History
Norcross High School opened its new state of the art facility in the fall of 2001. It is located in the Peachtree Corners area of Norcross, Georgia at 5300 Spalding Drive. We have a richly diverse student body of over 2,600 students from 44 countries. We are part of the largest school system in the State of Georgia, Gwinnett County Public Schools. We house the only International Baccalaureate Program in Gwinnett County for highly motivated, college-bound students. The IB diploma is recognized in 600 schools worldwide and is structured to meet entrance requirements to the best universities. Norcross students consistently achieve SAT scores higher than the national average. We have an active PTSA that supports the parents, teachers, students, and community in a variety of areas.
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Norcross High School PTSA is to support and speak on behalf of the students at Norcross High School; to highlight, motivate, and reward student achievements; to develop and improve communications between parents, teachers, students, and the community; to encourage parent and community involvement in our school.
Goals
The goal of the PTSA is a quality education and nurturing environment for every child.
Our current activities are relevant to the following mission points:
Support and speak on behalf of students at NHS
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Tutoring
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Legislative chair
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Newsletter
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Ghost Out
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Project Graduation
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Reflections
Motivate, highlight, and reward student achievements
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Scholarships
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Blue Angels
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Honors Breakfast
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Honors Night
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Senior lockers
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Reflections
Develop and improve communications between parents, teachers, students, and the community
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Motivational speakers
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Ghost Out
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Catalyst lunches
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Staff appreciation
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Website
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Catalyst lunches
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Ambassador
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Newsletter
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Taste of Norcross
Encourage parents and community involvement in our school
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Tutoring
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Volunteers
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Taste of Norcross
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Project Graduation
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Membership
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Staff appreciation
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Catalyst lunches
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Clean and Beautiful
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July 2012
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Dear Norcross Parents,
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Welcome to Norcross High School! Whether your child is a returning upperclassman or a brand new freshman, this school year is guaranteed to be full of activities and events that spark your interest, offer exciting opportunities and inspire a high level of involvement from you. We wish each of you success and hope you and your child enjoy your 2012-2013 school year at Norcross High School. Please plan on joining the NHS PTSA this year. With your membership we are able to provide support to the faculty and staff with luncheons, tutoring program, guest speakers, and so much more.
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On our website we have a list of all our board members and their contact information. Please take some time to become involved. Contact us with any questions, interests or ideas. We are always looking for more volunteers.
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We look forward to working with you this year and serving Norcross High School,
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Jackie Thunhorst and Renee White
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NHS PTSA Co-Presidents
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Co-President |
Jackie Thunhorst |
thunhorst@comcast.net |
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Co-President |
Renee White |
reneewhite11@hotmail.com |
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Vice President |
Sherrie Craport |
scraport@bellsouth.net |
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Treasurer |
Lisa Willis |
lwillis@brwncald.com |
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Secretary |
Gail Silvers |
gsilvers@comcast.net |
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PTSA Liaison |
Pat Winklbauer |
Pat_Winklbauer@Gwinnett.k12.ga.us |
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Parliamentarian |
Pam Winters |
prwinters@gmail.com |
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Volunteers |
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Chair |
Nancy Geraghty |
ngeraghty21@yahoo.com |
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9th Grade |
Suzanne Grosswald |
davnsuz@comcast.net |
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10th Grade |
Sally Shlossman |
sshlossman@yahoo.com |
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11th Grade |
Sherri Boucher |
ssb1964@comcast.net |
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12th Grade |
Jen Boatwright |
falconlady3@yahoo.com |
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Community Outreach |
