October 2014 - Weeblygisdpta.weebly.com/uploads/6/4/3/9/64394417/ptacouncil... · 2019. 5. 15. · Cronología GARLAND ISD VOTACIÓN PARA EL BONO 2014 $166 MILLONES Mejoramientos

Dates To RememberSeptember30 Early bird membership

reporting deadline (www.txpta.org)

GISD Band Festival HBJ Stadium

October1 Second PTA Council Meeting

9 a.m. - Harris Hill Annex Program: Just Say Yes! Youth Equipped to Succeed.

6 Fair Day Student/Staff holiday

15 Deadline to submit local PTA memberships to Texas PTA

Deadline for each local PTA to submit Council dues of $50 to Suellen Atteberry, Council Treasurer

20 Early Voting begins for November elections

31 Last day for early voting

November4 VOTE!

Election Day – GISD bond election – National, state and local

elections5 Third PTA Council Meeting

9 a.m. - Harris Hill Annex

Sharon Wainscott, Council President [email protected] • 972-278-3753

• October 2014

It looks like the school year is in full swing. Football season is going strong and the State Fair will be starting its run soon. (I can taste my corndog now!)

Local PTAs are hitting the ground running from the looks of the Outstanding PTA entries. Council held its Leaderpolooza on Saturday September 13th. We had a good turnout and hopefully everyone came away feeling more confident.

Membership DeadlineDon’t forget the early bird deadline for membership is September 30. The deadline to get 20 members and their dues to state PTA to be considered

in good standing is October 15th. Your PTA must be in good standing (dues paid) to participate in the Reflections Program and in the case of high school PTSAs, also to be eligible for scholarships. Council dues are also due by October 15th.

Drive the Foundation Driver EducationThis year we will again be participating in the Drive the Foundation program

to help augment our Scholarship fund. This is an online Driver Education/Defensive Driving program. A portion of each enrollment is split between the Council PTA Scholarship fund and a school campus of your choice. For more information about Drive the Foundation please check out their website http://garland.drivethefoundation.com or call 1-800-227-7509.

Sharon

Program for October 1Come hear about Just Say Yes! - Youth Equipped to Suc-ceed, a nonprofit organization helping equip teens to suc-ceed by educating them through student assembly speakers and classroom curriculum. Our goal is empowering students to say YES to their dreams and goals and no to destructive choices. Wednesday, October 1, at 9 a.m.

Table of Contents:Topic Page2014 Bond Election ............. 2, 4, 55th Grade Greeting Card Contest .....................................2Calendar of Events ...................1Council Leadership ..................3Directory/Yearbook form .........8Dues/Donation Form ...............7Facebook...................................2Healthy Living Expo ................6Historian form ..........................9Membership Theme ..................2Outstanding PTA ........10, 11, 12President’s Pen ..........................1Programs ..................................1Reflections ................................3

Council Talks - the newsletter of the GISD Council of PTAs page 2

GISD Council of PTAs Facebook Fan page!Next time you’re online, look up the

Garland ISD Council of PTAs on Facebook, and “like” us!

fifth graders:design the district greeting card!

School entry information & forms available via www.gisdpta.org ON Oct.1

Kathy Parks, Membership Chairman-Council PTA, [email protected] hope everyone has gotten off to a strong start this year. Judging by the great

turnout we had for Membership Chairman training at our LeaderPalooza event, Garland ISD PTAs are definitely Backing the Future. I’m so pleased with the turnout we had.

If your membership chair is not receiving emails from me, that means I don’t have their contact information. Please send me their email address so I can add them to my contact list.

Upcoming dates to remember:• September 30 ........... Early bird deadline • October 15 ............... Fall Membership deadline

To be considered an active PTA by the state and national organization, you must submit at least 20 memberships to Texas PTA by this date.Our Council goal is a membership increase for every local PTA and PTSA

of at least three new members. I know you can do this. Heck. You could accomplish this with just one family!

