The Paloma Partner |
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| Volume II, Issue 1 | August 2001 |
Dear Paloma Families,
Welcome! We have a fantastic year planned. If I could impress upon every
person that holds this newsletter, what an impact their five fingers could
make on increasing student achievement, providing classroom support, meeting
students' needs and providing curriculum support, wouldn't everyone want to
jump at the chance to make such positive changes! This is part of our
vision, our goal! Jump in and get your hands "dirty!" Just as Stephen
Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, says to "Begin
with the end in mind," we hope you will join us in visualizing how you will
impact Paloma. This means to start the year with a clear understanding of
what you want to accomplish, what kind of impact you wish to make, and how
you will measure your goals along the way. By becoming involved in our
HELPING HANDS PROGRAM, you can clearly make a commitment that would fit your
interests, time constraints and personal goals.
| Classroom Support/Workroom | Reading Lab Assistants | PTA After School Clubs |
|---|---|---|
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Laminate Cut, Staple Book Binding Library, Office help Prepare Classroom Materials |
Keep simple records Short Training Session |
Arts and Crafts Club What could you lead? BE CREATIVE! |
This program was developed by a committee of administrators, teachers and parents.
Research has proven many times over that when parents are involved at school student's achieve more, exhibit positive behaviors, are better problem solvers and value education. It would not take much time on your part; 30 minutes here, one hour there, during lunch, after school, once a month or once a week, what ever slice of time you could donate. We are "Partners In Education" (PIE), give a slice of your time and invest in the future, our children.
I look forward to working with you this year! I know that together we will make great things happen. Fill out an information form in your child's class on Meet the Teacher Night or stop by the PTA table for more information.
| Sincerely, | |
| Deb Striker | |
| Paloma PTA President |
THANK YOU TO LAST YEARS PTA BOARD!
What a fabulous job Jill Johnson, Melinda Brown, Dusti Carroll, and Beth
Doney did making Paloma a great place for our children to attend. Many
successful events were held, the teachers lounge was refurbished, cubbies
were installed in the portables, a terrific web site was established and all
items on the teachers' wish list were granted! Your dedication, time, and
commitment to Paloma's staff, students, and parents is greatly appreciated!
Paloma's 2001-2002 PTA Board Members
President
Debbie Striker
940-0649
president@palomapta.org
Vice President
Sally Sweet
940-1250
vicepresident@palomapta.org
Secretary
Sandy Hughes
961-7830
secretary@palomapta.org
Treasurer
Renee Monroe
961-7330
treasurer@palomapta.org
PTA Web Site
www.palomapta.org
PTA Meetings
PTA Money Up-Date
We did our first fund raiser off campus in May at the West Chandler
Aquatics Center. We set up a concession stand for four days and made
$1,100! Thank you to the following donors:
PTA EVENTS CALENDAR
Meet the Teacher Night; Thursday, August 16 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM:
Come visit our PTA table in the library! Buy a tee shirt, update your
membership, or check out what's new.
First Day Back Parent Reception; Monday, Aug. 20:
The first day of school is exciting for everyone, even Mom and Dad. So,
after the children go into their classrooms at 7:45 AM parents (and younger
siblings) are invited into the library for coffee, juice and snacks!
3:00 PM General PTA Meeting; Thursday, Sept. 13:
Let's discuss what goals we want to set for the year, how much money is in
the bank and find out how the PTA will be supporting teachers and students
this year. If you are a Parent, Teacher or Community Member and care about
education then you won't want to miss this meeting! 3:00 PM
Fundraiser Kick-Off; Friday, Sept. 14:
We make 50% of all orders from our catalog sales: candy, gift wrap and fun
holiday items! We appreciate your support.
"Parent Partners" at Toy Town; Tuesday, Sept. 18:
If you are a parent that would like to be involved at school, but can't get
away because you have young children that need cared for, we are starting a
babysitting network. We will all meet at Toy Town to find a partner/friend
that would be willing to trade babysitting so that you could work in the
classroom, help in the work- room, read with children in the reading lab or
help in other areas. Bring your children to play while you get to meet new
friends! 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Ice Cream Social; Friday, Sept. 21:
Everyone is welcome; invent your favorite sundae, make a root beer float,
win a door prize, enjoy music, socialize with other parents, staff and
teachers or enjoy a delicious dessert. Plus, enter your favorite teacher in
a special drawing! 6:30 - 8:30 PM
More Fun to Come! Health Fair and Bikes & Blades, Picnic Under the Stars,
Kids Craft & Holiday Fun Day, Parent Academy Conference, Carnival, Pizza and
Game Night, and more!
Hope you are willing to give a slice of your time to help with one or more
of these fun events! Sign-up at the PTA table or call Debbie Striker @
940-0649.
PTA MEMBERSHIP
We invite every parent, guardian, teacher, administrator, community member
and business partner to join the Paloma Parent, Teacher Association. We are
an advocacy group for children at the local, state and national government,
working to influence legislative policy and are a network of volunteers that
deal with child education and health and welfare issues. Membership dues are
$5.00 per person. The Arizona PTA receives $3.25, the National PTA is sent
$1.25 and the remainder goes to the Paloma PTA. Your membership makes a
difference in our school.
Don't Miss Meet the Teacher Night!
WE WILL BE SET UP IN THE LIBRARY.
| Shirts | $10.00 children |
| $12.00 adults | |
| Paloma Pencils | $0.30 |
| Water Bottles | $3.00 |
| Zippy Packs | $5.00 |
No Cost Fundraisers!
Best Deals Deck
(food and fun coupon book)
Available at Meet to the Teacher Night
$20.00
Robinsons May at the new Chandler Fashion Center Mall is having a special Preview Shopping Day. A $5.00 donation to Paloma PTA will get you in the door, enjoy clowns, balloons, 25% of merchandise, a chance at a $1,000 shop! Paloma PTA earns 100% of all sales! So come pick up your ticket booklet.
Where is all the tax money from Prop. 301 going?
Keeping in touch with our Kyrene School Board:
New Interim Superintendent Appointed by Governing Board
Donald Enz was appointed as interim superintendent on June 12, 2001 to replace Brad Barrett, who began in July as the new superintendent of the Gilbert Unified School District. Enz has over 29 years experience as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and interim superintendent in Arizona. Enz received his doctorate in curriculum and instruction from ASU in 1998, where he also obtained a masters and bachelors in secondary education. The contract with Enz began on July 1, 2001, and will terminate on June 30, 2002. The Governing Board will begin the process of hiring a permanent superintendent in the next few months.
What Happens When Parents Volunteer?
Parent involvement equals student success! The more extensive the parental involvement is, the higher the student achievement is as well. When parents are involved in their children's education, those children have higher grades and test scores, better attendance, and more consistently completed homework. These children also have higher graduation rates, and greater enrollment rates in post-secondary education. Students with active parents exhibit more positive attitudes and motivation toward school, and have a more positive self-concept. The school in turn has a program that dramatically outperforms identical school programs without parent/family involvement. It's a "win-win" situation for all parties involved, so we encourage you...Our Paloma Families, to Get Involved this Year!
Source: National PTA/Jennifer Pope