tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52185472011-08-25T08:02:29.774-08:00Alaska PTA EnewsAn electronic news update option for members and member units of Alaska PTA.Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comBlogger671100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-86470314171753774092011-08-25T07:59:00.002-08:002011-08-25T08:02:29.798-08:00PTA Membership TimeNow that all off the kids are back in class, it is time to get your PTA members this year's Membership and card. If you need more cards for your unit, contact the Alaska PTA Office.Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag: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 2008April 17-19, 2008Westmark 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 17, is 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 SaturdayWhen: Saturday, August 4th, from 10am to 2pmWhere: 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 yourAlaska PTA Board of Managers.If you have questions please feel free to contact the office at 279-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 List forSuellenhttp://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 & DEMOCRACYAlaska Statewide Summer Institute on Law-Related EducationTeaching About Law, Justice & the Constitution In Your Middle School & High School ClassroomFor teachers of: U.S. History (8th & 10th Grade), Government (12th Grade),Criminology, Law Studies, Business Law & OthersKeynote Address:CHIEF JUSTICE DANA FABEAlaska Supreme CourtInstitute 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.htmIf 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 Islands, and Suellenhttp://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 Kids6:15—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 bring 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 important 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-inis happening this week!Representatives from theNational & Alaska PTAwill be in Juneau this week,February 15 &16Please join Auke Bay PTA towelcome and talk with them abouteducation issues in AlaskaWednesday, February 159:30-10:30amWelcome Coffee & BriefingAlaska Office Building350 Main Street, Conference Room #12Stop by for coffee & a short briefingto kick-off the Suellenhttp://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., AnchorageSee Web Page for additional Info and registration.http://www.alaska.net/%7Eakpta/Suellenhttp://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 haveSuellenhttp://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 communities 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 LocationThursday, 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 will Suellenhttp://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 KidsApril 30, 20056:15—7:30 AMAs 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 ConventionApril 28-30, 2005On 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 in 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, 20059:30 am to 4:30 PMCall the Alaska PTA Office at 907-279-9345or 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 MembersAlaska 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 addressesSuellenhttp://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 will Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1110750398947748532005-03-13T12:45:00.000-09:002005-03-13T12:47:23.810-09:00Its Spring?In PTA the spring time is a flurry of activity. We have field days, walks, clean up days and elections! We also have planning, organizing and training to do. While the spring cleaning and fun is a good thing, the most important thing that any PTA can do is elect good leaders for the coming year.You will find information in this mailing and on the website on nominations and elections. Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1110750924033853112005-03-12T12:47:00.000-09:002005-03-13T12:58:06.890-09:00Alaska PTA 2005 Reflections Winners AnnouncementLiteraturePrimary Winner Taylor Bruce Finger Lake PTAHonorable Mention Sarah Bartlett Woodriver PTAHonorable Mention Paige Brame Nikiski North Star PTAIntermediate Winner Elizabeth Patton Joy PTAHonorable Mention Johnathan Lovell Woodriver PTAHonorable Mention Sarah Bonn East PTA-KodiakMiddle/Junior Winner Andrea Chaudhary Schoenbar PTAHonorable Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1109022519720084822005-02-21T12:45:00.000-09:002005-02-21T12:48:39.720-09:00The following areas of the Alaska PTA Web Page have been updated to reflect current Information.LegislativeConventionAwardsFormsWhats NewBoard of ManagersSuellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1109022125667939542005-02-21T12:39:00.000-09:002005-02-21T12:42:05.673-09:00Alaska PTA Wants You!!Nominations are open for the 2005-2007 Executive Board of Alaska PTA. Please contact any member of the board of managers to apply or request more information. Or email me at cariade@mtaonline.netSuellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1109021939674060052005-02-21T12:35:00.000-09:002005-02-21T12:38:59.676-09:00Alaska PTA Convention 2005April 28, 29, & 30, 2005 Anchorage Sheraton HotelRegistration Forms and more information are available on the Alaska PTA Web Page at www.alaskapta.orgSuellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1109021716007979582005-02-21T12:33:00.000-09:002005-02-21T12:35:16.010-09:00Alaska PTA Legislative Fly InMarch 16 – 17, 2005Please join us in Juneau Advocating for Alaska's children & families is some of the most important work we do. This is your opportunity to speak directly to the legislators who make the decisions. They NEED to hear from those of us who know what is happening in our schools and communities. They need to know how the decisions that are made in juneau Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1105380028146516272005-01-10T08:59:00.000-09:002005-01-10T09:00:28.146-09:00Deadline for the local Units to have the Reflections finalist entries to theRegional Level for Judging Is January 15th.