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Ambassador |
Diane Fisher |
diane_fisher@post.harvard.edu |
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Website |
Karen Richer |
atlantarichers@comcast.net |
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Online Newsletter |
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Editor |
Kendra Stinson |
ktstinson@mindspring.com |
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Taste of Norcross |
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Florence Luranc |
fluranc@bellsouth.net |
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Cindy Underwood |
munderwood@comcast.net |
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Catalyst Lunches |
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Caki Mendel |
cc_mendel@comcast.net |
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Janet McRae |
janet83@bellsouth.net |
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Youth Services |
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Blue Angels |
Joan Flanders |
jflanders@comcast.net |
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Project Graduation |
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Rosa Burkett |
rosaburkett@gmail.com |
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Catherine Reidy |
reidyfamily@bellsouth.net |
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Staff Appreciation |
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Kirsten Godleski |
kgodleski@comcast.net |
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Amy Plummer |
amyplummer@comcst.net |
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Membership |
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Cindy Ong |
cindyong@bellsouth.net |
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Angela Cunningham |
angela.cunningham@comcast.net |
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Arts in Education |
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Reflections |
Susan Garvey |
susegar@bellsouth.net |
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Scholastic Recognition |
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Chairs |
Kristen Ramsey |
rams6044@bellsouth.net |
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Julie Shirah |
julie@theshirahs.com |
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Honors Night |
Kristen Ramsey |
rams6044@bellsouth.net |
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Honors Breakfast |
Andrea Antonowich |
amantonowich@hotmail.com |
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PTSA Scholarship |
Mary Margaret Thomas |
mary.mthomas@att.net |
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Education and Enrichment |
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Tutoring |
Gina Flowers |
gnwflowers@comast.net |
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College Fair |
Jen Boatwright |
falconlady3@yahoo.com |
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Blue Devil Bulletin is an email communiqué sent to the parents of Norcross High School students several times each month by the Principal and PTSA Co-Presidents. If you would like to receive regular updates of important events taking place at Norcross High School please visit the "Communication" page on the notepad. Fill in the required information, and you will begin receiving emails with important updates immediately.
PTSA Reflections Rules and Forms in English and Spanish
There are many changes this year so we encourage everyone to visit the Georgia PTA website and download the appropriate information. www.georgiapta.org and select the Reflection tab.
2012-2013
Reflections Theme:
“The Magic of a Moment”
Entries may be submitted to the main office week of October 1-5, 2012
Deadline for entries: October 9, 2012 by 9am
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Unleash your artistic talents! As participants in the Reflection Program, NHS PTSA encourages students to create works in the following art categories:
Dance choreography, Film Production, Literature, Musical composition, Photography, Visual Arts
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When Students express themselves through words, pictures, music, dance, and other art forms they grow intellectually and socially. The PTA Reflection Program is designed to enhance a quality arts education by providing an opportunity for students to explore their artistic talent and receive positive recognition for their efforts.
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ALL 1st place winners advance to county competition.
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You may enter more than one category!
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Applications are located on line, in the main office, and in folders outside the attendance office.
Other Programs of Interest:
Reflection Program Theme search for 2014-2015
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National PTA is looking for a theme for its Reflection Program for 2014-2015. Student entries may be sent by an individual or by PTSA. The winning entry will receive $100.00 and his/her theme will be presented at the 2012 National PTA Convention.
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For more detailed information including rules and regulations, please visit www.georgiapta.org and www.norcrosshigh.org/ptsa.aspx or contact:
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Susan Garvey at susegar@bellsouth.net or 678-488-4278
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Renee White at reneewhite11@hotmail.com or 404-667-7723
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2012-2013 Reflections Winners-Norcross
“The Magic of the Moment”
Literature: 9th grade Emily Cmiel
Photography: 9th grade Emily Cmiel
10th grade Claire Della Mahon
11th grade MelissaFlores-Mederos
12th grade Michael Wagner
Music Composition: 9th grade Rebecca Topper
10th grade Mackenzie Fraser
11th grade Katie Garvey
12th grade Joseph Nam
Film Production: 9th grade Caitlin Nebel
Dance Choreography: 9th grade Miranda Harmon
All of these entries will now be submitted to the Gwinnett County competition! The County Reflections Exhibition will be held on Saturday, November 3rd from 10am-3pm. County Winners will be announced at that time!
