1. Glenwood PTO Home pta/pto Council Meeting Minutes. October minutes. November minutes. December12, 2002. Not all teachers agree with the program but they do teach it. http://www.glenwoodpto.org/ptaptocouncil.html

PTA/PTO Council Meeting Minutes January 9, 2003 The meeting opened with Co-Chairpersons Laura McLean and Patty Cook in attendance. Also in attendance were Members: Carolyn Barnes, Donna Butcher, Melanie Fillauer, Angela Galen, Betsy Peterson, Lisa Ridenour, Susan Senn, Shawna Smith, Bonnie Spangler and Martha Whittingham. Administrative staff present : Dr. Thomas Bailey The meeting opened with Laura reminding the members that the council meetings were not a forum for personal issues, it is intended for system-wide, or at least building-wide issues. Dr. Bailey took us on a tour of the oldest part of the administration building. We saw that the building was in bad shape and, in places, presents a health hazard. Dr. Bailey informed the members that the amount spent per child for education in the Oak Ridge School System is $8700, however, if you take out the preschool, which is funded by grants for the most part, the amount spent is $8300. Discussion about the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) involving the Administration centered on the Planning Commission delaying the project for 11 years. It has been put off until next year at this point. The preschool building has also been put off for this year.

2. Kittery PTA Links Lots of information, Excellent links, Nationwide pta/pto locator. Maine State pta. Maine's oldest and largest membership The fun and easy way to teach nutrition. Operation Lookout http://kitterypta.8m.net/links/links.html

Organizations The National PTA site Lots of information, Excellent links, Nationwide PTA/PTO locator Maine State PTA Maine's oldest and largest membership organization dedicated to improving the lives of children. Maine Education Association Advocating for and inspiring its 25,000 members to be leaders in the educational process. The Foundation Center Your gateway to philanthropy on the World Wide Web. National Network of Partnership Schools Bringing together schools, districts, and states to build school-family-community partnerships. National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities Information resources for people who plan, design, build, and maintain K-12 schools. Learning First Alliance Striving to improve student learning in public elementary and secondary schools. Their mission is to stop the marketing of violence to children. National Institute on Media and the Family A national resource for teachers, parents and others who are interested in the influence of electronic media on children. Training initiatives focusing on the role of the family in education. National Association of Partner in Education An international network of partnership professionals ensuring success for all students!

3. Bulletin Board Of Best Ideas : April/May 2001 | PTO Today Posted on Mon, Aug. 12, 2002. COMMENTARY. Help teach us lessons about your schools a first step, we recently invited several pta/pto moms and a dad - to a forum. http://www.ptotoday.com/0501bulletinboard.html

RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES: SEARCH PTO TODAY: Giving Their All Hundreds of Parent Group of the Year applications yielded hundreds of hearwarming stories and accomplishments and more than a few quotes we just had to share. We've tacked a few of the most memorable clippings to our bulletin board. Enjoy! By Alicia Miller Pioneering a Unique Learning Experience The Pioneer Elementary School PcTO of Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, has developed a trailblazing project to support their state’s academic goals of research and independent learning. As part of the Kids Explore Boxes program, parent group members compile books, games, puzzles, and software into themed kits. Twice a week, Pioneer students visit a parent-guided classroom, where they explore the boxes, research a topic they discover that appeals to them, create a project to show what they’ve learned, and then share it with others. Learning That Money Is a Means, Not an End “To know how special our PTO is, you have to realize where we started from. At times, we felt like the only thing the PTO did was raise money. The only thing the teachers did was spend money. Attendance at PTO meetings was low. But through diligent effort, teacher and parent participation has increased in every area, with two family nights per year, one major fall fundraiser, parent involvement in the classroom, science fairs, Earth Day, a publishing center, and new playground equipment. A long list of volunteers now helps our school motto come to life: ‘Parents and teachers working together striving for excellence.’”

