PTA Information Alert

Information Alert January 9, 2015 Governor releases 2015-16 budget proposal Today, Gov. Jerry Brown released his 2015-16 budget proposal. Read the full summary of the Governor’s Budget Proposal. California State PTA is pleased to see that education is a priority in the Governor’s budget proposal. We have consistently advocated for increased education funding and this proposal helps advance that objective. California’s economy is recovering and with this budget we're on the road back to restoring past budget cuts to schools -- though there are many miles to go until California fully invests in all students at the level they need and deserve to be successful. We’re also pleased substantial additional funding is being proposed to support the smooth implementation of the new Common Core State Standards. There are many other aspects of the budget proposal that we will be analyzing in the coming weeks. For instance, PTA recognizes that many factors such as health have a significant impact on student achievement. We need to make sure social, mental and health services are in place to support children and families. Want to share your initial thoughts about the state budget proposal? Contact us at info@capta.org.

A Sincere Thank You to Everyone

Thank You, Gracias, Merci, Grazie, Arigato, Do Jeh, Salamat, Danke, Mahalo, Toda, Efharisto.

 

 

The El Diamante PTSA Board would like to thank everyone who kindly donated food, time, and money to help feed over 100 families for our El Diamante Community this past holiday.  The families were very thankful and wanted to pass on their thank you as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDHS PTSA Pledge Drive and Holiday Dinner Program

El Diamante High School PTSA needs your support now more than ever.

The holidays will soon be here and PTSA plays a valuable role in providing support to our high school community.  Each year we seek monetary support for our annual Pledge Drive and Holiday Dinner Program.

We are asking El Diamante families and alumni for monetary donations to support our Pledge Drive and Holiday Dinner Program.

The PTSA goal is to donate Holiday Meals to 100 families from our El Diamante High School community.  EDHS PTSA has been distributing well-balanced holiday meals to El Diamante families with limited resources since 2004. 

We ask that you kindly help and donate what you can to help our El Diamante families.

Your tax-deductible donation will also help support the Senior Scholarship Fund, Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, and assist in building a united and caring school community.

Donations can be made at:

El Diamante High School Admin. Office
Attn:  PTSA - Donation
5100 W. Whitendale
Visalia, CA  93277

Please make checks payable to EDHS PTSA, by December 1, 2014.
Please distinguish if the money is for Holiday Dinner Donation or Pledge Drive.

Your Generosity will be greatly appreciated.

 

"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.