2012-2013 Reflections Winners-Gwinnett County
“The Magic of the Moment”
It is with great excitement that the PTSA announces the following Norcross Reflections winners who have won on the Gwinnett County level and now advance to the State Competition!!!
Literature: 9th grade Emily Cmiel
Photography: 9th grade Emily Cmiel
Music Composition: 9th grade Rebecca Topper
10th grade Mackenzie Fraser
11th grade Katie Garvey
12th grade Joseph Nam
Film Production: 9th grade Caitlin Nebel
Dance Choreography: 9th grade Miranda Harmon
Please join the Norcross PTSA in congratulating these creative students! Results on the State Level will be announced in February/March 2013.
Click here for info on the True Blue Schools Program
http://www.trueblueschools.com
Re-Enrollment with the
GNG: True Blue Schools Program
Georgia Natural Gas will be emailing all our current True Blue School members and requesting that each member “re-enroll” in the program. It is a requirement of the program. Please take the time to “re-enroll” in the GNG True Blue Schools program and pick Norcross High School as your school of choice. This money goes directly into the NHS PTSA and funds programs and presentations for our students. We appreciate all the support of our current members and we hope many new members will also join. No cost is involved. Just sign up and NHS receives $5 per month from GNG. Again, thank you to all our current members and for supporting NHS!
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Norcross High PTSA has partnered with Plum District in a Back to School Donation Campaign where the school can collect $3 per new Plum District Subscriber. Plum District is an online daily deal offering site (like Groupon) that partner with schools on local deals that are family oriented. If you click on this button below and subscribe to Plum District or (click here) the school PTSA gets a $3 donation. Moving forward, Plum District will be offering some local restaurant deals that will give 10% back to Norcross High. By already being on the Plum District email list, you won't miss the opportunity to help give back to the school again.
District Consultant
www.plumdistrict.com
susan.philpott@plumdistrict.net
770.597.5763
Check Request Form
2012 - 2013 Membership Form
Anyone that joined PTSA member prior to Open House can come by the membership desk during the open house on Wednesday, Aug 1st to pick up the membership cards. This year's membership card has new look, it comes with $10 discount coupon to Office max when you registered. We are also accepting membership at Open House if you don't do it online. Donation to PTSA can also be made online or on August 1st during Open House. Please keep in mind that Norcross High School PTSA is a 501(3)(c) tax except organization. We welcome and appreciate any donation as this is the only source of funding for NHS PTSA to support and fund the various activities for our students and faculties such as tutoring, Blue Angel, Project Graduation, Teachers Luncheons, Reflections, Honors Night, Taste of Norcross ... just to name a few. Any questions please e-mail Cindy Ong at cindyong246@gmail.com.
2012 - 2013 Volunteer Form
Information will be coming closer to Graduation
If you are interested in purchasing a 2013 Senior Graduation Banner for your church, sub-division, apartment complex, etc., please contact Sherrie Craport 770-582-7569, 404-277-4612 or scraport@bellsouth.net for purchasing information. This year the TSA (Technology Students Association) at NHS will be making the banners so the money you pay helps our students as well as the PTSA/Project Graduation. The information and payment is needed by April 1st. Thank you.
Thank you to the following businesses for their donations to the Academic Excellence Breakfast:
* Publix Supermarkets, Inc. (corporate and Peachtree Corners Publix at 3200 Holcomb Bridge Road)
* Starbucks Coffee on South Old Peachtree and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard (4895 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard)
* Chick-fil-A Howell Station (3555 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard)
* Bleu House Cafe
* Magnolia Bakery and Cafe
* Flying Biscuit Cafe
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The STARS program can really use your help! This is one of the NHS programs written up in the Atlanta Magazine. It focuses on at-risk ninth grade students, and strives to lower the drop-out rate. These students meet daily in the NHS theater during their Guided Study period for extra attention.
