Important Dates:
April 20:
Road Map Region Parent Forum, Tukwila
May 3-5:
WSPTA Convention, Bellevue
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Dear Seattle PTA and PTSA Leaders, Convention is coming - are you ready! To help our leaders and local units be better prepared the WSPTA is offering a number of Convention Prep webinars for our members to attend to receive information about our 100th Convention at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue from May 3-5, 2013. This free webinar will cover information about the hotel and parking, what to expect, how to choose classes, what to bring and more. Webinar options: Monday, March 18, 10-11am Tuesday, March 19, 7-8pm Monday, April 1, 10 -11am Tuesday, April 2, 7-8pm You can register on our new training webpage. Remember - you will need the login and password to access the Leadership Resources. Grants to attend the WSPTA Convention are available from Seattle Council PTSA. Click here for more information. From WSPTA
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SCPTSA Seeking Nominations for the 2013-14 Board
Bring your passion for schools to a higher level! Seattle Council PTSA is the connector between local PTA's, the Seattle School District and Washington State PTA. Through Seattle Council PTSA you can address issues that impact all of Seattle Public Schools.
Do you have an interest in issues that go beyond your local school and affect children throughout the district? If so, we need you! Transportation, capacity, family engagement and district policies are just a few areas that SCPTSA is currently working on. SCPTSA board members have a number of opportunities to serve on committees in the district, as well as meet with district officials and school board members. SCPTSA works with all local PTA's throughout Seattle, including outreach, education, training and troubleshooting.
We are currently looking for a Vice President and Secretary to serve on our Executive committee for 2013-14. We also have positions for Area Directors and Newsletter editor.
The board meets monthly at the John Stanford Center. Are you interested in helping, but are not sure what role is right for you? Contact us so we can learn about your interests! Please email Ann Weber at executiveVP@seattlecouncilptsa.org.
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2013 Reflections Cultural Arts Competition Winners from Seattle Public Schools
Wonderful news! We have 2 winners for Outstanding Interpretation whose work will go on to the National level. Congratulations Olivia and Tigerlily, and good luck!!! All of the work of our 5 students who were selected for recognition at the State level will be displayed at the Washington State PTA Convention, May 3, 4 & 5, 2013 at the Bellevue Hyatt Hotel. Drop by and have a look. Or better yet, sign up to attend the Convention and make your voice heard.
1. Literature/Primary: Olivia T. (Loyal Heights) -- Outstanding Interpretation for Grandpa and Me on the Beach 2. Music/High School: Tigerlily C. (Ingraham) -- Outstanding Interpretation for Look at the Stars
3. Photography/High School: Michelle T. (Nathan Hale) - Award of Excellence for Whirlwind
4. Photography/Middle School: Max H. (Hamilton) -- Award of Merit for The Sea of Hands
5. Dance/High School: Gina L. (Nathan Hale) -- Award of Merit for Magical Possession
To see these, and other work click here.
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SPS to Host 5 Community Meetings on the Strategic Plan
-From SPS
Seattle Public Schools will host five community meetings to share information and ask for public comments about updating the District's current Strategic Plan, Excellence for All.
The updated plan will guide academic and operational priorities for the next three to five years and include ongoing benchmarking to measure the District's performance.
Dates, times and locations for the five meetings:
Monday - April 1, 6:30-8:30pm, at Eckstein Middle School auditorium, 3003 N.E. 75th St. (Interpreters available in Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Amharic and Tigrigna)
Tuesday - April 2, 6:30-8:30pm, at Chief Sealth International HS auditorium, 2600 S.W. Thistle (Interpreters available in Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog, Amharic)
Saturday - April 6, 10am-noon, at Garfield HS commons, 400-23rd Ave. (Interpreters available in Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog, Amharic and Tigrigna)
Monday - April 8, 6:30-8:30pm, at Ballard HS commons, 1418 N.W. 65th St. (Interpreters available in Spanish and Somali)
Tuesday - April 9, 6:30-8:30pm, at Aki Kurose Middle School lunchroom, 3928 S. Graham St. (Interpreters available in Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog, Amharic and Tigrigna)
Each meeting will include a joint presentation by district staff and Pivot Learning Partners, the consultants hired to assist the district with the strategic planning process; a summary of the work of the Strategic Plan Task Force and an opportunity for community attendees to offer their perspectives verbally and/or in writing. The updated Strategic Plan is expected to be presented to the School Board for introduction at the June 19 Board meeting and for action at the July 3 Board meeting.
To learn more about the District's Strategic Plan please click here.
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Road Map Region Parent Forum - "Strengthening Family and School Connections for Student Success"
Saturday, April 20
10am-3pm at Foster High School, 4242 S. 144th Street, Tukwila, WA 98168
Parents are their child's first teacher. We want to support you by offering a range of resources that will help you understand and navigate the school system, build stronger relationships with your child's school, as well as get information on academic requirements.
About the Parent Forum:
- This event is free and food will be provided
- There will be door prizes, raffles and giveaways
- On-site child care and interpretation will be provided for those who request/need it
- Buses to Foster High School will be available at some key locations
More details are available at www.roadmapproject.org or contact Anthony Shoecraft at
ashoecraft@ccedresults.org, or Carlina Brown-Banks at cbbanks@ccedresults.org.
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Seattle Council PTSA Grants
Did you know that Seattle Council PTSA has grants available to your PTA/PTSA? Up to $200 is available to support student art, up to $250 to develop PTA/PTSA leaders, and up to $300 to help promote family engagement.
The leadership grant can be used to pay registration fees for the Washington State PTA Convention (May 3-5). Current and future PTA/PTSA officers, appointed board members and committee chairs can apply for the grant. Convention is a great way to learn more about PTA, attend training, and meet other PTA leaders! Register before April 1 for the best rate.
All grants have a simple one-page application, which can be submitted via e-mail. For a full description and application for each grant, click here.
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