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 Dates      
April 24, 9am
Executive Board Mtg


May 19, 6:30-9pm
Spring Training: President/Aides, Treasurer, Reflections - PDC

May 22, 11am
Awards Luncheon,
Officer Installation,
Northwood Club - 6524 Alpha Road, Dallas, Texas 75240
$23 each - Due by May 1
download ticket info here

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meetings -

RISD Administration Building
400 South Greenville
Rm. 203
7:00 p.m. Tuesday

  • Oct 23, 2007(New!)
  • January 22, 2008
  • April 1, 2008

PAC Question Submission deadlines:

  • Oct 9, 2007(New!)
  • January 8, 2008
  • March 18, 2008

Numbers Assigned to RISD Council
  • Council #628
  • Area #15
  • National ID # 5977

 Helpful Links
Texas PTA     www.txpta.org
National PTA   www.pta.org

   

 National PTA      

 National PTA Member Benefits

Numerous benefits are available to
dues-paying units
 and members.

All PTA Member units have access to:

  • Annual Resources for PTAs, a reference manual containing the National PTA Handbook, as well as tips on unit finances, legislative information, membership drives, leadership development, and marketing and public relations.
  • Our Children magazine, PTA’s flagship publication with parenting articles by experts on children's health, education, and well-being; and information on advocacy efforts; the latest news that affects children and youth.
  • Professionally designed public service announcements (PSAs) to aid in membership recruitment.
  • National PTA Annual Convention registration information.
  • A Back-to-School kit containing recruitment ideas and other materials to get the year started.
  • Teacher Appreciation Week ideas.
  • Select resources developed in collaboration with PTA’s national partners.
  • National PTA's Membership Achievement Program.
  • Numerous resources on parent involvement programs, fundraising, working collaboratively, and much more.
  • Discounts and special offers from a host of PTA sponsors and community partners.

Individual members have access to a number of exclusive benefits too, including:

  • Online parenting resources, including select articles from Our Children magazine.
  • E-newsletters on parenting and legislative issues.
  • Exclusive National PTA member benefits and sponsor offers from companies such as Office Depot and Barnes & Noble.
  • Leadership training opportunities in-person and online.
  • Discounted member rate for PTA’s annual national convention, magazine subscriptions, and more.
  • The Member-to-Member Network, connecting you to Congress when help is needed on issues important to children, schools, and families.
   

 
 Upcoming Events      
Every year the Council of PTAs sponsors a candidate for the Leadership Richardson class. It's time for Council's "Leadership Richardson" Candidate.  Download application here. Applications are due by April 30, 2008. 



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2008 Area 15 Spring Conference

Date:  Saturday, April 26, 2008
Location:  Wylie High School
                 2550 W. FM 544
                 Wylie, TX   75098

Download Registration Form here

Session I (10:15-11:15)

Session II (11:30-12:30)

101 President

Jan Wilkerson, Texas PTA President

201 Arts in Education/Reflections

Karen Karnuta, Area 15 Chair

102 Treasurer

Gail McAda, Area 15 Treasurer

202 Boardsmanship

Jan Wilkerson, Texas PTA President

103 Secretary

Kathryn Lewis, Area 15 Secretary

203 Bylaws & Standing Rules

Lori Norman, Area 15 Parliamentarian

104 Programs offered by Texas PTA

Leslie Boggs, National PTA Presenter

204 Environmental

Michele Carey-Dave, Plano Council Environmental Chair

105 Membership

Carol Cole, Area 15 Chair

205 Health & Safety Awareness

Linda Holstein, Area 15 Chair

106 Parliamentarian

Lori Norman, Area 15 Parliamentarian
 Cindy McCarthy, Area 15 Board

206 Legislative

Leslie Boggs, National PTA Presenter

107 Historian

Virginia Brown, Area 15 Historian

207 SAGE Summit

Pam Seeger, Area 15 Chair

108 Communications-Newsletters,
e-communications & Websites

Lynette Weisheit, Area 15 Chair

208 Sales Tax & Audits

Denise Mays, Wylie Council President

109 Parent Involvement Through Diversity

Carmen Martinez, Frisco Council

209 Ways and Means

Susan Talavera, Plano Council Parliamentarian

110 SAGE

Pam Seeger, Area 15 Chair

210 Website Development

Isaac Simon, Texas PTA

   