4. Poetry Teachers How to teach poetry in the classroom. Lots of ideas for educators on teaching poetry in fun and interesting ways. teacher trainings, and pta/pto events. While I've enjoyed of a teacher or pto/pta family? Can you share a great way to teach the pleasures of reading and http://www.poetryteachers.com/authorvisit/authorvisit.html

Privacy policy How to Make the Most of an Author Visit to Your School by Bruce Lansky As a children's poet, I have made hundreds of visits to schools for poetry assemblies, classroom writing workshops, teacher trainings, and PTA/PTO events. While I've enjoyed all of these events, some visits were definitely more valuable for the participants than others. I'm convinced that the difference between a successful author visit and one that wastes everyone's time and money is a little advance preparation by the school's teachers, students, and parents. Here are some tips to help any school get the most out of their next author visit: A. Finding an Appropriate Author Have you ever had an author visit your school who wrote wonderful books but was not an enthusiastic or motivating performer? Not every author is as good at presenting their material in person as they are at writing or illustrating. Some authors are better at handling big groups. Some are better with small groups. Some want to talk about their latest book. Some want to talk about the process of writing or illustrating. The best way to make both you and the author happy is to spend a little time and effort searching for the right author for your particular needs. Here are some things to keep in mind as you search for an appropriate author: Look for authors at local, state, or regional reading and/or library conferences. Make sure that you are as comfortable with the author's presentation style as you are with the author's books.

5. ECW - COMPUTERTOTS & COMPUTER EXPLORERS - Just The Facts Additional services include pta/pto fundraiser, which is affiliated with the After forTechnology Integration we train the teachers to teach the children. http://www.computertots.com/press_02.htm

Change Section Elementary Programs Preschool Classes On Site Classes Own a Business Teach for Us Site Index Cyndee Perkins Phone: 703-759-2556 ext. 11 Fax: 703-759-1938 E-mail: cperkins@computertots.com ECW Corporation, franchisor of COMPUTERTOTS/COMPUTER EXPLORERS, delivers children's computer enrichment classes and services with approximately 175 franchise units worldwide and thousands of child care center, preschool and elementary school partner sites. The company serves preschool and school age children and offers consulting solutions, including technology planning and staff training, to educators and administrators. COMPUTERTOTS/COMPUTER EXPLORERS reach extends to such countries as Brazil, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea. Karen Marshall (M.Ed., Ed.S.), president, co-founder and owner, is also an Adjunct Professor of Education with the University of Virginia and has been active in all areas of education for over 30 years. Ms. Marshall is a Board Member (1996-2002) of the International Franchise Association. She was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year for the Greater Washington Area in 1996 and was a finalist in Working Woman's Entrepreneurial Excellence Award 2000 for Innovative Products and Services. She is also a founding member of the Strategic Advisory Board for the University of St. Thomas Institute of Franchise Management. COMPUTERTOTS/COMPUTER EXPLORERS is committed to excellence in computer instruction, delivering weekly classes for students, as well as teacher training in preschool and elementary school settings. Educational technology experts design the self-contained instructional learning packets that teachers use in classes. All teachers are trained in the company's instructional methodology and receive ongoing professional development, teaching enhancements and materials designed for parents/educators. The company brands include:

6. PTA/PTO Newsletter Article October, 2001 what you read. We teach kids to say, that reminds me of, followedby a personal experience they have had. Older students, who http://www.parkmead.wcsd.k12.ca.us/literacy/newsarticle1001.htm

October Article Our next Parent Education night is scheduled for October 11, 7:00 p.m., in the multiuse room. The focus will be on two metacognitive reading comprehension strategies: schema and questioning. These strategies are two of seven strategies that have been identified by the research as things good readers do to help them understand what they read. The October article will focus on the strategy of schema. November will describe questioning. Activating schema means making connections. Making connections enhances understanding of what is read. Good readers use all of their prior experiences and background knowledge to fuel these connections. Connections fall into three categories: text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to- world. A text-to-self connection involves comparing what you have personally experiences with what you read. We teach kids to say, "that reminds me of," followed by a personal experience they have had. Older students, who are more sophisticated evaluators, are also able to make text-to-self connections when the text contradicts personal experience. Text-to-text connection involves comparing what you are reading to other books you have read. Comparisons can include all elements of a story: plot, setting, characters, problem, resolution, etc. We also speak of "Author Schema" when we compare the characteristics of a series of books by the same author.

