tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52185472008-04-08T06:51:04.867-08:00Alaska PTA EnewsSuellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-53503919813546886822008-04-08T06:43:00.001-08:002008-04-08T06:51:05.115-08:00North to Fairbanks!!Alaska PTA Convention 2008
April 17-19, 2008
Westmark Convention Center!
Our theme this year is “Charting Our Course” which means looking at where we’ve been, where we’re going, and how we’re going to get there! We want to celebrate our achievements and focus on reviewing what works and what doesn’t, prioritizing, planning ahead, and preparation for a successful future.
Thursday evening, Apr Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-16230342855431883872007-07-26T21:02:00.000-08:002007-07-26T21:06:04.017-08:00Membership Cards/ Open HouseAlaska PTA Membership Open House/Leadership Saturday
When: Saturday, August 4th, from 10am to 2pm
Where: 555 W Northern Lights Blvd, Suite 204
(We are in the Valhalla Center, across the street from the old Northern Lights Hotel)
Why: To pick up your 2007-2008 Membership Cards, ask questions and meet your
Alaska PTA Board of Managers.
If you have questions please feel free to contact the Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-7802259964665912882007-05-19T22:36:00.000-08:002007-05-19T22:39:44.829-08:00End of SchoolDear PTA Leaders,
The school year is starting to come to a close and we want to make sure that if you have any last minute questions about audits, membership or elections to please contact our office.
Also, as you start to close your books please make sure that you have submitted the following 2006-2007 PTA information to the State PTA office.
· Membership Dues & Lists
· Audit
· New PTA Board Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-22280607601504496522007-04-24T07:56:00.000-08:002007-04-24T07:58:38.383-08:00Special Announcement for StudentsSTUDENTS REGISTER NOW!
EDUCATING ON LAW & DEMOCRACY
Alaska Statewide Summer Institute on Law-Related Education
Teaching About Law, Justice & the Constitution In Your Middle School & High School Classroom
For teachers of: U.S. History (8th & 10th Grade), Government (12th Grade),
Criminology, Law Studies, Business Law & Others
Keynote Address:
CHIEF JUSTICE DANA FABE
Alaska Supreme Court
Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-46741674302192147572007-04-24T07:54:00.000-08:002007-04-24T07:55:23.406-08:00Don't forget!This is your last chance to register for Alaska PTA's 2007 State Convention!!
Our convention will is April 26th thru the 28th at the Anchorage Sheraton Hotel.
Visit our website for information and how to register. http://www.alaskapta.org/convention.htm
If you decide to join us, registrations and payment will be taken at the registration desk.
Hope to see you all there!!Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-25181111148068602902007-03-29T09:53:00.000-08:002007-03-29T09:58:51.863-08:00Dues DeadlineRemember, the last dues deadline for the year is March 31. Be sure to send in your final dues and membership report for the year, including any new members who have joined during the school year.
If you do not send in any dues for the year, your PTA is not in good standing, and may be subject to disband. For more information or for questions please call the Alaska PTA Office.Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-53401168185090587772007-03-05T12:18:00.000-09:002007-03-05T12:20:43.064-09:00Alaska PTA ConventionAlaska PTA Annual Convention 2007 will be held April 26th-28th, 2007at the Anchorage Sheraton Hotel, in Anchorage, Alaska. For more information go tohttp://www.alaskapta.org/convention.htmSuellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1144962674302648572006-04-13T12:38:00.000-08:002006-04-13T13:11:14.310-08:00Month of the Military Child1. April is the Month of the Military Child: Military children are special. They are asked to move frequently, attend numerous schools, live without a military parent during deployments, provide support and encouragement to the non deployed parent and carry on and live a “normal” life. In the face of so many challenges military children are flexible courageous and adaptable. For more informationSuellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1144958446567043512006-04-13T11:56:00.000-08:002006-04-13T12:00:46.580-08:00Rescuing Recess GrantsSpread the word for your PTAs to be awarded grants – Rescuing Recess campaign letters should be in by May 19!
Send all letters with this template to be eligible.*
A $50,000 grant will be awarded to the state PTA with the most overall participation.
A $5,000 grant will be awarded to one local PTA unit in each of the state PTA congresses, including the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin IslandsSuellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1144356998374437862006-04-06T12:54:00.000-08:002006-04-06T12:56:38.376-08:00Alaksa PTA Walk for Healthy KidsAlaska PTA Walk for Healthy Kids
6:15—7:30 AM Saturday April 29, 2006
As part of its commitment to educating families on the importance of health, wellness, and nutrition, Alaska PTA is hosting the second annual Saturday morning walkathon. Please meet in the Sheraton Lobby, 5th Avenue entrance to walk with State PTA leaders, conference attendees, and special guests. Everyone is invited, so Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1144356768586646242006-04-06T12:49:00.000-08:002006-04-06T12:52:48.596-08:00Good news!Alaska PTA has once again successfully submitted resolution to be considered by the delegates at the National PTA Convention. Delegates will be considering “School Trust Lands and Funds” and “Recognition and Care of School-Age Children with Diabetes” in Phoenix, AZ, June 23 - 26, 2006. If you are planning to attend National PTA Convention, make sure you contact the Alaska PTA office for a votingSuellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1141854398602869612006-03-08T12:43:00.000-09:002006-03-08T12:46:38.613-09:00April 27th – 29th, join other PTA and community leaders at the Anchorage Sheraton concerned about the health and welfare of children at the Annual Alaska PTA Convention.
The convention will concentrate on topics of SAFEGUARDING YOUR CHILDREN with workshops, special seminars on child wellness and iSAFE, an internet safety program and other speakers and events.
