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2009-2010 PTA Board and Committee Chairs

What's Happening Newsletter - Issue 4 - Dec. 2009

The December issue of the What’s Happening at The Park newsletter will go home to parents on Monday, November 30. This year you can receive your newsletter as an email, straight to your inbox. Those who haven’t supplied an email address will still receive a printed newsletter.

Sign up for the email newsletter: Send an email with a subject of “Newsletter Signup” to Allison Carter with your email address, student names, and grades.

Here’s a sneak peak at the newsletter that will come out on Nov. 30.

Download Whats Happening at the Park - issue 4 - 11-30-2009

Descarga Que pasa en el parque - edicion 4 - Nov 30-2009

The December issue of the What’s Happening at The Park newsletter will go home to parents on Monday, November 30. This year you can receive your newsletter as an email, straight to your inbox. Those who haven’t supplied an email address will still receive a printed newsletter.

Sign up for the email newsletter: Send an email with a subject of “Newsletter Signup” to Allison Carter with your email address, student names, and grades.

Here’s a sneak peak at the newsletter that will come out on Nov. 30.

Download Whats Happening at the Park - issue 4 - 11-30-2009

Descarga Que pasa en el parque - edicion 4 - Nov 30-2009

2009-2010 PTA Board and Committee Chairs

PTA Board
President	Vice President	Secretary	Treasurer
Susan Egbert	Amy Edwards	Jane Mengel	Pramila Duphare

Committee Chairs
Arts in Education & Reflections	Community  Outreach & Family Involvement	Volunteer Coordinator	Education/Literacy
Karina Cordisco	DeEtte Kattel	Karina Cordisco	Laura Simmons
Environmental	Fundraising	Publications	Membership
Amy Edwards	Tara Campbell	Marisa Pruss	Ellen Adams
Hospitality	Health
Karina Cordisco	Kathy Sheffield

What's Happening Newsletter - Issue 3 - Nov. 2009

The November issue of the What’s Happening at The Park newsletter will go home to parents on Monday, November 2. This year you can receive your newsletter as an email, straight to your inbox. Those who haven’t supplied an email address will still receive a printed newsletter.

Sign up for the email newsletter: Send an email with a subject of “Newsletter Signup” to Allison Carter with your email address, student names, and grades.

Here’s a sneak peak at the newsletter that will come out on Nov. 2. 

Download Whats Happening at the Park - issue 3 - 11-2-2009

Descarga Que pasa en el parque - edicion 3 - Nov 2-2009

Fundraiser Delay

Unfortunately, our fundraiser shipment has been delayed.  It will not be at the school for pickup, as orginally stated, this Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.  We apologize for any inconvience this might cause our Park Families!  As soon as we receive the Fundraiser, we will let you all know!!  Again, we are VERY sorry for the delay, and will get you all updated information as soon as we have it!!  Thank you for your patience and understanding!

PTA October 2009 Meeting's Minutes

SEDALIA PARK PTA

GENERAL MEETING MINUTES

OCTOBER 1^ST, 2009

 

 

CALL TO ORDER- President Susan Egbert called the general meeting of the Sedalia Park PTA to order at 6:35 PM.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

TREASURER’S REPORT- The budget was presented in writing for all to review. The audit of the PTA books for the last year was completed following the Georgia PTA Guidelines. In the course of reviewing the books the following was noted: Outstanding checks equal $789.24. Overall, the books and supporting documents appeared to be complete and in compliance with general accounting practices and the requirements made by GA PTA Audit.

 

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

1)   FALL FESTIVAL – The 2009 Fall Festival will be Friday, October 9^th from 5-9 PM. Effort has been made to reduce the admission cost and food costs to encourage families to attend and enjoy the festivities. Admission will be $5 per child with adults and children under 2 free. The Basket Raffle will also be held that evening along with the CakeWalk and numerous games.

 

2)   FUNDRAISING – Unfortunately, the recent fundraiser did not make as much money as was budgeted. Therefore, another fundraiser will be necessary in order for PTA to be able to present the programs that are scheduled for this year. President Susan Egbert reminded members they could make donations directly to the PTA as well.

