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Leaders, Volunteers, and Friends of PTA:
School buses on the roads, crisp PT(S)A membership forms, and unbroken crayons can mean only one thing-the school year is here! I hope each of you, your children, your schools, and your PT(S)As have gotten off to a great start this week.
The leadership of MCCPTA has been busy this summer developing programs and building relationships, and I am thrilled that the time has come for us to put that planning to work. We envision a year in which county and local PTA leaders together will grow PT(S)A at every school, will deepen engagement in every school community, and will advocate for the success of every child in one unmistakable voice.
In this edition of News and Updates from MCCPTA, please find information on our upcoming Fall Training, how to get your PTA membership cards, and the new Maryland PTA training requirement. We also unveil our monthly series of MCCPTA Presents programs-open to all-providing insights and information to strengthen parent participation in our children's education and better understanding of changes and resources in our schools.
Sincerely,
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MCCPTA Fall Training
Saturday, September 8, 9:00am - 3:00pmMontgomery Blair High School (directions)51 University Boulevard East, Silver SpringPlease let us know you're coming by signing up here.MCCPTA Fall Training features three 1-hour sessions covering a variety of topics both new and returning PTA volunteers can use!
- Bylaws and Organization
- Legislative Updates
- Membership Essentials
- Presidents and Vice Presidents Duties
- Secretaries: Minutes and Records
- Treasurers: Forms and Budgets
- Capital Improvement Funding
- Communications
- Education Highlights
- Growing Membership and Branding Your PTA
- MCCPTA Delegates Duties
- Advocacy and Our Communities
- Cultural Arts
- Curriculum Updates
- Engaging Volunteers and Future Leaders
- Reflections Art Program
- Safety Committees
The day will begin with a light breakfast and an informative overview of Effective Meetings. Following two sessions, small group discussions will be held during lunch. Come for all or part of the day. This event is free and provided by MCCPTA to support you, our local PTAs! Note that financial training (now required by Maryland PTA) will be offered during all three sessions to accommodate your schedule. Questions? Contact Suzanne Weiss, MCCPTA Training Chair
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PTA Membership Cards
Don't forget the change in procedure this year and remember to pick up your PTA Membership Cards at our office:
Montgomery County Council of PTAs
2096 Gaither Road, Suite 204 Rockville, Maryland 20850
301-208-0111
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30-1:30
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Key Points on New Maryland PTA Training Requirement
The newly approved Maryland PTA Bylaws includes the following requirement:
"Sends at minimum 2 board members, one of which is the treasurer, to be trained by a council, Maryland PTA or National PTA within 180 days of taking office. Training must include financial training regarding the required Maryland and IRS tax forms."
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If members of your PT(S)A board, including your treasurer, attended the financial training MCCPTA delivered at Spring Training in June 2012, YOU HAVE MET THE REQUIREMENT.
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If your treasurer and/or members of your board were elected in 2011 to two-year terms, you are exempt from the requirement, but we at MCCPTA will need your names and information; we will create a process to collect that in the days ahead.
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If your treasurer and board members were elected in Spring/Summer 2012 and you did not attend MCCPTA Spring Training, plan to attend Fall Training on September 8th. We will include the required training among a host of useful, interesting offerings.
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Upcoming Dates
MCCPTA Fall TrainingSaturday, September 8 9am-3pm Montgomery Blair HS MCCPTA Presents:MD Education Changes and Reforms featuring Mary L. Gable,Assistant State SuperintendentThursday, September 27 6:30pm - 7:30pm Room 114, Carver Center 850 Hungerford Drive September Delegates AssemblyThursday, September 27 7:30pm Auditorium, Carver Center 850 Hungerford Drive MCCPTA Presents:Building Successful School PartnershipsTuesday, October 23 6:30pm - 7:30pm Auditorium, Carver Center 850 Hungerford Drive October Delegates AssemblyTuesday, October 23 7:30pm Auditorium, Carver Center 850 Hungerford Drive MCCPTA/MCPS CIP ForumCapital Improvement ProgramWednesday, November 7 7:30pm Location to be determined Board of Education Hearings on Boundaries and Facilities (Capital Improvement)Monday, November 12 7:00pm Auditiorium, Carver Center 850 Hungerford Drive Board of Education Hearings on Boundaries and Facilities (Capital Improvement) Thursday, November 15 7:00pm Auditiorium, Carver Center 850 Hungerford Drive MCCPTA Presents:Social-Emotional Learning featuring Superintendent Dr. StarrTuesday, November 27 6:30pm - 7:30pm Auditorium, Carver Center 850 Hungerford Drive November Delegates AssemblyTuesday, November 27 7:30pm Auditorium, Carver Center 850 Hungerford Drive MCCPTA Presents:Equity and Excellence - A Practical Team ApproachTuesday, January 22 6:30pm - 7:30pm Auditorium, Carver Center 850 Hungerford Drive January Delegates AssemblyTuesday, January 22 7:30pm Auditorium, Carver Center 850 Hungerford Drive MCCPTA Presents:FY2013 Operating Budget Forumfeaturing elected county leadersTuesday, February 26 7:30pm Auditorium, Carver Center 850 Hungerford Drive
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