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Important Dates:
November 8:
Election Day
November 8:
Submit names for WSPTA statewide officers for 2012-14
November 10:
Insurance payments due to AIM
November 14:
Superintendent Traits Meeting
Roosevelt HS, Seattle
November 15:
Superintendent Traits Meeting
Denny International MS, Seattle
November 15:
Federal tax returns due for 2010-11 fiscal year
November 16:
Seattle Public School's
Annual State of the District 2011
November 17: Superintendent Traits Meeting
South Shore K-8, Seattle
November 30:
Recommendations due for Region 6 Director for 2012-14
December 1:
Reflections entries due to SCPTSA
December 10 and 11:
Reflections Art Exhibit The Center School, Seattle
More Information
(206) 364-7430 |
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Dear PTA and PTSA Leaders,
Please share information in this newsletter with members of your community.
Sincerely,
Lauren McGuire
President, Seattle Council PTSA |
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Election Day is November 8 - Please Remember to Send in Your Ballot
Seattle Council PTSA has endorsed Seattle's Families & Education Levy and we urge you to Vote YES. Every day is Election Day until November 8, and we need your help to turn out "YES" votes for Seattle's Families & Education Levy.
The Levy funds successful programs that support early learning, school-based health centers, family support, enhanced academic and out-of-school programs, plus summer school and more.
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Let Your Voice Be Heard - Opportunities to Give Your Input on the Permanent Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools
The Seattle School Board will decide this winter whether to conduct a national search for a Superintendent or whether to appoint Interim Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield. Before the School Board decides, they will seek input on the traits that members of the public would like to see in a Superintendent. The School Board has partnered with the Seattle Council PTSA to help gather this information from Seattle Public School families. As a part of this we are hosting three community meetings in November where families can share their thoughts with members of the School Board. There will also be a survey seeking the same input available in mid-November.
Families of all students in Seattle Public Schools are encouraged to attend and share their comments in these free and welcoming community meetings hosted by the Seattle Council PTSA..
Monday, November 14, at Roosevelt High School, 7:00-8:30pm
Tuesday, November 15, at Denny International Middle School, 7:00-8:30pm
Thursday, November 17, at South Shore K-8, 7:00-8:30pm
Childcare and light snacks will be available starting at 6:30pm at all locations. For interpretation services please email barbara@seattlecouncilptsa.org or call (206)364-7430.
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Community Volunteers Sought for
Advanced Learning Program Task Force
-From SPS
Seattle Public Schools is seeking unpaid volunteers to serve on the newly formed Advanced Learning Program Task Force, for terms of up to one year. The task force will consist of approximately 20 members including one or more district staff, principals, teachers, parents and community representatives. Late afternoon meetings will be held monthly beginning in late November at the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence.
Seattle Public School parents, principals, teachers and community members with an interest in advanced learning programs are encouraged to apply. Interested individuals should submit background information and reasons for their interest via email with "Advanced Learning Task Force" in the subject line to: advlearn@seattleschools.org not later than Monday, November 14. More Information |
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Budget Reduction Alternatives
The governor has identified $4 billion in possible budget reductions. Some suggested items include eliminating school bus transportation ($220M), increasing class size by two students in grades 4-12 ($137M), and reducing the school year from 180 to 175 days ($125M). For a list of the reductions please click here.
We encourage all members to contact the governor. Please tell her what strategy you prefer - all cuts, raise revenue, or balance cuts and new revenue - and your top 3 funding priorities.
Budget Reduction Packet
Information on Current Budgets
Ramona Hattendorf
Government Relations Coordinator, Washington State PTA |
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'11-'12 REFLECTIONS "Diversity Means..."
The due date for all Seattle Area Reflections Entries is Thursday, December 1, not to be confused with the January deadline for WA State. Individual Seattle PTSA/PTA's submit through Seattle city wide PTSA on December 1, from 10am-1:00pm at the John Stanford Center, 2445 3rd Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134.
If you are involved with or work in the arts (film, dance, photography, visual arts, music or literature) and might be available to lend your expertise and artistic eye to evaluate student art for an hour or two, please contact enrichment@settleschoolsptsa.org.
SAVE THE DATES: Seattle Council PTSA Reflections Art Exhibit
Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11 at The Center School, 3rd Floor Center House at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. Open to all Seattle Public School Families. Reflections Chairperson's please remind your students and families to come and view Reflections art from across the district. |
Seattle Public School's
Annual State of the District 2011
Presented by Interim Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield
Wednesday, November 16
11am- 1pm at Wing Luke Museum,719 S. King Street, Seattle
Walking distance from the International District-Chinatown Bus Tunnel Station. Program begins promptly at 11:30am. Seating is limited and lunch sponsored by the Alliance for Education. RSVP to marleen@alliance4ed.org.
Can't make it? The State of the District will be recorded and broadcast on Channel 26. |
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| Upcoming PTA Deadlines
November 8: Submit names for WSPTA statewide officers for 2012-14 term (Secretary, Finance Officer, Leadership Director, Programs Director, Outreach Director)
November 10: Insurance payments due to AIM
November 15: Federal tax returns due for 2010-11 fiscal year: 990N, 990EZ, or 990. This is also the deadline for filing your request for a deadline extension.
November 30: Recommendations due for Region 6 Director for 2012-14 term |
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