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17th District’s 2010 Founders Day Luncheon, Tuesday 2/9
Posted by Webmaster in 17th District News, Events on January 11, 2010
Come join us as we celebrate 113 years since the founding of California State PTA and 83 years since the founding of 17th District PTA! Our annual luncheon will feature a brief general meeting, guest speakers, and the presentation of 17th District’s Honorary Service Awards.
Please join us on Tuesday, February 9, and extend an invitation to your superintendent or principal, vice-principal, incoming PTA president, and site council chairman. Registration begins at 11:00 AM; the General Meeting will start at 11:45 AM, followed by lunch and the program at Noon. The event will take place at Dominic’s Restaurant at Oyster Point, 360 Oyster Point Blvd. in South San Francisco (view map). The cost to attend is $20 per person. Please make checks payable to 17th District PTA.
The deadline for reservations is Thursday, February 4. Please return the RSVP form [PDF] with payment to Olga Keeney, Founders Day Co-Chair; the address is indicated on the form. We hope to see you there!
San Mateo County Novice Science, Math & Technology Fair at Hiller Aviation Museum
Posted by Webmaster in 17th District News, Events on January 7, 2010
The 2010 San Mateo County Novice Science, Math and Technology Fair will be held at the Hiller Aviation Museum in May. This fair is open to all first-time fair participants, 4th grade and above, enrolled in public or private elementary, middle and high schools in San Mateo County. The state goal of this fair is to “provide a special first-time opportunity for students to participate in a large, fair-type event.”
The deadline for schools to submit “Intent to Participate” forms is Wednesday, March 24th.
The Fair Open House for the 2010 San Mateo County Science, Math & Technology Fair is February 3, 2010, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hiller Aviation Museum. All students, their parents/relatives and friends are invited to attend – free of charge!
17th District Superintendents Luncheon, Tuesday 11/24
Posted by Webmaster in 17th District News, Events on November 17, 2009
17th District’s annual Superintendents Luncheon is an opportunity for volunteers and leaders in education from across San Mateo County to come together, network, and learn more about PTA and the difference that we make for children and families. All PTA members, unit presidents, council presidents, principals, school board members, and superintendents are invited to join us.
Speakers at this year’s luncheon will include Jo Loss, California State PTA President and Dr. Jean Holbrook, San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools.
The luncheon will take place on Tuesday, November 24th at 11:30 AM-1:30 PM. It will be held at the Seaport Conference Center in the Port of Redwood City, 459 Seaport Court, Redwood City (view map). Unit presidents and members are asked to contribute $10 each to help defray the cost of the luncheon, which can be paid at the door.
Please RSVP to Christine Semenza. We hope to see you there!
State PTA 2010 Legislation Conference
Posted by Webmaster in Events, Legislation, State PTA News on October 27, 2009
Registration is now open for the 2010 State PTA Legislation Conference, which will take place on Sunday, February 21-Monday, February 22, 2010 in Sacramento. This year’s theme is “Connecting the Dots: From Issues to Advocacy.” Come learn from education policy experts and State PTA advocates about the major issues affecting children and families, what PTA’s positions are on these issues, and strategies to use when you meet with your legislators. Time will be provided on Monday afternoon for appointments with your local legislators.
The conference will take place at the Embassy Suites Hotel (near Old Sacramento). Registration costs for the conference is $135, and hotel rooms are $159 per night. The conference fee covers all conference activities and materials, and dinner on Sunday and lunch at the capitol on Monday. The hotel serves a complimentary full cooked-to-order breakfast daily and a manager’s reception in the evening. Travel and hotel costs are not included. Visit the State PTA website for more information and to register.
Education Town Hall with Jerry Hill & Jack O’Connell
Posted by Webmaster in 17th District News, Events, Legislation on October 22, 2009
Assemblymember Jerry Hill will be hosting an Education Town Hall with guest Jack O’Connell, State Superintendent of Public Instruction. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about priority education issues at the state and local levels and share your ideas for improvements.
The event will take place on Wednesday, October 28, 7:00-8:30 PM at the Hillsdale High School Cafeteria at 3115 Del Monte Street in San Mateo, located near the corner of Alameda de las Pulgas and 31st Ave (view map). Please RSVP for the event.
17th District PTA General Meeting, Wed 10/14
Posted by Webmaster in 17th District News, Events, Legislation on October 11, 2009
Including a Presentation on Key PTA Issues in State & Federal Legislation
Funding for schools in California continues to be a major concern of the PTA, along with other issues affecting children and families. How can we influence the legislative process? Debbie Look, State PTA’s Director of Legislation, will share how she, as a volunteer, works to educate the state legislators to see the PTA point of view. The presentation will include a brief overview of key legislative issues for PTA, at both the state and federal level and an overview of the current status of education funding. The presentation will follow a brief business meeting starting at 7 p.m. All members of the community are invited to attend!
Please join us for 17th District PTA’s annual fall General Meeting this Wednesday, October 14 at the San Mateo County Office of Education, 101 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City (view map).
The Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT) has a new facility at the San Mateo County Office of Education and will be giving tours until 7 PM. Join us before the meeting (at 6:30 PM) for a tour.
