Text Box: Come One...Come All! Text Box: PTSA’s next General Meeting is scheduled for March 13th at 6:30pm in the Media Center. Refreshments and door prizes will be available.  At this meeting, PTSA will be accepting nominations for executive board positions: Other positions available for appointment are: Membership Newsletter Staff Appreciation Webmaster Public Relations Fundraising Volunteer Coordinator Box Tops for Education Campbell’s Label for Education Hospitality No experience is necessary, just a willingness to get involved in your child’s school and a positive attitude. For more information on any of the above positions, please contact PTSA at 623-445-4582

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Text Box: March 27th is our next volunteer provided dinner for all teachers and staff during Parent/Teacher Conference Week.  Our wonderful Paseo Hills’ families purchase or home cook meals to provide to teachers and staff on this one late night of conferences.  If you are interested in providing a dish for this event, please contact PTSA at 623-445-4582. Text Box: March 13th PTSA General Meeting 6:30pm Media Center Text Box: Volunteer from Home Text Box: Every Minute Counts Text Box: Even small amounts of time spent involved with your child’s education can help boost student achievement. Parent involvement has been shown to increase test scores, homework completion, attendance and even graduation rates. For ways to get involved even though you are strapped for time, consider the following ideas, many of which can be adapted for pre-school, afterschool programs, or even summer breaks: Start at home — Even before you volunteer at the school or PTSA, consider the opportunities you have at home. Set aside time each day to talk to your child about school activities. Monitor homework and class projects. Try to plan family activities that support what they learn in school. Determine limits — Figure out just how much time you have to volunteer and feel good about it. Every bit helps and is valued. Inform leaders — Ensure that PTSA or school leaders know specifically how much time you have to volunteer and particular projects or activities you would like to volunteer for. Communicate regularly — Take five minutes on your lunch hour to call or e-mail your child’s teacher. Regular, open communication with teachers is important, especially if a problem arises. Involve your employer — Successful schools are supported by local businesses and community members. Encourage your company to “adopt” a school by donating supplies or equipment, or by providing speakers or mentors. Join PTSA — Just by joining PTSA you are adding your support and voice to millions of others in support of children. PTSA speaks out in support of children’s education, health, safety and well-being—not all parent organizations do that. Your membership gives PTSAs strength on all levels—local, state and national. Adapted from PTA’s parental involvement guide found at www.pta.org/spanish/makingtime_tips.pdf.

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