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Sixth District PTA Office will be Closed for the Holidays
The Sixth District PTA office will be closed for two weeks starting on Friday, December 22 and will reopen on Tuesday, January 9, 2017.
Our office is located in the Library at the Santa Clara County Office of Education, 1290 Ridder Park Dr, San Jose. Our office is open on Tuesdays and Thursday only, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Please call 408-453-6536 before visiting or email [email protected]
with any questions or requests for the office.
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2017 CA School Dashboard - Now Available
2017 CA School Dashboard has been released. California State PTA and other organizations will provide additional information about the Dashboard, the indicators it will include, and how to "read" it as part of local district and school decision making.
Districts will be identified as "needing support" based on their overall performance on Dashboard indicators AND/OR presence of achievement gaps.
You can access the Dashboard here. Select the school or school district you want to see. The video tutorial on this page is helpful introduction to the Dashboard.
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Two High School Senior Scholarships
Graduating High School Senior Scholarship
(CAPTA)
Applications must be received by California State PTA by Thursday,
Feb. 1, 2017 at 5:00 pm
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The CA State PTA offers Graduating High School Senior Scholarships of $750 to recognize volunteer service by high school seniors in a school and community.
More information regarding eligibility criteria, selection process, application tips, forms and more can be found on CA State PTA's website.
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Barbara Emerich Scholarship
(Sixth District PTA)
Barbara Emerich held PTA leadership positions for over 50 years. Sixth District PTA proudly honors her extraordinary service by awarding scholarships to two high school seniors who best exemplify her dedication to youth and families.
More information about the scholarship and deadline coming soon.
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Does Your PTA Need Additional Bonding Insurance?
Reminder - Deadline to apply Jan 5
The basic bond for all unit, council and district PTAs provides $25,000 Employee/Volunteer Theft, $25,000 Forgery and $25,000 Theft, Disappearance and Destruction of money or scrip. There is a $500 deductible.
Do you handle scrip? Do you have a large fundraiser? Then consider purchasing additional bonding insurance. Our insurance carrier has higher limits available for those PTAs who have a need.
Important Notes:
- No applications will be accepted after January 5, 2018.
- Our PTA year is fiscal (July 1, 2017- June 30, 2018).
- The insurance year matches the calendar year (January 5, 2018 - January 4, 2019). [Okay their version of the calendar year].
- In other words, if your unit needs the protection and extra coverage for next fall, you must purchase the extra coverage NOW.
- If you wish a higher limit, please fill in the Excess Crime Bond Application and mail it along with a check payment for $75. Address on application.
- Additional information on the bonding insurance can be found in the 2018 Insurance and Loss Prevention Guide which PTA presidents have received in the Financial Mailing.
Questions, please contact the PTA broker, KNIGHT Insurance Services, Inc. at [email protected] or call 800-733-3036.
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Still looking for a gift for that hard to shop for person ...?
Gift a PTA membership, send a card.... Holiday Shopping DONE!
Perfect for: grandparents, out of town relatives, friends, neighbors, teachers and school board members.
Your thoughtful gift to family and friends will support the children and families at your school and throughout California.
Believe in Our Children, Believe in PTA -
Give the Gift of PTA Membership
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Reflections Reception - "Within Reach"
Please come celebrate our talented students. All are welcome to attend.
Reflections Reception will be held on Thursday, January 11 at Santa Clara Office of Education.
- 6:00 - 7:00 - Gallery/Open House
- 7:00 - 8:00 - Awards Ceremony
Santa Clara Office of Education, 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose. [map]
Questions? Please email Susan Canty
, Reflections Chair.
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PTA Calendar of Essential Requirements
- Time for treasurers and secretaries to get ready for audit
- Nominating Committee - start asking for volunteers [Info] [Toolkit]
- Founder's Day - Start planning now for February
- Insurance Premium - $228 for units
- Please thank your Fall Volunteers
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Previous Issues
Dec 6 - Does Your PTA Give Money to Your Teachers
- Reflections Reception - "Within Reach"
- Save the Dates - Winter/Spring
- FYI - Simply Shared
- No Joking Matter: Words and Disability
- Benefits of classified-to-teacher program already felt
- State boards next challenge: how to measure school climate
- Do 1 Thing: First Aid
Nov 29 - Did You Know that Minutes Need to be Reviewed by the Auditor
- Does Your PTA Need Additional Bonding Insurance
- 2017 CA School Dashboard
- Worker's Comp
- PTA Calendar of Essential Requirements - December
Nov 22 - Thank You for Believing in Children and PTA
- How about a gift for that hard to shop for person ...?
- Join the Advocacy and Legislation Conference Call
- #GivingTuesday
Nov 15 - Listen, Share, Discuss at the Leg Round Table
- Sixth District Legislative Round Table
- New Insurance Guide for 2018
- Are you running your PTA in compliance with your bylaws?
Nov 8 - Is it an Onion, an Opportunity Drawing, or a Raffle
- Sixth District Legislative Round Table
- Reflection Entries Due - Dec 1
- Do 1 Thing - Monthly Reminder - Emergency Supplies
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