Most agree that “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.†Invest the time now planning and preparing for your new role as an officer or chairman on a PTA board. This will be the key to success. PTA presidents receive job-specific resources… Read More »PLAN TO WORK SMARTER AS A NEW BOARD MEMBER
Budget Alert June 17, 2011 ….State Budget: Now you see it, now you don’t! …. Well, we had a state budget for almost 12 hours this week! Both the Senate and Assembly passed a package of budget bills for… Read More »State Budget: Now You See It, Now You Don’t
National PTA’s Healthy Lifestyle Grant awards up to 10 grants of up to $1,000 each.  The Healthy Lifestyle Grant promotes healthy living through good nutrition and physical activity, in order to address the problem of childhood obesity. The due date… Read More »National PTA Grant: Healthy Lifestyles Due Date Extended to September 8, 2011
The California State PTA believes that the Governor’s May Revision proposal continues to point the way to a balanced, responsible approach that includes budget cuts, plus an extension of some revenues. Although the headlines this week touted an additional $3… Read More »May Revision of Governor’s Budget: PTA to Remain Vigilant
Highlands Council of PTA’s is proud to have Solano Avenue Elementary as the newest member of our PTA Association.  Established in 1904, Solano Avenue is a small school of approximately 260 students (pre-school through grade six) nestled in a close-knit community… Read More »PTA Welcomes Solano Avenue Elementary
Governor Jerry Brown joins thousands to Connect for Kids at the kick off for the California PTA Convention. On April 28, the 112th California State PTA Convention’s First General Meeting convened at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach,… Read More »Governor Jerry Brown Joins Thousands at Kick Off for the California PTA Convention
The following have been elected officers of the Highlands Council PTA for the Program Year 2011-2012: President             Anvi Kevany Vice President         Ted… Read More »Congratulations to the Newly Elected Officers of Highlands Council of PTA’s
Marty Wenkel, Los Angeles 10th District PTSA Convention Chair, will be having a Convention 2011 Orientation Meeting at the L.A. 10th District Office, 1000 Venice Blvd., on Wednesday, April 13, at 9 a.m. This will be a good opportunity to… Read More »You’re Invited: Convention 2011 Orientation Meeting at Los Angeles 10th District PTSA
TIME IS RUNNING OUT. HAVE YOU CALLED YET? Time is running out – tell your legislators now! Click here, “9 Million Reasons to Speak Out”, to watch a video alert about protecting education funding in California. Your state senator and assembly… Read More »Time is Running Out. Have You Called Yet?
Talking to children about the disaster in Japan The earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan has evoked many emotions including sadness, grief and helplessness in many around the world. As children may be struggling with their thoughts and feelings about… Read More »Talking to Children About the Disaster in Japan