How would you spend $1,000?
By Lynne Burns
The numbers tell a story:
We are a group of Silver Mesa parents who want what is best for our school staff, teachers and students. We believe this can be achieved through a PTO. The district has a policy allowing parents a vote. We first must complete a Notice of Intent and petition and then we will be allowed a vote. This blog will help educate, inform and unite through this process. Keep updated on what is going on here. UPDATE: You should have received a ballot in the mail. If you didn't and want to vote, contact the district. We encourage everyone to study both organizations and vote for the group they believe best represents their ideals.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
How to change your address
If you want to have the opportunity to participate in the upcoming vote be sure your address is correct. The district will be mailing ballots to
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Update Your Mailing Address
We have exciting news!!
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
OUR Parent Organization
Politics don't belong in our school! Most people would probably say that politics aren't in our school, but they are. The National PTA uses money that schools send them from membership dues to lobby, among other things.
Monday, October 26, 2015
Margaret Mead
Maybe you already saw this, but the president of the Canyon's School District Board of Education sent out an e-mail with this quote:
Support
I just wanted to take a minute to say, "thank you"! I have received more support than
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Even Better
Even Better- by Carrie Tuttle
I think the Silver Mesa PTA ladies are doing a great job this year. But there is one thing that I think would make it even better...
I think the Silver Mesa PTA ladies are doing a great job this year. But there is one thing that I think would make it even better...
Monday, October 12, 2015
Worth it?
What are We Missing? By Holly Hendrickson
The vast majority of parent-teacher groups in the U.S. are actually independents, rather than formally affiliated PTAs.
The vast majority of parent-teacher groups in the U.S. are actually independents, rather than formally affiliated PTAs.
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Key Difference
Key Difference by Holly Hendrickson, Silver Mesa Parent
One of the main differences between the PTA and a PTO is
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