February 17, 2012

Community Affairs Soles for Souls Project
The Community Outreach committee continues to collect shoes in the collection bins at the front of the school until Friday, Feb. 24.. Please make sure to donate new or gently used shoes from the entire family. In addition, please secure the shoes together or have the laces tied to make sure they stay a match. These shoes will be delivered to people in various parts of the world through the “soles for souls” organization.

Giddy Up! Silent Auction 2012
Wanted: Your presence at our biggest fundraiser of the year! Please saddle up and attend our Western-themed Silent Auction on Friday, March 9 from 7-11 p.m. at Circle D Farm. It's going to be a stampede of fun where you can rustle up some grub at the buffet menu, and swing your partner on the dance floor to the tunes provided by 2FYNE Entertainment. You can try your luck at the Silent Auction items from donations we've received from local businesses and TRES families. The popular Faculty Follies of fun activities donated by the TRES staff and class baskets will also be up for grabs. Stick around for the Most Wanted Items at the live auction where the class pottery projects and select big ticket items will be sold. Cost for the evening is $40 per person and $35 per staff. (Cash bar.) Please return your RSVP from the invitation sent home in your youngest child’s folder by Wednesday, Feb. 29. Dress for the evening is dressy casual attire. (So dust off those cowboy boots, jeans, etc.!)
Reward: A profitable night that will provide school-wide initiatives for YOUR children! Please contact Marissa Knisley at (410) 531-7976 or jmknisley@verizon.net.

Health Fair and Fun Run
The TRES PTA has the prescription for creating health awareness for our school community. The PTA will host the first school sponsored Health Fair and Fun Run on Friday, May 4 from 5-7:30 p.m. A charitable Fun Run for students with proceeds benefiting the American Heart Association will kick off the event. Vendors from all facets of the health community will be present to speak with families about health and wellness. Topics include diabetes, asthma and allergies, nutrition, blood pressure, common mental health concerns for children, massage, yoga, acupuncture, dental care and first aid. We are actively trying to secure dermatologists and Zumba instructors as well. If you are a health professional, or know of one who would like to participate in the event, vendor slots are still available. The committee is also seeking local business sponsors for the Fun Run. Please contact Dori Capodanno at uvmass@verizon.net for vendor information, if your business would like to sponsor the Fun Run, or if you would like to volunteer with the organization of the Health Fair event. If you would like to volunteer to help organize and execute the Fun Run, please contact Martha Sapio at martha.sapio.pihg@statefarm.com.

PTA Nominating Committee Convenes for 2012-2013 Nominations
The PTA Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for next year’s Executive Board. Positions include President, Vice President of Programs, Vice President of Finance, Treasurer and Secretary. Individuals who are nominated for the Executive Board would be asked to fulfill the following volunteer duties:

President: Leads the actions of our PTA by presiding over monthly executive board meetings and any additional board or general body PTA meetings throughout the school year. This individual coordinates the work of the committee chairs and officers to execute PTA initiatives. Specifically, the Hospitality and Staff Appreciation committees report directly to the president, as does the volunteer coordinator and editor of the Retriever Report/PTA News. On a monthly basis, the president will also review and initial bank statements.

First Vice President of Finance: This individual acts as an aide to the president and is responsible for performing the duties of the president in her/his absence. This position requires that the volunteer provide support and guidance to the PTA committees that involve financial matters. These committees include: Direct Donation Drive, Membership/Student Directory, Memory Book, Sally Foster, School Supply Kits, Shoppers/Box Tops, Silent Auction and Spirit Wear.

Second Vice-President of Programs: This volunteer also acts as an aide to the president and is responsible for performing the duties of the president in his/her absence. This position requires that the volunteer provide support and guidance to the PTA committees that organize student and family programs. These committees include After School Programs, Community Outreach, Cultural Arts, Family Programs, Health and Wellness, International Night, Reflections, Retriever Rally and the Young Authors Program.

Treasurer: The treasurer is the chief financial officer of the PTA and maintains books of account and record for our organization. This volunteer keeps an accurate account of receipts and expenditures including reconciliation of the bank statement each month. The treasurer makes disbursements in accordance with the budget adopted and presents a written financial statement at the monthly Board meeting, and if requested of the board at other times. This individual also must prepare and file all tax forms and prepares the accounts for an annual audit at the end of the fiscal year to be reviewed by an auditing committee.

Secretary: The secretary maintains correspondence for the PTA. The volunteer takes and distributes minutes of the monthly PTA board meetings and sends general correspondence as needed. (Ex. care and concerns). The secretary also obtains signed Code of Conduct forms from all Executive Committee members and is responsible for obtaining facility permits for meetings and/or activities. (Ex.International Night, Retriever Rally) This individual will serve as editor of the Retriever Report/ PTA News.

The Nominating Committee is also soliciting volunteers to act as chair of the various committees for next school year.
After School Programs
Community Outreach
Cultural Arts
Directory
Family Programs
Garden
Health and Wellness
Hospitality
International Night
Membership
Memory Book
Puppy Playgroup
Reflections
Retriever Rally
Retriever Report/PTA News Editor
Silent Auction
Sally Foster
School Supply Kits
Shoppers/Box Tops
Spirit Wear
Staff Appreciation
Webmaster
Young Authors

Please contact the Nominating Committee Chair, Rebecca Gruber, at 410-489-5226 or birdgess@comcast.net if you would like to nominate/recommend someone, or for more information.

Silent Auction Wish Lists Kindergarten: First Grade: Second Grade: Third Grade: Fourth Grade: Fifth Grade:

October 13, 2011

HCPSS Elem Report Card Committee

Greetings Delegates and Presidents,
PTACHC is seeking someone who is interested and able to represent the PTACHC on the Elementary Report Card Revision Committee to work on report card revisions to present to the Howard County Board of Education.
If you or someone you know who would be able to serve on this committee with just 6 meetings, Please submit name, PTA, Phone number, and email address to the PTACHC office by October 20th.
The 2011-2012 meetings are scheduled as follows:

Friday, December 9	9:00 - 12:00	Chesapeake Room (Ascend One)
Thursday, January 19	1:00 - 4:00	Chesapeake Room (Ascend One)
Friday, February 24	9:00 - 12:00	Board Room B (Central Office)
Thursday, April 12	1:00 - 4:00	ML-2 (Central Office)
Thursday, May 24	9:00 - 12:00	Chesapeake Room (Ascend One)
Wednesday, June 20	1:00 - 4:00	Board Room B (Central Office)

PTA Council of Howard County Office