As always, I am here if you need me to answer questions.

Don’t forget: Membership is year round.

Scan the QR Code with any smart device to

view an informational video about GISD’s

bond proposal


Role Officer/Chairman Phone EmailPresident Sharon Wainscott 972-278-3753 (H) [email protected] Vice President Aide Rodney Rowan 972-278-0404 [email protected]

2nd Vice President Programs Lisa Hjelm 469-939-0633 (H) [email protected]

Secretary Debbie Crosby 469-556-8629 (C) [email protected] Suellen Atteberry 214-536-8498 (C) [email protected] open Parliamentarian open Arts & Education Celia Proffitt 972-567-8502 [email protected] PTA Coordinator

Amy Jordan 972-201-4969 (C) [email protected]

District LiaisonCommunications

Judy Kriehn 972-487-3257 [email protected]

Environmental open HospitalityResources

Yvette Clewis 214-460-8871 [email protected]

Legislation Alan Smith 972-494-8382 (W) [email protected]

LuncheonSuellen Atteberry [email protected] Judy Kriehn [email protected]

Membership Kathy Parks 214-952-4894 (C) [email protected] PTA open Parent Education & VolunteersYouth Protection

Pat Mullins 972-487-3196 (W) [email protected]

Scholarship open PTA Coordinator open

GISD Council of PTAs Leadership Reference

Resources for the Reflections contest can be found at both www.txpta.org and www.pta.org. Make sure you set your local entry deadline so that you have plenty of time to get everything organized before

submitting for Council judging! Council Entries should be turned in at Harris Hill on Friday, December 5th and picked up after judging is completed on Saturday, December 6. You can contact me at [email protected] with questions.

Step-by-Step Planning(Resource found at www.floridapta.org)1. Set dates and announce the program

at your school2. Distribute paperwork to promote

the events3. Confirm judges4. Order ribbons and/or certificates5. Collect the entries

6. Conduct the judging7. Prepare the paperwork and the

entries to advance to Council8. Notify parents of their student’s

advancing entries9. Return non-advancing entries to

students

10. Present awards to participants (at the campus level)-Every student should be recognized

11. Invite winners to the Reflections Art Exhibit-Invitation will be provided at a later time

It’s never to early for Reflections preparation!


June-December 2013

Facilities Assessment

Independent school facility experts

inspected every GISD building for size and capacity,

compliance with regulations, building

security, structural integrity and

maintenance needs.

November 2013- May 2014

Strategic Plan

More than 2,000 students, staff,

parents, clergy, business leaders, city officials and

more collaborated to create a plan to

guide GISD’s future.

June-August 2014

Citizen Bond

CommitteeA diverse group of

community members helped develop

GISD’s bond proposal.

August 2014Bond

Election Called

Timeline GARLAND ISD2014 Bond election

$166 millionMechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Sprinkler Improvements; Window Replacement

$12 millionLights & Concessions at Softball & Baseball Fields

$35 millionFine Arts Expansion: Band & Choir Rooms

$75 millionClassroom Computer Replacement & One-to-One Student Devices in Secondary Schools

$51 millionSafety and Security: Secured Entrances, Fire Alarms & Cameras

$32 million Career & Technical Education Center

$20 millionNatatorium/Aquatics Center

$64.5 millionAccessibility (ADA) Compliance: Restrooms & Secure Classroom Doorlocks

$455,500,000Total proposed bond amount

Anticipated districtwide projects*

* NOTE: All amounts and projects listed

are preliminary and subject to change. Actual use of any approved bond funds will be determined by subsequent action of the Board of Trustees.

