Livonia PTSA Council Courier

...at the LCTC (Livonia Career Technical Center) for the fundraiser they ran in December. Students brought in donations to be used for new undergarments for the Livonia PTSA Council Clothing Depot, now housed at Franklin High School and run by Franklin Transition Program students. The CONNECT program students raised over $665!!!

In looking for ways to give back to our students, Frost Middle school PTSA has 2 scholarships for students who are current PTSA members. The $100 Washington DC Scholarship is awarded to students based on their brief responses to questions such as "What are you most looking forward to visiting and why?" This year, we awarded 20 DC Scholarships.

The other Scholarship we host is the Music Scholarships. Music teachers conduct auditions and then decide the award amount. PTSA provides the certificates and the funds. Music Scholarships are available to any student currently in a band or orchestra class or any student in choir. We award $1000 in scholarships.

Frost PTSA is honored to help support and encourage our student's interests!

In March, thousands of elementary schools will celebrate National Reading Month by hosting a PTA Family Reading Experience. Check out our NEW, interactive approach that engages the whole family in reading activities!

Parents take part in the fun with their kids and leave the event with a deeper understanding of the simple ways they can support literacy. National PTA has partnered with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) to provide literacy expertise and activities to host an engaging and effective Family Reading Experience.

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We invite you to share details of your experience and encourage you to use our tools for support in planning and promoting your event.

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Family Reading Experience Guide

Engage families in reading fun at your school by hosting a PTA Family Reading Experience using our Experience Guide. This guide is organized into 5 steps with links to materials and sample templates you can customize for your own PTA and school.

Media Contact

Heidi May Wilson, Senior Manager, Media Relations

703-518-1242

hmay@pta.org

ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Feb. 21, 2018)—National PTA joins students, families, educators, school administrators, community leaders and the nation in grief over the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and all acts of gun violence involving children and youth. This kind of loss is unimaginable, and our country has experienced far too many gun-related tragedies. It is urgent that we work together to find solutions and make meaningful changes to keep our children safe.

Read more on the PTA website: https://www.pta.org/home/About-National-Parent-Teacher-Association/PTA-Newsroom/news-list/news-detail-page/2018/02/22/national-pta-advocates-for-gun-safety-and-mental-health-services-to-protect-children

SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018

Please join us for lunch, advocacy awards, guest speaker, entertainment, and reunion with past and present Michigan PTA members!

Agenda

11:00 am - 12:30 pm Reception, Silent Auction
12:30 pm Luncheon, meal choice of Trout, Grilled Chicken or Vegetarian/Vegan
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Program

Register online here: http://www.michiganpta.org/page/Centennial_Luncheon

CLICK HERE FOR CENTENNIAL RECOGNITION PROGRAM GUIDE WHICH INCLUDES:

Eligibility for Recognition
Distinctions between Certificates and Awards
Certificate of Achievement
Centennial Membership Challenges
Michigan PTA Awards Checklist

Click below for the following applications:

Council Achievement Certificate
Unit Recognition Certificate

Best male Involvement Program Award
Best Membership Campaign Award
Excellence in Communications Award
Healthy Lifestyles Award
MemberHub Master User Award
Outstanding Administrator of the Year Award
Outstanding Educator/Staff Member of the Year Award
PTA/PTSA Member of the Year Award

Applications due to the office by April 15!

See options below to submit applications:

Click here to upload application to Dropbox

Applications can be mailed to:
1390 Eisenhower Place
Ann Arbor, MI 48108

or emailed to: membership@michiganpta.org

Scholarship applications are due April 1, 2018 and are available to graduating seniors.

https://c.ymcdn.com/sites/michiganpta.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/scholarship/MIPTA_FranAndersonScholarshi.pdf

Click here for more information about the Michigan PTA

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Check out the PTA One Voice Blog here:http://onevoice.pta.org/

Welcome to One Voice, the Official Blog of National PTA. A powerful voice for all children, PTA launched this blog as another platform for our leadership, ambassadors, staff and members to share the work they do on behalf of all children. You’ll read about dynamic programs happening at the local level, commentary on news and issues impacting the everyday realities of children, as well as live action from our conventions and events.

Check out the PTA Our Children Magazine here: http://ptaourchildren.org/

Our Children Magazine is the unique voice for parents.

Go to PTAOurChildren.org for:

• Tips to help parents best support your child’s academic success and well-being
• Relevant and timely stories about the successes and challenges of students, schools and families
• Inspiration from everyday heroes who work to make every child’s potential a reality

Want to contribute to Our Children? View our Editorial Calendar.

Share any comments, story ideas and questions with our editorial team at ourchildrenmagazine@pta.org.

March:

1 - Hoover PTA Bingo Night

6 - Rosedale PTA Meeting

7 - Cleveland PTA Meeting

- SHS PTSA Meeting

- Grant PTA Meeting

12 - Hayes PTA Meeting

13 - Hoover PTA Meeting

- Randolph PTA Meeting

15 - Emerson PTSA Meeting

- Webster PTA Meeting

20 - Cooper PTA Meeting

21 - Livonia PTSA Council Meeting & Workshop @ Rosedale

- Holmes PTSA Meeting

22 - Buchanan PTA Meeting

- MI PTA Advocacy Day

23 - Hayes PTA movie night

26 - FHS PTSA Meeting

27 - CHS PTSA Meeting

30 - LPS NO SCHOOL (spring break begins)

April:

1-6 LPS NO SCHOOL (spring break)

10 - Randolph PTA Meeting

- Hoover PTA Meeting

11 Cleveland PTA Meeting

- SHS PTSA Meeting

- Grant PTA Meeting

- Hayes PTA Meeting

12 - Emerson PTSA Meeting

13 - Niji-Iro PTA Meeting & Movie Night

17 - Cooper PTA Meeting

18 - LPTSA COUNCIL EB & GMM MEETING

- Holmes PTSA Meeting

20 - Hayes PTA Ice Cream Social

21- Michigan PTA Centennial Luncheon

23 - FHS PTSA Meeting

24 - LPTSA Council YMAD Celebration

- CHS PTSA Meeting

26 - Cleveland PTA Ice Cream Social & Art Fair

- Hoover PTA Ice Cream Social

- Buchanan PTA Meeting

27 - Hayes PTA Movie Night

The Livonia PTSA Council is a group of 22 local PTA/PTSA Units within the Livonia Public Schools District. The Council is organized under the authority of the Michigan PTA for the purpose of promoting conferences, communications, leadership development and coordination of the efforts of the local Units.

Email: newsletter@livoniaptsacouncil.org
Website: www.livoniaptsacouncil.org
Location: 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI, USA
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Twitter: @LivoniaPTSAC