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WHAT IS DUE THIS MONTH:(Please contact your Area Advisor if you need help with any of the items listed below)

(R) Treasurer’s Reports: See the FINANCE section of the Red Book. This report needs to be presented at every executive board and association meeting and turned in to council.

(R) 2020-Officer’s Contact Form (R) Association Meeting Minutes (March) Membership dues – Membership dues are to be

turned in MONTHLY as received. Teacher of the Year (TOTY) essays due Convention–Who’s going to Convention? Please check the CAPTA website for information. Make sure

to release funds for convention attendees. The Laura Costley Scholarship may be available to help your unit go. Please see the DECEMBER section for LC Scholarship form and more info.

Recognition Awards– Many units present Honorary Service Awards (HSAs) and Praise, Appreciation and Thanks (PAT) awards to volunteers at their schools or to people or business in their community that are helpful and supportive. This can be done if your unit has a Founders Day Celebration in February or for your last PTA meeting of the year in May or June. Form a committee no later than your January association meeting to help plan the awards ceremony. An HSA info sheet can be found in the FEBRUARY section along with a nomination form, award form and the PAT form. Online ordering is available for HSA’s only at CAPTA.org. PATs are only available through Long Beach Council PTA. May UP’s meeting is the last day to order for year.

Elections – Notice must be sent out 30 days prior to elections. Elections should be held in March or early April. See Article V of your unit’s Bylaws.

WHAT YOU MAY NEED TO WORK ON THIS MONTH:Due in May

LBCPTA In & Out Meeting and Awards Reservations Reservations for Thirty-Third District PTA Spring Training Unit Program Report – see form in MAY section PATs – Last day to request the LBCPTA Praise, Appreciation and Thanks (PAT) awards is the May UPs

meeting. Please use the form in the FEBRUARY section. Turn in to your Area Advisor. Please allow for two weeks to process.

End of Year Things to Do Procedure Books Unit Annual Treasurers Report (should be completed by outgoing Treasurer by June 30th) Transition Meeting for out-going and in-coming boards to pass on info and advice.

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Getting the Most from Convention

Before you decide to attend Determine what you need and hope to gain from convention. Consider the value of convention. We only make progress if we accept

the challenge of change – to learn and grow in knowledge, skills and experience.

Ensure that your PTA includes a line item in the budget to send attendees to the Annual California State Convention every year.

After you’ve decided to attend Write down your objectives for attending so you are clear about your

purpose and what you want from convention. Plan how your time will be spent; design an itinerary that allows flexibility

to pursue unexpected learning or networking opportunities. Be responsible about attending. Your PTA is sending you to convention to

participate fully. Do not shop or tour on your PTA’s time or money. Be positive about attending!

When you arrive at convention Review the program for changes and updates – revise your itinerary as appropriate. Participate in ALL general meetings and take notes. Voting delegates can participate in the business of the association – vote on a legislative platform

that will direct our advocacy efforts; establish the priorities to be addressed; participate in the election of future California State PTA leaders.

Celebrate the outstanding work of local unit, council and district PTAs. Participate in a variety of workshops where ideas and skills can be learned; hear from experts in

fields of PTA concern. Develop leadership skills Purchase a workshop handout CD in the PTA Store. The CD contains handouts from those workshops you aren’t able to attend. Visit the exhibit hall and consider the potential of products and services to increase your PTA’s

ability to serve its parents and students effectively and efficiently. Meet state and National PTA leaders. Network! Exchange ideas and successes with others. Learn from PTAs around the state. Create helpful lists of PTA contacts.

After returning home Report to your PTA on what you learned and how it can benefit you and your PTA. Demonstrate that your attendance was well worth the time and expense. Share your notes with others who can make the information work for them. Adapt the information

to benefit your PTA. Share the handout materials you collected. Share the handout CD you purchased in the PTA Store. Follow-up with contacts you made and nurture the rapport you established. Continue to share ideas and success with others. Apply the knowledge and skills you acquired immediately.

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BUDGET FOR CONVENTION ATTENDEES: Air Flight (if convention

is in the North) Shuttle Cost to hotel Mileage to and from

home/airport (2 round trips). Airport parking will not be allowed.