 Annual Used Book Fair      

Used Book Fair Update!!
This was our 26th annual Used Book Fair. We collected over 88,000 books this year and grossed over $34,000 during the sale Many thanks to each and every one of you for the part you played making our 26th annual UBF a great success

In 1982, the RISD Council of PTAs held its first Used Book Fair, raising $5,918.66. Twenty-five years later, the Used Book Fair has not only changed locations, to Valley View Center, it has recorded more than $585,000 in revenue to its benefactor: The Dr. J.J. Pearce Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The J.J. Pearce Memorial Scholarship fund was created to honor Joseph Jones Pearce, who served as superintendent for the RISD from 1946 to 1977. Dr. Pearce died in September of 1995, but his legacy continues his devotion to the education of Richardson youth.

Graduating senior students from all four high schools have the opportunity of applying for the J.J. Pearce scholarships, which are awarded on scholastic record, character, extra-curricular activities and financial need. In addition to the student scholarships, funds are available for district teachers who apply. They must have been employed by the RISD for one full academic year and remain in the district the following year. Continuing teacher education creates an on-going benefit to our district as well.

Totally dependent on the generous book donations from RISD campuses as well as the volunteer efforts from local PTA unit’s Council Delegates, Presidents as well as the council board, the book fair has grown and become a great tradition for the district and the community.

RISD COUNCIL PTAs JJ Pearce and
Coca Cola Scholarship Applications


Four Year College/University Application 
Click Here

2 Year College Scholarship Application
Click Here

Teacher Scholarship Application
Click Here           

For questions or information contact Pat Simon at ptsimon@sbcglobal.net

 

   

 What's New?      
Congratulations to all Environmental Awareness Art Winners!  The Award of Excellence entries will go on the compete at the State level.  Download list of winners here>

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Report From the Council Nominating Committee:
The Council Nominating Committee has finished their work and is presenting the slate of Officers for the 2008-2009 school year.
Elections will be held on March 6, 2008 at 9:30am. The General Meeting will be held in the auditorium of Richardson High School, 1250 W. Belt Line Road.
Following the General Meeting we will adjourn to the Eagle's Nest for the Reception to be held in honor of the Reflections winners.

2008-2009 Slate of Council Officers:
President -
Ginger Tonne
1st VP - Aide - Cindy McCarthy
2nd VP - Programs - Sandra Breedlove
3rd VP - Membership - Linda Holstien
4th VP - Used Book Fair - Jeanie Curto
5th VP - Ways & Means - Tomi Morriss
6th VP - Council Play - Elaine Mishler
7th VP - Hospitality - Joann Poulsen
Secretary - Sarah Myers
Treasurer - Vicki Barrett

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Richardson Community Early Childhood PTA has a new home at the YMCA (821 Custer Rd, Richardson, TX 75080). This group of moms and dads is designed to help parents advocate for their children.

Meetings are the second Thursday of the month from 10 to 11:30 am. Come early for kid-drop-off and coffee.

Weekly play dates are hosted every Tuesday from 4 to 5:30. See website for locations. www.rcecpta.org.

Pop in to see if you are interested. No commitment is required, just come see what they are about!





Calling all Students and Teachers: Great Summer Jobs available now!

Summer Jobs at the Prestigious Northwood Club are needed to be filled. We are looking for your Best and Brightest Students or Teachers. A positive attitude, fun loving person are the qualities that we seek in the summer staff. We are in need of your help to find a great wait staff, lifeguards, Golf Bag Attendants and Assistant Snack Shop Managers.

Please come by the club to fill out an application or feel free to email at any time.

Northwood Club - 6524 Alpha Road, Dallas, Texas 75240
Phone: 972-239-1399, Fax 972-239-4968, email: smcneill@northwoodclub.org




Important:  State PTA is assisting all local PTA units who wish to set up a FREE website.  Use your own logos, photos and information and more.  For information visit
http://ptanetwork.txpta.org


Good news for PTA Members!

 

Texas PTA member discount information has been collected and posted in the member-only section of the Texas PTA website.  You'll need the username and password from the back of your PTA Membership Card or Texas PTA Member Benefits Card to access it.  Both the 2006-2007 username and password and the 2007-2008 username and password will work (until the 2006-2007 password is inactivated October 15th).