7. Press Release Archive 20002001 School Year GE Fund Supports Math Acceleration pta-pto Thrift Shop 2000- Truancy Prevention Press Conference November 10, 2000 - Team teach for an http://www.lynchburg.org/Departments/Public Information/Press Releases/Press Rel

home search contacts TRENEY TWEEDY Public Information Officer Fax (434) 846-0723 tweedtl@admin.lynchburg.org 2002 - 2003 School Year April 2, 2003 - E. C. Glass Drama Department Cancels Summer Trip March 6, 2003 - New Appointments Within Lynchburg City Schools March 4, 2003 - Alumni Donation Supports Lynchburg City Schools and the Community February 4, 2003 - February is School Board Appreciation Month ... Septmeber 9, 2002 - PTA/PTA Thrift Shop Check Distribution 2001-2002 School Year Bedford Hills Elementary School is Fully Accredited Candler Oil Company and Exxon Mobile Support Paul Munro Elementary School Master Partnership between LCS and Fellowship Community Outreach Center Coca-Cola and Food Lion Recognize the Importance of Reading ... July 18, 2001 - LCS Makes New Appointments 2000-2001 School Year GE Fund Supports Math Acceleration PTA-PTO Thrift Shop Distributes 2000-2001 Earnings May 16, 2001 - Deputy Superintendent Appointment May 15, 2001 - McGlothlin Award ... PETAL press releases PTA-PTO Thrift Shop registration school vision schools by district ... student records you are visitor Home l Current Interests l General Information l Superintendent l School Board l Departments l l Schools for Innovation l Partners in Education l Education Foundation l Job Opportunities l Calendar l Contacts questions l comments WebMaster

8. Mark Kistler's Imagination Station!-School Assemblies And Programs millions of children around the world how to draw he can teach your students Thiscan be a pta / pto fundraiser, or pta / pto's often choose to discount the http://www.draw3d.com/asmbly.html

Elementary School Assembly Family Evening Drawing Program Our Diversity University Internet Web Wizards ... Young Authors/Illustrators Elementary School Assembly Program Get your students prepared to blast off into the land of imagination with pencil power! For 21 years, Mark Kistler has been teaching kids at over 5,000 elementary schools how to draw in 3-D with this world-famous assembly program. An unforgettable hands-on assembly that encourages students, teachers, and parents to participate. Mark has taught millions of children around the world how to draw...he can teach your students, too! Mark deeply believes that learning how to draw in three dimensions builds a child's critical thinking skills while nourishing self-esteem. His positive messages on self-esteem, goal setting, dream conquering, environmental awareness, and the power of reading have sparked millions of children around the world to discover their awesome individual potentials. Thumbs up! Read what teachers and parents have to say about this awesome assembly experience! Here's what you're in for...

9. Peace Corps World Wise Schools Teaching About Culture How will you teach them? presentation of your action plan a. For a real, live audience(fellow students, faculty, your principal, the pta/pto, the board of http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/culturematters/performtask.html

10. Speaker: Parents Must Teach Values, Not Fear, To Children By Karl Vilacoba Staff Township Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse and the community’s pta/pto/SCOPEorganizations. Today, more than ever, we must teach our children http://newstranscript.gmnews.com/News/2002/1016/Front_Page/023.html

Weather in Farmingdale, NJ News Front Page Bulletin Board Letters Editorials ... Sports Featured Special Section Other Special Sections About Us Archive All Greater Media News Contact us Advertising Classifieds Services News Archive GMN Newspaper web site content management software and services Front Page October 16, 2002 More Front Page Headlines Judge to hear arguments on FRHSD voting system Photo Hospital land negotiations resume ... recovering after attack Speaker: Parents must teach values, not fear, to children By karl vilacoba Staff Writer MARLBORO — "My parents will kill me" is not motivation enough in a day when kids are smarter than you are, according to speaker Thomas Palermo. In an Oct. 2 lecture titled "Stop the Yelling and Gain Cooperation," Palermo told a Marlboro Middle School auditorium crowded with parents that anger and fear tactics are ultimately doomed to fail. Palermo is the founder of Positive Parenting, and an author, trainer and member of the National Speakers Association. The event was sponsored by the Marlboro Board of Education, the Marlboro Township Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse and the community’s PTA/PTO/SCOPE organizations.

