The week of March 10 was a busy one for the students, teachers and administration of Alonso High School. FCATs are now over and life at Alonso gets back to normal (if the life of a teenager can ever be considered normal). The PTSA provided the staff at the high school with an FCAT Kick-Off Coffee. Starbucks donated their special brew and World of Westchase contributed the funds to purchase pastries. Thank you, Starbucks and WOW.

The PTSA also hosted its first-ever Chat with The Principal on March 25 at 6:30 p.m. The event took place in the media center and proved an excellent opportunity to ask questions about Alonso and get to know its principal. It allowed a number of potential Alonso parents to make informed decisions about their children’s high school education.

Alonso High School recently participated in the district FBA Solo and Ensemble competition at Gaither High School. Both of Alonso’s woodwind choirs, as well as one of the brass choirs, received superior ratings. Many of the solo and small ensembles also received superior ratings. Congratulations, Raven musicians!

It’s almost time for the all-important PTSA elections. They will be held in April and the board is looking for new people with new ideas to get involved. If you are interested in applying for a position, please visit our Web site at www.alonsoptsa.org to download a nomination form.