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The Second week of April 2008

Board of Education to Meet with PTA Presidents

This Thursday, April 17, the Board of Education will meet with PTA presidents in the Board Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Route 108 in Ellicott City.  The meeting is an opportunity for members of the PTA and the CAC to discuss issues and concerns with Board members in an informal setting.  See you there!

Enhance arts education at your school!
Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement Grant Program

Apply for a matching grant of up to $1,000!

About the Program
Through the Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement Grant Program, named for the founder of the PTA Reflections Program, the PTA national organization awards a limited number of matching grants of up to $1,000 to local PTAs to establish or enhance school arts programs in one or more arts areas:
Visual arts, Photography, Music (including dance), Literature (including theater), Film/video 

Funds can be used to further students' arts education in the classroom or other learning environments through activities; materials; introduction of new technologies, techniques, or methods; visiting artists; or programs. For restrictions on the use of funds, refer to the application. Special consideration is given to programs that reach large numbers of students, especially students who are at risk. (At risk is the term applied to children whose environmental, familial, and/or socioeconomic situation may affect their academic success or ability to learn.)

Application Requirements
Local PTAs in good standing may apply. To be considered, local PTAs must submit a completed application form along with responses to the selection criteria (listed on the application form) and a letter of commitment from the local PTA president stating the amount and source of matching funds from the local PTA. 
Application Deadline - May 1, 2008
Applications must be received by the PTA Office of Programs and Public Policy on or before May 1, 2008. All applications must be sent via postal mail; faxed applications will not be accepted.
Grant recipients will be notified in early June. Grants will be distributed beginning in October 2008. 
For details on the Reflections Program, go to pta.org/reflections
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WANTED: ADVOCATES, LEADERS, SUPPORTERS

WANTED: A suggestion of a person from your executive board who you think would be a good leader to serve our local PTAs at the county level. Most of the current Executive Board will be retiring and new people are needed.  

To submit a potential nominee, email the person’s name, phone, and email address and what PTA they are from to Terri Chiu, Chair, at tachiu@comcast.net.  The nominating committee will contact the individual.  (Your suggestion will be anonymous)  

TREASURER'S REMINDER - APRIL 15

Two things are due this Tuesday, April 15 besides your personal taxes.  The PTA must have filed its Personal Property Return and sent their insurance premium to MD PTA.  

BACK PACK COLLECTION FOR STUDENTS – June 2nd

PTA Council has once again joined the partnership with the Prepare for Success program.  This program is a community-sponsored venture of many groups in Howard County to provide students in need with the basic school supplies.   Each PTA is asked to provide at least one backpack filled with the supplies listed below.  Backpacks will be gathered at the June 2nd PTAC meeting.  Linda Martin from Prepare for Success will be there to pick them up.

 SUPPLIES NEEDED - 3-ring Binders, 24 pack Crayons, 8-pack Large Crayons, Highlighters, Zipper, Supply Pouches, 12" Rulers, Pencil Boxes, 3-hole Lined Paper, 5-Star Binders (no Velcro please), Marble Composition Books, Pink Erasers, Glue Sticks, Blunt Scissors            Thank you very helping children succeed.

If your PTA would rather write a check to Prepare for Success, please have your delegate bring to the June 2nd meeting or mail to the Council office.  Thank you.

CALENDAR

April 17       PTA Presidents meet with BOE members, 7:30 pm at BOE

May 5        PTAC General Meeting, 7:30 pm at BOE

May 20       Spring Workshop 7 pm at Faulkner Ridge Center

June 2       PTAC General Meeting, 7:30 pm at BOE & Backpack Collections

 

Thank you for advocating for every child, one voice

 

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