 

NEW BUSINESS

1)   REFLECTIONS -    The theme of Reflections this year is “BEAUTY IS….”. Students  

interested in participating can pick up information forms at the media center. The contest entries must be in by October 19, 2009.

 

2)BOX TOPS – Susan Egbert reminded everyone that we are still collecting box tops as a fund raiser. The person responsible for collection asks that everyone cut the box tops out BEFORE turning them in to the school.

 

3)   PRINCIPAL’S UPDATE- Dr. Thomas reported on an effort to help Clarkdale Elementary School (damaged by the floods). Gently used books are requested for donation to the school. Dr. Thomas also thanked Ms. Casey, Sedalia Park’s art teacher for all of her hard work in making the art show tonight a success. The Governing Board continues to meet the first Tuesday of every month. The Park’s charter will be up for review next year. A Task Force will be needed to conduct that process. Volunteers are needed to serve.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ms. Egbert reminded everyone to be sure and view the artwork hanging in the hallway.

 

The next general PTA meeting will be November 5^th. The 2^nd grade students will be performing.

 

SUSAN EGBERT ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT  6:45 PM.

 

 

Submitted By,

 

Jane T. Mengel

PTA Secretary

The Park Looks a Little Greener This Month!

Sedalia Park Elementary has enrolled in the Clean Air Schools initiative. Through this program we will learn how to “repair the air” with no idling initiatives, and promoting alternative modes of transportation (walking and riding the bus). By learning about the air we breathe, students become stewards for good air quality.

“If we cannot envision the world we would like to live in, we cannot work towards its creation. If we cannot place ourselves in it in our imagination, we will not believe it is possible.” -- Chellis Glendinning

The Problem – Bad Atlanta Air

I want to share with you all some information about the importance of this campaign. We Atlantans breathe some of the most polluted air in the U.S. – with serious public health consequences. Here are just a few of our bad air statistics:

• Every summer, for the last 15 years, Atlanta has averaged 40 ‘code orange’ days -  smog levels are so high during this time that health officials must warn us that “children should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the afternoon and early evening when ozone levels are highest” (Georgia Environmental Protection Division).
• On bad air days, when ground-level ozone levels are high, there is a 35% increase in emergency room visits for respiratory-related illnesses, mainly among children and the elderly (Centers for Disease Control).
• 11% of Georgia’s children have asthma – almost double the national average (American Lung Association of Georgia).
• The metro Atlanta area fails to meet national health standards for both soot and smog, and likely won’t meet these standards for at least 10 years (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency).
• In Atlanta, the biggest source of the chemical that causes ozone pollution – nitrogen oxides – is tailpipe emissions from cars and trucks. Atlanta ranks #2 for the most air pollution from vehicles (Georgia Department of Natural Resources; U.S. Public Interest Research Group).
• Atlantans drive a total of more than 100 million miles per day — the equivalent of 16,666 round trips across the U.S. (Atlanta Regional Commission; Federal Highway Administration).
• Atlanta rose from 16th to 5th worst among U.S. cities with the longest daily drive times. Commuters can expect to lose 60 hours a year due to traffic congestion and delays (Texas Transportation Institute).
• Each person drives an average of 34.2 miles daily, the fourth highest daily driving distance in the country (Atlanta Regional Commission; Federal Highway Administration).
• During the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, when fewer people in the region drove cars and more used transit, emergency room visits by children for asthma dropped by as much as 45% (Journal of the American Medical Association).

Be Part of the Solution

By following a few simple steps, we can be part of the solution... and clean our air.

• Slow down acceleration time (accelerate 0 to 60 mph in 15 seconds). Average improvement in fuel economy: 31% (highest: 37%)
• Drive the speed limit. Average savings: 12% (highest: 14%)
• Use cruise control (unless driving in a mountainous area). Average savings: 7% (highest: 14%)
• Shut down car if idling for more than 1 minute. Savings up to 14% .
• Keep tires inflated to recommended levels. Savings varied.
• Refuel your vehicle during the evening hours. Reduces the amount of pollution created.
• Join a car pool. Check out these local carpool resources.

Get Some Kid-friendly Environmental Tips

iVillage – Go Green with Your Kids

education.com – Raising “Green” Kids

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