Livonia PTSA Council Courier
News for December 2016
3rd Annual PTA Dads Chili Cook Off
Who: The Livonia PTSA Council
What: 3rd Annual PTA Dads Chili Cook-Off
Where: Franklin High School
When: January 14, 2017 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Why: To get Dads, Grandpas, Uncles to join and support their favorite PTAs, earn money for their favorite schools, and have a great time while doing it. Male LPS teachers &/or administrative staff are welcome too!!
A $5 admission gets you refreshments and unlimited chili samples from all of our entrants (while supplies last).
The 1st place “Dad” will take home a “Dadcentric” prize package, a $500 health & wellness grant, courtesy of The Livonia Kiwanis Early Risers, for their favorite Livonia Public School, and bragging rights for 365 days.
Potential Entries: All entrants MUST be a “dad” and a member of their local PTA. If you are not a member yet, there is still time to join. Chili must be brought to the event in a crockpot, ready to eat. Please bring an extension cord. Feel free to dress up your table to wow the judges. Extra awards will include people’s choice, best dressed table, & hottest chili!
Entry fee is only $10 per chili so sign up now!
For any further questions, please contact Robb Drzewicki at livoniaptadad@gmail.com - 248-719-0277
Cleveland PTA Parent's Night Out
Become a School Wellness Champion
Did you know that National PTA offers resources for parents? Learn how to become a School Wellness Champion with USDA's Team Nutrition's Local School Wellness Policy Outreach Kit! The new customizable, digital toolkit includes a presentation and school flyers for parents, among other resources. Download the kit.
Tis the season to be generous - with a few rules:
Charitable Class:
A charitable association, such as PTA, must be set up to benefit an indefinite class of individuals, not particular persons. However, the number of beneficiaries may be small as long as the benefited class is open and the identities of the beneficiaries are not specifically listed.
The group of individuals that may properly receive assistance from a charitable association is called a “charitable class.” A charitable class must be large or indefinite enough that providing aid to members of the class benefits the community as a whole. Because of this requirement, a tax-exempt disaster relief or emergency hardship organization cannot target and limit its assistance to specific individuals, such as a few persons injured in a particular fire. Similarly, donors cannot earmark contributions to a charitable association for a particular individual or family. When a disaster or emergency hardship occurs, a charitable association may help individuals who are needy or otherwise distressed because they are part of a general class or charitable beneficiaries. There are many PTAs that have a family or child in need that they would like to donate funds to. In this case, take your fundraising expertise outside of the PTA to ensure that your PTA does not work outside its mission to serve every child.
While disasters often bring out the best in people, they also bring out the worst in a few. Some agencies that claim to be working on behalf of disaster victims are really scam artists trying to raise money for themselves. Be sure to donate your funds to reputable, well-established agencies, such as the American Red Cross, to avoid falling victim to a swindle.
This information was taken from the PTA Treasurer's Quick Reference Guide to Finance, 2014 which can be found on our website, under Resources: https://livoniaptsacouncil.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/quick-rererence-guide-finance-2014-full-pdf.pdf
Livonia PTSA Council Officers Get - Together rescheduled
Announcing the new Michigan PTA "How To Series" for Officers and PTA Leaders!
Storytelling 101
When: Thursday, Dec. 15
Time: 1 p.m. EST
Everyone loves a good story. The stories we tell provide inspiration, build relationships and create a sense of community. Every PTA member has a story about what brought them into the PTA family—or they have a story about how their PTA solved a problem, helped a family or improved children's education in their community.
We want to help you figure out how to tell your story and show you how sharing your story will help drive our mission to make every child's potential a reality by engaging families and communities to support all children's success.
Join us for Storytelling 101—a webinar that will help you find your voice and share your story. In this first of a three-part webinar series on storytelling, we will discuss:
- Why You Should Tell Your Story
- The Foundations of an Impactful Story
- How You Can Use Your Story
Featured Speakers:
- Anna King, National PTA Board of Directors Member
- Dianna MacDonald, California State PTA President-Elect
Michigan PTA to Deliver College Planning Solution
Greenville, SC: College Select, the leading global provider in college planning solutions and Michigan PTA, the leading voice in advocacy for children and families, announced today a partnership that will provide thousands of students with the tools and services needed to participate in post-secondary opportunities without limitations.
