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Welcome          

PTA is launching our annual magazine dundraiser.  We will be having a friendly competition between classes.  Family and friends go to www.qsp.com and place orders online.  Use the school code 1086493.  Several issues are even available online so you can use a computer or Ipad to read your favorite magazine.  If your child needs additional order forms they can pick them up at the office.  Turn in days will be on Tuesday and Thursday of this week and next week.  Final turn in is next Thursday, October 6, 2011.

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President, Wendy Weissman 727-4098

Treasurer, Vicky Thomas 899-2389

Secretary, Kim Martin 727-6494

VP Membership, Chris Hatler 452-6939

VP Volunteers, Kelly Christensen 453-6173

Parent Involvement Chairwoman,

 

Mission Statement

We empower communities to work together for children and families through education, leadership, communication and advocacy.

 

Vision Statement

Montanans working together

for the future well-being

of all children.

 

WHAT IS PTA?

The Parent Teacher Association or PTA has been an important part of education since 1897. Many schools encourage PTA membership and participation. Knowing the history of the PTA will help you understand the importance of getting involved.

The Parent Teacher Association or PTA began when two women from Washington, DC decided that the children of America needed a voice. Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst sent out a call to action and anticipated that maybe 200 mothers would respond. However, on February 17, 1897, more than 2000 mothers, fathers, teachers, workers, and politicians gathered for the very first PTA meeting. After setting by-laws and marking out areas that needed to be addressed, the group began its quest for children’s safety, health, and productive futures.
By the early 1900's the PTA had grown in numbers and in strength. Their hard-work and perseverance lead to the creation of kindergarten classes, a juvenile justice system, and child labor laws.

Other programs started by the founders of the PTA include:
  • The hot lunch program
  • A public health program
  • Mandatory immunizations for school children
  • Physical education classes in public schools
  • Sex education for pre-teens
  • Increased wages for teachers

Today
Today the PTA continues its fight for children health, safety, and education in our local schools and communities, in the political arena, and throughout the world. PTA members help parents learn the skills they need to raise happy confident children. There are local PTA programs in every level of the public school system; including pre-schools, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools as well as special education schools and programs.  All of which work tirelessly to bring home and school closer together, so that parents can take an active roll in their children's education and future.

Get Involved
Everyone is encouraged to get involved, not just parents and teachers. To find out more about your local PTA contact any pubic school in your area. Membership in the National PTA cost as little as 3 cents per day. By joining the PTA, you will be involving yourself in one of the greatest child advocacy groups in the world. For more information on the PTA and its current mission, visit www.pta.org.

Susan Wanke, East school librarian and editor

Action Steps for Parents to Protect Your Child and Family from the Flu this School Year

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends 4 main ways you and your family may keep from getting sick with the flu at school and at home:
  1. Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
  2. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.  If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow or shoulder; not into your hands.
  3. Stay home if you or your child is sick for at least 24 hours after there is no longer a fever or signs of a fever (without the use of fever-reducing medicine). Keeping sick students at home means that they keep their viruses to themselves rather than sharing them with others.
  4. Get your family vaccinated for seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu when vaccines are available.
If flu conditions become MORE severe, parents should consider the following steps:
  • Extend the time sick children stay home for at least 7 days, even if they feel better sooner. People who are still sick after 7 days should continue to stay home until at least 24 hours after symptoms have completely gone away.
  • If a household member is sick, keep any school-aged brothers or sisters home for 5 days from the time the household member became sick. Parents should monitor their health and the health of other school-aged children for fever and other symptoms of the flu.

    For more information:

    www.flu.gov   National PTA's Resources on H1N1  

 

Spirit Wear available with new items......gym shorts with logo $15.00, new beanies and headbands at $10. 

Spirit Wear

EMS PTA Prices 2009 - 2010

$8.00 White and Gray Tee Shirts

$15.00 Long Sleeve Shirts

$18.00 Sweat Pants

$25.00 White and Gray Hoodies

$10.00 Beanies or Headbands

$15.00  Gym  Shorts

Pick up in office or see us at the PTA table during any school event such as Parent night, conferences, concerts, or the Book Fair.

East Yearbook

You may purchase an East Yearbook in full color this year.  The price will announced later during school.

Membership

Membership is $6.00 per individual,  $5.00 per student and $10.00 per couple.  Please drop off your membership and fee at the school's office. 

If you haven’t already, please join PTA. Whether you volunteer is optional but we can always use the help and always need your support! THANK YOU TEACHERS FOR THE GREAT SUPPORT YOU HAVE SHOWN! Xtreme team teachers were the first to all sign up, followed closely by the Dynamo team. WAY TO GO!  Thank you!  Check out the PTA display case next to the office when you are at school.

 

Montana PTA CapWiz Online Advocacy Network

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

Click the above link to learn more about the CapWiz online advocacy network program. Give your voice to kids in legislative issues. You can sign up for free to get alerts when your action is needed! Simply click the 'PTA Take Action Network' link at the bottom left side of that page.

Your involvement can make a critical

difference!