11. The Latest PTO/PTA News | PTO Today elementary school pto dedicates outdoor classroom in an effort to teach studentsof all ages about the wetlands. MAY 17, 2002 Yikkes! Heated pta argument in http://www.ptotoday.com/currentnews.html

RECEIVE EMAIL UPDATES: SEARCH PTO TODAY: Check this space frequently for the latest news and notes from the PTO world. Run into an interesting PTO tidbit? email us the news or a link to: news@PTOtoday.com April 10, 2003: Gold medal to this Arizona principal for understanding the importance of involvement. Nice piece. APRIL 9, 2003: North Carolina parent group holds a special fundraiser in order to display their freedom quilt. APRIL 9, 2003: Comprehensive program profile here on connecting with and involving Hispanic parents at one Atlanta school. APRIL 9, 2003: Weather doesn't dampen the spirit of this huge community-built plaground effort. APRIL 9, 2003: Hawaiian Luau. Coppertone. Playground. $5000. There is a connection for this West Virginia school. APRIL 8, 2003: Principal flipping burgers at this New York PTO's McDonald's Night fundraiser. APRIL 7, 2003: Comprehensive piece here on parental involvement challenges in North Carolina. Nicely done. First in a series. APRIL 1, 2003:

12. Education Volunteer citizen based pta/pto program. Puppet shows that teach What is a stranger? and what to do if SAFETY any stranger wants to given them something or http://kenoshapolice.com/officer.htm

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Kenosha Police Department is to serve all people with respect, fairness and compassion. We are committed to preserving peace, order and safety; enforcing laws and ordinances; and safeguarding constitutional rights. HOME Site Index Chief of Police Administration ... E-Mail Kenosha Police Department online information Education Program Asst. Chief of Administration Patrick J. Weidner Chief of Police Daniel C. Wade ... Steven H. Pataska POLICE /SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM Directed by Safety Officer Walsh Certified Police Officer and Child Passenger Safety Technician (qualified to check proper installation of Child Safety Seats) Email Officer Walsh, click here OVERVIEW The Kenosha Rotary Safety Center at 5716 14th Avenue houses the Safety Education Division of the Kenosha Police Department. Per city school PTAs the safety officer conducts background investigations for those parents who apply to be part of the Smiley House (Safe Haven) program. During the summer, the safety officer conducts background investigations for those parents who enroll their child/children for one-week safety sessions during the months of June, July and August.

13. Not Your Mom's PTA and of close relationships between parents and those who teach their children.Increasingly, that image comes not from pta's, but from pto's or Parent http://edreform.com/oped/2001/010709.htm

Making Schools Work Better for All Children CER Commentary Not your mom's PTA By Jeanne Allen The Washington Times , Monday, July 9, 2001      The name "PTA" may conjure up images of moms working closely with schools, carnivals and other money-raising efforts, and of close relationships between parents and those who teach their children.      Increasingly, that image comes not from PTA's, but from "PTO's" or Parent Teacher Organizations, independent parent groups that choose to organize at schools without any affiliation to the national Parent Teacher Association.      Why the change? Parent activists are finding an increasing divide between the purposes of their state and national PTA leaders and their own objectives. And they're therefore withdrawing their memberships and forming PTO's.      Since 1966, PTA membership has dropped from 12 million to 6.6 million, even as student enrollment has risen from 31 million to 52 million. In response to budgetary cutbacks, the PTA raised its dues a few years ago and 400,000 members dropped their membership. This spring, parents in 22 school districts in Utah dropped out. In some states, PTA membership has dropped as low as 6 percent.      Two reasons for these departures seem to dominate, and the national PTA appears unwilling to address either.

