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MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

COUNCIL PTA

GENERAL MEETINGSAll Local PTA Presidents, Principals, PTA Reps and

guests learn about what is happening in the school

district and education issues around the state!

September 26 1:00pmJay Gordon Room

November 14 1:00pmJay Gordon Room

Senator Robert Duncanwill be in attendance.

December 12th 11:30am

Holiday Luncheonlocation TBD

February 27 1:00pmJay Gordon Room

May 8th 11:30am

Awards Luncheonlocation TBD

dates are subject to change

IMPORTANT DATESSeptember 19

PTA Connection Daydid youconnect?

September 30Early Bird Dues deadlinefor reporting membership to TX PTA

October 8 TRAINING!

October 15

Fall Membership ReportingPTA Active Status Reporting Date

October 15990 postcard DUE to IRSneed help? call us!

November 1215Bring-Your-Dad-to-School Day thisweek, pick your date!

December 1Fall Membership ReportingPTA Active Status Reporting Date

Be InformedPTA is more than cookies by Deanna Porter, Texas PTA Area 3 President

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

for 83rd Session of the Texas Legislature Public School Funding Pursue an adequate and

equitable solution for school funding while

maintaining accountability and responsibility for

educating the whole child. Texas PTA has advocated

for a new funding system and for adequate funding

that includes funding for enrollment growth.PTA has also advocated specifically for funding for

early childhood education, school and community

library programs.

Training in school finance for legislators Organize a grassroots campaign

to encourage training for legislators in Texas school finance system.

Vouchers Oppose vouchers, a policy that allows a student to take the state funding for his/her public schoo

education to a private school to assist in paying for the cost of private school education.

State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Pursue changes to STAAR/EOC to reduce th

emphasis on high-stakes tests.

Allow multiple pathways to graduation Rigorous graduation requirements are critically important to

improve student preparation for college and career. Multiple pathways to graduation must be offered in order

meet the needs and goals of all students.

Failure to report a missing child Pursue legislation to strengthen the penalty for failure to report a missing

child or for providing false information on a missing child.

Healthy Lifestyles Support programs that promote movement, activities, healthier food choices and menus

and promote school, family and community participation. Support school recess programs per recently adopte

Recess Resolution.

Partnership for a Healthy Texas (PHT) is the obesity-fighting coalition of which PTA is a member. PTA wil

prioritize several items from the PHT agenda such as maintaining requirements for School Health Advisory

Committees (SHAC) and Coordinated School Health.

ISSUES TO MONITOR

Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Education Educate policymakers and PTA members about sugar-sweetened

beverage consumption and its impact on childrens health, and educate on the impact of a tax on

sugar-sweetened beverages both on the states revenue and in reducing obesity among children and youth.

Public School Accountability System Pursue opportunities to participate in the process of creating the new

accountability system. Monitor legislation impacting the current system.

State Board of Education Educate about the role of the SBOE, monitor legislation impacting the

responsibilities of the SBOE, support legislation to increase the number of SBOE districts.

Smoke-Free Texas Support legislation to limit the adverse health effects of second-hand smoke by endorsin

legislation to prohibit smoking in public work places.

School Bus Idling Ban Support legislation prohibiting buses from idling when loading and unloading

students.

1,188 PTAs reporte

Membership totals

See what Lubbock PTreported on page 3

February 79, 2014 Family Engagement Conference

(Formerly Annual Convention) Hyatt Hill Country, San Antonio

www.txpta.org/events/Family-Engagement-Conference

June 1922, 2014 118th National PTA Convention

& Exhibition Austion Convention Center, Austin

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Lubbock ISD Council of PTAs Board

President

Susan Frazier...............806-773-0453....................... csfrazier1@aol.com

1st Vice President - Aide

April Rumsey...............806-787-0711......................rumseyclan@att.net

2nd Vice President - Field Service Representatives

Lucy Hoffman..............806-781-1466......lucyhoffman2009@yahoo.com

Secretary

Robin Going ................806-543-5013..........robingoing@suddenlink.net

Treasurer

Lyn Russell..................806-317-6862..................lyn.russell@ttuhsc.edu

LISD LiaisonCommunication

Linsey McCutchin ....806-766-1066 w.......... lmccutchin@lubbockisd.org

Membership

Tiffany Robinson.........806-773-6672....... tiffany.robinson@staples.com

Newsletter

Carol Fowler................806-470-0759.................... carol@f2-design.com

Awards

Kelly Reynolds.............806-445-4606..................kellytnt@sbcglobal.net

Parlimentarian

Jennifer Thompson......806-543-0299........ kjtkmthompson@yahoo.com

Elementary Rep.

