First El Diamante High School PTSA Meeting of the year is on

Monday, September 12, 2016 at 6:00pm in the career center.

 

DO GOOD THINGS FOR KIDS - JOIN PTA

Why PTA?

There are numerous parent groups out there, but there is only one PTA. Connecting families and schools for more than 115 years, PTA is the largest children’s advocacy organization in the country. Here are just a few reasons to join PTA:

• Connect

  Find out what’s happening in your school and develop a relationship with your child’s teacher and principal.
• Discover

  The PTA offers a variety of programs and materials for students, parents, families, schools and communities.
• Speak up

  PTA gives you a “seat at the table” when important decisions are made about your child’s school.
• Be a role model

  By becoming a PTA member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.
• Benefits

  PTA members enjoy exclusive member perks including discounts on school supplies, rental cars and wireless services.
• Make a difference

  Our members have helped advance local, state and national laws and policies to improve the education, health and safety of all children.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PTA’s Reflections Art Program brings art to life across the nation

Four decades. Ten million students. And you!

REFLECTIONS: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE ARTS

“What Is Your Story?”

That’s the theme for the 2016-17 Reflections Art Program which has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. And California State PTA and its members, families and kids are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education.
Reflections encourages students of all ages to:

• Unleash creative talents and be inspired
• Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
• Experience the fun and joy of making art
• Tap into critical-thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme
• Receive positive recognition for their original works of art.

PARTICIPATION IS EASY, EXCITING AND EMPOWERING

All students attending PTA schools sponsoring the program are invited to participate and submit original artwork in one of six areas:

• Dance/choreography
• Literature
• Photography
• Film production
• Music composition
• Visual arts.

Artworks are submitted first to school-level PTAs, where they are first recognized, celebrated and judged by five grade-level divisions, while a non-judged Special Artists division celebrates student artists with special needs. School PTAs then choose a selection of entries to be judged by local PTA units, which are then sent on to councils and then districts for consideration. The final artworks submitted to California State PTA by districts are then considered for Awards of Excellence or Awards of Merit. Award of Excellence entries then go on to represent California in the final National PTA judging round. Please review general entry rules.

State-level Award of Excellence honorees receive:

• The opportunity to showcase their artwork at the California State PTA Convention
• Prizes including an Award of Excellence medal, certificate and a $100 savings bond presented on stage at convention
• An expense-paid trip for the award-winning student and one parent/guardian to convention.

State-level winners were recognized at the 2016 California State PTA Annual Convention and will be posted online soon. National-level Award of Excellence honorees are recognized at the National PTA Convention, plus their artworks are featured in Reflections’ popular traveling national exhibit. See the list of National winners.

 

Students get a head start this summer and start creating your artwork.

 

Parents if you are interested in being a Reflections Chairperson for El Diamante High School PTSA,

please contact Yvette Tanguma at ytslp9765@gmail.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you would like to help decorate the football field for the Class of 2016

please email me at rodartefamily@comcast.net. 

 

You do not have to be a member of PTSA to volunteer.

 

All volunteers will meet at the Mineral King Bowl at 8am on the football field.

 

You will need to park on the streets.

 

Thank You,

 

 

Marivel Rodarte

EDHS PTSA President

everychild.onevoice

 

Monday, May 2nd in career center at 12:30pm.

Lunch will be provided.



We are now set up on twitter!

 

Please follow us at EDHS PTSA!

 

Our Career Day Luncheon was a success!  

Thank You to the following for their time & donations:

Isela Valadez

Brooke Benevento 

 Mari Chavez 

Tonya Rousseau 

Marti Lari

Melanie Kazmier

 La Donna Jones

Yvette Tanguma

Chris Rodarte

 ASB Students

 

 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS!

 

The Reflections Winners for the 2015-2016 El Diamante High School Reflections Arts Program received their awards today at a PTSA ceremony held in the career center at lunch time.

California State PTA believes all children deserve a quality arts education. We encourage students to pursue artistic expression through participation in National PTA’s Reflections Art Program.

Since 1969, the Reflections Program has encouraged millions of students from throughout California and across the nation to create works of art. At PTA schools in California, 46,327 students participated in this year’s program.

The Reflections Program provides a venue for students to create and be recognized for original works of art based on a student inspired pre-selected theme. It also serves to increase community awareness of how important arts is in education. This year’s theme was, “Let Your Imagination Fly".

