Monday, September 29, 2014

"The World Would Be a Better Place If..."

2014-2015 National PTA Reflections Theme

Design your own original artistic creation using:
Dance Choreography, Photography, Film Production,
Musical Composition, Literature, or Visual Arts.

Reflect on the theme, earn recognition and prizes, create something you are proud of.  Showcase and perform your artistic talent.

Deadline for entries:  December 2, 2014 in the main office.

Contact: melakazmier@gmail.com

Win $100.00 and other prizes.
Enter as many categories as you wish.
Everyone can enter:  Rules and entry forms are found at www.capta.org/reflections and/or the main office.

All creations must be original and pertain to the current theme;
"The World Would be a Better Place If..."

Reflections

The PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program for students.  The Reflections Program provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a preselected theme, while increasing community awareness of the importance of the arts in education.

Thursday, September 11, 2014

JOIN THE EL DIAMANTE PTSA!

We encourage parents, teachers, staff and students to join!
 
Just $10.00 per parent/guardian/teacher/staff, and only $5.00 per student for the 2014/2015 school year.
 
You will receive a year membership from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 to El Diamante PTSA, State PTA, and National PTA.  You will receive many membership perks from California State PTA such as Legoland, California Academy of Sciences, Aquarium of the Pacific, and Enterprise car rentals.
Go to www.capta.org/sections/membership/perks.cfm to view these perks. 
 
National PTA perks are AARP, Hertz, Metlife, Schwan's Cares, Staples, and Sylvan.
Go to www.pta.org.  Click on About PTA then click on Member Benefits Providers to view these perks.
 
You will also receive from our PTSA a magnetic school calendar a $5.00 value, but you will need to act quickly because we only have 80 left.
 
I know not all of us have the time.  I can understand that.  However, it is your interest that counts.  If you are unable to support the PTSA with time, would you at least consider giving your financial support so that all the people working in the PTSA know that you too are with us.  You will have the satisfaction of knowing your money is helping, as we develop programs and activities that benefit not only your student(s) but all children and youth.

PTSA membership forms are available in the Finance office.
You may also drop off your dues at the Finance office.
 
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
 
PTSA meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at noon in the career center.
Next meeting is October 6, 2014.
Everyone is welcome!