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Important Dates
September 21:
Legislative Assembly Training Session
First Place Book Commons, Shoreline
September 25:
Deadline to complete WA State PTA Survey
September 27:
Seattle Special Education PTSA General Meeting & Candidates Forum
JSCEE, Seattle
September 28:
Seattle School Board Election Debate
Seattle Town Hall
September 30:
2nd Round SCPTSA Art Grant Deadline
October 4:
Candidates Forum
Bryant Elementary, Seattle
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
Madison Middle School, Seattle
December 1:
Reflections entries due to SCPTSA
More Information
(206) 364-7430
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| Dear PTA and PTSA Leaders,
Thanks to everyone who attended last week's WSPTA's Region 6 Training at the John Stanford Center. We had a great conversation in the Outreach class. A few ideas came up that I wanted to share. Does your school have a linguistically diverse community? Consider bringing translators to your events for families. The American Red Cross' Language Bank has free translators. Click here for more information
SPS also has translators available for a fee. Contact Narcita Eugenio at neugenio@seattleschools.org or (206) 252-0073. A few years ago, the Seattle Council PTSA and the district purchased translation headsets. The headsets are free to borrow and need to be reserved two weeks in advance. Click here for the form. Contact Bernardo Ruiz at (206) 252-0693 or bjruiz@seatleschools.org for more information about the headsets.
Please feel free to share information in this eNews with your community.
Sincerely,
Lauren McGuire
President, Seattle Council PTSA |
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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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Region 6 News
Thanks to all who came to our Fall Conference on Saturday, September 10. Your enthusiasm and dedication were notable and invigorating. Continuing the effort to produce knowledgeable and effective leaders who will push to "Make every child's potential a reality," I again extend the invitation to come to our PTA and the Law training the evening of Thursday, October 6 at Kellogg Middle School.
More information and the registration form
Other training opportunities and announcements
I hope the school year has started smoothly for all of you. Please contact me with your questions and suggestions whenever they arise. And thank you all, once again, for your leadership in PTA and your dedication to improving the lives of all of our children.
Leanne Hawkins
WSPTA Region 6 Director |
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OSPI Webinars in English Language Arts and Mathematics
-From OSPI
Common Core State Standards Mathematics - Registration
Tuesday, September 20, 3:30-4:30pm
Common Core State Standards English Language Webinar - Registration
Thursday, September 22, 3:30-4:30pm
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction will be hosting a series of webinars in English language arts and mathematics that will address the transition to the Common Core State Standards in these subjects. These webinars are for all who are interested in developing and deepening their awareness of how the Common Core State Standards will impact student learning in Washington State.
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Reflections Program
REFLECTIONS is a national PTA sponsored art program. Students have a chance to express themselves in different categories by submitting artwork based on a specific theme. This year's theme is "Diversity Means...".
For more information go to Reflections Program or email: enrichment@seattlecouncilptsa.org. |
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Take 5 for Kids and Take the WA State PTA Survey
What is most important to the children in your community? Take our survey and let us know. Survey date has been extended to September 25. |
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Seattle Special Education PTSA General Meeting & SPS School Board Candidates Forum
Tuesday, September 27
7:00 - 9:00 pm, Room 2700, John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, 2445 3rd Ave South, Seattle, 98134
The Seattle Special Education PTSA will hold their general meeting on Tuesday, September 27, at 7pm. The meeting will be an opportunity to hear the SPS School Board Candidate's response to questions presented by the Seattle Special Education PTSA. There will be a moderated Q&A from the audience.
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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 Candidate Forums
Tuesday, October 4
7:00-9:00pm at Bryant Elementary
Tuesday, October 11
6:30-8:30pm at Olympic View Elementary
Tuesday, October 18
6:30-9:00pm at Madison Middle School
Three forums are being hosted by Seattle PTA's to give parents the opportunity to meet and question the School Board Candidates.
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Annual Family and Community Engagement Symposium
Saturday, October 15
9:00am - 2:30pm at Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave., Seattle, 98122
-From SPS
Seattle Public Schools are committed to preparing all of our students to graduate ready for college, careers, and life. A component of this commitment is strengthening Family and Community Engagement District wide. We would like to invite you to participate at our Annual Family and Community Engagement Symposium on Saturday, October 15 at Garfield High School.
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