14. Student Teaching Handbook: Suggestions For Student Teacher Orientation Talk with a parent at pta/pto. teachers will have had classroom experiences as partof their teacher education preparation before they student teach and should http://www.nmu.edu/education/education/handbook/orientation.htm

Home Student Teaching Information Handbook Table of Contents Suggestions for Student Teacher Orientation Each supervising teacher must decide how quickly the student teacher should begin teaching. The supervising teacher may want to consult with the university supervisor in determining how quickly the student teacher should assume his or her duties. Factors such as the knowledge, ability and maturity of the student teacher and the temperament of the class will affect this decision. The student teacher's adjustment to the classroom and assumption of the teaching load will depend upon the individual student, the situation and the supervising teacher. The following list identifies activities, which can assist in the adjustment to the classroom and the assumption of the teaching load. Orientation to Total School System Instructional Materials and Media Center Counseling and testing Library Consultants and special area supervisors School administration Community resources Orientation to Building Become acquainted with the building.

15. Guide To Student Teaching Supervision: Suggestions For Student Teacher Orientati Visit other classrooms. Plan and execute a field trip. Plan and teach at leastone unit. Help plan or attend a school party. Attend a pta/pto meeting. http://www.nmu.edu/education/education/supervision/orientation.htm

Home Student Teaching Information Handbook Table of Contents Suggestions for Student Teacher Orientation Each supervising teacher must decide how quickly the student teacher should begin teaching. The supervising teacher may want to consult with the university supervisor in determining how quickly the student teacher should assume his or her duties. Factors such as the knowledge, ability, and maturity of the student teacher and the temperament of the class will affect this decision. The student teacher's adjustment to the classroom and assumption of the teaching load will depend upon the individual student, the situation and the supervising teacher. All students are expected to successfully teach one full day before the first progress report, one week before the mid-term report and two additional weeks before the final report. Failure to meet these requirements indicates a weakness in the student teacher's progress. The following list identifies activities, which can assist in the adjustment to the classroom and the assumption of the teaching load. I. Orientation to Total School System

16. Mentoring Administration and pto/pta. Unfortunately, some schools or pto's will look on achess club as something for only a few Information to teach Your Students. http://www.illinoischess.org/cochess/mentor.htm

Best viewed at 1024x768 Calendar Updates USCF members play online for FREE! Illinois K-8 Scholastic Chess Association, affiliated with the Illinois Chess Association Tournament Calendar CoChess provides mentoring information and contacts. An Overview of Mentoring Key Benefits How to deal with your school administration and PTO/PTA Organizations you should join or contact. Where to get chess equipment Fundraising ideas ... Where to find a chess coach. For information on mentoring, contact Bonnie Cobia . She can put you in touch with someone in your area who can help you with the questions that will come up when you start a chess club. Here are some brief answers to the questions above. Please note that in many cases these are not the only answers, and the answers here are not meant to promote any particular group, organization, resource, business, etc. more than any other approach. Also, many scholastic chess clubs are happy to let people visit for a few times while they learn how to run their own club. Administration and PTO/PTA Many times the school administration and PTO will be very supportive of your efforts to start a chess club. The PTO can be a good place to acquire some initial funds (often a matching grant request works well) to raise money to purchase chess equipment. Many schools and administrators are becoming aware of the information that chess programs can work to enhance the educational experience of students. In fact, it can even lead to better reading, math, creativity and other scores. (See Dr. Robert Ferguson's information. One site is

17. Character Education: How Do You Involve Parents And Guardians? Rich – Educator and author of the article You Can't teach What You Don Letters/Notes/Memos;pta/pto Meetings; School Councils/Committees; Home visits by school; http://www.ethics.org/character/printable_involve.html

