PTSA 2011 - 2012 Directory

2011 / 2012 PTSA Business Sponsors
PTSA Reflections Program
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Letter from the PTSA President: Lisa Boeding

Dear Kickapoo Parents:

My name is Lisa Boeding and I am the Kickapoo PTSA President again this year. I look forward to a great year and welcome any parent who wants to help out on the board. We need your support.

We are unfortunately starting the year again very low on funds. We need your help and support in order to continue to offer the scholarship program and the school events that we currently fund. We had a goal last year of ten $500 scholarships, but fell short. We were only able to award seven scholarships for $250 each. We would like to be able to award ten scholarships for $250 each this year. Watch for more information to come out about your student applying for the scholarships later this year. Remember that your child must be a Kickapoo PTSA student member in order to apply.

Here are some ways that you can all help us:

1. Buy a KHS PTSA individual membership for $10.00. This year, you will receive a $10 discount card for free when you join. We have over 1,700 students and have only set a goal of 1100 individual memberships. That includes students, parents, teachers, grandparents, etc...

2. Buy a PTSA business membership for only $25.00. This is a great value for your business. We will list your company information on the KHS PTSA website. You will also receive a certificate to display at your business. Our goal is 100 business members!

3. KHS PTSA Business members also have the option to sponsor a scholarship for $250. The scholarship will be named after your company.

4. Buy a FEAR THE POO window decal for $10.00 or a stadium cushion for $8.00. You can both for only $15.00!

Thank you in advance for any support that you can provide to us. We look forward to a wonderful year at Kickapoo. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Lisa Boeding - KHS PTSA President

PTSA Officers for the
2011 / 2012 School Year

PTSA Meetings
held the following Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m

Can't make a meeting? There are lots of other ways to contribute - complete a volunteer interest form, contact any board member or our volunteer coordinator, Kim Brown, in the Kickapoo attendance office to find out how.

PTSA Reflections Program
2011 - 2012 Theme: "Diversity Means..."
Read more about the program.

** Visual Arts**
**Dance Choreography**
**Photography**
**Film Production**
**Literature**
**Music Composition**

What is the Reflections Program?

For 40 years, the national PTA Reflections Program has encouraged students across the nation and in American schools overseas to explore their artistic talents. This program was started in 1969 by Colorado PTA board member, Mary Lou Anderson. Since that time, the Reflections Program has become one of the most popular programs that National PTA offers.

The PTA Reflections Program is designed to enhance quality arts education for students in preschool through grade 12, encouraging them to create works of art in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and the visual arts. More than 500,000 students participate through their local PTAs each year—millions over the course of the program’s 40 years.

The Reflections Program helps parents encourage the creativity and lifelong learning of their children, and offers children recognition for their artistic endeavors. Parents, teachers, and community members all play a critical role in providing a positive learning environment for children. Supporting the PTA Reflections Program is one way you can increase student achievement, foster student talents, and promote the arts in your home, your school, and your community.

• To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children;
• To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children;
• To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.
  

• To promote the welfare of the children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship
• To raise the standards of home life
• To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.
• To bring into close relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth
• To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.

Benefits of PTSA

As a PTSA member, you are an independent, self-governing organization where all members have a voice. Schools, school districts, or school boards do not control you. You have the opportunity to work together to decide on programs and projects to benefit children.

As a PTSA member, you have access to leadership training, excellent speakers, and networking with other PTAs just like you at the annual convention and leadership training conference. You have access to a network of knowledgeable people to assist you in your growth and development. Whether you have questions about fund raising, liability insurance, IRS forms, parliamentary procedure, or programs, we are here to help you.

Your membership gives Missouri PTA and National PTA more clout when speaking to legislators on behalf of children.

Why Join PTSA?

Membership Details: $10.00 Student / Parent Membership Price
$25.00 Business Membership Price

When you join your local PTSA, you join millions of other PTA and PTSA members who care about issues that affect all kids. membership is open to anyone concerned with the education, health and welfare of children and youth.

Get Connected: Know what's happening at Kickapoo.

Tap into a Network: Parenting is not easy - it helps to share ideas, concerns and experiences with other parents and educators in the community. PTSA is an opportunity to meet other parents and teachers, build rapport and discuss issues that are on your mind.

Watch Yourself Grow: By volunteering with your PTSA, you gain valuable experience. It's an opportunity to put your skills and hobbies to good use for good cause - for your child and ALL children in the community.

Speak Up: Because the PTSA is a forum for exchanging ideas, you are encourage to make suggestions. PTSA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your child's school.

Witness Improvement: By getting involved, you'll be part of the solution, helping to make positive changes.

Be a Role Model: By becoming a PTSA member, you'll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.

Visit www.pta.org to find out about discounts from Barnes & Noble and AT&T Wireless for all PTA members. You'll need to get the user name and password from the back of your membership card to get into the site.

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