Karen Thornton .......806-766-6207 w............kthornton@lubbockisd.org

Field Service Reps (4one per quadrant)

Arts in EducationReflections Holiday Luncheon

Spring Awards Lunch Hospitality Scholarship

We are looking for people to serve on the Lubbock Council of PT

Board! Are you interested in working on the Board and ser vin

PTA and Lubbock ISD at a different level? Do you know someonthat would great on the Board? Connect with Susan Frazier

with names and contact information.

ChangeYour life does not get better by chance,

it gets better by change.Jim Rohn

Some people like it, others tolerate it, a few embrace it, and some even

run from it, but without it life would be boring. Sometimes change is

hard, but how you handle it can make a huge difference in the attitudes

of those around you. LISD has experienced many changes in the last

few years. At first we grumbled about those changes, then we started

to see the effects they were having, and opinions started to change.As I look at this year, there are many changes we are facing. We have

had 6 schools that have combined into 3 new schools. In reality it is

like starting 3 new PTAs. Each one will have new ideas and different

ways of doing things; but really that should be every PTA. (One of my

favorite things about the Council Board last year was having someone

asking why?) Why do we do it this way? Can we improve? Is there

something else we could be doing? Why is a question we should be

asking ourselves every time we plan something. If we are raising

money, what will the money be used for? If we are planning a program,

will it benefit everyone?

My goal this year is to look at how we do things. One of the changeswe are going to try is having an electronic newsletter instead of a

printed one. I know half of the newsletters end up in the trash or get

misplaced. I also know it is a lot easier for me to find something I have

stored on my computer to share with others. We are hoping this will

save us on printing costs and get it into the hands of more people. It

doesnt take long to forward an email to your board and voila, we have

increased who we reach.

So as we try new things this year, please know that my email, text, and

phone number are always open and I want to hear the things that you

love and the things that confuse you. To be honest the things that

confuse you have probably confused me at one time or another. Thedifference is, I have State PTA on speed dial now and I ask A LOT of

questions.

I am looking forward to this year and meeting a whole new set of

friends.

Susan Frazier

Council President

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Handling Membership Dues

During this busy membership recruitment time,

here is a review of the proper bookkeeping and

money handling procedures to follow when

collecting membership money:

DUES ENVELOPE

If you are handed a dues envelope by a member,

open the envelope in their presence to ensure that

the proper amount of dues were included.

Look carefully for those who marked Texas

Life Member. Texas Life Members do not pay

the state portion of dues, so their dues paymentwill be $2.25 less.

If cash was given, write cash, the amount

paid, and your initials on the envelope.

If a check was written, record the check

number, the last name on the check, and the

dollar amount.

Then hand the member his/her card. They wont

mind waiting the extra few seconds. It shows you

are being careful with their money.

MONEY RETURNED VIA A FLYER

OR DUES ENVELOPE/BEFORE OR AFTER AN EVENTIf you are sorting through envelopes that are not

handed to you directly by the member, you

should follow the same process. Write a receipt

for the cash to document receiving the money

from the individual.

It is important to open these envelopes in the

presence of another, especially if you open an

envelope that does not contain the proper

amount for dues.

AFTER THE EVENT

After the membership (orANY) event, two

people should count the money at the same

time and fill out an Itemized Receipt form.

The money should then be handed over to the

treasurer who counts it in the presence of one

of the counters and signs the Itemized Receipt

Form. Each counter should be given a copy of

the Itemized Receipt form for their records.

Membership Reporting

Register the Member with Texas PTA withi

five days of receiving the dues.

Complete a Member Roster form and make

a copy of it for your President, Treasurer,

and yourself.

