Unfortunately, many of us forget our bus drivers. We at Frost Middle School were also guilty of this oversight. Upon learning about an incident involving a broken bus window and the frenzy that it caused, we realized that our bus drivers, the dedicated people who we trust to drive our children to and from school safely, were completely overlooked as part of Staff Appreciation.

With an overwhelming response by parents to a sign up genius, and the generosity of Bill Carbott at Absopure; Donna at Better Made; Ed Buison at Biggby Coffee on Ann Arbor Road; Pam at Joe’s Produce, and Ann Kozlowski at Jet’s Pizza on 5 Mile, we were able to put together a wonderful treat bag for each of the 31 drivers and bus paraprofessionals who serve Frost.

A few of the board members took the filled bags to the transportation department and handed them to each of the drivers. This is certainly an activity that Frost would love to see continued, ideally district-wide. The drivers were incredibly appreciative, and they certainly deserve our thanks.

Is your Unit looking for a unique food option for your next event? Do you want to have someone else do the work, freeing up volunteers? Check out Dobski's Dogs:

Available for school parties, open houses, customer appreciation/employee appreciation. etc... We are licensed, insured and health department approved.

Typical pricing for a hot dog, chips and drink are $3.00 for the hot dog, $1 each for the chips and drink. I offer a package 1 hot dog, drink and a bag of chips for $4. I offer a meal, 2 hot dogs, a chip and drink is $6.00.

Typical condiments are ketchup, mustard, relish, onion. Additional condiments are available upon request, coke onions, sauerkraut, and a Chicago style dog at an additional cost.

Dobski's does give 10% back to the PTA.

I use all beef hot dogs, unless the customer requests something different. I can also do a chicken dog, veggie dog, and even a 1/4# all beef dog at an additional cost. I also have access to gluten free buns if the customer needs it at an additional cost of $1.00 per bun. Typical serving time is 2 hours.

Contact them at:

dobskisdogs@gmail.com or

248-962-3908

LivoniaPTSASTEM@gmail.com

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) committee is new to Livonia PTSA Council in 2015. Our first project was a Maker Camp in the summer of 2016 for Middle School students. If you would like more information on the STEM committee, or if you would like to participate, please contact Committee Chair Amanda Walworth.

Learn more about this summer's activities and sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSEAjE9lj7kVKDfcaEQAHgRpZGx9V1nmDnNRMco5eTfXTnQQ/viewform

LivoniaPTSASTEM@gmail.com

The ELVs (Early Literacy Volunteers) program provides reading tutoring over the summer months for elementary students in the Livonia Public Schools District.

This year’s 2017 program is currently taking registrations.

The PTA/PTSA Excellence Program — better known as PEP — provides PTA/PTSA units with a way to streamline unit requirements and provide a points system for units who complete the required tasks. PEP helps your unit stay in good standing and encourages unit growth and participation.

Questions? Email: PEP@livoniaptsacouncil.org

Awards will be presented at the end of the year to the highest achieving units.

Stay on top of your points by checking out the spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lqas6YjofqxQkdwtrph-Trsm2pg4kz0Wbo8PfcNSKaI/edit?usp=sharing

Serving on the Executive Board requires good communication and organizational skills, a willingness to coordinate the business and activities of the association, cooperation with all members, the ability to offer leadership services when called upon, and the desire to make the schools a welcoming place where all students may enjoy the benefits of PTA/PTSA.

Committee Members may serve at the Council level without being voted on as formal members. This is a good way to try out Council and become familiar with our work.

Nominations season is upon us! If you would like to apply for a position on Council, you can find an application on our website, under the "Resources" tab. Scroll down to "Other forms and documents"