Hotel (shared room) Hotel Parking (if

convention is in the South)

Mileage from home to hotel and back (1 round trip)


PTA Teacher Appreciation WeekMay 2020.

R E C O G N I Z E E D U C A T O R S D U R I N G T E A C H E R A P P R E C I A T I O N W E E KCelebrate National PTA Teacher Appreciation Week the first full week of May and

California Day of the Teacher, the second Wednesday in May.

Since 1984, National PTA has designated one week in May as a special time to honor the men and women who lend their passion and skills to educating our children.

PTA events at the national, state and local levels celebrate the outstanding contributions teachers make. Teacher Appreciation Week offers the opportunity for citizens to reaffirm their commitment to parent-teacher partnerships. PTA Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect time to personally thank your students’ teachers for their support and encouragement for children throughout the year. While appreciation alone will not reduce the challenges teachers face, it will let them know their efforts are not going unnoticed.

A P P R E C I A T I O N I D E A S F O R ST U D E N T S, F A M I L I E S A N D P T A S Create and display posters, banners, and fliers in schools

and in the community promoting Teacher Appreciation Week and the California Day of the Teacher

Discuss ways to honor teachers with students in your PTSA and work together

Brainstorm with your school principal about significant ways to honor the staff through the year

Contact area merchants, business and community groups to invite their participation

Plant a tree or flowers on the school property

Bring bouquets to school

Provide a nutritious brunch

Wash cars or windshields

Give teachers positive feedback on their teaching by sending a thank-you note

Design a resource file for your school that includes names of parents and family members who are willing to use their expertise to assist teachers on projects and activities

Publish proclamations in the PTA newsletter and post them in the school

Request that your mayor or county board of supervisors issue a proclamation in observance of Teacher Appreciation Week or California Day of the Teacher

Coordinate an event for teachers sponsored by community organizations and invite press and media coverage

Call in to radio talk shows early and tell the host or hostess what your PTA is doing for teacher appreciation.

Think about beginning a year-long project to tell your teachers how important they are.

See more ideas from National PTA.

Read about more ways to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week on the One Voice blog and PTAOurChildren.org.

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Teacher of the Year Award

The application is due to Long Beach Council PTA at the UPS meeting in APRIL.

Encourage your members to participate and nominate an outstanding teacher!

Nominations can be submitted by parents and/or students.

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Teacher of the Year Award 2020Quest

Questions? Contact TOTY Chair, Christina Butler at [email protected]

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Teacher of the year Essays will be reviewed based on the following rubric:

What makes the teacher outstanding? 5 4 3 2 1Comments:

How is the teacher a good role model? 5 4 3 2 1Comments:

Does the teacher use a variety of techniques to reach all students? 5 4 3 2 1Comments:

Give example of the techniques? 5 4 3 2 1

How does this teacher promote a positive learning environment where students feel they can be successful?

5 4 3 2 1

Comments:

How does the teacher make learning fun? 5 4 3 2 1Comments:

Overall impression of essay: 5 4 3 2 1

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Officers Contact Information Form 2019 - 2020

Please complete the requested information on both sides of this form and turn in to your area advisor immediately following your units election of officers.The PTA mailing list is confidential. This information will only be used by the following organizations:

Long Beach Council PTA, Thirty-Third District PTA, California State PTA & National PTA

Unit Name:

Please provide contact information for the following positions on your incoming board. If no one has been elected for any one of these positions, please indicate by writing the word “VACANT” next to the

open position. Thank you.

Name of incoming or returning president:

Home Mailing Address:

Email address:

Phone #:

Name of incoming or returning treasurer:


Email address:

Phone #:

Name of incoming or returning Secretary:


Email address:

Phone #:

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Slate of Officers for _ PTA/PTSA

Your unit may not have all the positions listed. Please check in your bylaws for the positions that are relevant to your unit.

Officer Name Phone # emailExecutive VP

Auditor

Financial Secretary

Historian

Please write in what each VP shall serve as1st Vice President:

2nd Vice President:

3rd Vice President:

4th Vice President:

5th Vice President:

6th Vice President:

Appointed Positions -Corresponding SecretaryParliamentarian

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WHAT IS DUE THIS MONTH: · Web viewAfter returning home. Report to your PTA on what you learned and how it can benefit you and your PTA. Demonstrate that your attendance was well