Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

News and Activities:

Meeting Dates on Tuesdays:

September 13th, 6:30 p.m. in the Library

October 11th, 1:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria

November 8th, 6:30 p.m. in the Library

December 13th, 2011, 6:30 p.m. in the Library

January 10th, 1:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria

February 14th, 1:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria

March 13th, 6:30 p.m. in the Library

April 10th, 6:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria

May 8th, 6:30 p.m. in the Library

Mission of the PTA:

To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children;
To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; and
To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of the nation.

PTA Board Members:

Mrs. Gail Galioto-Fang - President

Mrs. DeAnna Wassom - Vice President

Mrs. Laura Jean Spathies - Secretary

Mrs. Ellen Peterson - Treasurer

Questions or Concerns: johnmillspta@juno.com

Links for more information:

Illinois PTA: http://www.illinoispta.org/

Illinois PTA District 28: http://www.illinoisptadistrict28.org/

National PTA: http://www.pta.org/

Market Day: http://www.marketday.com/

Elm Leaves Newspaper: http://www.pioneerlocal.com/elmwoodpark/

Forms

PTA Membership Form

Legislation

The Show Us Amendment Petition Drive will not approach its goal of gathering the minimum 350,000 signatures of registered voters by the end of April. While "technically" possible, it is unrealistic to believe we can gather an average of 30,000 signatures per week, it would be irresponsible to allow the Show Us Amendment supporters to believe our goal is in range. In view of this, I have encouraged Representatives of SUA support organizations to consider suspending the petition drive at this time. The Illinois Parent Teacher Association has concurred with my recommendation. In November of 2008 a new 18 month period opens in which the petitions can be gathered for ratification in 2010. Suspending the effort would also give everyone an opportunity to be involved in the shape of a new proposal and the planning of a campaign to get it on the ballot in 2010. We have gone without democracy on high-impact issues for two decades. We can afford another two years to get it right.

(Rewritten from an article by Jim Broadway, Chairman, Illinois Democracy Project)

Members and Officers

President - John Mills PTA

Mrs. Gail Galioto-Fang

708-583-9582

Minutes

Coming Soon