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Paper Airplane Adventures at E.L. Kent Elementary
On Tuesday, October 11 at 7pm, our goal for the evening was to bring in families for a fun, educational activity-filled event. The front lobby was decorated with hanging paper airplanes and we blared “Top Gun” theme music as families arrived for the evening.
Earlier, we had made examples of various paper airplane designs and placed them on tables along with some instructions and paper. As the families arrived, kids and parents alike immediately gravitated toward the examples and started making some of their own with the provided paper. It was great to see teachers and staff there, too, giving it their best effort!
One of our dads presented a PowerPoint on “how airplanes fly”, followed by a video of early flight failures (that we’ve all seen!). Then the kids and parents started making paper airplanes in earnest for the competition to be followed in the gym.
Once in the gym, students participated in an obstacle course (fly through hula-hoops), as well as the “longest flight” competition for prizes. We hosted about 50 families, upwards of a hundred people. The event was definitely a hit with all who attended – everyone had a great time. But the highlight of the evening was when our principal remarked there were families there that she had never seen at any event, ever. The true definition of a Family Engagement event!
Diboll PTSA Celebrates the Fall
Diboll PTSA and the T.L.L. Temple Library in Diboll joined forces to celebrate the fall. A Scarecrow decorating contest was held with 31 entries from businesses, organizations, and individuals. The Scarecrows were on display at the library during October and returned to their owners for display during November. From October 19-26, students from pk-4 through 2nd grade visited the "Pumpkin Patch" at the Library. Students enjoyed story time, face painting, games, crafts, and treats furnished by the PTSA and Library. Over 600 students visited the "Pumpkin Patch" with several hundred visitors coming to the library to see the Scarecrows. Plans are underway for next fall and a bigger and better event.
Area 18 PTA at the Texas Rangers game
PTA families enjoyed some family engagement time at the recent Texas Rangers game. Our section had several family groups and they looked like they were having a good time!
Submitted by Beth Crymes, Area 18 PTA President
Casey PTA's All Star Champs
A Best Practice Example for Dads and Family Engagement 
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January 4
- Duncan PTA
So, your new year’s resolution was to volunteer more at Duncan? In March we will be electing officers for the 2011-2012 school year. If you are interested in this wonderful opportunity to work with the staff, teachers and students while creating exciting and educational events for the Duncan students, please let us know by e-mail, face book or phone (xxx)xxx-xxxx (Andrea Wallace, President). More info coming soon!
February 1
- Duncan PTA
Feb 11th. New Board Interest Luncheon will be Feb 11 at 12:00. Anyone interested in a position on the 2011-2012 board please join us. Talent Show will be March 4. Students, parents, teachers and staff, in any combination, are invited to share their talents! More info to come.
February 9
- Duncan PTA
"New Board Interest Luncheon" is this Friday at noon in the Parent Liaison room. If you are interested in a position on the 2011-2012 board please come (RSVP by e-mail, phone, text or facebook if you will be attending)!
February 10
- Duncan PTA
The luncheon for anyone interested in a PTA board position for next year is tomorrow at noon in the parent liaison room. We are in need of dedicated parents who are creative and organized to put together programs, dances, talent shows, fundraisers, holiday shop, dragon treat stand, holiday grams, fliers, manage facebook and website, newsletter, box tops etc..... It is fun, rewarding and the children love it!
Andrea Wallace, President
Duncan PTA
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Carman Tidmore, President