This applies to Region 2 (Fairbanks Council), Region 4 (Anchorage Council), and Region 5 ( Region 5 VP, Lynn Hohl.).
All other finalist from local units must be sent to the Alaska PTA office,
And must be recieved by February 15th for Judging. If you have any questions Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1105380216807185342005-01-10T08:01:00.000-09:002005-01-10T09:03:36.806-09:00The Alaska PTA is seeking a new Office Director. If you know anyone who may be interested in applying please have them contact the AlaskaPTA Board of Managers. The best way to contact the office or any Member of the BOM Team is via email of by phone. The montghly unit mailing has a list of phone numbers and other contact information.
Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1099612925093375112004-11-04T15:00:00.000-09:002004-11-04T15:02:05.093-09:00And in your spare time, now begins the process of building the relationships that will help us to accomplish our legislative priorities for the benefit our children, the children of Alaska.
With your holiday cards and the Alaska Legislature starting it's session in January, take this opportunity as a Local PTA leader to congratulate your newly elected representatives. Make yourself available for Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1097181909662791252004-10-07T12:42:00.000-08:002004-10-07T12:45:09.663-08:00Alaska PTA Legislative Issues Conference October 22 & 23 Dimond High Auditeria, Anchorage Schedule
Friday, October 22, 2004 6-9 PM
Introduction
New Procedures
Legislative Leadership Panel Discussion on upcoming IssuesSaturday, October 23, 2004 8:30AM - 5 Pm
Proposed Priorities
Round Table Discussions
General Session ( Voting on Priorities)
Advocacy Training
Registration Form available online at Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1092005649634309842004-08-08T14:51:00.000-08:002004-08-08T14:54:09.633-08:00The Fairbanks Council of PTAs will be holding its Annual Training on Saturday, August 28.
Please see their webpage for more info:
http://www.fairbankspta.org/index_files/Page313.htm
Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1092005047852273482004-08-08T14:42:00.000-08:002004-08-08T14:44:07.853-08:00The Annual Open House for the Alaska PTA Office is on Thursday, August 12. Membership cards and the National PTA Resources packet for your school will be available from 11am-7pm, at 619 E. 5th in Anchorage.
Bring us questions and problems to work on , members of the Alaska PTA Board of Managers wll be in and out all day to help you.
Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1078421452629300992004-03-04T08:30:00.000-09:002004-03-04T08:33:49.030-09:00Alaska PTA Legislative Fly In-Please Join Us
March 17-18 2004
Goldbelt Hotel
51 Egan Drive
Juneau, Alaska
(907) 478-6909
Agenda
Wednesday March 17th
Welcome and orientation (Goldbelt Hotel) 10:30 –Noon
Lunch (on your own) Noon – 1:00 pm
Meetings with Legislators (Capital Building) 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Share experiences (Goldbelt Hotel) 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dinner (on your own)
Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1078421279383320122004-03-04T08:27:00.000-09:002004-03-04T08:31:30.860-09:00Announcement- Please Join us in Juneau
Alaska PTA Legislative Fly In
March 17-18 2004
Goldbelt Hotel
51 Egan Drive
Juneau, Alaska
(907) 478-6909
Agenda
Wednesday March 17th
Welcome and orientation (Goldbelt Hotel) 10:30 –Noon
Lunch (on your own) Noon – 1:00 pm
Meetings with Legislators (Capital Building) 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Share experiences (Goldbelt Hotel) 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1076354429537199622004-02-09T10:20:00.000-09:002004-02-09T10:22:54.233-09:00Hello All,
This month's Local Unit Mailing includes some very important items. Along with tons of information for you to share with your members there are a couple of other things.
First, is the Awards Packet. Alaksa PTA gives Awards for Educator of the year, Student of the year, and Local Unit Honorees. Please look at the packet and see who in your school should be nominated.
Second, is the Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1075692341704914442004-02-01T18:25:00.000-09:002004-02-01T18:27:56.293-09:00Wow! January is over, and its time to start thinking of Convention. The Convention pages on the web page have been updated and the Lesilative pages are being updated for the Legislative Fly-In to juneau in March. Please check out the web page at http://www.alaska.net/%7Eakpta/index.htmlSuellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1073353726323741432004-01-05T16:48:00.000-09:002004-01-05T16:50:24.950-09:00Hi and Happy New Year to you all!
Several things have been added and updated on the web site, the PTA Audit Form is on the forms page. The 2004 Convention Schedule is added to the News page and there is a link to Preparing for College on both the Teen and Parents Pages. It has some helpful links on how to pay for it all.
More information on the Convention is coming soon.Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1070928340551161732003-12-08T15:05:00.000-09:002003-12-08T15:06:42.610-09:00Happy Holidays to All!