VOTE NOV 4

For more information, scan the QR code or visit:

www.garlandisd.net/bond2014

#TraditionRichFutureReady14

ESTIMATED TAX IMPACT

$100,000 $100,000

$17/mo$0

SENIOR CITIZEN (65+) HOMEOWNER

Age 65+ homestead exemption holders have a capped tax rate

AVERAGE HOMEOWNER

Over six years, the rate would increase to $1.45 per $100/valuation

Early voting: October 20 – 31Early voting locations include:• Richland College - Garland Campus• Rowlett City Hall Annex• Sachse High School


Junio a Diciembre del 2013

EVALUACIÓN DE LAS

INSTALACIONESExpertos

independientes de las instalaciones

educacionales examinaron cada edificio del GISD

por tamaño y capacidad, conforme con las regulaciones,

seguridad del edificio, integridad estructural,

y necesidades de mantenimiento.

Noviembre del 2013 a Mayo del

2014 PLAN

ESTRATÉGICOMas que 2,000

alumnos, personal del distrito, padres, clérigos, líderes en

negocios, oficiales de la ciudad, y más gente

colaboraron para crear un plan y así guiar el

futuro del GISD.

Junio a Agosto del 2014COMITÉ

CIUDADANO PRO BONO

Un grupo diverso de miembros de la

comunidad ayudó a desarrollar la propuesta

del bono del GISD.

Agosto de 2014LLAMARON

PARA LA ELECCIÓN DEL

BONO

Cronología GARLAND ISDVOTACIÓN PARA EL BONO 2014

$166 MILLONESMejoramientos de las Instalaciones Mecánicas, Eléctricas, de Plomería, y de Regadío Reemplazo de Ventanas

$12 MILLONESLuces y Kioscos de Ventas en las Canchas de Softball y Béisbol

$35 MILLONESExpansión de Bellas Artes: Cuartos de la Banda y del Coro

$75 MILLONESReemplazo de Computadoras de las Aulas y Artefactos Individuales en las Escuelas Secundarias

$51 MILLONESSeguridad: Entradas Seguras, Alarmas de Incendio y Cámaras

$32 MILLONES Centro de Enseñanza de Carreras y Tecnología

$20 MILLONESPiscina/ Centro Acuático

$64.5 MILLONESCumplimiento con las Reglas de Acceso (ADA): Baños y Cerraduras Seguras en las Puertas de las Aulas

$455,500,000Monto del bono propuesto

Proyectos anticipados por todo el distrito*

* NOTA: Todas las cantidades son

estimaciones y están sujetas a cambios. El uso de cualquier monto del bono se determinará posteriormente por La Junta Directiva Escolar.

VOTACIÓN DEL 4 DE NOVIEMBRE

Para más información, escanear el código QR o visitar:

www.garlandisd.net/bond2014

#TraditionRichFutureReady14

IMPACTO ESTIMADO DE IMPUESTOS

$100,000 $100,000

$17/mo$0

ADULTO MAYOR (65+) DUEÑO DE CASA

Los de edad 65+ que tienen exención de impuestos sobre la propiedad tienen un tope para la tasa de impuesto

DUEÑO DE CASA PORMEDIO

Durante seis años, la tasa aumentaría hasta $1.45 por $100 de evaluación

Votación Anticipada : 20 al 31 de OctubreLugares de votación anticipada incluyen:• Richland College - Campus de Garland • Rowlett City Hall Annex• Sachse High School

Free Health Screenings• CholesterolTesting• BloodSugar• BoneDensity• Vision• BloodPressure• LungFunction• Low-costFluandPneumoniavaccines

(Please note: Due to insurance carrier change, GISD employees should be prepared to pay for vaccines received.)

One-Stop Recycling• Batteries• DocumentShredding

(limit 4 boxes per vehicle)• ElectronicsRecycling• Eyeglasses• Household

(clothing, books, CDs, VHS tapes, etc. for Goodwill)

• Medications(unwanted/expired)• UsedMedicalEquipment

(walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)• PetProducts

(dry food, leashes, & towels collected for Animal Shelter use)

• Plasticbags(dry cleaner, grocery, stretch wrap, etc.)

