Important Dates:
August 8:
Annual PTA Presidents and Principals Breakfast
September 5:
First Day of School
September 20:
BEX IV Meeting, Whitman MS
September 24:
BEX IV Meeting, Madison MS
September 27:
BEX IV Meeting, McClure MS
More Information
(206) 364-7430
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Dear PTA and PTSA Leaders,
Thank you all for volunteering your time, energy and talents this year to support our students and families. Your efforts truly make a difference in the lives of the children of Seattle. Please take time to reflect upon all that you, your PTA, and your school have accomplished.
This summer, the Seattle Council PTSA will be hosting its annual PTA Presidents and Principals Breakfast on Wednesday, August 8. This event is for incoming PTA and PTSA Presidents. If your PTA President cannot attend, please send another member of your board. (We would love to invite all PTA leaders, but we are limited by space.) More information about this event will be coming soon. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact me.
Have a wonderful summer!
Sincerely,
Lauren McGuire
President, Seattle Council PTSA |
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Help Your PTA Learn More about the School Levies and How to Support Them
-From Schools First
Two crucial levy renewals will be on the ballot this school year. The first, an Operations Levy, funds approximately 30% of the District's operating budget. Past operating levies partially paid for instructional programs; costs related to full-day kindergarten; a sixth period at high schools; student activities such as athletics, drama and music; bilingual and special education services; textbooks and classroom supplies; transportation and security. The second, a Capital Levy (BEX IV), funds building and infrastructure projects. It is expected that BEX IV will, in part, be used to address over capacity issues in the District by creating new or improved classroom space.
Historically, many PTAs have endorsed the levies, provided a PTA donation to the campaign and school parents have actively volunteered to support passage of the levies. Schools First, the non-profit, volunteer coalition that campaigns for renewal of the levies, has speakers available to come to one of your meetings to share information about the levies and discuss the endorsement/donation process. Please contact Kerry Cooley-Stroum, who will be on the Scholars at Garfield/PTA Academic Committee next year, at kcs@seanet.com for more information and to schedule a brief presentation. More information is available at www.schoolsfirstseattle.org.
Thank you,
Greg Wong, Schools First President (and outgoing John Muir PTA President) |
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One Week Left to Get Membership Data Ready for Next Year - Check for Duplicates and Enter Your Officers
-From WSPTA
As the current school year is winding down, it's time to start getting ready for next year. Here are some things you'll want to do right away, if you haven't done so already.
1. Check the Membership Enrollment Site (www.wastateptambrs.org) for Duplicates.
Log on to your local unit Membership Enrollment site and click on the Membership Reports link on the top menu bar. Look on the left menu bar and click on Membership Roster. Scroll through the list of members and write down the ID numbers of any duplicate members. Email support@wastatepta.org to have the duplicates removed. Your unit may receive an invoice for the duplicate members entered into your PTA's roster.
Please be sure to submit all your dues for this year before June 30.
2. While on the Site Enroll Your 2012-2013 Officers
Make a note of the ID numbers for your PTA's new officers. Click on the Incoming Officers link at the top of the screen and enter the ID number for each officer in the appropriate field position. Click on the preview button and make sure the name matches the position, then click the submit button.
If this is not done, the State PTA office will not know the names of the new officers and we will not know where to send important information. If your PTA is unable to enter the incoming officers contact Melissa Anderson at support@wastatepta.org with their names, positions and contact information.
Note: Do not enter 2012-2013 members (other than officers) until after July 15, 2012. |
White House Announces Search for
PTA Champions of Change
Nominations Open for 12 Champions Making a Difference in Communities, States
-From National PTA
National PTA�, in partnership with the White House and U.S. Department of Education, announced at its 116th Annual Convention and Exhibition an unprecedented opportunity to recognize extraordinary PTA volunteers.
Twelve PTA members working to improve the lives of children through involvement in PTA and education will be honored as White House Champions of Change at a special event and policy briefing with PTA leaders from across the country at the White House in August.
Individuals can nominate exemplary PTA members who have dedicated time, talent and a powerful voice to improving educational equity and opportunity for every child. To nominate someone, visit PTA.org/championsofchange by July 10th. |
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Appointment of a New Position in SPS: Executive Director of School Operations
-From SPS
As we continue to plan for the 2012-13 school year and beyond, we recognize the need for increased collaboration between all departments. Providing all students with an education that will prepare them for college, career and life is our mission, and along with that comes many operational duties.
Additionally, coordination between departments is essential as the District begins to discuss system-wide changes that impact schools and families, such as school boundaries, bell times, instructional programming, athletics and transportation. To ensure this, today I am pleased to appoint Phil Brockman to a new position: Executive Director of School Operations. Phil, who has served as Executive Director of Schools for the Northeast Region since 2010, starts this grant-funded position on July 1.
Bob Boesch�
Interim Deputy Superintendent
Seattle Public Schools |
| 2012-2013 Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement Grant
-From National PTA
The National PTA is proud to announce the availability of the 2012-2013 Mary Lou Anderson Reflections� Arts Enhancement Grant! The grant awards up to $1,000 in matching funds to local PTAs for creative, student-centered programs that target populations of at-risk students and facilitate sustained involvement in the arts. The awarded PTAs may begin their respective events on or after September 1, 2012, with an ending date on or before May 15, 2013.
The deadline for submittal is 4:00pm on Friday, July 13, 2012. Please click here to access the Mary Lou Anderson Grant application. All grant applications must be submitted online. |
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Voter Registration Information
Are you registered to vote, or do you have a student who is turning eighteen and will be eligible to vote in this year's election? Click here and follow the simple instructions to register on-line. |
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BEX IV September 2012 Community Meetings Schedule
-From SPS
Seattle Public Schools will host three community meetings on September 20, 24 and 27 to share information and ask for comments about building construction projects to be included in the Building Excellence IV (BEX IV) Capital Levy package. Once approved by the School Board, the BEX IV Capital Levy resolution will be submitted to Seattle voters in February 2013.
The community meeting dates are:
Thursday, September 20, 6:30-8:00pm at Whitman Middle School
Monday, September 24, 6:30-8:00pm at Madison Middle School
Thursday, September 27, 6:30-8:00pm at McClure Middle School
For more information on BEX IV, please visit: www.bit.ly/SPSBEX |
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