everychild.onevoice.
Part of the PTA’s threefold mission is to speak on behalf of all children and youth before governmental bodies and other organizations - informed parents can make things happen!
There are many opportunities to have your voice heard:
2018 PTA Day at the General Assembly
Let our legislature know that their decisions have real impacts on real families. Showing up in numbers sends a powerful message and this event provides a fantastic opportunity to teach children about democracy in action.
Advocacy at the State and National Level
The VA PTA has re-launched their advocacy site, which now includes interactive software that allows parents to electronically send template letters to urge action on proposals, initiatives and key legislation from the US Department of Education. This site is updated regularly to help busy parents stay informed.
Currently there is one immediate request for action:
Kind regards,
Leah
There are many opportunities to have your voice heard:
2018 PTA Day at the General Assembly
Let our legislature know that their decisions have real impacts on real families. Showing up in numbers sends a powerful message and this event provides a fantastic opportunity to teach children about democracy in action.
- Monday, January 29, 2018
Advocacy at the State and National Level
The VA PTA has re-launched their advocacy site, which now includes interactive software that allows parents to electronically send template letters to urge action on proposals, initiatives and key legislation from the US Department of Education. This site is updated regularly to help busy parents stay informed.
Currently there is one immediate request for action:
- Stop Cuts to Classrooms is a petition requesting that more than 2% of the federal budget be reserved for public education.
Kind regards,
Leah
Lay Advisory
Lay Advisory is a committee composed of parents and/or community members who represent the various schools within Henrico County. This committee is organized in accordance with its own constitution and bylaws and advises the School Board on educational matters of general interest or concern to the community. The SGES PTA Board has several members on the Committee, but parents are welcome and encouraged to attend Lay Advisory meetings.
The 2016-2017 Lay Advisory meeting schedule has been set, see below for dates and locations. As a reminder, these meetings are open to the public. Please join us! It is a great way to see how the district operates and provide your input.
We are still in the process of selecting meeting topics. Please let Kim Berselli or Ann Vaughn know if there are any topics you would like to see opened up for discussion with the school district. Past topics have included math, specialty centers, code of conduct, technology.
Meeting Dates (the location changes to better support the entire county and build more participation):
October 18: Henrico HS (@7:00 PM)
November 14: Moody MS (@7:00 PM)
January 9: Harvie ES (@7:00 PM)
March 13: Holman MS(@7:00 PM)
April 24: Highland Springs HS (@6:00 PM)
The 2016-2017 Lay Advisory meeting schedule has been set, see below for dates and locations. As a reminder, these meetings are open to the public. Please join us! It is a great way to see how the district operates and provide your input.
We are still in the process of selecting meeting topics. Please let Kim Berselli or Ann Vaughn know if there are any topics you would like to see opened up for discussion with the school district. Past topics have included math, specialty centers, code of conduct, technology.
Meeting Dates (the location changes to better support the entire county and build more participation):
October 18: Henrico HS (@7:00 PM)
November 14: Moody MS (@7:00 PM)
January 9: Harvie ES (@7:00 PM)
March 13: Holman MS(@7:00 PM)
April 24: Highland Springs HS (@6:00 PM)