Westfield HS PTSA Latest News http://ptsa.westfieldhs.org/index.html http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:01:58 -0500 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:53:36 -0500 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com http://ptsa.westfieldhs.org/images/ptsaLogSm.gif http://ptsa.westfieldhs.org/index.html Westfield HS PTSA Homepage 127 60 Rally in Richmond on Saturday (view flier)

We realize that this is short notice, but wanted you to know that Virginia PTA and our partners in the Virginia Education Coalition will rally in Richmond on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 11am in support of K-12 funding. The rally is sponsored by the Virginia Education Association. We are expecting the press to be present.

Please review the flyer listed on the new Action Alert on VA PTA's web site:
http://capwiz.com/npta2/va/issues/alert/?alertid=14722091

Forward it on to your school community. We are expecting a great turn out! Our goal is to reach as many VA PTA members as we can. Visit the state web site, click on the action alert and forward it out directly to your members from our web site. Or download the flyer and forward it out.

Thanks for your help in getting the word out about this important Rally to show our support of K-12 funding. The proposed Virginia budgets will hurt education funding throughout the Commonwealth and we need to have our voices heard in Richmond about how important the funding of education is to our children, our families, and our communities.]]> http://www.novadistrictpta.org/legisative/legislation.htm 47AD88A4-F547-4A89-973A-635D54479164 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:00:38 -0500 President's Message

It's hard to believe we are now half way through the year! Report cards will be distributed Feb 5th during 7th period classes, so please ask your student for it!
     If your student is having difficulty in a particular subject, there is free tutoring available through the BITS Tutoring program, co-sponsored by the school and the PTSA. Go to http://www.fcps.edu/WestfieldHS/student_services/bits.htm. It's not too late to improve on things before the end of the year. If your student is sailing through with flying colors, BITS also offers tutoring opportunities which can help your student earn service hours for various school honor societies, while helping kids you struggle. Only the final grades are what appear on the end of year transcript!
Read more President's message online.

State PTA News
NOVA District PTA Looking for a few good Volunteers to fill upcoming 2010-2012 school year. Both board and committees chairs need to be filled.  Find out what the job descriptions are online at http://www.novadistrictpta.org/aboutus/officerDuties.htm. Contact Debbie Kilpatrick at districtdirector@novadistrictpta.org if you are interested.

PTSA ESSAY PROJECT Virginia PTA is proud to sponsor a Citizenship Essay Project. The 2010 theme is Strong Citizens - Strong Communities. This Essay Project allows students to express their views and opinions on Character or Citizenship. First Place is awarded a $1000 savings bond. Deadline for the application is Feb. 1, 2010. For more details go the the State PTA web site at http://www.vapta.org/statecommittees/pta-programs/209.html

PTA Day at the General Assembly is February 1, 2010. Find out why it's important for you to attend. Download the registration form and join us in Richmond as we advocate for our children. Students are encouraged to participate.

Virginia PTA Scholarship Program The Virginia PTA offers scholarships to graduating high school students planning to enter teaching or other youth-serving professions in Virginia. A $1,200 scholarship is awarded in memory of M. Frieda Koontz, who served as the Executive Secretary of the SCA from 1922-1950. Another $1,200 scholarship honors S. John Davis, Virginia’s Superintendent of Schools from 1979-1989. All remaining scholarships are $1,000. Read more about this program and download application package.

Fairfax County PTA (FCCPTA) Reflections Program Award Winners Have Been Chosen! Read who online.
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Upcoming events
    *  February 1, 2010
      State PTA Essay Project Submission Deadline
    * February 1, 2010
      PTA Day at the General Assembly
    * February 3, 2010
      Curriculum Night (7-8:30pm EST)
    * February 6, 2010
     SAT/ACT Practice Testing 9am-12:45pm Cafeteria
    * February 6, 2010
      BITS Class (9:30am EDT)
    * February 8, 2010
     Chantilly HS Academy Open House (6-8:00pm EST)
    * February 9, 2010
     ANGP Planning Meeting (7:00pm EST)
      VA Lottery Super Teacher Night GMU vs VCU (7:00pm EST)
    * February 11, 2010
      After Prom Celebration Meeting (7:00pm EST)
    * February 15, 2010
      Student Holiday
    * February 16, 2010
      Minority Achievement Committee Meeting (7:00pm EST)
    * February 18, 2010
      Monthly PTSA Meeting (7:00pm EST)
    * February 20, 2010
      BITS Class (9:30am EDT)
    * February 27, 2010
      BITS Class (9:30am EDT)
    * February 26, 2010
      Deadline to submit newsletter articles
    * March 1, 2010
      VAPTA Scholarship Application Due
    * March 18, 2010
      "Saturday Night in the Suburbs" (7pm EDT)
    * March 29 - April 2, 2010
      Spring Break]]> http://ptsa.westfieldhs.org/index.html FFA2B967-ECBF-475F-9CFA-A78C514725EC Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:05:09 -0500