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Important Dates
August 16:
Principal-Parent Leader Breakfast
August 19-20:
WSPTA Leadership Conference Yakima
August 20:
2011 Parent Summit
August 30:
SPS Back-to-School Celebration
September 13:
Regional Planning meeting for IWALK
September 21:
Legislative Assembly Training Session
First Place Book Commons, Shoreline
October 6:
Region 6: PTA and the Law Class
Kellogg Middle School, Shoreline
October 14-15:
Legislative Assembly
SeaTac, WA.
October 17:
SCPTSA General Meeting
JSC Auditorium
More Information
http://www.seattlecouncilptsa.org/
(206) 364-7430
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| Dear PTA and PTSA Leaders,
The start of school is less than a month away, and folks at the district are working hard getting ready for the new school year. Next Tuesday, the Seattle Council PTSA is hosting its annual Parent Leader and Principal Breakfast at Ballard High School. Interim Superintendent, Dr. Susan Enfield, will present her vision for SPS for 2011-12. Afterwards, PTA/PTSA Presidents will discuss with their principals the vision for their schools.
The Seattle Alliance of Black School Educators (SABSE), SPS, and the Department of Education is hosting a Family Summit at Cleveland High on August 20. One of the main topics will be the Reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary School Act, also known as No Child Left Behind. Make sure your community knows about this important meeting. More details are below.
On an administrative note, please make sure a list of 2011-12 PTA Board members is sent to Melissa Anderson at the Washington State PTA. Her email address is manderson@wastatepta.org. The Washington State PTA keeps a master list of all PTA officers. The WSPTA sends important information and reminders about keeping in compliance with non-profit laws and the like.
I hope you are having a great summer.
Sincerely,
Lauren McGuire
President, Seattle Council PTSA |
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Principal and Parent Leader Breakfast
Tuesday, August 16
7:30-9:15am at Ballard High School, 1418 NW 65th Street, Seattle, 98117
The Parent Leader and Principal Breakfast at Ballard HS is coming up! Thanks to all the PTA/PTSA Presidents who have RSVP'd. If your PTA President cannot attend, please send another member of your board. Interim Superintendent, Dr. Susan Enfield will present her vision for SPS for 2011-12. Afterwards, parent leaders and principals will discuss their vision for their schools. At 9:15, Cleveland students will discuss learning walks. Parents are welcome to stay for this presentation.
For more information please contact, Lauren McGuire, Seattle Council PTSA President at laurenscptsa@gmail.com. |
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2011 Parent Summit
Saturday, August 20
7:30am to 1:30pm at Cleveland High School, 5511 15th Avenue South, Seattle, 98108
The Seattle Alliance of Black School Educators and the U.S. Department of Education, in Partnership with Seattle Public Schools, invite you to attend the 2011 Parent Summit. Topics to be covered include: School Reform, Parent and Family Engagement and Seattle Public Schools Initiatives. One of the main topics will be the Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary School Act, also known as No Child Left Behind. SPS Interim Superintendent, Dr.Susan Enfield and members of the Department of Education, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the Office of Civil Rights will be speaking. All parents are invited to attend this free and important event.
For more information and an application form please click here. Please contact Ina Howell to RSVP or with questions at ighowell@mindspring.com or 206-725-7138.
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| SPS Back-to-School Celebration
Tuesday, August 30
4:00-6:00pm at the Fisher Pavilion in Seattle Center
-- from SPS
Seattle Public Schools invites students, families, teachers, school staff and the community to participate in an exciting back to school event. Join us on Tuesday, August 30, at the Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion for the Community Celebration of Learning, where you will have an opportunity to learn about valuable resources, services and programs that will be available to support students and families during the 2011-12 school year. Dr. Susan Enfield, Interim Superintendent, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and school board members will be present.
Community Groups can set up a resource table for families or staff at the celebration. Please contact Richard Lee at rjlee@seattleschools.org for more information. |
| Increase in PTA Membership Dues for 2011-2012 School Year
Current dues are increasing by $0.75. This reflects a dues increase for both National PTA and Washington State PTA for 2011/2012.
The dues breakdown is as follows:
National PTA dues per member: $2.25
Washington State PTA dues per member: $5.75
Seattle Council PTSA dues per member: $1.50
The total amount of dues per member for 2011/2012 will be $9.50. In addition, please remember there is a $5 one-time annual fee per local unit as well. This $5 fee helps send the Outstanding Local Unit to NPTA Convention.
Note to all Membership Chairs: Please remember to include email addresses of your members when enrolling members online. If your local unit gives out a "family plan" for membership dues, please be aware that each enrolled member must pay $9.50. A family of four members is $38 (regardless of age, so students and adults must each pay $9.50). A family of three members must pay $28.50. |
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WSPTA Outstanding Advocate Award
The WSPTA Outstanding Advocate Award Committee is seeking nominations for deserving individuals who demonstrate continued and dedicated service to ALL children and a demonstrate commitment to helping create strong policies relating to the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
This award will be presented at the Legislative Assembly October 14-15, 2011. The submission deadline for nominations is September 15, 2011.
Please go to www.wastatepta.org/advocacy for an application form.
Thank you,
Angela Falcone
Region 15 Director
Washington State PTA
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Regional Planning Meeting for International Walk (IWALK) Month
Tuesday, September 13
10:30am-12:00 noon at the John Stanford Center, 2445 3rd Avenue South, Seattle, 98134
International Walk to School (IWALK) Month is October 2011. What can you do to access free assistance from Feet First?
- Contact Jen Cole to get on our Safe Routes to School email list. You will receive information and links for the remainder of the summer to put you in good planning position for the fall.
- Register your school's intent to hold an event by going to walktoschool.org. When they ask how you heard about IWALK, please tell them Feet First sent you.
- Come to the regional planning meeting on September 13 to network and share ideas with other IWALK schools. Feet First will give away free lollipop signs, walking maps, incentives and other surplus items to anyone in attendance.
For more information, go to the Feet First website: feetfirst.org. |
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