Fill out a Membership Dues Report form

and ask the treasurer for a check to cover

the amount of dues indicated on the Dues

Report form.

Send the Dues Report form, Membership

Roster and check via the postal service to:

Texas PTA

408 West 11th Street

Austin Texas 78701

PTA recommends sending it Certified Mail

it is a large amount, but it is not necessary.

Keep any information forms from members

like dues envelopes or application forms un

the end of the year. You never can tell when

you might need them!

Complete a Membership Roster, Dues Repo

each time you collect Memebrship Dues.

Additional Membership Rosters and Dues

Reports after your initial Membership Drive

need to be marked as New Members/Upda

and should only record those new members

Membership Recruiting is a year-round effo

All Membership Rosters should be kept

permanently.

For more information on Membership Chair

duties, procedures, award information and form

take look at the Texas PTA web site under the

Membership Chair information.

www.txpta.org

PROCEDURES

Membership Dues

Collection & Reporting

October15PTAActiveStatusStateReportingDateLISDCOUNCILDuesdue!

Membership CardsTexas PTA will not mail your membership

cards until your officer information is on file.

Use the link below to register your

officers:

www.formsite.com/txpta/form671768383/

ndex.html

You will need your Local PTA ID number.

Need help? Call or text Susan Frazier at806-773-0453 or send an email

to csfrazier1@aol.com.

**Please put PTA in the subject box.**

Sales Tax

Yes, you gotta report it and pay it! If you

questions about sales tax, connect with the

Council and we will help you. Or go to the

State Comptrollers Office in Lubbock and

visit with the helpful staff.

Dont know if your PTA has a Sales Tax

number? Dont know if you file yearly or

quarterly? Not sure when you are supposed

to charge sales tax? Connect with Susan

Frazier or Carol Fowler to help you. During

the summer these two volunteers worked

with several schools to file back tax forms

and clear records and they have a working

knowledge of the local PTAs.

PTAs Vision:

Every childs potential

is a reality.

PTAs Mission

To make every childs

potential a reality

by engaging and

empowering families

and communities

to advocate for all children.

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School

Members so

far this year

Percentage o

Previous yea

Hardwick Elementary

Harwell Elementary

Hodges Elementary

Miller Elementary

Parsons Elementary

Preston Smith Elementary

Ramirez Elementary

Roscoe Wilson Elementary

Rush Elementary

Waters Elementary

Wester Elementary

Wheelock Elementary

Wright Elementary

Evans Middle School

Hutch Junior High

Irons Junior High

Smylie Wilson Junior High

Talkington

Coronado High School

Estacado High SchoolLubbock High School

Monterey High School

81.02

Alderson Elementary

75 91.46

85 121.43

6 8.22

216 201.87

71 73.96

183 76.57

65 60.75

234 50.21

83 159.62

120 71.01

136 277.55

54 88.52

40 71.43

290 79.23

271 87.14

200 77.22

120 81.08

128 62.43

90 27.19

73 162.22285 73.45

310 111.91

Centennial Elementary

48

Centennial Elementary 111

PTA Connection DayLubbock PTAs as of September 19

If you forgot to call in your Membership numbers on Connection Day, give us a

shout and let us know how many members you have right now! Connect with our

Council President Susan Frazier via text/email. (Contact information on the Board

Listing on page 2.)

*Local PTAs that increase membership over 2012 totals will be

eligible for the prize package drawing. Membership increases

will be computed on totals as recorded at the Texas PTA office

on December 1, 2012 compared to December 1, 2013.

2013-2014 member names and dues must be on file at the Texas

PTA office before December 1, 2013 to be counted towards the

increase. Only PTAs in good standing with Texas PTA are

eligible. One prize package will be awarded.

FALL AWARDS

Early Bird AchievementPresented to each local PTA that submits membership

dues and a membership list for 75 percent of its previous

March 15 membership total to the Texas PTA office

postmarked by September 30. Membership reporting

begins April 1 of the current year. No form to submit.

500 Club AchievementPresented to each local PTA that submits membershipdues and a membership list for 500 or more members to

the Texas PTA office postmarked by October 15th. No

form to submit.

BRAG BOARD: a great tool to tell members what your PTA

did last year, goals for this year and how to join use a

science board and photos to tell your story!

