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Dates
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June 20-23, 2008 National PTA Convention San Diego, CA
August 14, 2008 New Teachers' luncheon
August 25, 2008 Schools Starts
August 28, 2008 Board Meeting - Planning meeting
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meetings - RISD Administration Building 400 South Greenville Rm. 203 7:00 p.m. Tuesday October 21, 2008 January 20, 2009 April 21, 2009
PAC Question Submission deadlines: October 7, 2008 January 6, 2009 April 7, 2009
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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Annual Used Book Fair
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February 12-15, 2009 Valley View Mall - Dallas, TX Details coming soon!
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What's New?
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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!
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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