“As a parent, I realize what an overwhelming challenge planning for college can be," said Ruthann Jaquette, President of Michigan PTA. "Providing an easy to use tool for parents and students is exciting and Michigan PTA is proud to announce our new College Planning Center which provides all the resources needed to navigate through the college planning process located in one easy to use website. This new partnership with the experts from College Select enables parents and students the ability to research thousands of colleges or trade schools, explore finance options, research and apply for scholarships and so much more. Whether you are a student athlete or a dance major, Michigan PTA College Planning Center has collected all the information you will need to be successful."
Joseph Blaney, President of College Select commented, "Working with the Michigan PTA has been a wonderful experience as we both recognize the importance of offering our platform to the entire state. Students and families of Michigan, through the PTA, can now have access to all the tools and resources necessary for a successful transition from high school to college while saving time and money. Providing students with the latest technology in one central location to guide them through the process, will enable them to have more options, take control of their destiny and make the best decision possible to further their education.“
About College Select:
College Select's proven methodology to plan and save for college has never been easier. They automated the planning and placement process through the deployment of their College Planning Center™. This simple yet powerful platform puts students and families in control by providing high school organizations and guidance counselors with the ability to communicate in seconds with college administrators from virtually anywhere saving time and money.
About Michigan PTA:
Since 1918, the Michigan Parent Teacher Association (Michigan PTA), a chapter of the National PTA, has been a leading voice in advocacy for children and families in Michigan. Michigan PTA promotes local, regional and state efforts to focus on the education and well-being of all children in our state by working with families, educators, school boards, statewide associations and non-profit organizations, business and community leaders, the legislature, the State Board of Education and the Michigan Department of Education to ensure child-related concerns are being met.
COMING UP:
December
2 - LPS ELEMENTARY NO SCHOOL
- Niji - Iro PTA meeting
- Kennedy Cookies with Santa
5 - Roosevelt PTA meeting
6 - Cass PTA meeting
- Coolidge PTA meeting
7 - Kennedy PTA meeting & Family Fit Fun Night
19 - LPS BOE meeting @Career Technical Center
21 - Roosevelt PTA Sweets for Staff
23 - LPS HALF DAY
26- January 6 LPS NO SCHOOL
Are you looking for PTA logo merch? Check out the Michigan PTA store here: Michigan PTA Online Store
For More information about the National PTA, click here:
To access the PTA Tool Kit, click here:
Check out the PTA One Voice Blog here: http://onevoice.pta.org/
Welcome to One Voice, the Official Blog of National PTA. A powerful voice for all children, PTA launched this blog as another platform for our leadership, ambassadors, staff and members to share the work they do on behalf of all children. You’ll read about dynamic programs happening at the local level, commentary on news and issues impacting the everyday realities of children, as well as live action from our conventions and events.
Check out the PTA Our Children Magazine here: http://ptaourchildren.org/
Our Children Magazine is the unique voice for parents.
Go to PTAOurChildren.org for:
- Tips to help parents best support your child’s academic success and well-being
- Relevant and timely stories about the successes and challenges of students, schools and families
- Inspiration from everyday heroes who work to make every child’s potential a reality
Want to contribute to Our Children? View our Editorial Calendar.
Share any comments, story ideas and questions with our editorial team at ourchildrenmagazine@pta.org.
About us
The Livonia PTSA Council is a group of 24 local PTA/PTSA Units within the Livonia Public Schools District. The Council is organized under the authority of the Michigan PTA for the purpose of promoting conferences, communications, leadership development and coordination of the efforts of the local Units.
The Mission of PTA
The overall purpose of PTA is to be:
- A powerful voice for all children;
- A relevant resource for families and communities, and
- A strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child
Email: julie6055@gmail.com
Website: www.livoniaptsacouncil.org
Location: 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI, United States
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