Our meeting begins at 7:00 PM with the following agenda:
Welcome and Introductions — Colette Rudd, 17th District PTA President
Business of the Organization
- Finance Reports
- Approval of the 2009-10 Budget and Release of Funds
- Approval of the 2009-10 Calendar
Guest Speakers
- Jean Holbrook, County Superintendent of Schools
- Lynda Dobyns, Director of Resource Area for Teacher (RAFT)
- Debbie Look, Director of Legislation, California State PTA
ALL community members and PTA members in San Mateo County are invited to attend! Please come and learn more about PTA and California and 17th District helps make a difference for students. Please RSVP to Colette Rudd, 17th District President, and we hope to see you on Wednesday!
9/23 Parent Ed Event: California’s Schools: America’s Future
Posted by Webmaster in 17th District News, Events, Health/Community Concerns, Parent Involvement on September 11, 2009
In the 1950’s and 60’s, California had one of the best school systems in the country. Now it has one of the worst. What happened in the course of 40 years that led to this decline? And what is California doing to raise its system back up? This was the premise behind John Merrow’s award-winning 2004 television documentary, First to Worst. Last year, he produced an update called California’s Schools: America’s Future, which aired on PBS on June 5, 2008.
Please join us for a free educational forum to view California’s Schools: America’s Future, followed by a panel discussion moderated by John Merrow. Panel members will include:
- Former State Assemblyman Gene Mullin
- Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin
- San Mateo County Superintendent Dr. Jean Holbrook
- San Mateo-Foster City School District Superintendent Dr. Pendery Clark
- San Mateo-Foster City School District Trustee Lory Lawson
This event is free and open to the public. It will take place on Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00 PM at the Bayside Performing Arts Center, 2025 Kehoe Ave., San Mateo (view map).
This event is being organized by the San Mateo-Foster City forkids! Education Foundation, the San Mateo-Foster City PTA Council, and 17th District PTA. Additional co-sponsors include the San Mateo-Foster City School District, the San Mateo County School Boards Association, the League of Women Voters of North and Central San Mateo County, and the San Mateo Branch of the American Association of University Women.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get informed! The recent budget cuts will drastically affect schools in our county as much as the rest of the state. Come and learn more about how California got in this mess, and what we can do about it.
Download the Event Flyer: In English [PDF] | In Spanish [PDF]
South San Francisco Council Training: Monday, September 14th
Posted by Webmaster in 17th District News, Events, Leadership/Trainings on August 26, 2009
So it’s the beginning of a new school year and a new term. Are you perhaps starting to wonder if you’re fully prepared for that new PTA position that you’ve volunteered for? Or maybe you think that you could benefit from a refresher course?
In that case, plan to attend the annual Training Event put on by the South San Francisco PTA Council on Monday, September 14th! Dinner will be provided by the South San Francisco Council, and leaders from South San Francisco and 17th District will present trainings for all of the major PTA positions, including:
- President/Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer/Financial Secretary
- Auditor
- Historian
- PTA 101 & Membership
- Parliamentarian/Bylaws
The training workshop will take place on Monday, September 14, at 6:30 PM, at Ponderosa Elementary School in South San Francisco (view map). Please download the flyer [PDF] for more info. RSVPs are requested by September 9th to Valerie Hatfield (information is printed on the flyer).
New Officers Training on Monday, June 29th
Posted by Webmaster in Events, Leadership/Trainings on June 10, 2009
The San Mateo-Foster City Council will be offering a training for new officers on Monday, June 29th at 6:30 PM. They are making this training open to anyone in 17th District in need of training, so if you haven’t had a chance to get trained for your new PTA position yet, don’t miss this opportunity!
Training will be provided for the following positions:
- President, Executive VP
- Secretary
- Treasurer, Financial Secretary
- Auditor
- Historian
- Parliamentarian
- Reflections Program Chairman
- Legislation Coordinator
- Membership Chairman (tentative)
The event will start at 6:30 with sandwiches and treats and a short keynote address from 17th District PTA president Deborah Kemper about PTA and legislation, and then groups will break out for training. The event should and around 8:30 or 9:00 PM. The training will be held at the San Mateo-Foster City School District Office, 1170 Chess Drive, Foster City (a map is posted below). Please RSVP to Kathryn Cross, San Mateo-Foster City Council President, preferably by June 25th, and provide your name, officer position, and school. Download the Flyer [PDF]
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Mon 6/1: A Night for Abigail — A School Community Conversation About Foster Youth
Posted by Webmaster in Events, Health/Community Concerns on May 11, 2009
The aspirations of foster youth are high, but outcomes for foster youth are grim. 30% of foster youth perform below grade level, 50% are held back in school, 46% do not complete high school, and only 3% go on to college. A number of community organizations are hosting a school community conversation about foster youth called “A Night for Abigail” on Monday, June 1, 2009.
The event will take place at 7-9 PM at the Hillsdale High School Auditorium, 3115 Del Monte Street, in San Mateo. (view map). 17th District PTA is endorsing this event and we encourage you to attend. Please RSVP to t…@advocatesfc.org.
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