MEMBERSHIP CARDS: easy way to transfer your PTA name and

National number to the card clear return address labels

from AVERY. Use label #5667 and 8pt type, set type to the left

(not centered)

ELEVATOR SPEECH

PTA is a grassroots organization made up of parents, teachers and others

around the state who have an interest in children, families and schools

with three primary objectives in mind: parent involvement, parent

education and advocacy. PTA membership is as diverse as Texas is in

cultures, education levels and parenting skills. By joining PTA, a member

becomes part of the largest child advocacy organization in the state with

almost 600,000 members across Texas.

REGISTERING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD: Do you need help explaining

how to register your PTA Membership card online? We have a handout

for you to copy or post in your school. Check our Facebook page for

details and download!

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IRS Form 990-N e-Postcard Instructions

Register with the epostcard.form990.org website as an Exempt

Organization using the PTA units Employer Identification Number.

All subordinates will see the name PTA Texas Congress upon login.

All local units will need to input their PTAs name and address in

the Doing Business As field.

You will then create a password (between 6-15 characters, case

sensitive). Type in your first and last name, email address, and day

time phone number. Click next.

Once this is completed, within a few seconds you will receive yourinitial login ID number in an email from the IRS.

Double click on the link in the body of the email. This will take you

to the 990-N e-postcard form.

Page 1:

Line A- Verify the tax period is the same as that of your local

PTA adopted fiscal year*.

Line B- Has the PTA terminated or gone out of business (Yes

or No)?

Line C- You will need to input the local PTA units name and

address in the Doing Business As field. This is because alllocal units fall under Texas PTAs group exemption. You will

enter the PTA local units name on the following page as DBA

name/other name.

Line D- Employer Identification Number

Page 2:

Enter the local PTA units specific information:

PTA local units name

Treasurer name input under books are in the care of

Address (use school address)

Website (if applicable)

Principal Officer: Input as PersonInput President/Treasurer name

Address (use school address)

Click on save and then click on submit filing to IRS

*Note: If you changed your tax year or if this is not your correct tax

year, proceed with the submission of 990-N. You must the report

the change to the IRS. You may fax a letter to the IRS requesting

the fiscal yearend be changed. Visit www.txpta.org Treasurer

Section to download the one page sample form to be faxed. This

will take approximately 10 weeks for the IRS to update its records.

**Note: The 990-N filing requirement was implemented for the

2007/2008 school year (fiscal year). Therefore, if the local PTA unithas never filed the 990-N you may be required to submit the 2008,

2009, 2010, 2011 and then the current year 2012 epostcards.

There is no late filing penalties associated with this form.

Do this on or BEFORE October 15for PTAs whose fiscal year ends May 31 and

November 15 for PTAs whose fiscal year ends June 30.

More information, a flyer with these instructions, a sample 99O postcard

can be found on the Texas PTA web site in the intranet under

Treasurers Forms and Information

Top 10 Ways to Protect Your

Organization Against the E-Word(Embezzlement)

Embezzlement is probably the most feared word in an

organizations or volunteers vocabulary. No one wants to believe a

volunteer would take the organizations money and every

volunteer acting as responsibily as possible fears that someonemay accuse them of wrong doing. Below are some safeguards you

can use to be sure everyone on your team is protecting the

organization and themselves. If these items are not already a part

of your Standing Rules, you should adopt these as a part of your

best practices.

1. Money should never be kept at a treasurers home.

2. Two people should always count the money, and both

should sign the receipt verifying the amount.

3. Two signatures should be required on all checks.4. Have someone who does not have check signing authority

(Includes the PTAs secretary) review and initial the bank

statement monthly before giving it to the treasurer. This

person is looking for red flags including: checks showing

up in non-sequential order, checks made out to cash, cash

withdrawals, and checks written out to non-approved

vendors, checks written for non-approved expenses,

checks written out to individuals.

5. Never sign a blank check or a check made out to cash.

6. The treasurer should arrange to deposit the money in the

bank as soon after the conclusion of the project as possible.

7. Money should be deposited into the bank account daily,

even if a project is ongoing.

