Crestview Elementary PTA

Action Alerts

Through Action Alerts, the PTA and it's members have an opportunity to fulfill it's mission to be a powerful voice for all children; to be a relevant resource for families and communities; and to be a strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child. 

PTA Day 2012 Final Flyer

Click here for the PTA Day Registration 2012

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FEATURED ALERT

 

Important notice An emergency Action Item for the Proposed legislation Program was adopted at the state convention on November 5th stating that "......we the PTA want the governor to give education its fair share of the surplus money that totals 544 million.....".  Education has been cut by 15% over the past 4 years. On that note the date of the PTA day at the General Assembly is January 23. It is a day when we the PTA lobby for all of our Action Items and bring them forth to our delegates and let them know that We the PTA mean business!!!  It is a day we truly advocate for our children and let our voices be heard. If you are interested in being a part of this yearly occasion please let me know and I will give you all the  information I can. You can visit VAPTA.org for specifics by clicking on the legislation link.
 
The next Henrico County Council of PTA’s (HCCPTA) general meeting will be held on January 31, 2012 at 7pm. This is when the county will give us an update on their proposed budget for the next two years.    Remember, so far the county has had to decrease over 32 million dollars in the last 4 years. So please attend. The meeting will be held at Highland Springs High School, 15 S. Oak Avenue, Highland Springs, Virginia, 23075.

 

Ali Brown

PTA Legislation Chair

actionalert@crestviewpta.org

 

 

Urge your members of Congress to safeguard family engagement in education by reinstating Parental Information and Resource Center (PIRC) Funding in Fiscal Year 2012

A lot is happening on Capitol Hill – not only is Congress working to fix No Child Left Behind, but it is also prioritizing programs and initiatives via the federal appropriations process. 

After the U.S. Department of Education utilized executive discretion to defund the only federal program dedicated to engaging families in the education of their children, Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle voted to reject repeal of the program in reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.  This political support reignited efforts to safeguard the PIRCs; however without FY12 funding, the program is likely gone – forever. ...


Click here to be directed to the National PTA website for more information!

If you support family engagement in education, join thousands of advocates in urging Congress to prioritize the PIRC line item in reauthorization of ESEA by reinstating program funding in FY12 appropriations.

 Without funding for PIRCs, efforts to ensure all school districts and states have the capacity to meaningfully engage all parents will be hindered and valuable services will be lost, such as:

·         Parent leadership academies

·         Teacher and administrative staff trainings

·         Sharing of best practices

Please call 1-866-220-0044, today, and ask to be connected to your Senators and Representative. Take action now!

http://capwiz.com/npta2/home/

Ask that they fund PIRCs in Fiscal Year 2012 appropriations!!

You can also click the link below, on the final page is a voting ballet.  Please fill it out and return it to Ali Brown, PTA Legislation Chair.  No Later Than October 21, 2011

2012 Virginia PTA Proposed Legislative Program

For more information on Action Alerts,
Please contact Ali Brown, PTA Legislation Chair
actionalert@crestviewpta.org

Crestview Elementary School PTA
1901 Charles Street, Richmond, VA  23226
(804) 673-3775
info@crestviewpta.org