During the holiday down time... I know, I know, but there actually is some for me... I will be updating the web page and trying to get more information online.
If you have suggested information that you would like to see on the web or if you find a bad link please let me know. There should be an email link at the bottom of every page.
There should be lots of new Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1070927940283887612003-12-08T14:59:00.000-09:002003-12-08T15:00:22.623-09:00We did it! The delegates of the Alaska PTA Legislative Issues Conference meet and established the Legislative priorities for the upcoming session. To see what was approved by the delegates go to
http://www.alaska.net/%7Eakpta/advocacy.htmlSuellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1068501675044983622003-11-10T13:01:00.000-09:002003-12-08T14:56:50.043-09:00Reminder...
Alaska PTA legislative Issues conference is this weekend, November 14 & 15th. In Anchorage.
Call the Alaska PTA office for registration information and more details.Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1065740969685047092003-10-09T15:09:00.000-08:002003-10-09T15:09:29.763-08:00Hello,
It's that time again, time for us to set our legislative priorities for the coming session. Please make sure to consult with your local units on priorities in your area and submit them to the legislative committee for consideration at the Alaska PTA Legislative Issues Conference.
The Issues Conference will be held in Anchorage on November 14 and 15th at King Career Center. Please plan Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1064337562726060802003-09-23T09:19:00.000-08:002003-09-23T09:19:22.573-08:00Hi all,
There is some problem with the redirect on the www.akpta.org site.
Please use the old address for the time being and bookmark it as soon as you get there so that you can return.
The addresss is:
http://www.alaska.net/~akpta/index.html
Sorry, I am trying to get the isp to help me with this, but so far no luck.Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1063309454612154322003-09-11T11:44:00.000-08:002003-09-11T11:44:14.620-08:00September 03
Dear PTA Leaders,
I hope you are all off to a good start to the new School year!
Your Alaska PTA Board of Managers has been very busy; delivering membership cards, answering questions, attending local PTA meetings and Board meetings and training sessions, putting together future mailings and looking in files for information that units need. In short we have been servicing the Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1061832958707944622003-08-25T09:35:00.000-08:002003-08-25T09:35:58.726-08:00I would like to publically Thank the Fairbanks Council of PTAs for Inviting us to join them in their annual Leadership Workshop this past weekend in Fairbanks. It was well attended and we all had fun networking and learning about PTA procedures and issues.
I would also like to thank Dee Parsons, Alaska PTA for making the trip with me to Fairbanks. Dee and I did workshops and met some of the Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1061392865775375092003-08-20T07:21:00.000-08:002003-08-20T07:21:05.770-08:00Today the Alaska Department of Education and Early Developement will annouce the Annual Yearly Progress scores for Alaska Schools. We understand that the news will not be good for all schools and the Alaska PTA board has worked up some talking points for Local leaders to use when answering questions and concerns from the community and the media. These are suggestions only. Your situation is Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1060897563614429252003-08-14T13:46:00.000-08:002003-08-14T13:50:34.903-08:00Leadership Training from the Anchorage Council of PTAs
This is a great opportunity for units who don't have council training available locally. Take your board, learn new things and meet new "PTA People".
PTA leaders from all areas of Alaska are invited to attend. This includes local unit PTA leaders from Region 3, 4 and 5.
If you can get there, you are welcome!
Saturday, September 20
8:00am Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1059021396320661142003-07-23T20:36:00.000-08:002003-07-23T20:36:36.330-08:00Model Unit Bylaws have been updated and added to the forms page of the web site. My apologies to those of you who have been waiting for them. The can be filled out electronically in MS Word format or the Adobe .pdf file may be printed, filled out and mailed in. The electronic option is fastest as that way we do not have to wait on the mail both ways.
Model can be found on :
http://Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-1058722086556117402003-07-20T09:28:00.000-08:002003-07-20T09:28:06.470-08:00Alaska PTA Open House
Tuesday, August 5th at 5:00 to 8:00 PM
You may pick up your Membership Cards at this time at the office. You should have recieved a post Card with more information. if you did not we do not have your proper address. Contact the office and leave a message if that is the case.
Apply for "Coats for Kids" in Your School
The H.U.G.G.S. program from Catholic Social Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-954744982003-06-09T10:25:00.000-08:002003-06-09T10:25:12.830-08:00FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 6, 2003 No. 03-126
Murkowski OKs SB 202, Approves Full Education Funding
Calls on School Districts for Greater Accountability
Thank you everyone for your efforts and support during this year's legislative session and advocacy efforts. This "victory" emphasizes the fact that we must continue to unite our voices on education and that using our voice we can continue Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-952066062003-06-02T12:31:00.000-08:002003-06-02T12:31:24.366-08:00The Alaska PTA Office will be closed from June 6th through August 4th, 2003 for Summer Break.