• Shoes(gently used)

Saturday, September 27, 2014

9 A.M. to 1 P.M.Curtis Culwell Center

4999 Naaman Forest Blvd. • Garland, Texas

www.garlandgoesgreen.orgF r e e A d m i s s i o n & P a r k i n g

Learn about the importance of personal health, safety and environmental issues at the

Healthy Living Expo

Sponsored by: City of Garland • Baylor Medical Center at Garland • Garland Chamber of Commerce • Garland ISD

• Racestart:8:15 a.m.• Timed race with awards• Online registration available• ThruSept.10:

$10 with free race shirt

• AfterSept.10:$15 with limited shirt availability

Bass Pro Shops' Outdoor Fest• Kayaking,archery,bikingandmorewaystolivehealthyoutdoors

Animal Adoptions• GarlandPawsibilitieswillhaveadoptablepetsfromtheCityofGarland

AnimalShelter

15 Minute Workshops at Exhibitor Booths• Composting,emergencypreparedness,gluten-freecookingandmore!



DUES AND DONATION NOTICE Garland ISD Council of PTAs Dues: Garland ISD Council dues are $50 for each unit, payable no later than October 15 as stated in Council Bylaws. These dues help provide services for all the locals. These services include (but are not limited to) training, awards and recognitions, newsletter, and other services as may be needed. Since all GISD locals are located within our council area, they are required to pay dues to be eligible for participation in any Council, Area, or National PTA programs.

DONATIONS � SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Through local scholarship donations, the Council is able to award college scholarships to

deserving seniors at each GISD high school who plan to enter the teaching profession. We ask that each local include a donation of at least $25 for the scholarship fund.

� MEDICAL EMERGENCY FUND: The Medical Emergency Fund was established to assist students whose parents of guardians cannot provide professional health care. All medical referrals are made through the school nurse and approved by the Garland ISD Coordinator of Health Services. Examples of the needs for which the fund is designated are prescriptions, doctor’s visits and prescription eyeglasses. We have a healthy balance in this fund and for the 2014-15 school year. Therefore, we ask that your PTA redirect the money you would have contributed to this fund into larger contribution to one or both of the other two funds.

� SCHOOL SUPPLY FUND: Each year there are many students in Garland ISD who start school without the necessary supplies to perform their required tasks. The school supply fund was established to help purchase school supplies for these students. A box of supplies is delivered to as many GISD elementary campuses as funds allow before the school year begins. Only necessary supplies such as crayons, glue, notebook paper, pens, pencils, rulers, scissors, spiral notebooks and folders are purchased. After the first day of school, supplies are delivered to individual schools that make requests. We ask that each local include a donation of at least $25 for the school Supply Fund. Please send two checks, one for dues and one for total donations. If you have any questions regarding dues and/or donations, please contact Suellen Atteberry at [email protected]

Dues & Donations Form Make each check payable to: Garland ISD Council of PTAs Mail this form and BOTH checks to:

Garland ISD Council of PTAs Suellen Atteberry 5506 Teal Circle Rowlett, 75088

PTA Name: _______________________________________ Date: ____________________________ DUES: $50.00 Check # ____________ Donations Check # ____________ Total: $________________ Please distribute our donations as follows: Scholarship Fund: $____________________

School Supply Fund: $____________________


2014-15 Garland Council of PTAs Directory/Yearbook GuidelinesEntries must be postmarked by April 8, 2015

Judging CriteriaI. General Appearance

A. Neat and legible. May be printed, typed, duplicated or handwritten.B. Attractive, but inexpensive, and a size convenient to carry.

