As the year comes to an end there are things that MUST be done. One of those is to adopted a Budget for the 08-09 School Year.

Irving ISD Council of PTAs Proposed Budget for 2008-2009

Irving ISD Council of PTAs Budget Report May 7, 2008

Life Membership pictures taken at the Banquet now posted. IISD Council of PTAs awarded 3 deserving women:

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Mona Andrews

Janie McDuffie & Marlene Steward

If you would like a CD of the presentation shown during the banquet and pictures from this collection contact Mickie Cox mcox@irvingisd.net

Congratulations to Janie McDuffie on being awarded from Area 16 a Brick at Texas PTA Recognition Square

Rosters of new PTA Boards due to Texas PTA May 1

All PTAs MUST file Income Tax. Check your school mail to see if you have received information from the State comptroller!

The PTA Lifetime Membership Banquet has been set for Friday April 11, 2008 at the Las Colinas Country Club.

Deadline to submit pictures of recipients to Council PTA Webmaster, Mickie Cox is April 4, 2008

mcox@irvingisd.net

IISD COUNCIL OF PTAs VOLUNTEER HOURS SUBMISSION DEADLINES for the 2007-2008 school year

Sept. 4, 9 am: May – August hours

Oct. 15, noon: September hours

Dec. 3, noon: October & November hours

Feb. 18, noon: December & January hours

March 24, noon: February hours

May 5, noon: March & April hours

Hours should be submitted to Council Volunteer Chair by email on the days and times indicated.

Valerie Jones, Council PTA Volunteer Chair

valjones6@verizon.net

Reflection Awards Reception

March 10, 2008

6:15 PM

Irving ISD Administration Building

All entries will be on display. Except for the entries that have advanced to State. Due to time limitations only the
Award of Excellence (AE) entries will be announced. And presented the Awards Reception. Other awards will be sent to schools.

Irving ISD Council of PTAs Reflections Winners

Area 16 Reflections Winners from IISD

PTA Council Recognizes Student Artists
Jalyn Nwogu, student at Davis Elementary School, is congratulated by Irving Council of PTAs President Lulu Cruz during the PTA’s Reflections Program Awards of Excellence presentation.

Membership Theme:

"Passport to Achievement"

Deadline for Dues to Texas PTA is March 15

Do You Know the PTA Difference?

If you want other parents to become PTA members or increase their involvement, share this information with them.

While the term "PTA" is commonly used to describe any parent group, not all parent groups are the same. Here are some ways the Parent Teacher Association stands out:

Founded in 1897, PTA is the nation's original and premier parent involvement group in schools.

Local PTAs are supported by a national and state structure that provides valuable information, programs, resources, and training. This structure offers a network of support while leaving local units free to select the priorities, programs, and activities that address the needs of their schools.

PTA believes parents are more than fundraisers.

PTA works with parents to advocate for proper funding, leadership, and instruction for all schools and school districts.

PTA is a united national voice for children.

Not all decisions affecting a child's school happen at the local level, and the mission of PTA is to address the educational and social needs of all children. For more than a century, PTA has been a driving force in national education policies and programs. Today, PTA continues to champion the importance of family involvement; safe and nurturing environments; and proper funding, curriculum, and leadership in our public schools.

Learn more about the PTA difference—and tell others about it too!

If you or someone you know is not yet a member, join PTA today!

100 Ways to Help Your Child and School Succeed
There are many ways that you can help your child succeed! A few small activities each week will pay huge dividends over the course of the year. Here are a few that you can do this week:

Respond to school surveys regarding your interests, talents, and skills.
Responda a las encuestas escolares sobre sus intereses, talentos, y habilidades.

Let school staff know your availability to volunteer (days, times, and how often).
Informe al personal escolar sobre su disponibilidad para tareas voluntarias (dias, horarios, y frecuencia).

Irving ISD Seniors

Now is the time to submit your scholarship form.

Scholarship Application.pdf

Entries due to Council by Dec. 13, 2007

May be turned in at the Administration Building to Mickie Cox in Staff Development

Judging by Council December 18

Reflections Entry Form

Rules in English

Rules in Spanish

Theme Search for 2009-10

Stipes student, Colby Volkmann, receives his award at the
State Level of the PTA Reflections Contest in San Antonio.

Irving ISD Council of PTAs Hosts Trainings
September 10, 2007 - Monday
Irving ISD Council of PTAs will be hosting a Presidents and Treasurers' workshop. It will be held in the Admin Bldg at 6:00 pm in training rooms 1 and 2 located upstairs. It will be a training session geared towards the basics of PTA procedures. It will have a question and answer format at the end. It is also opened to all PTA officers and chairmen that wish to attend.

October 1, 2007 - Monday
Irving ISD Council of PTAs will be hosting a Leadership Orientation Training session. It will be
held in the Admin Bldg at 6:00 pm in training rooms 1and 2. This is a required course for all new PTA
officers that have not received the training in the past 10 years