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We are looking for 5 more adult volunteers, on Tuesday or Thursday from 10:15-12:45. (You would have two 20 minute breaks, while the students eat lunch). You would meet with about 15 students, one at a time, for about 5 minutes each. During this time, you would go over their agenda books with them, and help them develop a study plan for tests and major assignments. This is not subject tutoring, but more of a mentoring role, encouraging them to set goals and use time management skills.
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Please thoughtfully consider this and email Gina.Flowers@gpc.edu if you can help impact these students’ lives. Thanks!
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Executive Board Nominees 2013-2014
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PTSA 2012-2013 Meeting Schedule
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PTSA Executive Board Meeting (meetings begin at 7pm)
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 7pm
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 7pm
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 7pm
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PTSA Board Meeting (Location: Family Consumer Science Room at 7pm)
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
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PTSA General Meetings:
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Curriculum Night: Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Meeting will be at the end of senior night in the theater at 6:30pm. We will vote on the proposed budget and amended bylaws.
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College Fair:Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 6:15pm. Meeting will take place in the auditorium just prior to College Fair.
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Honors Breakfast: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 7:45am (meeting will be before honors breakfast in the commons)
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PTSA Staff Appreciation events (Location for lunches: Family Consumer Science Room)
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Breakfast: Friday, August 3, 2012 at 7am in the commons
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Luncheon: Wednesday, October 10, 2012
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Holiday Treats: Wednesday, December 5, 2012
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Luncheon: Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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Luncheon/BBQ: Friday, May 3, 2013
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Georgia PTA Legislative Update
Jan. 27, 2013
This February, Georgia PTA will offer two opportunities for parents and students to become more informed and empowered advocates.
PTSA Youth Advocacy Day: February 13
This program is uniquely designed to educate middle and high school students about the laws that affect them. Students will be speaking to students about issues being considered in legislation. The former Georgia Labor Commissioner, Michael Thurmond, will address students about Youth Leadership and Advocacy. Michael Mitchell from the Dep’t of Driver Services will talk about teen driving laws. A brief discussion on current legislation will be provided.
Registration will be closing soon so print the registration form and send it in today. PTSA student members are only $5, non-members are $10, chaperones are free but must register. Space is limited so register today.
PTA Day at the Capitol:
February 27
The annual PTA Day at the Capitol is less than a month away. PTA members will have the opportunity to learn first hand about legislation that will affect their children, their schools, and their communities. This year the General Assembly is already discussing a bill that would allow administrators in school to be armed. Legislators are discussing a new way for parents to petition their school to become a charter school and they are discussing legislation that would regulate when student athletes can return to playing after sustaining a concussion. Learn about these bills and more at PTA Day. Attendees will also learn how to talk to decision makers in a way that will make a difference. After the morning program, attendees will go to the Capitol where they can speak directly to their legislators about the issues that concern them.
The highlight of the day is lunch with your legislators. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch and discuss issues with their House Representatives and Senators. While all the legislators have been invited, a phone call from you inviting them to join you at lunch will help ensure they attend.
Registration is open now on the Georgia PTA website. Early registration: PTA members $35, non-members $40. Late or on-site registration is $50. Please consider sponsoring a legislator to help defray the costs of the lunch.
Click here to access online registration. A form is also available that can be mailed in (see the GeorgiaPTA.org website).
Legislative Update:
This year’s PTA Day at the Capitol will be more significant than ever as it will be the only opportunity to learn about the bills being considered by the legislature. Regretfully, Sally FitzGerald, Education Policy Specialist for GA PTA, who monitored and reported on legislation for the past 30 years will no longer be writing daily reports and posting legislation on Capitol Watch. Weekly reports will also no longer be sent recapping the week’s legislative activity. We hope to see you at PTA Day and PTSA Youth Advocacy Day so you can become an informed and empowered advocate!
Your Legislators:
State Senate -
David Shafer (R-48)
State House -
Tom Rice (R-095)