8. All bills should be paid by check, never cash.

9. Conduct an annual audit or financial reconciliation of the

books.

10. Make sure that you have a Bond policy and make sure to

follow the requirements to guarantee coverage.

Go to the Texas PTA website for forms to use to record deposits,

report petty cash, file reimbursements and even the checklist for

the non-signer to use while looking over the bank statement.

www.txpta.org

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NATIONAL MEMBER BENEFITS

many of the benefits listed below are accessed through

the national PTA web site: www.pta.org/benefits

eTrak (powered by Verizon) helps

PTA parents always know their

children are safe with its

revolutionary new location-tracking

device. For a limited time only, PTA members can order

the device for free (regularly $129). There is an activation

charge of $39 and a monthly fee of $15. This lightweight

domino-sized device uses highly accurate, patented GPS+

technology to show a childs location on any smartphone

or computer. And in the case of an emergency, the device

sends messages with its location at the push of a button to

multiple recipients.

Focus Education, creator ofifocus

An all-star team of scientists,

educators, health professionals,

and game producers took 25 years

of proven cognitive brain research to develop ifocus, a

multi-award winning attention training system for children

ages 6-12. Using the Jungle Rangers computer game as its

centerpiece, ifocus is the fun and scientific way to

improve attention, focus, and memory, and is supported

with behavioral, nutrition, and fitness components that

encourage family engagement. As a proud PTA Member

Benefits Provider, Focus Education is committed to

helping PTA parents, local PTA units, and student success.

Exclusive Savings: PTA members enjoy a 15% discount

on the ifocus Standard or Deluxe System. Visit

www.JungleRangersChallenge.com to learn more abouthow school fundraising, family savings, and student

achievement is possible with just one programifocus.

Hertz The worlds largest airport

general use car rental brand is proud to

offer PTA members benefits like: Savings of up to 20%

off rentals; Special promotions in addition to your

discount; Fee Waived Hertz #1 Club Gold enrollment

$60 savings! Earn free rental days and receive expedited

service on all your rentals.

Staples The worlds largest office products company

proudly supports individual PTA members and PTA units

with an exclusive year-round in-store discount, including:

10% off supplies and furniture

25% off copy & print 5% back in rewards on

everything else you buy

at Staples (except postage,

phone/gift cards and savings passes)

Free shipping on Staples.com

To become part of the Staples PTA Discount Program,

join a local PTA and activate your 2013-2014 PTA

Member Card at www.pta.org/activate

MetLife Auto & Home has worked with PTA to bring

PTA members a group insurance program that comes with

special savings and benefits. This program includes

competitive benefits and superior discounts for members.

LUBBOCK ISD COUNCIL OF PTAs

2013/14 MEMBER BENEFITS!

Balloons by the Bunch www.balloonsbythebunch.net 3410 34th

10% off any purchase Excluding prom and valentines day.

Baskin Robbins 6301 82nd or 1003 University Ave. Purchase a regular scoop and get

a waffle cone free or $3 off any cake $15 or more

Buns Over Texas S. Loop 289 & Indiana Ave. Buy one hamburger and get one free(of equal or lesser value), 2 beverage purchases required

Cardinals Sports Center 6002 Slide Road 10% off any item purchase

Copper Caboose www.cabooseonline.com 56th & Ave. Q 10% discount on food

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Cookies by Design www.cookiesbydesign.com 3310 82nd 15% off any purchase

Daves Need for Speed www.davesneed4speed.com 797-7223

$1 off per race or 3 races for $15 (ages 16 and over) or 10% off a party package

50th Street Caboose www.cabooseonline.com 50th & Slide Road

15% discount on food Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; $5 game play for $4

Jump n Jungle www.jumpnjungle.net 368-5867 Indiana & 122nd Street 18 Free

balloons when a party is booked on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday

Mellys Belly Bouncers www.mellys-bellybouncers.com 778-8414

10% off any package listed/shown on website

Mr. Gattis www.gattispizza.com 5001 50th Street $1.00 off admission price

when you show your card Call 791-2200 for fundraising opportunities.

