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
PTAs are often asked to provide assistance with the coordination of relief activities when a disaster strikes or personal tragedy occurs in a community. While PTA may appear to be a logical organization to provide this coordination, PTAs are prohibited… Read More »How PTAs Can Respond to Requests for Relief Assistance
On March 15, 2011, Superintendent Ramon C. Cortines submitted the results of the Public School Choice Application Team Recommendations to the the School Board of Education, who then made their decision on March 16, based on the recommendations. In part,… Read More »Fall 2011 Public School Choice Applicant Team Recommendations
Mt. Washington Elementary PTA’s membership increased 150% this year, thanks to a very generous parent who donated Lake Shore Gift Cards as award incentives to the first four teachers whose classroom reaches 100% membership. As a result, the school’s membership… Read More »Mt. Washington Elementary PTA Membership Up 150%
Federal and new state laws require that all non-profit organizations, including PTA/PTSA units must file tax returns. Â It is very important that each PTA/PTSA unit must adhere to and meet tax filing deadlines both for federal and California state. Â In… Read More »Important: All PTA’s Must File Federal and State Tax Returns
The California State Convention 2011 will be at the Long Beach Convention Center from April 28 to May 1, 2011. Â If you are planning to visit the Exhibit Hall on Thursday, April 28, which is free for that day only,… Read More »Convention 2011
On Wednesday, February 2, LAUSD announced that the Early Start Instructional Calendar year will be delayed, postponed to the 2012-2013 school year.
California PTA President, Jo A. S. Loss, released this statement about the budget proposal introduced by Governor Jerry Brown. 1/12/11 Â PTA President Responds to Governor’s Sobering Budget Proposal