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Help Wanted
Help Wanted: Do you want to be part of a team making a difference for the children in Fairfax? The FCCPTA is seeking enthusiastic PTA members to serve for a two year term. Filling these positions is vital to the continued service we provide for our local PTAs and students. All are important yet required a variety of skills and time commitment.
Vacant positions are:
- Bylaws/Membership
- Community Outreach
- Education
- Marketing Resources
- Reflections
- Resource Development
- Spelling Bee
- Fairfax County Citizen Corps Council Representative
- Family Life Education Curriculum Advisory Committee Representative
Take a chance, give us a call, and make a difference today! For details on the responsibilities please contact either Ramona Morrow, president@fccpta.org or Debbie Kilpatrick, President-elect, president-elect@fccpta.org. We look forward to answering your questions and encourage you to be part of the FCCPTA.
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Reflections Program
The 2012-2013 Reflections Program theme is . . . The Magic of a Moment.
Reflections Forms, Rules, Theme Search, Judge's Rubrics, Local Unit Guides & Forms, and flyers are available on the FCCPTA Reflections Webpage.
National PTA is hosting two Reflections webinars. For more information and to sign-up click on the following links:
Wed., Sept. 26 at 1 PM
or
Thurs., Sept. 27 at 7 PM
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Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout
September 24 through September 29 at locations throughout Fairfax County.
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Greetings!
Welcome back to a new school year, everyone! FCCPTA would like to extend a warm welcome to all students, parents, staff, and administrators and wish everyone a very successful school year. With much enthusiasm, the FCCPTA has begun plans for many projects and programs to help you keep your PTA and our schools great for all our children.
Please join us for our first FCCPTA General Membership meeting on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 7:30 PM; these meetings are open to the public, however only the official local PTA representative is allowed to participate in the business portion of our meeting. Our meetings are held at FCPS Gatehouse Administration Center, 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church 22042. Our general meetings are held in the 1st Floor Café. Please park in the underground garage and take the elevator up to the 1st floor. Dan Parris will attend the October 3 FCCPTA meeting in Dr. Dale's place to gather parent input on our Race to the Top grant.
The topic of this meeting is Social Media and how PTAs can benefit from this tool. Catherine S. Read, owner, Creative Read, Inc. will  be our keynote presenter. Catherine's experiences as a Marketing Consultant will help provide you with ideas to implement with your PTA. In addition to this presentation, we will have a brief business meeting and update from FCPS. In addition to Catherine's expertise, we will share other best practices and information on where/how to access important educational information here in Fairfax.
To help us better serve you, please send the following contact information to the assigned email address below. By doing so, specific topical information will be directed to the proper individual in your PTA.
President: president@fccpta.org
Treasurer: treasurer@fccpta.org
Reflections: president@fccpta.org
Spelling Bee: president-elect@fccpta.org
Special Education: specialeducation@fccpta.org
We're looking forward to a great year for our kids and our schools! And as always, both Debbie and I are here to assist you with your PTA questions. In fact, the entire FCCPTA board is committed to the mission and vision of PTA.
Warmest Regards,
Mona & Debbie
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2012-2013 Proposed Legislative Program
Sarah Gross, Virginia PTA Legislative Chair is hosting two webinars that will focus on the three items up for vote in the 2012-2013 Virginia PTA Proposed Legislative Program. We will review the topics, discuss ways to get out the vote and answer any logistical questions you might have.
Space is limited for the Wednesday, September 19 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Please Click HERE To Register. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server Macintosh®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
Mobile attendees Required: iPhone®/iPad®/Android™ smartphone or tablet
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SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, November 17 - Second Annual FCCPTA Emerging Minority Leaders Conference
FCCPTA's Second Annual Emerging Minority Leader's Conference is Saturday, November 17 at Mount Vernon High School's Bratten Hall.
More Information To Follow.
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International Walk to School Day: Wed., Oct. 3
Click HERE to find information about planning and promoting your school's Walk/Bike to School Day, Wednesday, October 3.
Last year 25 FCPS schools participated in International Walk to School Day and this year the goal is to to double that number. In the U.S., International Walk to School Day is expected to include more than 4,000 events across all 50 states. Walkers from the U.S. will join children and adults in 40 countries around the world. Walk to School events work to create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, traffic congestion, concern for the environment and building connections between families, schools and the broader community. Please register today at www.walkbiketoschool.org. |
Important Information from the Fairfax County Office of Elections
Are You Election Ready for Nov. 6?
Check Your Voter Registration!
Check your registration online at https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov or call the Fairfax County Office of Elections at 703-222-0776.
You must update your voter registration if you have moved or changed your name, or you may not be able to vote. Every registered voter in Virginia is receiving a new voter registration card this fall. Make sure you read it and note the location of your polling place, which may have changed due to redistricting.
The deadline to register to vote or make changes to your registration is Oct. 15.
There are new Voter Identification Rules. Registered voters need to show at least one form of identification. Click HERE to see the acceptable forms of identification. Any voter who does not have identification required by state or federal law must vote a provisional ballot.
Click HERE for information about in-person absentee voting and mail-in absentee voting.
Questions? Call the Fairfax County Office of Elections at 703-222-0776 (TTY 711) or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections
Get information about your voter registration, polling location and more on your smartphone. Click HERE for information about the free Fairfax County Government iPhone app which includes voting information alerts, transportation and much more. Fairfax County's Android apps will soon have voting information. Get the latest voting and other news important to you delivered directly to your inbox. Subscribe to NewsWire at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/email. |
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