How Do You Involve Parents and Guardians? I. Whose Responsibility? A common plea heard throughout the nation is that we must put our "Children First!" That is, first in consideration for school funding, after school programs and physical protection. Politicians have been among the earliest converts to this type of thinking, as evident in the frequency with which the "educating for the future" and "Children First" epitaphs are used during election campaigns. Unfortunately, these notions are premised on the assumption that parents/guardians, as well as educators, already have all the tools needed in order to teach children how to be successful, safe and well-behaved students. For example, many parents/guardians believe strongly that no one has the right or the obligation to teach morality to others, especially to their children, citing freedom of expression and fear of excessive governmental intrusion as key motivators. While people of good intention disagree on whether these concerns are valid, the fact remains that parents/guardians believe (and rightly so) that the job of teaching children right from wrong is theirs. However, parents/guardians have a hard enough time juggling work, family obligations and the often ill-fated attempts at maintaining a social life, that they are already struggling to keep up with the "responsibility" of helping their children with homework, teaching them about sex, AIDS and drugs. And most importantly, it is probably an understatement to say that parents/guardians struggle to find the time (and techniques) to "consciously" teach their children character and moral development.

18. National School Public Relations Association - It Starts On The Fronline Publica Have the pta/pto publish those guidelines to all parents in their newsletters andyou should do the same in your own newsletter teach future teachers to listen. http://www.nspra.org/main_pubfline.htm

The following is a Sample of NSPRA's Principal Communicator Publication Concise, Practical Public Relations Help for Your School Feature Article: School Profiles as a PR Tool School PRomotion Getting Engaged Principal Connections ... Calendar School P rofiles as Public Relations Tool Consider these items: H ighlight key messages about what your school stands for throughout the profile. Example: Reading Works at NSPRA Elementary. Give third-party anecdotal endorsements of how great your school really is. Include comments from parents, visiting dignitaries and community leaders. Highlight awards that your school, staff and students have received. Break out the test score progress of students who have been with your school for three or more years. Highlight accomplishment of former students. Use photos of children as well as photos of academic work. Show the extra-enrichment programs you offer at your school. Remind parents and others that they too have responsibilities in making your school great. Describe how parents have helped you in the past year. Weave in the technology enhancements you have made in the past year.

19. SchoolGrants: Parent & Teacher Links And Resources This is a wonderful opportunity for businesses and individuals and pta/pto groupsto help in high poverty schools aren't even qualified to teach the subject http://www.schoolgrants.org/Links/parents.htm

No one has yet realized the wealth of sympathy, the kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure. -Emma Goldman Home Grant Opportunities Sample Proposals Let's Write a Grant CD ... Search Our Links Grant-Related Links Federal Agencies Foundation Resources Grants Management Grant-related Publications ... State Agencies Education-Related Links General Interest National Organizations Parent Involvement Publications School Safety Search Engines Technology ... Site Map Research shows that parent involvement in their kids' lives and in the schools is often the key to higher achievement and more successful schools and communities. It is at least a component of many federal and state grant opportunities. Parent involvement makes a difference. I hear from many concerned parents who are doing great things at and for their children's schools. This page is dedicated to those parents. If you have favorite online resources that are not listed here, please let me know!

20. Cathy Timpone We must teach them how to work in a globally competitive environment and motivatethem to I have been active in pta/pto organizations for 20 consecutive years. http://www.fairlawnnews.com/April-May-2001/Cathy-Timpone.htm

Home Features Discussion Forum Events and Free Classifieds (Merchandise, Real Estate, Events,...) Updated Daily and No Charge To Add Your Item Topics Business Education Events and Recreation Food ... Transportation More About Archives / Search E- mail the Editor Links ... Subscriptions Fair Lawn News Spring 2003 From the April - May 2001 Edition Cathy Timpone 1. Do any of your children attend (or have they attended Fair Lawn public schools)? Yes. I have lived in Fair Lawn for approximately twenty-five years. I have three sons that have gone through the Fair Lawn School System. Currently, their ages are 22, 23, and 26. 2. Professional Background I am a public school administrator. I am currently employed as the Director of Curriculum/Technology in a K-12 Public School System. 3. Do you think Fair Lawn Schools are better than they were a few years ago? No. Based upon the following reasons, I believe that Fair Lawn Schools are not better now than they were a few years ago. Average scores on Standardized Tests have decreased.

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