"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.

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!

 

PTSA Recycling Program

We are now part of a recycling program that doubles as a fund-raiser for the PTSA! It's SO SIMPLE. We will take ANY used or un-used ink cartridge (includes toner cartridges) and ANY cell phone for recycling. Drop them off at El Diamante, or have your students take them to room 701. We will take care of the rest. Thanks for helping out.

Make a Difference for the Sandy Hook Elementary School population

The Sandy Hook PTSA, along with the National PTA are requesting handmade unique snowflakes for the students and staff at Sandy Hook Elementary School.  When school resumes for them on January 12, the entire school will be decked out in unique handmade snowflakes created by those who care. It will be a "Winter Wonderland" with each snowflake representing its maker in a gesture to show the school they are not alone.  There is a world of support for them in their grief, and they are not expected to resume a "normal" school atmosphere. It will not be normal for a long time.

Please make a snowflake. It can be turned in at the El Diamante High School main office by this friday; December 21, at 2:00.  If you choose to send it yourself; mail all snowflakes (of your own design) to:

Connecticut PTSA
60 Connolly Parkway
Building 12, Suite 103
Hamden, CT  06514                               Be as Creative as Possible!

They must arrive by January 11, 2013.

Need help discussing school violence with your children?

Many parents may feel at a loss about how to approach the subject of school violence with their children.  For information on helping your child cope, discussing issues of violence and hate, and keeping your school safe, please visit our National PTA website at PTA.org/school/violence.

Legoland tickets are now available

Legoland Tickets are available for PTSA members. You can contact Melanie Kazmier for your buy one get one free tickets at melakazmier@gmail.com or from El Diamante High Schools Main Office.
       Remember to use your Enterprise rental car discount if you need to rent a car. Have a very joyous Christmas vacation.

Poetry Contest

     The National Amateur Poetry Competition is now accepting entries for their poetry contest.  New and previously unpublished poets are encouraged to participate.
                $25,000.  in prizes awarded!
     All qualifying poets will receive an editorial comment from a qualified editor.
All poems must be 26 lines or less (line limit is strictly enforced!) and can be written on any subject, in any style.  Mail your original poem to
                     Poetry Contest
                     1501 Broadway
                       12th Floor H
                  New York, NY  10036
       Submissions must be postmarked by January 31, 2013.
                                   Entry is free.

Have fun and write about what interests you.  This is for all ages; parents, grandparents and students.