PTA Appreciation Day at Sky Zone – May 8, 2013
2013 Spring General Meeting & Banquet
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Pinckneyville Middle School 5440 West Jones Bridge Road Norcross, GA 30092 6:00pm – 6:30pm Check-in & Dinner 6:30pm – 8:00pm Business Meeting2012-2013 Reflections State Competition Awards
Area II is proud to announce 47 students have been selected to receive state awards for their artistic achievement celebrating this year’s theme “The Magic of a Moment.”
(Click the link below for a complete list of Area II Reflections Winners)
AreaIIReflectionsStateWinners2012-2013
Students will be recognized and learn their placement (first, second, third or honorable mention) at the Georgia PTA Awards Reception on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta (Memorial Arts Building – Rich Auditorium). All winning entries will be on display on the day of the ceremony from 2pm – 6pm.
This exciting, student-achievement program was very well received with a total of 543 entries and 66 special artist entries at the Area II council level. Congratulations to our Area II state winners and all those who participated in this year’s outstanding PTA Reflections Arts Recognition Program!
2013 January Business Meeting & Training
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
GCPS Instructional Support Center (Grayson Room) 437 Old Peachtree Road, NW Suwanee, GA 30024 6:00pm – 6:30pm Check-In & Heavy hors d’oeuvres 6:30pm – 8:00pm Meeting & Training2012-2013 Reflections Exhibition & Reception
“The Magic of a Moment”
Talented young artists from Area II Gwinnett County were recognized and showcased on November 3rd at the 2012-2013 Area II Gwinnett County Council of PTAs Reflections Exhibition & Reception. The event was held at the GCPS Instructional Support Center and welcomed contest artists, along with their family, friends, and participating schools to join together for a day that celebrated this year’s theme, “The Magic of a Moment” through the arts. Upon arrival, music filled the air and set a ‘magical’ tone with performances by Duluth Middle School orchestra, North Gwinnett Middle School orchestra, and Peachtree Ridge High School orchestra.
The Reflections Arts Recognition Program has been a national PTA student-achievement program for over 40 years. The excitement and enthusiasm this outstanding program generates for students and their schools is unmatched, with Georgia PTAs participating in the program at all PTA levels. In addition, the PTA Reflections Program increases community awareness of the importance of the arts in education.
Area II Council hopes that each student who participated in this year’s program has felt a sense of pride and accomplishment. We are proud of them all!
2012-2013 Area II Council Reflections Winners
(Click on a category below to view entries that will advance to State Competition)
Health, Wellness, and Safety Fair (Burnette Elementary School)
Health, Wellness, and Safety Fair Details (Burnette Elementary School)
Date: November 5, 2012
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Burnette Elementary School (Cafe) 3221 Burnette Road, Suwanee, GA 30024Burnette Elementary School PTA invites parents, students, family and friends to attend an exciting Health, Wellness, and Safety Fair on November 5th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm in the student cafe.
This FREE event will feature ten speakers providing information on topics including: personal fitness, financial wellness, self defense, CPR, First Aid, school lunch nutrition, core strength/posture, dental health, and more! A special area will also be available for visitors to interact with medical instruments PCOM students use in their studies and future careers. In addition, members of the Gwinnett County Police Department will also be on site to discuss bicycle and car seat safety.
Please click on the link above for details and mark your calendar for this free and informative event!
Reminder: Local PTA Webinar – Reflections Online Process
National PTA is offering a call for the Reflections online process to all local schools. Please make plans to attend one of the dates. Below is the pertinent information:
What: Local PTA Webinar – Reflections Online Process
When: Wednesday, September 26 at 1 p.m. EST OR Thursday, September 27 at 7 p.m. EST
Call-in: 1-866-244-8528 Passcode: 591714 Webinar link: https://nationalpta.meetinghub.com/Web/Reflections
The Council cannot thank Kimberley Hale, Simpson ES and Kristin Glaser, Burnette ES for stepping up and assisting the Council with Reflections needs. Our Council Vice-President, Julie Joseph, has been sending weekly Reflections updates to the specific Reflections Chairs at the schools. If your school is NOT receiving these updates please send an email to juliejoseph2000@gmail.com and Cc reflections@area2gwinnettpta.com.
2012 CLT Highlights
Pre-registration for 2012 Convention Leadership Training is now closed.
You can register on site July 12-14, 2012 at The Classic Center in Athens:
Thursday, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, 7:30 am – 10:00 am
(Download On Site Registration Form)
CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS
Thursday – Start Convention Leadership Training with Building Bridges: Ten Strategies to Improve your PTA Today. Learn 10 quick and effective strategies to improve the effectiveness of your PTA. From strategic planning to family engagement, every school and PTA leader will learn how to lead crucial conversations that will have an impact today.
Don’t miss Convention Kick Off/Exhibitor Extravaganza with entertainment by Sheila Raye Charles. Take advantage of this exclusive time to meet exhibitors and discuss products and opportunities for your school community. Complimentary gourmet appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.
Friday – Let the 2012 Convention begin! Georgia PTA business will quickly be completed and followed by Dr. Martha Reichrath, Deputy State Superintendent, speaking about state initiatives to prepare college and career ready graduates. End the busy day at the banquet with inspiring awards and fellowship with statewide PTA leadership.
Saturday – We promise you will be wow’d, empowered, impressed and inspired. Hear our keynote speaker, Dr. Joseph B. Washington, share his set of proven principles with compelling anecdotes, adages and examples that reveal what happens when average people decide to be awesome.
Receive Dr. Washington’s book, Breaking the Spirit of Average, by being one of the first 25 to join the Early Morning Walk for Kids, Saturday, 6:15 am – 7:00 am.
Informative workshops, Grand give-aways, Raffle Prizes, Much much more! Receive 2012-2013 newly designed membership cards.
Event: 12th District Spring Conference/Vendor Fair
March 27, 2012 12th District Spring Conference and Vendor Fair **VOTING
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Vendor Fair ISC Building 7:00 p.m. – 8:30p.m. Meeting Grayson Room