Caddo District PTA
Every Child. One Voice.
Welcome to the Caddo District PTA Website! We hope to serve you even better-than-ever through this website.
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IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO FOR NEW PRESIDENTS
- Fill outthe New President's Form
- Register for the National PTA Tool Kit: Providing information for Presidents, Membership, Treasurer, & more.
- Register for & plan on attending the Caddo District PTA Summer Inservice on August 11, 2012 @ the School Board
- File your 990 N e-Postcard: For information on how to do this, please visit our Upcoming Events & Important Notes webpage.
Caddo District PTA
Outstanding Grandparent
The Outstanding Grandparent winner for 2011-2012 is Russ McJunkins. Mr. McJunkns was submitted by South Highlands PTA. He has worked in the Revel booth the last two years. He judges the annual bake sale held in December. he assists with class parties, caters Friday lunches from his restaurant for the faculty, and helps with the school carnival and the South Highland Tiger Trot. he donates his time to any PTA event when asked.
He is a dedicated and devoted grandparent and an extraordinary volunteer. Mr. McJunkins was honored by CAddo District PTA at their awards meeting held on May 8th at 9:30 a.m. at CAddo Middle Magnet. Congratulations Mr. Russ McJunkins on being selected as the Caddo District PTA Outstanding Grandparent for 2011-2012.
NATIONAL WINNERS FOR PTA REFLECTIONS!!
Congratulations to the following winners in the PTA Reflections program. Out of thousands of students across the nation the entries from these Caddo District students were selected.
- Ashini Modi (South Highlands Elementary Magnet PTA) - Dance Choreography Award of Merit
- Thuytien Chu (South Highlands Elementary Magnet PTA) - Music Composition Award of Merit
- Shelby Pain (Captain Shreve PTA) - Photography Award of Merit
- Caroline Manning (Caddo Middle Magnet PTSA) - Visual Arts Award of Merit
Again, many congratulations to these four Caddo District students and to all the students who submitted entries this year. A virtual PTA Reflections gallery will be live later this year on the National PTA Website.
PTA DUES INCREASE
A dues increase was passed at the Louisiana State PTA Convention in April. PTA Membership Cards will now cost $4.00 from $3.25. This is the first dues increase by the State PTA in several years. Please plan for the increase when placing your orders for Membership Cards. Click here for More Information
JUMP START ON REFLECTIONS & SAFETY:
Are your children a little bored this summer? Have them get a Jump Start on PTA Program Competitions for the upcoming 2011-2012 School Year. The following are the new themes:
- Safety Theme: Safety Rules At Our Schools
- Reflections Theme: The Magic of A Moment
EDUCATION BASED GRANTS:
Visit our Education Based Grants page, featuring grants & fund matching programs to help your PTA budgets go a little further.
If you know of a grant that hasn't been listed, please contact Eppie Adams or Margie Rayburn and we'll add it to our list
We'd love to hear your ideas and suggestions for the website. Feel free to go to the Website Submissions Page and email us your ideas and suggestions.
The mission of the PTA is to support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before governmental agencies 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 this nation.