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Thank you and your PTAs for your attention to the new financial training requirement; over 150 PTA officers-treasurers and board members-participated in the financial training sessions offered at last Saturday's MCCPTA Fall Training!
Working with Maryland PTA, we have arranged another opportunity to meet this requirement. Maryland PTA will be coming to Rockville to deliver an evening of financial training on Thursday, October 11, 6:30-9:30 PM at the Carver Education Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive, in Rockville. There is no cost for this training. You can register here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090544A4AA2FA20-maryland
BACKGROUND: For those wondering what this is all about: A bylaws amendment was passed at the Maryland PTA Convention in July that requires every local PTA/PTSA and council to have its treasurer and one other Board member attend financial training within 180 days of taking office. Board members and treasurers who attended a financial training session last Saturday, a session at our MCCPTA Spring Training in June, or drove up to Glen Burnie in August for training have met this requirement.
Your MCCPTA leadership is working to help you meet this requirement. You also can check the Maryland PTA website at www.mdpta.org under "Training" to see sessions being offered in neighboring (and far away) counties. Those sessions count towards the requirement as well...just be ABSOLUTELY sure to sign in!
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PTA Membership Cards
For those who were unable to pick up their PTA Membership Cards at MCCPTA Training last Saturday, please stop by our office to collect them. Please remember you must submit your PTA's contact information in order to receive your cards. Click here for the Contact Information Form.
Montgomery County Council of PTAs
2096 Gaither Road, Suite 204 Rockville, Maryland 20850
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30-1:30
Need MORE Membership Cards?(We love hearing that!)An invoice from Maryland PTA was sent to your PTA at your school address two weeks ago; that invoice essentially is a bill for the total number of cards you were sent. (Your PTA/PTSA received the same number of cards as you had members last year, rounded up to a full sheet of cards; there are four cards to a sheet this year.) Once you have paid Maryland PTA for 75% of the cards you were issued (at $3.75 per card to cover Maryland PTA and National PTA dues) they will issue additional cards. Those can be requested via the invoice OR contact the Maryland PTA office; you can find their contact information at www.mdpta.org. Please also get in the habit of paying Maryland PTA and MCCPTA dues at the same time; MCCPTA dues are still just $1 per member. The MCCPTA invoice is available on our website (we do not mail it to you.) |
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Big Learning Cultural Arts Showcases
What are they?
The Cultural Arts Showcases are the perfect opportunity for PTA representatives to preview a sampling of performances already approved for our students' educational enrichment by the Superintendent's Committee for Performances. The showcases are sponsored by Big Learning (formerly MCCPTA-EPI, Inc.).
When?
Tuesday, October 2, 9:15am-1:30pm
Thursday, October 4, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Thursday, October 11, 9:45 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday, October 17, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday, October 19, 9:15 am - 12:45 pm
Where?
Auditorium, Carver Center, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville
There is no charge and all are welcome to come enjoy the variety of 15-minute performances by very talented artists.
For more information, contact MCCPTA Cultural Arts Chair Priscilla Peterson at PrisFP@verizon.net.
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Seeking Your Comments
The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (the organization that is preparing the new tests that align with the common core state standards that all of our kids in grades K-12 will be assessed on in 2014/15) is seeking comment on a new policy that will drive the assessments our kids will take in high school to determine college readiness in English/ language arts and Math.
MCCPTA would also appreciate hearing your comments. Please email Curriculum Co-Chair Laurie Halverson at lsh2727@verizon.net.
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Middle School & High School PT(S)As:
Your school will benefit greatly by identifying an Student Service Learning (SSL) liaison to MCCPTA. Email SSL Chair Deb Lang at debolang@yahoo.com so your SSL liaison can receive all relevant SSL information to include graduation requirements, volunteer opportunities, scholarship and award availabilities.
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What is the Best Way to Stay Connected and Informed on PTA Issues?As MCCPTA continues to improve our methods of communication with our local PTAs, we have taken a multi-pronged approach utilizing Constant Contact (this email for example), Facebook, our MCCPTA website (currently being upgraded), and our traditional Yahoo e-lists (or "listserves"). Regular Updates and All the News You Need
Please ensure your key leadership has joined our Constant Contact mailing list in order to receive all the news you will need to know. Informative monthly updates focused on supporting you will be sent via this method. Event information as well as Legislative updates will also be distributed via this mailing list. To join, go to our MCCPTA website and click on "Join Our Mailing List". Resources for Local PTAs
Go to our MCCPTA website to find officer guidebooks, other resources to help you run your PTA, a calendar of upcoming MCCPTA events, and MCCPTA Committee webpages to inform you on the work MCCPTA is doing on your behalf. Information Sharing with Other Local PTAs
The experience of other PTAs provides a wealth of knowledge for us all! PT(S)A Presidents and Vice Presidents are encouraged to subscribe to the Presidents Yahoo Group where PTAs can share information on everything from successful fundraising opportunities to recommended cultural arts programs to the easiest ways to create directories. To subscribe, simply send an email to MCCPTA_Presidents-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Contact E-Communications Chair Deb Lang at debolang@yahoo.com if you have any questions. Other Resources Specific to Your Needs
Additional MCCPTA Yahoo Groups are available to meet your needs and interests: Click on the subject to send your subscription request. |
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Upcoming Dates
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
MD PTA Financial TrainingThursday, October 11 6:30pm-9:30pm Cafeteria, 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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MCCPTA Officers
President
VP for Educational Issues
Vice President for Administration
Vice President for Programs
Vice President for Legislation
Recording Secretary -
Board of Directors
Recording Secretary - Delegates Assembly
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