PTA Meetings for 2025-2026

Starting time: 6:30PM via Zoom

DAY	DATE
Thursday	September 18, 2025
Thursday	October 23, 2025
Thursday	November 13, 2025
Thursday	December 11, 2025 (In person) FAFSA
Thursday	January 15, 2026
Thursday	February 12, 2026
Thursday	March 5, 2026
Thursday	April 16, 2026
Thursday	May 14, 2026
Thursday	June 11, 2026

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