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President's Message
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Kelly Langston
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Happy March,
As we approach the end of another school year, remember to take time for yourself and make time to enjoy your family. These moments of joy make life so great.
Your nominating committee should be hard at work looking for next year's officers. Investing time now will strengthen your PTA and set the stage for all the great things that are to come during the next school year. It is never too early to develop great leaders.
Please join us the morning of March 23rd for our Spring Leadership Development. Your leadership team planned a morning filled with encouragement, motivation and PTA knowledge. Please see the details below. I hope that you will join us and I hope that you will consider inviting at least one parent that just might benefit from the morning. I can't wait to see you!
I hope that you find your hard work meaningful, your hours joyful, and your passion fulfilling.
Thanks for all you do,
Kelly Langston
GCC of PTAs President
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IN THIS ISSUE
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President's Message
Male Engagement
National Board List
FREE Training
Awards Deadline
Nominate New Leaders
National Nutrition Month
Future Leaders Go To D.C.
Upcoming Events
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SAVE THE DATE
NCPTA Parent Education and Leadership Conference
May 31 - June 1, 2013
McKimmon Center
Raleigh, NC
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NATIONAL PTA NEWS
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2013 National PTA
Legislative Conference
March 12 - March 14
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Male Engagement Featured on
NBC's TODAY
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Recently, the TODAY Show featured a touching segment on a group of fathers committed to making a difference in their children's lives. Members of PTA M.O.R.E. Alliance partner WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) shared how becoming more actively involved in their children's school has positively impacted the parent-child relationship. Watch the Segment
If you have any questions or would like assistance in forming
a Men's Group please feel free to contact Chris Herndon at
gccmore12@gmail.com
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GCS Celebrates 23 New National Board Certified Teachers
from gcsnc.com
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The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards recently released updated data on the number of National Board Certified teachers working in states and districts, and GCS came out at the top of the list. GCS ranks ninth in the nation for the number of National Board Certified teachers working for the district with a total of 755.
This year, 23 GCS teachers joined this esteemed group by becoming newly certified, and 35 GCS teachers renewed their certification. Visit the GCS website to see a full list of teachers who received their certification this year. North Carolina has 19,799 teachers who have received this honor, making our state home to the largest number of National Board Certified teachers in the country.
Teachers achieve certification through a rigorous performance-based assessment that typically takes from one to three years to complete and measures what accomplished teachers and counselors should know and be able to do. As a part of the process, candidates build a portfolio that includes student work samples, assignments, videotapes and a thorough analysis of their classroom teaching. Here is the list of newly certified and those who also renewed their certification.
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FREE Public Speaking and 501c3 Financial Training Offered
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Guilford County Council of PTAs will offer a leadership development opportunity on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Smith High School. This leadership development opportunity will give you some tools to assist you in standing up for our communities most valuable asset...our children. Learn the how-to's on advocacy, and how to speak in public.
Also, with several months to go, you want to finish the school year strong. Get important 501c3 financial information and hear from a Principal from one of our Title I schools on ways to engage parents and the community.
Click on the link below to register for this FREE event!
Smith High School
2407 South Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
Saturday, March 23, 2013
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
REGISTER ONLINE
For More Information Contact
Barbie Kremer
This is a great leadership development opportunity
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GCC of PTAs Awards Nominations Deadline Approaching
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The GCC of PTAs Awards entry due date is right around the corner on Tuesday, March 12th... Are you ready? We hope so!!!
If you haven't started there is still time! Please go to the GCC of PTAs website to view the awards packet. Contact Abby Russell at ma_russell@hotmail.com with any questions or concerns.
In addition to award entries this year, we want to see photos of your PTA in action! All photos must be sent in an e-mail as an attachment to gccptasphoto@hotmail.com. You may submit up to twelve photos to be included in the awards celebration. Please include a brief description. The final turn-in date for photos is Wednesday, April 17th.
The 2012/2013 Awards Celebration is Thursday, May 9th
Awards Nomination Packet
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March is National Nutrition Month
"Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day" |
The National Nutrition Month® 2013 theme, "Eat Right, Your Way, Ev ery Day," encourages personalized healthy eating styles* and recognizes that food preferences, lifestyle, cultural and ethnic traditions and health concerns all impact individual food choices. Registered dietitians play a critical role in helping people eat right, their way, every day.*Based on 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommendations and MyPlate messages.
National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. This year is the 40th anniversary of National Nutrition Month®.
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Do you receive our Health and Safety eNewsletter? If not, contact Nancy Kondracki, MS, RD, LDN. Nancy is your GCC of PTAs Health and Safety Committee Chair.
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It's Never Too Late!
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Hopefully, your PTA's Nominating Committee is feverishly searching for talented leadership for the 2013-14 school year, but if you're just not there yet, here are some reminders. According to all PTA's Uniform Bylaws:
- Committee is comprised of an odd number, no fewer than three members (five is great too!)
- At least two BOARD members and one NON-BOARD PTA member
- Neither the president or principal may serve on this committee
- Prior to the last general membership meeting, the nominating committee shall prepare a slate of nominees for officers
- The president shall include that slate in the notice for the last general membership meeting
- The general membership then votes on the slate
- Newly elected officers begin their term as of July 1
Be sure to elect your Nominating Committee at your March board meeting if you have not done so yet! The last general membership meeting should take place in either April, May or June.
If you have any questions about Nominating Committee procedures, please feel free to contact Katie Sayani, GCC of PTAs VP
at
katiesayani@gmail.com.
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The PTA Futu re Leaders Forum is an opportunity to help your child grow as a leader, gain an academic edge and have the time of their life in our nation's capital.Space is limited, we encourage you to enroll today online or contact an academic advisor at 1-888-275-5061 to ensure a spot.
Your child will travel with middle school students from around the nation July 15-19 in Washington, D.C., for an opportunity to learn about American civics and social responsibility while emphasizing key PTA values of diversity, community service, and advocacy.
People to People Ambassador Programs is the world's most recognized and respected educational travel provider and has been changing the lives of students for over 50 years. Recently, more than 500 students visited our nation's capital with People to People for the Presidential Inauguration Program. View the videos of this experience and don't let your child miss out on the unique PTA Future Leaders Forum educational opportunity.
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IMPORTANT DATES
AND REMINDERS
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If you would like to submit information to be published in The Council Connection, please send it to gccofptas@yahoo.com. Information and articles are due on the 25th of each month. The Council Connection will be available on the 5th of each month.
Also join the mailing list for our Exceptional Children
and our Health and Safety Newsletters.
Sincerely,
Darren Cason
Chairman, Communications Committee
GCC of PTAs
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