Frisco Schools Spirit Night with the RoughRiders
Written by Ticey Geyer   
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
Mark your calendar for Thursday, June 4th and join us at the RoughRiders game for the Frisco Schools Spirit Night!
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Vendor Fair Being Held in Area 15 by Plano Council
Written by Ticey Geyer   
Thursday, 05 March 2009

 

 
 
Save the Date - PISD PTA Council Vendor Fair
Vendor FairThe PISD PTA Council Vendor Fair is coming!

Date: March 28th
Time: 9:00 - 1:00
 
Parenting Programs, Fundraising, Speakers, Promotional Products, and School Supply Vendors will be at your disposal.  We will also be giving away many raffle items for those who attend.  All attendees will receive a special goodie bag & folder with great samples and ideas.
 
Save the date and tell your friends and family to attend. This event is FREE and open to other organizations that are looking for programming and fundraising ideas.
 
**Vendor information -- e-mail This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it for more information

 
Historian Scrapbook Guidelines
Written by Dawn Burwell   
Monday, 19 January 2009

2008-2009 Area 15 Historian Scrapbook Guidelines

Due Date April 18, 2009 (Spring Conference)

 

 

 

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Nominating Committee
Written by Dawn Burwell   
Monday, 19 January 2009
Local Units, Councils & Area:
It is that time of the year to put into place your Nominating Committee.  Please refer to your bylaws for specific instructions and deadlines.

The nominating process is one of the most time honored processes to a healthy organization and its future.  Remind your membership to choose committee members that represent a cross section of your PTA, dedicated to the process, confidential, open to selecting individuals that have the necessary skills to lead, and are committed to the purposes of PTA.  Experienced leaders that will tell you that your unit will be only as good as your nominating & election process.

Area 15 has already begun the nominaitng process by choosing their Nominating Committee.  The 2008-09 Area 15 Nominaing Committee members are: 

Denise Mays, Wylie, Chairman    This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Michael Rainwater, Frisco           This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Lori Norman, McKinney             This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Tony Reynolds, Richardson         This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Michele Carey Dave, Plano         This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  
Brenda Richard, Frisco, Alternate 
Tammy Mollenkopf, Allen/Lovejoy, Alternate

Any PTA member in the Area 15 boundary is eligible to serve as an officer of the Area 15 board.  Please notify one of the above Nominating Committee members ASAP if you are interested in a position for next year.  
 
 
Area 15 Spring Conference
Written by Dawn Burwell   
Monday, 19 January 2009
Calling all MEMBERS IN AREA 15....................

Area 15 has chosen April 25, 2009  to hold its Spring Conference.  Exciting and informative workshops as well as area businesses, good food and good friends will be on the agenda for that day. 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!!!  Please pass the word to all PTA local, council and area boards as well as new officers upon their election.   You wont want to miss a minute of this productive day.

Location:  Richardson ISD, Professional Development Center, 701. W. Belt Line Rd., Richardson, TX  75080  (On Belt Line Road, less than 1 mile west of North Central Expressway)

Many more details to follow.

Karen Schultz, Area 1st VP (Aide) and Spring Conference Chairman     
 
Texas PTA's 100th Annual Convention
Written by Dawn Burwell   
Monday, 19 January 2009

Registration is now open!

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Reflections Results
Written by Dawn Burwell   
Monday, 19 January 2009

WOW!  I am very excited to announce that we had a total of 1,494 reflection entries at the local level and 337 at the council level.  Of the 337 entries, 34 entries were sent on to State for judging.    I would like to thank all of the Reflection Chairs for all of their hard work during the height of the holiday season.  I hope to have State results by our next newsletter.

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PTA Awards
Written by Dawn Burwell   
Monday, 19 January 2009
 
 Awards Criteria and Forms Available on the Web!
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2009-2010 School Calendar
Written by Dawn Burwell   
Monday, 19 January 2009
To view the 2009-2010 school calendar please click HERE.
 
Texas PTA Legislative Priorities
Written by FriscoPTA Webmaster   
Sunday, 06 July 2008

TX PTA has posted the 2009 Texas PTA Legislative priorities on their website.

The following priorities will be supported by TX PTA for this legislative season.  You can read more by viewing the full list on our web, or by visiting TX PTA .

  • Improve Indoor Air Quality of School Buses
  • Strengthen Child Passenger Restraint Laws
  • Promote Healthy Lifestyles through Increased Physical Activity, Rigorous Implementation of the Texas Public School Nutrition Policy, Support for Comprehensive Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs, and Parent Education
  • Restrict Use of Cellular Technology by Teens While Driving a Motor Vehicle
  • Secure Passage of a Smoke-Free Workplace Law
  • Safe Schools
  • Oppose Vouchers

TX PTA MAY SUPPORT THIS EFFORT AS WELL:

  • Secure Funding for Seat Belts on School Buses
For more information, view the full article: click here.
 

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