Almost a month of face to face learning has happened and it seems that everyone is finding their groove again. While many students are happy to be back in the buildings, many are also happy to be learning at home through Livonia Virtual. The fact that we were given options for our children's learning is truly a blessing. Thank you LPS!

Now that most of you have had your 1st and probably 2nd meetings completed, we hope that running your PTA/PTSA virtually is becoming a little easier. Holding meetings in a virtual setting is definitely different and can pose its challenges, but I see units handling it well. It seems meeting attendance is higher for some units as a virtual option is easier on some parents and their schedules. This is a great opportunity to get to know these new faces and get them involved in the PTA. Greeting all your attendees before your meetings start is a simple yet great way to acknowledge people and make them feel welcome. Remember that in a virtual setting you are literally up close and personal with everyone in attendance!

Also, try to keep your families engaged on your social media pages or via email blasts. Membership is crucial this year and your members need to know that your unit is still there for them and for the students. Whether it's school updates, virtual events, or even just a general fun post, let your families know that you are there!

Have a great Halloween,

Andrea Malenfant

Council Newsletter Chair

Crystal Frank

Frost PTSA President

Check out some of the happenings the past month from the Churchill PTSA!:

* We spruced up the staff entrance tables with table coverings, mum plants and some individually packaged snacks.

* We decorated the main entrance with festive balloons and streamers for Charger Stroll to help welcome our incoming 9th graders and students new to Churchill.

* At the Charger Stroll, we held an earring and keychain fundraiser from the Earring Boutique - a local, mom-owned company.

* We invited the Cookies and Cream Food Truck to visit Churchill on Oct. 2. The first hour was for staff and then the community was invited to enjoy yummy ice cream.

We'd love to hear what your Unit is doing! Please considering sharing in the next newsletter.

- Churchill PTSA

I bet you're curious as to where your unit is ranked with their ever growing PEP points. The chart below will show you exactly where you currently stand. Want to boost your PEP points? That's easy! Simply complete all of your SOA, email PEP, and you'll have at least 1500 points! Some other easy ways are making sure you invite your unit's liaison every month to your meetings and Cc PEP, write an article for this amazing newsletter and Cc PEP, achieve and exceed last year's membership numbers, and more. Be sure to Cc PEP, PEP@livoniaptsacouncil.org, on all your submissions and emails and your numbers will continue to grow! Any questions, please email PEP.

Happy PEP-ing!

Sara Bennett and Melissa Kachaturoff

LPTSA Council PEP Co-Chairs

For example, if you are inviting your liaison via email to your PTA meetings, make sure you Cc the PEP address!

Due this month:

1.) Council flat fee membership dues are due by this Wednesday, October 28th. (500 Points)

(Download the Remittance form below)

2.) Monthly membership dues to MI PTA are due on October 28th as well. How do you remit? The easiest way is to use MemberHub. Use the Admin Console>PTA>State Payment and send it digitally right now! Or by check sent to MI PTA.

3.) SOA Requirement: File the appropriate IRS form 990 (by mail or at www.irs.gov ) by November 15th and upload to Memberhub (100 points)

Please note that these dates and times could be subject to change due to COVID - 19 regulations. We will inform all units of any updates or changes as soon as possible.

2020

TBD - Memberhub Training | TBD | TBD

11/18 - LPTSA Council EB Meeting | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | BOE

TBD - Council Meet and Greet | TBD | TBD

TBD - Council Workshop | TBD | TBD

2021

1/20 - LPTSA Council EB Meeting | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | BOE

TBD - Council Workshop

TBD - Chili Cook-Off

1/21 - Reflections Celebration | TBD | TBD

2/10 - Founder's Day | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Schoolcraft VistaTech Center

3/17 - LPTSA Council EB Meeting | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | BOE

TBD - Council Workshop

4/21 - LPTSA Council EB Meeting | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | BOE

4/21 - LPTSA Council Gen. Membership Meeting (Elections) | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Unit members attend virtually

TBD - YMAD Celebration

5/19 - Officer Training | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | TBD

6/16 - LPTSA Council EB Meeting | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | TBD

TBD - Audit Party | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | TBD

8/7 - 8/8 - Michigan PTA 103rd Annual Convention | Henry Ford College

http://commonsensemedia.org/resources-for-families-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic

http://cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html

http://pbs.org/parents/coronavirus-resources-for-parents