The Arlington Tech Advisory Committee (ATAC) is a nonprofit association that serves the role of the PTA for Arlington Tech. We elect officers annually. ATAC’s purpose is to support our students to thrive and fosters community among students, teachers, and families. We are also dedicated to being strong advocates for our school! There are NO DUES required to be an ATAC member. All parents and caregivers are automatically opt-ed and you are voting members!
Upcoming 2024-2025 Meetings & Events
Check out our Calendar page for info on upcoming events and volunteer opportunities!
ATAC meets via zoom at 8pm on the 3rd/4th Thursday of each month (except holiday’s). Our first virtual meeting will be Thursday, September 26th. All are welcome and encouraged to attend! Zoom links can be found on our Calendar page.
Fall Community Social
Our first event of the year is the ATAC Fall Community Social: Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 18th from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Learn about ATAC (our parent and family organization), meet other families, get involved, and more. We’ll share this year’s calendar and planned activities, introduce the ATAC Board, and spend time getting to know each other! The event will be hosted at the Arlington Career Center in the Commons. Please RSVP and/or sign up to bring a beverage or sweet treat to share.
Arlington Tech Needs You!
Volunteer and help this school year
From supporting club activities and school dances to helping to welcome new families, there are many ways to get involved. Please check out our ATAC Volunteer Interest Form and let us know how you’d like to help.
No Fuss Fundraiser
Our goal is to have 100% family participation by volunteering, donating or both! ATAC needs your help to fund 2024-25 activities including:
- Student activities, spiritwear, senior celebrations, teacher appreciation week, teacher wish lists, & more!
We have set a fundraising goal of $10,000 for this year’s No Fuss Fundraiser in September in order to fund many of our activities this year. Suggested donations is $25, $50, $100 or more. Whatever you can afford.
There are many ways to donate:
Paypal (credit card), Venmo, or Check (made out to “ATAC”)
PayPal: | Venmo: | Check: | ||
Made out to “ATAC” Send to school c/o ATAC or give to any ATAC officer |
Bring checks to school for “ATAC” or mail to: Josh Parker, Treasurer, Arlington Tech Advisory Committee (ATAC), 816 S Walter Reed Drive, Arlington VA 22204.
Donations to ATAC are tax deductible. The Tax ID number is 82-3139345.
Arlington Tech Spirit Wear
The ATAC spirit wear store is now open and will remain open until September 30th. Check out the selection and make your purchases on our website.
Orders will be delivered around the end of October during your student’s Archers Period. Don’t miss your chance to buy your AT gear! They make great holiday gifts, too! Please email spiritwear@arlingtontech.org with questions.
Officers
Below are the ATAC officers for the 2024-25 school year. Feel free to contact them with questions or suggestions about ATAC.
- Chair: Stefanie Cruz , chair@arlingtontech.org
- Vice Chair: Mike Weinstein, vicechair@arlingtontech.org
- Treasurer: Josh Parker, treasurer@arlingtontech.org
- Secretary: Jody Al-Saigh, secretary@arlingtontech.org
- Community Socials: Sherry Sposeep, sherrysposeep@gmail.com
- Teacher Appreciation: Yoomie Ahn, yoomieleeahn@gmail.com
- Spirit Wear: Jodi Weslow and Elisabeth Casey, spiritwear@arlingtontech.org
- Fundraising: Kim Ross, ross_km@yahoo.com
- Calendar updates: Aleda Kaufman, david.aleda@gmail.com
- Facebook Group: Jody Al-Saigh, jalsaigh13@gmail.com
- Welcome Meet-Up: Jessi Ginter, ginth7777@hotmail.com
- Arlington Tech Program Director: Dr. Michelle Van Lare, michelle.vanlare@apsva.us
Grade Level Liaisons
Below are the grade level liaisons for Arlington Tech parents. Reach out with any grade-specific questions or ideas you may have.
- 9th grade (Class of 2028): Cara Marshall – classof2028@arlingtontech.org
- 10th grade (Class of 2027): Heidi Gibson- classof2027@arlingtontech.org
- 11th grade (Class of 2026): Jessi Ginther – classof2026@arlingtontech.org
- 12th grade (Class of 2024): Carrie Smith – classof2025@arlingtontech.org