Party Plus Warehouse www.partypluswarehouse.com 6520 University

10% off total order. Excludes bulk novelty or sale items

Skate Ranch 4701 W. Loop 289 792-0456 $1.00 off admission for skating

Taco Villa DRINKS: 32oz for $1.39 and 44oz for $1.59

Wing Stop Must show PTA card. Offer good one per member card.

Get a FREE Glider Sandwich (choice of flavor) when you purchase a Glider Sandwich

Combo Meal (choice of flavor). Also join Wingstop Email Club and get FREE Food!

Go to Wingstop.com to sign up. 3 Locations: 69th and Slide south of Petsmart, 4th and

Frankford next to Dollar Tree, and 7th and Q south of Walmart

Remember to show your PTA/PTSA membership card prior to the business ringing up

your bill. It is through their generosity that we are able to provide these incentives.

When using your PTA/PTSA card please follow the rules/guidelines set by the

establishment for their particular incentive. Discounts have no cash value and are not

valid with any other offer.

Sharp Electronics Corporation is offering PTA members special purchase

opportunities on AQUOS liquid crystal televisions and other audio, video,

home appliance and home office products.

T-Mobile and PTA have partnered together to bring PTA members exclusive discounts on

wireless mobile service and equipment. All PTA members receive special discounts on selected

promotional devices, exclusive discounts on monthly service charges and waived activation fees

on T-Mobile products and services.

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Texas PTA members

receive a 14% monthly

discount on rate plans

and special discounts and promotions on phones.

Rate plan discounts are for both new and existing

customers/members.

Enterprise Rent-A-

Car is pleased to

extend a discount of 5% to 10% to all Texas PTA

members on all rentals across the nation.

15% off most tickets when purchased via

www.txpta.org

SHARP ElectronicsHome electronics

products are offered at special PTA member pricing,

guaranteeing you the lowest possible price.

PTA members get the

staterate, $85 or less in

Texas, complimentary upgrades

to king beds and multipleoccupancy rooms, and a minimum 15% off

outside Texas.

Member-only rates on

auto insurance

Purchase monthly specials

at a members-only price,

or customize a system and

save 7% on top of advertised prices.

Member Perks

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A R T S I N E D U C A T I O N C O M M I T T E E R E P O R T

Great Resources

For your Arts In Education/REFLECTIONS ChairPull up the web site and look for the guide book on how to run your contest. Find Judging Sheets,

scorecard information, the entry logging information and even a WEBINAR with all the how-tos to

run your contest successfully. Check it out: www.txpta.org/programs/reflections/

Special Artist Grade Division

Introduced last year, the Special Artist Division of the Reflections program is limited to students who have physical,

cognitive, or mental health challenges as defined by the Americans with Disability Act.

Currently, students with developmental challenges may enter the program in the grade division that is appropriate for their cognitive level.

Parents and teachers of qualifying students may now choose to enter the student in the new Special Artist grade division or continue with thecurrent process, but not both.

Have Questions? Need Help?

Connect with your Council if you need help brainstorming on getting your students involved, talking with teachers

(Visual Art is just ONE part of the competitiondont forget the Music Teacher, Dance/Pom Coaches and Advisors,

Creative Writing & Literature Teachers!), and ideas on how to conduct your schools contest!

November 1822: Local PTA Winning ENTRIES DUE for the Council Reflections ContestBring your schools winning entries (approximately 20% of your overall entries) to the Central Office

for the Council level of competition

December 26: Judging of the Council Reflections entriesJudging will take place and scores tabulated, letters of all results will be prepared and mailed upon completion

January: Council Reflections CELEBRATION RECEPETION & AWARDS

Celebrate the winning entries of the LISD Council of PTAs Reflections and see the show! More details to come

C A T E G O R I E S

Dance Choreography

Film Production

Literature Rules

Musical Composition

Photography

Visual Arts

D I V I S I O N S

Primary: preschoolgrade 2

Intermediate: grades 35

Middle/Junior: grades 68

Senior: grades 912

GENERAL & DIVISION RULES have been emailed to each presidentLook for it

in your email box , or SPAM folder. (ADD our Counc il President and your Field

Service Rep to your email contacts!) Please route the information to your

Arts in Education Chair and encourage your s tudents to partic pate! (For

General Rules & information see the back of this page.)

