December 2017
 
PTA Leaders,

Idaho PTA wishes everyone a very happy holiday season!  I hope everyone enjoys a little break, and spends plenty of time with family and friends.  I am looking forward to a few days off to recharge and get ready for the new year!

We have so many exciting events coming up in 2018.  See the article below for all the details on our annual Legislative Day at the capitol in Boise.  We hope to see everyone at this great (and this year FREE) event!

And don't forget our annual convention, coming up April 13-14, 2018 in Boise.  We have a great slate of speakers, workshops, and activities in the works to help in your PTA life, as well as your every day life.

I wish you all safe and happy holidays!



Lesli Schei
Idaho PTA President          
Save the Date for the 2018Idaho Legislative Conference!

January 25, 2018

  • Pending Attendance at the House & Senate Education Committee Sessions to address the Legislature on issues important to Idaho PTA

  • Preview & Provide Feedback for the Department of Education Parent Portal developed by the IDLA (Idaho Digital Learning Academy)
     

  • Presentation from The Closet, Inc. a resource for at risk Ada County Teens
     

  • Update on Education Issues from Kestrel West including the status of the Do Not Call On-Line Registry
     

  • Lunch with Legislators on the 4th Floor Rotunda with food prepared and presented by the Nampa School District ICAT (Idaho Center for Advanced Technology) Culinary Division

  • Participate in Focus Groups with the Idaho Department of Education on Test Assessments & Development of School Report Cards
               The Idaho Dept of Ed wants to hear from parents and this is an great day to get your voice heard to be part of the panning for our students education and communication with the Dept of Ed

and the best part...free-no costs to members or schools

Space is Limited, please save the Date!!
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Approximate Time 8AM-4PM


Add members, win Money for your School!

Increase the membership in your PTA over last year and be entered into a drawing to win $100 for your school!
  • PTAs will receive one ticket for increasing their membership by 5% over the 2016-17 school year. 
  • Schools will receive an additional ticket for each 5% over that in membership increase.
  • Your school could win $100!
    • PTAs must be in good standing to receive the $100 grant
Keep sending your new memberships to the state office!

Congratulations to the our Idaho  2017 National PTA STEM + Families Game Night GIVEAWAY winners  and   Mini-Game Package Recipients , sponsored by ThinkFun...
Pioneer School for the Arts PTA in Boise and Hunter Elementary PTA in Meridian.

Dates to Remember:

January 25, 2018: Idaho PTA Legislative Conference at the State Capitol, Boise

April 13-14, 2018: Idaho PTA Convention, Red Lion Downtowner, Boise