 FIRST CARBONFREE® GREEN PTA IN AMERICA
We are very proud to join CarbonFree® Partner companies and organizations like Discovery Communications, Avis, Amtrak, 41pounds.org and others to help the environment, support energy independence, and help make the transition to a clean energy future possible. It is our hope that we will teach our kids and lead by example to encourage progress from the grassroots.
Click here for more information on this new program
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Breezy Willow Farm Community Supported Agriculture Program HYPERLINK "http://www.facebook.com/album.php?profile=1&id=1849537155" Value Added Farm Fresh Program 24 weeks PICK UP TIMES & LOCATION Fulton Elementary School, Scaggsville Rd. Fulton: Wednesday, from 4:30- 6 p.m. __________________________________________________________________________________________ PTA Newly Elected Executive Board President: Shalini Uttamsingh 1st Vice President: William Jackson 2nd Vice President: Kemi Adetunji Treasurer: Kimberly Griffith Recording Secretary: Rochelle Weirich Corresponding Secretary: Lisa Gouker PTA Delegate: Vanessa Romney PTA Delegate: Rebecca Reed ___________________________________________________ Bullying in schools News Article: For those concerned about bullying in schools, there's an interesting article in the Sunday, October 10 New York Times on a recent upswing in "mean-girl behavior" in elementary and middle schools. The article can be found at:http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/10/fashion/10Cultural.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=girls%20and%20bullying&st=cse . The article could lead to some interesting discussion within families that have daughters. | News News News!
PTA Membership... join today!
More involved parents make for a better education for our children. Membership is just $14 per family. Membership forms can be downloaded here.
Additionally, you could be a Falcon booster. Please consider making a direct, tax deductible donation to your PTA. Click here to download a form. You can also make a direct donation online using PayPal by clicking the "Donate" button. Volunteer Opportunities... We Need You!
Whether you are parent or guardian, grandparent, aunt, uncle, neighbor or friend, we value your support of our school. For more information, please contact our volunteer coordinators, Tracy Sharma or Debbie Sweeney at Volunteercoordinator@fespta.org
NEXT PTA MEETING
Tuesday, December 13th, 6 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. in the media center. All are welcome. Hope to see you there.
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Transitioning to the Common Core State Standards
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Priorities - PTA Council Of Howard County For 2011-2012
1. Rebuilding and strengthening the PTA movement
2. Enhancing health and wellness of students and staff
3. Enhancing safety of students
4. Partner with Howard County public Schools to improve the academic performance of schools
Informational Resources For The PTA Membership
National PTA Website www.pta.org 1-800-307-4782
PTACHC Website www.ptachc.org
410-740-5153
MDPTA Website www.mdpta.org 410-760-6221
Board Of Education Website www.hcpss.org/board/ 410-313-6600
Invitation to ATTEND A BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Mission of PTA: A strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child
Did you know that all the Board of Education meetings are now on the web live as well as on demand? They continue to be shown on Comcast95/Verizon42. To watch on the web, go to hcpss.org and click on the icon on the right and watch!
Did you know that all BOE agendas/minutes, etc. are on the hcpss website under BoardDocs?
Would you be interested in attending a Board of Ed meeting to learn more about how our school system works and how the decisions and policies are established on behalf of PTACHC? Delegates are being asked to attend one meeting and be the information portal to others. Let's keep informed by being active listeners (and participants by sitting on policy committees) in the education of our children. There will be sign up sheet at the Nov. 1 Council meeting or email the date of when you can attend to the office.
CARBONFREE GREEN PTA Fundraiser - Make your Home and/or Vehicles CarbonFree and Support our PTA -
Waste Free Wednesdays - How much trash can we NOT make at lunch every day? Let's try it out on Wednesdays for starters. Use recyclable containers, reusable utensils and even napkins. Help the environment in one small way....
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