II. ContentsA. Outside Cover

1. Name of local PTA ......................................................................2%2. Town and State ............................................................................2%3. Council .........................................................................................1%4. Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers ......................................2%5. Year (2014-15) .............................................................................2%

B. Title Page1. Name of local PTA and date of organization ...............................2%2. City/Town and PTA Council ......................................................2%3. Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers ......................................2%4. Year (2014-15) .............................................................................2%5. Date, time & place of reg. mtgs (2nd Tuesday,7pm, school) .........5%

C. Following Pages 1. PTA Purposes (Objects) ..............................................................5%2. Names of National, State, and Council President ........................5%3. Names of Local PTA Officers and Chairmen ..............................5%4. School Faculty (PTAs with campus) ............................................5%5. Local Board of Education School Trustees ..................................5%6. Texas State Board of Education & Commissioner .......................5%7. State Legislators (Gov., Lt. Gov., Senators & Reps) ...................5%8. Complete detailed program for the year .....................................10%9. Order of Business .........................................................................5%10. School/District calendar (w/holidays, semesters, beg./end of 6

weeks) ..........................................................................................5%11. A short history of school or name of school .................................5%12. Bylaws with original approval date or revised date .....................10%

(Bylaws should be printed in directory/yearbook or include a note that bylaws have been distributed to members with a copy clipped in the book for grading.)

D. Optional Contents• Dates of council meetings• List of PTA past presidents• List of Life Memberships and/or Extended Service Awards

presented by PTA• Dedication, motto, PTA colors (blue and gold)• Other items useful to YOUR members

Drop off at the April 8, 2015 Council meetingor mail one (1) copy of the directory/yearbook, postmarked by April 8, 2015 to: Amy Jordan

6026 Lakecrest Dr. Garland, TX 75043

Graded directories/yearbooks will be on display at the PTA Spring Luncheon planned for Friday, May 15, 2015. Directories/yearbooks should be picked up at that time. • Highest

Gold seal with blue & gold ribbon grade of 90-100%

• Honor Gold seal with blue ribbon grade of 80-89%

• Honorable Mention Gold seal only grade of 70-79%

• Participant No award grade below 70% or postmarked after April 8

Note: Names to be included in directory/yearbook (See C2 to right)

National PTA President Mr. Otha Thornton 1250 North Pitt St Alexandria, VA 22314

Texas PTA President Leslie Boggs 7600 Chevy Chase Dr Austin, TX 78752

Council President Sharon Wainscott 101 Sheridan Dr. Garland, TX 75041 PLEASE INSERT A COPY OF THIS FORM

IN YOUR BOOK FOR JUDGING!Include a ziploc plastic bag for each

directory/yearbook submitted.


Garland Council Historian Book GuidelinesDue Date: April Council Meeting, April 8, 2015

For questions contact: Sharon Wainscott

3101 Sheridan Dr. Garland, TX 75041

[email protected] 972-278-3753

PTA Unit Name __________________________________________________________________________

Check one: � Early Childhood � Elementary � Secondary � Council

PTA President ___________________________________________________Telephone _______________________________________________________Street Address ___________________________________________________City ___________________________________________________________ZIP+4 __________________________________________________________

Historian Book submitted by:Name ___________________________________________ Position _____________________________________Telephone ________________________________________ Email _______________________________________

All PTA units are encouraged to take part in the Historian Book evaluation. The Historian Book should be a record of the activities and achievements of your PTA unit. The cover should be of a durable material. Official binders are available from Texas PTA but are not required.

**IMPORTANT** To receive the highest award for your unit, please read the requirements carefully and follow them exactly. To avoid confusion use only this official form.

The first pages must contain the following information:1. A completed copy of this form in a plastic sleeve should be the first

thing in the book for evaluation purposes. (Please do not glue down; we grade on this sheet and need to take it out.)

2. Blank page. (Certificate will be placed here after evaluation.)3. Cover sheet with name of PTA, School, Council, and school year

covered in book.4. Index or Table of Contents.5. Picture of school or meeting place.6. A page containing the following information:

a. Number of students*b. Number of teachers*c. The Principal*d. Number of PTA members

7. List of Officers and Chairmen.8. List of meeting dates.9. Annual Budget.10. Copy of bylaws.

(In addition to those that might be in Yearbook/Directory; must be a hard copy not a disk.)

