Important Dates
September 10:
PTA Training, JSCEE, Seattle
September 13:
Regional Planning meeting for IWALK
September 13:
Townhall with Senator, Scott White
Nathan Hale HS,
Seattle
September 16:
Nomination Deadline for SPS School Family Partnership Advisory Committee
September 21:
Legislative Assembly Training Session
First Place Book Commons, Shoreline
September 28:
Seattle School Board Election Debate
Seattle Town Hall
October 6:
Region 6: PTA and the Law Class
Kellogg Middle School, Shoreline
October 11:
Candidate Forum
Olympic View Elementary, Seattle
October 14-15:
Legislative Assembly
SeaTac, WA.
October 15:
SPS Family Symposium
Garfield HS, Seattle
October 17:
SCPTSA General Meeting
JSCEE Auditorium
October 18:
Candidate Forum
Alki Elementary, Seattle
http://www.seattlecouncilptsa.org/
(206) 364-7430
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| Dear PTA and PTSA Leaders,
When I was a kid, I loved the first day of school. The new year brought new teachers, new friends and lots of possibilities. Packing my book bag, I happily wondered what the year would bring. The vision of PTA is "Making every child's potential a reality." The first day of school is a great time for all of us to reflect on how we, as parent leaders, expand the possibilities for students in Seattle.
Thank you for all you do to brighten the school year for all of our kids.
Sincerely,
Lauren McGuire
President, Seattle Council PTSA |
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WSPTA Region 6 Training
Saturday, September 10
8:30am-1:15pm at the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, 2445 3rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134
Region 6 will be offering its Fall Leadership Conference on Saturday, September 10. Classes include Money Matters for Board Members, Making PTA More Inclusive, Legislative Basics, Energizing Your Secondary PTSA, Membership Basics and President and the Team.
Registration is $40 per local PTA if you have a postmarked registration form by September 8. After September 8, the fee goes up to $65 per PTA. For this one fee, all board members may attend!
Registration form and list of classes |
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Senator Scott White's 3rd Annual Education
Town Hall: "How do we fully fund K-12 education during a slow economy?"
Tuesday, September 13
6:00-8:00pm at Nathan Hale High School Performing Arts Center, 10750 30 Ave NE, Seattle
Please join parents, teachers, and neighbors for a Town Hall discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing public education in Seattle, and across Washington.
Panel participants:
Scott White, State Senator, 46th Legislative District
Randy Dorn, WA Superintendent of Public Instruction
Susan Enfield, Seattle Public Schools Interim Superintendent
Lauren McGuire, President, Seattle Council PTSA
Please bring your questions to ask the panel.
More information |
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SPS School Family Partnership Advisory Committee is Seeking Nominations
-Nomination deadline Friday, September 16
The School Family Partnership Advisory Committee to the Superintendent (SFPAC) is seeking to recruit new members for the 2011-2012 school year. The SFPAC was formed to advise the Superintendent in implementation of the School and Family Partnerships Policy and Procedures (E10.00-01) and the School Family Partnerships Model District-wide.
The committee's work involves one to two meetings a month, a presentation of the School Family Partnership Report to the Superintendent, and a presentation to the Seattle School board between September 2011 and October 2012.
For a copy of the nomination form and more information please click here.
Bernardo Ruiz
Family and Community Engagement Division Program Manager
Communications Department, Seattle Public Schools
Email: bjruiz@seattleschools.org |
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WA State PTA Legislative Assembly Workshop - Taking the Mystery out of Legislative Assembly
Wednesday, September 21
7-9pm at Third Place Books Commons, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park
Everything you need to know about the Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly - how it works, information on the issues and a recap of the 2011 Legislative session. Good information to know, whether you can attend the assembly, or just want an opportunity to meet and plan for the upcoming 2012 Legislative Session. Special guest Washington State Representative David Frockt (46th) will start the event. Please RSVP to RLC6@WaStatePTA.org if you plan to attend. |
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Nominations Wanted for 'Symetra Heroes in the Classroom'
Do you know a teacher who deserves recognition for his or her hard work and dedication to making a difference in student's lives? Well now is your chance to make that happen! Twenty four Seattle-area teachers will be selected as Symetra Heroes in the Classroom for their outstanding leadership and instruction. Winners will receive two tickets to a 2011 Seahawks home game, a VIP sideline experience, as well as recognition at school and on the field during game day! Winners will also have an opportunity to apply for the $10,000 MVP Award grant.
Nominations are being accepted now! The first Seahawks home game is September 25 against the Arizona Cardinals. The sooner the nominations are submitted, the more opportunity your favorite teacher has to be a winner! For more information and to nominate a teacher today, visit www.symetra.com. |
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School Board Election Debate at Town Hall
Sponsored by The Stranger, Save Seattle Schools and Washington Bus
Wednesday, September 28
7:30-9:00pm at Seattle Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave (Seneca St.) Seattle, 98108
KIRO's Dave Ross will moderate a debate among the school board candidates, with help from panelists Lauren McGuire (president of the Seattle Council PTSA) and Melissa Westbrook (writer for Save Seattle Schools blog). Audience members will vote via text message for the winners following each debate. Tickets for this event are free. Go online to strangertickets.com to reserve a seat. |
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Seattle School Board Seeks 4 Community Volunteers for the Building Excellence Oversight Committee
-From SPS
The Seattle School Board is seeking four community volunteers to serve on the Building Excellence Oversight Committee, for terms of up to four years. The unpaid 9-member Committee provides advice to the School Board on the District's major capital construction program.
The Committee meets monthly and provides advice on planning, construction and related activities, to assure wise capital investments by the District.
The District seeks individuals with experience as school district capital planners and managers, architects, construction managers, attorneys, contractors and subcontractors, parents and others as appropriate.
Building Excellence Program
Interested individuals should send a letter, including background information and reasons for your interest, not later than September 30, 2011, to School Board Office, MS-11-010, PO Box 34165, Seattle, WA 98124-1165 or boardagenda@seattleschools.org. |
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Seattle School Board Candidate Forums
Tuesday, October 11
6:30-8:30pm at Olympic View Elementary
Tuesday, October 18
6:30-9:00pm at Alki Elementary
Two forums are being hosted by Seattle PTA's to give parents the opportunity to meet and question the School Board Candidates.
The Olympic View Elementary PTA will host a North Seattle Candidate Forum on Tuesday, October 11 from 6:30-8:30pm at Olympic View Elementary School, 504 NE 95th Street, Seattle 98115
The Alki Elementary and Madison PTA/PTSA's, with support from West Seattle High School PTSA, Lafayette Elementary PTA, Schmitz Park Elementary PTA and Gatewood PTA will host a Candidates Forum on Tuesday, October 18, from 6:30-9:00pm at Alki Elementary School, 3010 59th Ave. SW, Seattle 98116 |
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Seattle Council PTSA Wants to Give Your PTA Money
Did you know that SCPTSA has some funds set aside specifically for our PTA's? Grants in support of Legislative Assembly, Leadership, Art, new PTA startups, and Family Engagement are available starting now.
To find out more about grant due dates and details, see the applications available online under Grants at www.seattlecouncilptsa.org. Contact us at grants@seattlecouncilptsa.org to ask questions or for help in completing the very simple forms! |
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