7/1 deadline - PROMOTING PHYSICAL FITNESS & HEALTHY ACTIVITIES AWARD 2008‐2009 ONE YEAR ONLY‐Florida PTA will recognize in each of the seven PTA/ PTSA regions: one elementary school, one middle school (includes K‐8 centers) and one high school with a $1000 award for an exemplary program or activity that promotes physical fitness and healthy lifestyles for children and youth. Application is posted in Attachments at the bottom of this page.
The following slate of officers for DCCPTA 2009-2010 were elected at the March 17 meeting. CONGRATULATIONS!
President - Annette Worthen
1st VP (Programs) - Frances Soper
2nd VP (Area Coordinators) - Gretchen Lynch
3rd VP (Committees) - Victoria Richmond-Davies
Corresponding Secretary - Tiffany Reed
Recording Secretary - Melissa Kicklighter
Treasurer - Shelley Gill Cain
GIVE THE GIFT OF SIGHT
Does your PTA contribute to the DCCPTA Eyeglass/Eye Exam Fund every year? If so, thank you! Did you know that 100% of these monies go to providing low-cost eye exams and eyeglasses to public school students in Duval County Public Schools who have failed their initial eye screening and need to be seen by a professional? Their principal or guidance counselor must refer the students who receive help from this fund because they have no other resource to get the vision correction they need to be successful in school and in life. We have a dedicated group of optometrists and ophthalmologists who provide the exam and glasses for approximately $75 total. Of the 7,000+ students who need followup exams, we annually have requests for 350-400 students who need financial help. Most of the money donated to this fund comes from PTAs all over Duval County. The gift of sight would be a lifelong present any of our PTAs or community members could give to these students, many of whom are legally blind and sitting in a classroom trying to learn. Annually, we need $30,000 to $35,000 to meet the need parents cannot. Please consider donating additional money to this account to meet all these needs and ensure all of our students have the physical capacity to learn. Our funds are becoming depleted and we need your help!
Environmental News
Exceptional Student Education NewsEEAC Surrogate Parents are needed for ESE students. A surrogate parent is not someone who takes care of a child and is not financially responsible for the child. A surrogate parents is more like a "school parent," the person who works with the school to plan the child's special education services. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact FDLRS / Crown, Parent Services, 346-4601. Click here.
FDLRS Crown Child Find
Jacksonville Miracle (Baseball) League
Family Care Council
Family Network on Disabilities
FCAT Waiver for students with disabilities
DCPS Volunteer Application - Click here.
The PTA Parent Newsletter from National PTA, current issue. PTAs may copy info to put in their own newsletters. Click here.
dcps eNews is an electronic newsletter developed especially for parents and community members of Duval County Public Schools. The newsletter is designed to keep you connected to the latest school news and information. For your convenience, DCPS will send monthly news updates on important educational issues in our community. DCPS will not sell, rent, or give away your email address to anyone, and you always have the ability to unsubscribe from eNews. Please submit your email address to begin receiving eNews. Click here.
http://www.green-recycling-fundraiser.org
All Prodads: http://www.allprodad.com/apdd/how_step1.php
I Mom Mornings: http://www.imom.com/morning/start/index.php
2008-09 Testing Schedule (click here)
Radio Disney offers free fitness programs for schools. For info, contact Loretta at 646-1100 ext. 3.
Chartwells - DCPS New Food Services: http://www.chartwellsschooldining.com/duval/content/home.asp