Mail will be picked up and messages answered weekly on Wednesday.
Please leave a message! and we will get back to you.
If you need immediate assistance email Suellen @ cariade@mtaonline.net
Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-950539462003-05-29T14:38:00.000-08:002003-05-29T14:38:23.863-08:00I understand that there is a lot of concern about the changes to local unit bylaws made necessary by the changes to the Alaska PTA Bylaws made at convention. The following letter was sent out in the Local unit mailing, I am repeating it here hoping to reach more with the information.
"Dear Local Unit Leaders,
As many of you know, the delegates of the Alaska PTA Convention this year approved a Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-940238922003-05-08T17:13:00.000-08:002003-05-08T17:13:48.653-08:00Well, the Alaska PTA Convention is now over! We made it through some heated debate, had training and workshops and some dynamic speakers made us stop and think. For those who couldn't make it there will be a Convention Recap section on the web site by the end of May. This is a busy time for all of us so close to the end of the school year, so please be patient.
For those who have not heard, the Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-934158252003-04-28T11:17:00.000-08:002003-04-28T11:17:29.186-08:00The Alaska PTA Convention will begin on May 1, 2003 at the Anchorage Sheraton Hotel, at 7:00 pm. There are Bylaws changes to be decided, resolutions to be discussed and voted on, elections of new board members....
It is important for your PTA to be represented at this convention!
Leadership Training begins at 9:30 am on Thursday, May 1, 2003.
Call the Alaska PTA office at 907-279-9345
for Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-934155952003-04-28T11:13:00.000-08:002003-04-28T11:13:28.653-08:00Hooray for Them!
Rabbit Creek Elementary, in Anchorage, has been recognized as a National PTA Parent Involvement School of Excellence.
and in case you missed it,
Tanana Middle School was awarded the National PTA Parent Involvement Recognition of Commitment.
Congratulations to those committed PTA folks who make Parent Involvement such a priority in those schools.
For more information aboutSuellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-926122422003-04-14T15:04:00.000-08:002003-04-14T15:04:16.043-08:00Hi all. This is a copy of the guest editorial I did for NEA's monthly newsletter. Your feedback is valued. Hard copies will go out to NEA's 12,000 members as well as legislators next week.
Be watching for more info on immediate advocacy needs, I'll email out very soon. Kris
Guest Editorial
It’s time to build coalition, unite on funding
By Kris Moore, President, Mat-Su Council of PTAs
I Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-925946282003-04-14T09:42:00.000-08:002003-04-14T09:42:13.810-08:00This letter was sent to the Alaska State Legislature on behalf of all of the children of Alaska:
On behalf of the nearly 13,000 parents, teachers, students, and other child advocates who are members of the Alaska PTA, I am writing to express our views on the Budget that you are currently considering.
Alaska PTA asks that you SUPPORT,
A budget that will fund at the highest level possible Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-925943622003-04-14T09:36:00.000-08:002003-04-14T09:36:56.356-08:00Here is a link for educators, the US Departartmentof Education has created a guide for educators to guide them in dealing with children of our deployed military forces. If you have children in your school who have parents in the military, offer this guide to your school staff: http://www.ed.gov/inits/homefront/homefront.pdfSuellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-922078302003-04-07T23:41:00.000-08:002003-04-07T23:41:27.140-08:00Change of color was requested.Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-921772642003-04-07T14:08:00.000-08:002003-04-07T14:08:22.483-08:00This is crunch time, folks. The House will be considering the operating budget on the floor this week.
WE MUST SEND A MESSAGE TO FUND EDUCATION!! Even if you do not understand the details of the school budget, this is important and rather simple. Please, Please, Please take the time right now to do one of the following options.
Our representative are not hearing from us, and if they can'tSuellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-921665232003-04-07T11:09:00.000-08:002003-04-07T11:21:25.000-08:00A couple of quick updates....
The regular MatSu Council meeting on Thursday, April 10 at 5:30 pm at Wasilla High School. Please mark your calendar to attend and bring a friend.
National PTA News: Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement Grant Deadline, May 1
PTA Gives Holloway Award
The National PTA awarded State Board of Education & Early Development member Shirley Holloway the Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218547.post-916658872003-03-30T12:27:00.000-09:002003-03-30T12:28:55.000-09:00Hello! Here is the promised answer to the Enews problem. This should make more frrequent and timely updates of information easier for all of us. If you know of a link , article or pta news that should be included here please let me know.
The Alaska PTA Home page can be found at http://www.alaska.net/~akpta/index.html Be sure to get your Convention Registration sent in soon!
If you are Suellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192413466817452844noreply@blogger.com