 

Each particpating company has slightly different ways of accessing the PTA member benefits, but none of them work by showing your card. 

 

The discounts are as follows:

 

La Quinta "state-rate"

$85 or less in Texas, complimentary upgrades to king beds and multiple occupancy rooms, and a minimum 15% off outside Texas. 

 

Nationwide Insurance

Member-only rates on auto insurance.

 

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5%-10% off

 

Aflac

Special rate on supplemental accident insurance when enrolling online 

 

Schlitterbahn, Seaworld, and Fiesta Texas

15% off most ticket types when purchased online

 

Office Depot

Special offers periodically available direct to you via coupons from your PTA President

 

Southwest Vacations

5% off when booked online

 

BarnesandNoble.com

5% off at BarnesandNoble.com when using the PTA portal.  Note: this discount is exclusive to BarnesandNoble.com and does not work at any store.

 

Remember: the cards do not work at any store or ticket counter. 

 
Go to www.txpta.org or call 800.TALK.PTA to learn more!

   

 RISD NEWS      
RISD RECOGNIZED AGAIN!!!
The Texas Education Agency has confirmed that Richardson Independent School District has again earned the distinction of being a "Recognized" school district, based on 2006-2007 student performance. It marks the second consecutive year RISD has earned the distinction, the largest urban district in Texas to do so.

"Congratulations are in order for our talented and dedicated teachers, support staff, PTA, community partners and students," said RISD Superintendent Dr. David Simmons. "While we will continue to address our challenges, this news is further recognition of something our community has known for a long time - RISD is an excellent place to receive an enriching, well-rounded education."

In addition to maintaining its Recognized rating, RISD increased its number of "Exemplary" rated campuses by 50 percent. Overall, 81 percent of rated campuses are either Exemplary or Recognized, compared with 79 percent a year ago.

RISD LANDS 18 ON THE TBEC Honor Roll - MOST IN TEXAS!

The non-profit Texas Business and Education Coalition (TBEC) has announced its 2007 Honor Roll schools, and RISD had 18 campuses earn the prestigious recognition, the most of any district in the state.

"Congratulations to the teachers, students, parents, administrators and support staff at these campuses," said RISD Superintendent Dr. David Simmons. "On the heels of our other recent successes, this news really adds to the district's momentum heading into the new year. The RISD community, and these campuses in particular, have much to be proud of."

TBEC identifies Honor Roll schools by analyzing three years of performance data for all Texas public schools. A school must have a high percentage of students meeting state standards on the TAKS tests in all subjects for three consecutive years, with an emphasis on how many students score at the state’s highest standard – commended – on all tests. Selection criteria account also for each school’s student demographics, the number of subjects tested and the grades served.

"..being named a TBEC Honor Roll school is the most prestigious academic award any Texas public school can receive," said TBEC Deputy Executive Director Ken Zornes. "Honor Roll schools not only have a high percentage of students meeting the state’s standards on all tests, they also have the highest percentage of students performing at the state’s most rigorous standard, commended, in every subject. Of the more than 8000 Texas public schools, less than 5% will be so honored in 2007."

For more information, please visit www.tbec.org.
RISD's 2007 TBEC Honor Roll Campuses Include
Pearce High School
Parkhill Junior High
Canyon Creek Elementary
Lake Highlands Elementary
Mohawk Elementary
Northrich Elementary
Northwood Hills Elementary
Richardson Heights Elementary
Wallace Elementary
Forestridge Elementary
Prairie Creek Elementary
Prestonwood Elementary
Brentfield Elementary
Jess Harben Elementary
Yale Elementary
Big Springs Elementary
Merriman Park Elementary
Math/Science/Technology Magnet


RISD RECEIVES HEB EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD!
Richardson ISD has been named the winner of the prestigious HEB Excellence in Education Award for large districts in Texas.

After being named one of five statewide finalists, a selection committee conducted a comprehensive site visit in March to evaluate district operations, performance, educational philosophy and learning culture.

At that time, the district received a check for $5,000, and as part of winning, HEB is awarding RISD an additional $100,000.

"I couldn't be more proud of our district," said RISD Superintendent Dr. David Simmons. "Our talented teachers, administrators and support staff work incredibly hard to serve the children of our community, and it's so gratifying when those efforts are recognized on such a grand scale."


   

        

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