11. Copy of printed Historian’s Yearly ReportIn addition to the (11) required items, your book should include as many of the following items as possible.

1. Copy of Directory/Yearbook.2. Copies of newsletters and other publicity.3. Accounts of special projects and unit sponsored activities.4. Awards presented to your PTA unit. (i.e. membership, etc)5. Information from meetings, programs, parent education courses, etc.6. Information from all State and National meetings attended. (I.e. name

badges, handouts, etc.)

Certificates will be awarded for:• Highest Honor

all 11 required items plus 3 or more suggested items

• Honor all 11 required items

• Honorable Mention 6 to 9 required items

• Participant 5 or less required items

**NOTE** On judging day, please have someone responsible for book drop-off . Books are to be turned in before meeting begins at 9 a.m. Judging will take place after the Council PTA meeting. Books will be returned through interschool mail.

**TIPS** Include ONLY PTA related pages in your book. DO NOT include the minutes of the Executive Board meetings. HAVE FUN!! BE CREATIVE!!


GISD COUNCIL OF PTAs

Monthly Outstanding PTA Activity Guidelines Sharon Wainscott, Council President, [email protected]

During the school year, the Council PTA sponsors a monthly “Outstanding PTA” awards program. The

program not only allows local PTAs to let their light shine and earn recognition for their work, but it also allows us to share successful strategies and ideas with the other local PTAs in the school district.

Entries can be mailed, delivered in person or emailed. The guidelines are pretty simple: Complete the Entry Cover Form with general contact information for your PTA and your campus, and

include with your entry.

Write a description of your PTA’s activity that includes the information listed on the Outstanding PTA Award Application attached.

A maximum of 300 words, handwritten or typed will be accepted.

Please do not use your PTA name within the text (all PTA names are covered for judging)

If you have copies of flyers, programs, photos, etc. to support your entry, please feel free to include. However, do not send “one of a kind” items, as they will not be returned.

Your PTA may submit only one entry per month - but you are not limited to a timeframe for any given entry. For example, a program from the end of one school year can be submitted at the beginning of the next school year.

Judges will consider the originality of idea, participation of parents, staff and students, as well as community involvement. Keep the Objects of PTA in mind as you plan the entry.

During the annual PTA Spring Luncheon, scheduled for May 15, 2015, the Council will present “Outstanding PTA of the Year” awards. Your PTA must enter at least three (3) monthly contests during the 2014-15 school year to be eligible to submit an entry for the Outstanding PTA of the Year.

Outstanding PTA for month of:

Entry Submission Deadline - 5 p.m. on

Winner announced at Council meeting in

September 2014 September 24, 1014 October 2014

October 2014 October 29, 2014 November 2014

November 2014 November 19, 2014 December 2014

December 2014 January 28, 2015 February 2015

January 2015 January 28, 2015 February 2015

February 2015 February 25, 2015 March 2015

March 2015 March 25, 2015 April 2015


GISD Council of PTAs Monthly Outstanding PTA Activity Entry Form & Cover

Email entries to: [email protected]

OR

Mail to: Sharon Wainscott 3101 Sheridan Dr. Garland, TX 75041

Date Submitted:

Date of Activity:

Title of Activity:

School Name:

School Principal’s Name:

PTA Name:

Name of PTA President:

President Phone:

President Email:

Submitted By:

Submitter’s Phone:

Submitter’s Email:

Name of Person(s) Organizing Event:

page 12 Council Talks - the newsletter of the GISD Council of PTAs

GISD COUNCIL OF PTAs Monthly Outstanding PTA Activity Entry

(attach to Entry Cover Form!)

Award Application for Month of:

Title of Activity :

Date of Activity:

Number of Participants:

Description of Activity: 300 word maximum (Use additional sheet if necessary) Please include copies of invitations, photos, drawings, etc., that will help others visualize your event!

Name of Speaker(s), if any

What did you like best about activity?

What would you change?

Comments from students, parents, staff:

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