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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
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National PTA
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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.
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Upcoming Events
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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
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Session I (10:15-11:15) |
Session II (11:30-12:30) |
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101 President
Jan Wilkerson, Texas PTA President |
201 Arts in Education/Reflections
Karen Karnuta, Area 15 Chair |
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102 Treasurer
Gail McAda, Area 15 Treasurer |
202 Boardsmanship
Jan Wilkerson, Texas PTA President |
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103 Secretary
Kathryn Lewis, Area 15 Secretary |
203 Bylaws & Standing Rules
Lori Norman, Area 15 Parliamentarian |
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104 Programs offered by Texas PTA
Leslie Boggs, National PTA Presenter |
204 Environmental
Michele Carey-Dave, Plano Council Environmental Chair |
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105 Membership
Carol Cole, Area 15 Chair |
205 Health & Safety Awareness
Linda Holstein, Area 15 Chair |
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106 Parliamentarian
Lori Norman, Area 15 Parliamentarian
Cindy McCarthy, Area 15 Board |
206 Legislative
Leslie Boggs, National PTA Presenter |
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107 Historian
Virginia Brown, Area 15 Historian |
207 SAGE Summit
Pam Seeger, Area 15 Chair |
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108 Communications-Newsletters,
e-communications & Websites
Lynette Weisheit, Area 15 Chair |
208 Sales Tax & Audits
Denise Mays, Wylie Council President |
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109 Parent Involvement Through Diversity
Carmen Martinez, Frisco Council |
209 Ways and Means
Susan Talavera, Plano Council Parliamentarian |
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110 SAGE
Pam Seeger, Area 15 Chair |
210 Website Development
Isaac Simon, Texas PTA |
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Annual Used Book Fair
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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
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What's New?
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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!
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RISD NEWS
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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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