 

                     Literature:    

         

                       1st Place, Vivian Rose Zaragoza

                 2nd Place, Rayelyn Mallari 

                        3rd Place,  Cheyanne Thornton

 

                  Visual Arts:  

 

                 1st Place, Emily Lambert

                   2nd Place, Isaiah Hamilton

                 3rd Place, Hugo Mendoza

 

                Photography:

 

                   1st Place, Emily Caposella  

              2nd Place, Kayla Bryson

                3rd Place, Kalee Prillwitz

 

 

The 2016 – 2017 theme is “What Is Your Story?”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PTSA MEETING

MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2016

12:30PM

CAREER CENTER

 

ELECTIONS

 

 

Court rules against releasing CDE CALPADS database

 

 

In a welcome step in the right direction, Federal Judge Kimberley Mueller ruled that the California Department of Education (CDE) will not have to release its largest database — called the “California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System” or “CALPADS” — which contains the most sensitive, personal and vulnerable information on California’s current and former public-school students.

The order does not address the type of information CDE can or cannot release if requested by the plaintiffs or whether any of that information can be redacted. The judge’s decision was supported by all parties who will be working together over the next month to determine a process.

While California State PTA is not a party to these legal proceedings, the organization is on record calling for a balance of data with privacy. We will keep you updated with any further information regarding these legal proceedings.

COURT RECEIVES ‘VOLUMINOUS’ NUMBERS OF OBJECTION FORMS

At the related hearing, Judge Mueller noted she has received “voluminous” numbers of objection forms from parents and students concerned about the possible release of personal information. While the forms are not opt-out forms and will not be considered by the court as such, she emphasized that the objection forms reinforced the need to protect students’ information.  Concerned parents and students who attend or attended California public schools since Jan. 1, 2008, may still submit forms. Objection forms will be accepted until April 1. Forms received will be included in the court’s official documentation.

 

Objection Forms Accepted Until April 1

 

UPDATE: SEND THE ONE FORM PER STUDENT ONLY TO THE COURT

Follow these step-by-step instructions to complete the Objection to Disclosure of Student Information and Records:
1. Download the form — available in English and Spanish:
2. Mail the completed form, one for each student, exactly as required to:

United State District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller c/o Clerk of the Court
Robert T. Matsui United States Courthouse
501 I Street, Room 4-200 Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Document Filed Under Seal.

The deadline to submit objection forms and make your voice heard is April 1. Do not fax or email the form, and do not phone or message – only hard-copy forms will be accepted.
 

Recent News

• San Jose Mercury News: Court rules California Department of Education will not need to release its large database to plaintiffs.
• Sacramento Bee Opinion by California State PTA, CSBA and ACSA: Court should protect privacy of California students
• Sacramento Bee: Parents alarmed after hearing about California student data transfer
• USA Today: California judge allows data release on 10 million students
• Redding Record Searchlight: Questions linger amid student data-release
• EdSource: Ability to opt out uncertain in lawsuit requiring student data release
• Downey Beat: Judge orders release of public-school students’ Social Security numbers
• Marin Independent Journal: Parents in Marin and the state worry over student data release
• KXTV: Judge allows release of information on 10 million California students
• KCRA: Ruling raises objections to release of California students’ personal data

 

Please join us at our next PTSA meeting on Monday

 

 March 7th at 12:30pm in the career center.

 

It is never to late to start attending meetings!

 

We have exciting events coming up!

 

Meet other parents, teachers, and our Principal Angela Sanchez!

 

Lunch will be provided.

Your Child’s Personal Information Is Being Released: Voice Your Objection NOW

 

Your child’s personal information is being released: Voice your objection NOW

A February federal court ruling is requiring the California Department of Education to release all personal data — even including names and Social Security numbers — on general and special education students since Jan. 1, 2008: more than 10 million students including your child’s information. Take action now to voice your objection to releasing your child’s personal information!

 

What you can do right now: Voice your objection

 

UPDATE: SEND THE ONE FORM PER STUDENT ONLY TO THE COURT

Follow these step-by-step instructions to complete the Objection to Disclosure of Student Information and Records:
1. Download the form — available in English and Spanish: at capta.org
2. Mail the completed form, one for each student, exactly as required to:

United State District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller c/o Clerk of the Court
Robert T. Matsui United States Courthouse
501 I Street, Room 4-200 Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Document Filed Under Seal.

The deadline to submit objection forms and make your voice heard is April 1. Do not fax or email the form, and do not phone or message – only hard-copy forms will be accepted.
 

