Livonia PTSA Council Courier
News for February 2016
It's NOMINATIONS season!
- WHEN do you have to select your Nominations Committee
- WHO should make up your Nominations Committee
- HOW you need to select your Nominations Committee
- WHEN does your slate of nominees need to be presented
- WHEN are your elections held
Your BYLAWS will answer all of these questions. MANY UNITS WILL NEED TO PRESENT THEIR NOMINATIONS IN MARCH!! Don't miss this important task - set your Unit up for future success NOW!
Your Liaison is available and happy to assist you if you have any questions.
Livonia PTSA Council 62nd Annual Founders Day!
PTA's founders, Phoebe Apperson Hearst and Alice McLellan Birney, and the founder of Georgia's Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers, Selena Sloan Butler, were women of imagination and courage. They understood the power of individual action, worked beyond the accepted barriers of their day, and took action to literally change the world. They had a simple idea—to improve the lives and futures of all of our children. As much as other conditions in America may have changed, that idea has not. PTAs keep it alive.
Today, PTA is the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the nation. Our members represent the ethnic diversity of our nation, and they come from the ranks of traditional families, single-parent households, blended families, grandparents, and other caring adults. Together, we continue to serve as the conscience of the country for children and youth.
Livonia PTSA Council 62nd Annual Founders Day
Livonia PTSA Council presents the
62nd Annual
Founders' Day Celebration
Let your imagination fly
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
VisTaTech Center,
Schoolcraft College
18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, Michigan
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Dinner at 6:00 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the founding ofPTA in America,
and the accomplishments of PTAs andPTSAs in Livonia.
Help us to honor Parent volunteers, Teachers, Students
and Livonia Teachers of the Year.
Everyone welcome!
Tickets: $25 each. Tables seat eight.
Questions? Contact Debbie Pline at rdpline91@gmail.com
Please RSVP by Friday, February 5, 2016
Make checks payable to Livonia PTSA Council.
15125 Farmington Road
Livonia, MI 48154
Wednesday, Feb 24, 2016, 06:00 PM
VisTaTech Center at Schoolcraft College, Haggerty Highway, Livonia, MI, United States
We have a winner!!!!!
High school senior Joshua Thompson, representing Churchill High School PTSA was the overall winner, with his chili, named "Afterburner." The Livonia Kiwanis Early Risers Club will be presenting the Churchill High School art department with a $500 grant in recognition of the CHS PTSA's win.
We were thrilled to welcome 18 Dads, Grandpas and students as chefs this year. We had lots of outstanding chili's to sample.
Franklin High School PTSA
Franklin High School PTSA
Frost Middle School PTSA
Churchill High School PTSA
Stevenson High School PTSa
Winner of the Best Dressed Table!
Garfield Elementary PTA
FOUR Chefs!!! Way to go Garfield PTA!
Raffle prizes were outstanding
Potbelly winner!
BWW basket winner
Judging
More judging
Judges confer
Chili Cook Off committee
Robb Drzewicki
Kellie Dummer
Cheryl Shackleford
Thank you for a fantastic event!
The Livonia Kiwanis Early Risers Club
Thank you to
Cleveland Eagles on the Run
Cleveland Elementary students have had the benefit of additional time to work on physical fitness during recess when they participate in the Eagles on the Run. This program was funded by the Cleveland PTA.
Students are learning the benefits of walking and running to improve their overall health and help them achieve goals one step at a time. Students are encouraged to complete 26.2 miles.
All students that achieve this goal will be able to participate in the Color Run that will take place at the end of the year. Students earn different color charms to wear on a necklace as they complete each goal. It has also provided a guided activity for students who need to burn off that extra energy and then return to the classroom ready to focus on their school work.
Cleveland Elementary started this program in November. As of January 8, the school has already completed 3,725 miles. As a school, we are trying to complete enough miles to reach Africa. We are already almost half way there!
Way to go Cleveland Elementary - getting fit and having fun!
Frost PTSA supports student clubs
Ski Club
Environmental Club
Robotics
You Be the Chemist
Math Club
Jazz Band
The PTSA also used the meeting to present a $1500 donation from PTSA to the school to be used for the new Makers Space. Frost PTSA has an annual craft show each fall, which is their main fundraiser. They have enjoyed inviting different groups to their meetings, learning and celebrating the diversity and creativity of their student population.