ReflectionsReflectionsReflections2013/14 THEME: Believe Dream Inspire

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National PTA Reflections ProgramGeneral Participation Rules

Students must adhere to the General Participation Rules

as well as the rules for their specific arts categories.

Student Eligibility: In Texas, any student who attends a school that has a Local PTA/PTSA in good standing (dues

submitted by October 15) may participate in the Reflections program. Parent groups not affiliated with National PTA

are not eligible to sponsor this program. A student may develop an entry in or outside of school.

Grade Divisions: Students may enter the Reflections program in the appropriate division for their grade.

Primary: Preschool Grade 2 Middle School: Grades 6-8

Intermediate: Grades 3-5 High School: Grades 9-12

Special Artist: Primary/ Intermediate/ Middle School/ High School (please refer to the Special Artist rules)

Arts Categories: There are six arts categories dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition,

photography and visual arts. Students may enter the Reflections program in one or more arts categories with no limit to

the amount of entries in a single category.

National PTA Reflections Theme: Believe, Dream, Inspire

The theme for the 2013 2014 National PTA Reflections program is Believe, Dream, Inspire. Only new pieces of

artwork inspired by the theme may be submitted.

Program Requirements:

Student Entry Process: All students must complete a student entry form for tracking purposes. All artwork must contain a title and all entries must include an artist statement. The artist statement

communicates what inspired the work, how it relates to the theme, and the content of the work. The statement

must include at least one sentence, but may not exceed 100 words.

Each entry must be the original work of one student only. An adult may not alter the creative integrity of astudents work. Because the program is designed to encourage and recognize each students individual creativity,help from an adult or collaboration with other students is not allowed except in the Special Artist Division. Only one

student may be recognized as the award recipient for each entry.

Other individuals may appear in or perform a students work, but the work itself must be the creative product of one

student only. See the specific Arts Category Rules for details.

Use of copyrighted material is prohibited, except for recorded music in dance choreography and filmproduction entries.

Plagiarized entries will be disqualified and returned to the student.Plagiarism is defined as taking and usinganother persons ideas, writings, or inventions as ones own.

Judging:

At each level, all entries are judged on:

o Interpretation of the National PTA Reflections theme Believe, Dream, Inspireo Artistic merito Creative merito Technical merit

The Reflections program makes no restrictions on content or subject matter in artwork. Each PTA/PTSA determines its

own judges for the program. Under no condition may parents or students contact the judges to dispute the status of

any entry. All decisions of judges are final.

For more information about the National PTA Reflections program in Texas, visit www.txpta.org/programs/reflections.

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F r o m t h e C o u n c i l T r e a s u r e r

Please return this form with your COUNCIL dues payment.

PTA Name:

Check #:

Treasurers Name:

Phone:

Presidents Name:

Phone:

Please send your check for $50

made out toLISD Council of PTAs

to

LISD Council of PTAs

c/o Lyn Russell, Treasurer

2310 35th Street

Lubbock, TX 79412

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COUNCIL DUESare due!

Dues are $50for the 2013/14 school year.

Deadline is OCTOBER 15, 2013Remember, your PTA is not a voting member of the

LISD Council of PTAs until your dues are paid.

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Please return this form with your FOUNDATIONS: Leader Orientation payment of $8 per participant.

PTA Name:

workshop check if attendingname phone attending FOUNDATIONS

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Make check to: Lubbock Council of PTAs #_____ x $8 each

payment is non-refundable ____ Cash Check #__________ TOTAL $_____________

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Officer Workshops

& FOUNDATIONS: Leader Orientation

Tuesday, October 8, 2013Jay Gordon Room LISD Central Office East 1628 19th Street

Registration Begins at .................................................................................... 5:30PM

Officer & Chair Workshops ......................................................................6:007:00PM

President Treasurer Secretary Membership

Dinner (provided ONLY for those attending the FOUNDATIONS: Leader Orientation)

FOUNDATIONS: Leader Orientation ($8 each).......................................... 7:158:45PM

Have questions? Connect with Susan Frasier by calling 806-773-0453 or via email csfrazier1@aol.com

Please return the form below with your check to: Susan Frazier 2711 79th Street Lubbock, TX 79423