WHAT CALIFORNIA STATE PTA IS DOING

It’s hard to fathom that a judge would allow such an overexposure of children’s information. While California State PTA is not part of the court ruling, we are exploring other avenues to delay, reduce or possibly reverse the release of so much of our children’s personal information. California State PTA has a long history of protecting and upholding students’ privacy rights, and today is no different. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more

• Read our media statement at capta.org

 

MORE INFORMATION

 

In April 2012, the Morgan Hill Concerned Parents Association and the Concerned Parent Association filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Education (CDE) alleging non-compliance by local education agencies with special education laws. The suit also alleges the CDE fails to monitor, investigate and correct such non-compliance in accordance with the law.
While this lawsuit called for students’ general demographic information, a federal court has just ruled that CDE must release all data — even including names and Social Security numbers — it has collected on general and special education students since Jan. 1, 2008 – more than 10 million students.

• Find out more from the CDE.
• Read the California Department of Education’s media statement
• Sacramento Bee: Parents alarmed after hearing about California student data transfer

EDHS PTSA SCHOLARSHIP

 

 

El Diamante High School PTSA

2015-2016 Scholarship Applications

are now available in EDHS Student Services office.

 

1.  Must be a current PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) member for a minimum of 30 days.

2.  GPA of at least 2.5.

 3.  Plan to attend a two or four year college in the fall of 2016.

4.  Must submit proof of college acceptance, if awarded the scholarship.

5.  DEADLINE:  Friday, April 1, 2016, by 3:30p.m.        

 

 

PTSA MEETING

Would you like the opportunity to meet

 other parents, teachers and our principal?

 

Then please join us at our next PTSA meeting on

 Monday, February 1st at 12:30pm in the career center.

 

Lunch will be provided.

 

We would love for you to be involved!

 

EDHS PTSA Board

EDHS Parent Teacher Student Association

We are currently seeking parents, students, teachers or community members interested in serving on the El Diamante High School PTSA Executive board for next school year 2016/2017.

The positions available are:  

President

Secretary

Treasurer

VP of Membership

VP of Programs

Auditor

Historian

 Volunteering on the PTSA board as an officer is a short-term and rewarding experience. 

 You will have the opportunity to work side by side with other parents, students and teachers, and our principal.

You will gain knowledge about our school and help with school and PTSA programs that help make school fun and rewarding!

Free training and mentoring is available to everyone who volunteers their time and expertise on the PTSA board.

 If you would like more information please contact Jessi Borinphanvichiter at thehomeofwellness@gmail.com.

Student scholarships for graduating high-school seniors help you achieve your dreams

Your education doesn’t end once you walk across that high-school graduation stage.
That’s why California State PTA has two scholarships to help you achieve your college dreams and your life goals.

 

OPPORTUNITIES EACH YEAR

Two scholarships are available for your application:

• $750 Volunteer Service Scholarship — This scholarship recognizes graduating seniors for their volunteer service in schools and communities, allowing them to register for courses at accredited colleges, universities, trade or technical schools. Applicants must be PTA members graduating from a California high school between January 1 and June 30 of the current academic year. Applications, reference forms and letters must be received by California State PTA by February 1; proof of enrollment and completion of coursework must be provided to California State PTA by June 1.
• $500 Dr. Ralph E. White Graduating Senior Scholarship – Honoring the volunteer and public-service legacy of Dr. Ralph E. White and his wife, Eleanor, this additional scholarship provides $500 each to two successful applicants of the Volunteer Service Scholarship who intend to pursue a career in a medical field.

All applicants are notified of their status in March. Scholarship winners receive a letter of congratulations and recognition certificate from California State PTA along with a check.
For questions and more information, please contact the California State PTA Scholarship and Grant Chairman at grants@capta.org.

 

APPLICATION TIPS

Don’t forget to include these items in your application:

• Proof of your PTA membership
• Descriptive essay (maximum two pages) outlining your PTA responsibilities and your career plans, goals, objectives and any other information you feel would be valuable to the selection committee
• All of your school service-related activities including any service you provide to others in your school
• Your volunteer service in the community
• Two completed reference forms and letters, written specifically for this application (first reference written by a community volunteer leader unrelated to you and with whom you volunteered; second reference written by a member of the high-school faculty)
• If you are mailing a hard copy of your application packet, please remember to ask that reference forms and letters be given to you in a sealed envelope for you to include in the packet; if you’re applying online, provide the link specified in the online application to your two referees to submit their completed reference forms and letters.

Apply Online  Download Form at capta.org

FIRST OF THE YEAR PTSA MEETING

Please Join Us on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 12:30pm

in the Career Center for our First PTSA Meeting of the Year!

Lunch will be provided!