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Connect with your School: Continue to monitor homework,
interims and report cards. Follow up on observations made during
American Education Week and/or items discussed at a Parent-Teacher
Conference.
Connect with the School System (BCPS and MSDE): Attend
School Board meetings and Area Education Advisory Council
Meetings. Make a difference by sharing your opinions and
suggestions for improvements. Celebrate success by becoming aware
of all the great things that are happening in our schools.
Connect with your Elected Officials: Request that public
school education is adequately funded. ADVOCATE!
Connect with your local PTA membership: Plan PTA
meetings and programs that meet the needs and expectations of your
membership. Increase the avenues of communication.
Connect with PTA Council: Share your best practices,
ideas, and concerns. Attend meetings and participate in leadership
training. Help us to fill vacancies on the PTA Council Board of
Directors.
Connect with State and National PTA: Become aware of
programs, resources, and training opportunities.
Connect with your friends and family: Most
importantly…..Your family comes first! DO NOT become so
overwhelmed with your role in PTA that you can’t find time to
spend with your family. Enjoy!
Connect for the Safety of Children: Please attend the
1/21/10 general meeting when our featured program will revisit an
issue that Council first presented in March 2007; Gangs. Thanks to
Dulaney HS PTSA President, Terri Seitz Parrish, for contacting PTA
Council to request that we re-address an issue that continues to
negatively impact our communities, schools, and children
regardless of their age. Refer to pages 14 and 15 of this
Bulletin.
As we look ahead to 2010, I wish you a Happy New Year filled
with limitless opportunities and possibilities.
Nancy L. Ostrow
Remember, PTA...everychild.onevoice!!
President
PTA Council of Baltimore County
president@bcptacouncil.org
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