Pta Training is always an Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1140027658847011392006-02-15T09:19:00.000-09:002006-02-15T09:20:58.856-09:00Alaska PTA Legislative Fly InAlaska PTA’s Legislative Fly-in
is happening this week!
Representatives from the
National & Alaska PTA
will be in Juneau this week,
February 15 &16
Please join Auke Bay PTA to
welcome and talk with them about
education issues in Alaska
Wednesday, February 15
9:30-10:30am
Welcome Coffee & Briefing
Alaska Office Building
350 Main Street, Conference Room #12
Stop by for coffee & a short briefingSuellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1130080951940196242005-10-15T07:19:00.000-08:002005-10-23T07:22:45.806-08:00Alaska PTA Legislative Issues ConferenceAdvocacy is on of the most important things that PTA does. There are many issues which need to be addressed in a way that includes all of the children of Alaska. Bring your legislative issues to the table on Friday, October 28th & Saturday, October 29th, 2005 at the BP Energy Center, 900 E. Benson Blvd., Anchorage
See Web Page for additional Info and registration.
http://www.alaska.net/%7EakptaSuellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1125675736233223572005-09-02T07:30:00.000-08:002005-09-02T07:42:16.240-08:00What if there is a Strike?Now that the strike vote has been taken, Anchorage schools could be hit by a teachers strike with as little as 72 hours notice.
No matter your personal feelings about the issues that have gotten us to this point,
As a PTA Leader you cannot take sides. Our members consist of Parents and Teachers as well as other community members. PTA peole are passinate, it is likely that all of your members Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1123790792153827192005-08-11T12:02:00.000-08:002005-08-11T12:06:32.160-08:00Office Depot Meet and GreetDear PTA President:
National PTA has teamed up with its new Proud Community Partner,
Office Depot, to officially welcome you back to school and to
share with you some exciting opportunities for PTAs nationwide!
Office Depot is committed to supporting the important work of all
PTAs by working with PTA leaders at the national, state, and local
levels to help make a difference in their Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1123787627279400862005-08-11T11:10:00.000-08:002005-08-11T11:13:47.286-08:00Open HouseAlaska PTA Open House in our new Office Location
Thursday, August 11, and Friday, August 12 from 10 am to 8 pm
and Saturday August 13 from 10 am to 2 pm.
Come by to see the office and to meet all of the volunteers who are your Alaska PTA Board.
This is the perfect time to pick up membership cards, turn in your officers list and get information on the coming school year.
See you There.Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1120752875945374692005-07-07T08:10:00.000-08:002005-07-07T08:14:35.950-08:00National PTA ConventionAlaska PTA was represented by 8 delegates at the 2005 National PTA Convention in Columbus, Ohio. Alaska PTA presented our Resolution on Bullying which was approved by the delegates of national PTA with one minor change. We attended workshops to increase our knowledge and networked with other PTA leaders in addition to taking part in the buiness sessions of the organization.
The National PTA willSuellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1119282901228265282005-06-20T07:52:00.000-08:002005-06-20T07:55:01.233-08:00Office moveThe Alaska PTA Office has moved to 555 West Northern Lights, Suite 204 (upstairs). All of the contact information and phone numbers remain the same. We look forward to having all of you visit the new location later this summer for our Annual Open House. Look Here or on the website for dates and times.
www.alaskapta.orgSuellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1118695855697979452005-06-13T12:49:00.000-08:002005-06-13T12:50:55.700-08:00look for Alaska PTA Convention Wrap Up inforamtion on the Alaska PTA Website. A list of convention Sponsors has been added to the update. without these supporters, convention would not be possible. Please thank them when you speak to them.Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1114123459930072902005-04-21T14:43:00.000-08:002005-04-21T14:44:19.930-08:00Saturday Walk for Healthy Kids
April 30, 2005
6:15—7:30 AM
As part of its commitment to educating families on the importance of health, wellness, and nutrition, Alaska PTA is hosting a special Saturday morning walkathon. Please meet in the Sheraton Lobby, 5th Avenue entrance to walk with State PTA leaders, conference attendees, and special guests. We will be walking downtown Anchorage from the Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1113405444278075352005-04-13T07:13:00.000-08:002005-04-13T07:17:24.280-08:00Alaska PTA 2005 Annual Convention
April 28-30, 2005
On behalf of the Alaska PTA Board of Managers, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to your Alaska PTA 2005 Annual Convention. You will find this convention to be filled with important training and information that will help you in your work in PTA. It is vital for PTA leadership to be properly informed on the issues and trained Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1113405189095221352005-04-13T06:08:00.000-08:002005-04-13T07:18:26.433-08:00Alaska PTA Leadership Seminar/BSP Training:What PTA Members Should Know About PTA and Parent Involvement
Thursday, April 28, 2005
9:30 am to 4:30 PM
Call the Alaska PTA Office at 907-279-9345
or check out the website for registration at www.alaskapta.org.Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1112298824019542982005-03-31T10:49:00.000-09:002005-03-31T10:53:44.020-09:00Alaska PTA Helps Build Comprehensive Database of PTA Members
Alaska PTA is one of nine states taking part in the pilot phase of a centralized database to discover who PTA members are and to be able to serve their needs better. As a local PTA in Alaska, your participation is necessary to make this project a success. You’ll be asked to collect individual names, postal addresses, and e-mail Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1110751714877794332005-03-13T12:58:00.000-09:002005-03-13T13:08:34.880-09:00I am Glad to announce to you that Alaska PTA has a new office manager! Yay!
The Alaska PTA hired Marilyn Hurst today. Matilyn brings a host of skills and abilities to our organization and we are very pleased that she has joined us.
Because we will be in training mode for the next few weeks, please be patient as Marilyn learns our system. She will direct calls to the appropriate person and we Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.com