Great job Frost Phantoms! We love how you think outside of the box and encourage your students to be creative!
The new Frost Community Room
Frost PTSA donates $1500 to help create Maker Space
Students ready to present their club activities to the PTSA
Did you miss the 2016 Reflections Celebration?
https://www.facebook.com/LivoniaPTSACouncil.Reflections/?fref=ts
You can start on next year's entries NOW! The 2016 Theme is "What's your story?"
Livonia Kids & Families Fundraiser
Is a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization working to better the lives of children and families in need locally in Livonia, Michigan. Qualifying families within Livonia are provided with items from the Emerson Middle School Food Pantry. Our program currently assists 37 families, representing approximately 100 children and 50 adults. As of December 2015 we are an approved Gleaners food partner. This will allow us to increase the reach of the pantry to include additional schools within the Emerson triad where there is a fairly large concentration of Title I eligible families. Additionally we support the summer camps along with our wonderful Rotary partner that are held at both Emerson Middle School and the Livonia YMCA.
We are holding a fundraiser on February 20, 2016 at the One Under Bar & Grill in Livonia Michigan to benefit the Livonia Kids and Families Emerson Food Pantry. This fundraiser will include a silent auction, raffle prizes, live music featuring Driven2 including former members of Alphatraz.
The cost for admission is $25.00 per person, which will include appetizers (a cash bar will also be available).
More info (including tickets) can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/879792958804715/
Livonia PTSA Council Clothing Depot
LPS principals and ESAP/Counselors may refer LPS families in need to the Depot for assistance. Current hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am - noon.
The Depot is looking to expand their hours in 2016, but we need volunteers to work! If you are interested in volunteering (duties include accepting & sorting donations, assisting families and scheduling) please contact Suzy Migrin at smigrin(at)gmail.com
We would love to be able to offer evening hours! Check the Depot out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LivoniaPTSACouncilClothingDepot
to stay current on Depot news and current needs!
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Currently the biggest need at the Depot is sweat pants in plus sizes for men and women. Our high school students often ask for sweat pants at their appointments.
Right now the depot is filled to capacity for children's clothing in sizes 6-12.
New (in the package) socks and underwear are always needed!
Michigan PTA 98th Annual Convention - REGISTER NOW!!!
April 15 - 16, 2016
Lansing Community College
REGISTRATION RATES
Member Pre-Registration (by 3/30/2016) - $99
Non-Member Pre-Registration (by 3/30/2016) - $124
Member On-Site Registration (after 3/30/2016) - $129
Non-Member On-Site Registration (after 3/30/2016) - $154
Student Registration - $59
Convention T-Shirt - $15
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Book your room now! Hotel capacity is limited at Convention time!
The Michigan PTA Board and Convention Committee will be staying at the
Quality Suites Hotel
901 Delta Commerce Dr. • Lansing • 48917
517-886-0600
Free WiFi • Complimentary Breakfast
State you are with the Michigan PTA Convention
to receive a room night rate of $89 (plus applicable taxes).
Coming up:
2 - Grant & Cass PTA meetings
- CHS PTSA Voter Registration Drive
3 - Randolph PTA meeting
- SHS PTSA Voter Registration Drive
4- FHS PTSA Voter Registration Drive
8 - Franklin PTSA Meeting
9 - Kennedy PTA meeting
10 - Garfield PTA meeting
11 - Grant PTA Winter Carnival
15-16 - LPS NO SCHOOL
17 - Frost PTSA meeting
18 - Kennedy PTA Science Fair
19 - Cass PTA family fitness night
23 - Churchill PTSA meeting
24 - LPTSA Council Founders Day
- Johnson PTA meeting
28 - PTA Membership due
March
13 - FHS Patriot Inn Culinary Tour fundraiser
16 - LPTSA Council EB meeting & Workshop
25 - April 1 LPS Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
28 - Membership due
About us
Email: julie6055@gmail.com
Website: www.livoniaptsacouncil.org
Location: 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI, United States
Phone: .
Facebook: facebook.com/LivoniaPTSACouncil
Twitter: @LivoniaPTSAC