Sunday, October 30, 2011

Fundraiser Items set to go home


Paragon fundraiser items will go home with students on Monday, Nov. 7.

Thanks!
Beth Scherer

Friday, October 14, 2011

Connect for Respect


Efforts to combat bullying in our schools and in cyberspace is receiving nationwide attention and PTA’s are taking a leadership role through the Connect for Respect initiative.
 On the national level last month the Department of Education and many other federal agencies brought the education community together for an anti-bullying summit.  The conference was an opportunity to share best practices and Connect for Respect was one of the initiatives shared with  attendees.  All this week CNN will run a series on bullying, details are at http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2011/bullying/.

 One of the areas highlighted during the Department of Education conference was the lack of appropriate legislation to protect our children from bullying and this is why our advocacy efforts are so important.  Yesterday Governor Jerry Brown signed a crucial bill to protect students in California from bullying and harassment.  The California State PTA sponsored the bill and was instrumental in its passage.  Congratulations to Carol Kocivar, State President, Paul Richman, State Executive and all our advocates in California for this significant achievement.  The link to California’s press release is at 

 I want to make sure we are aware of all state efforts to address bullying; if there are legislation efforts or campaigns in your state, please let me know at ehargis@pta.org.  Also, please contact me directly if you would like additional information.
 
Eric Hargis, National PTA
 

Poster Contest for Middle School Students


Baptist Hospital Northeast in LaGrange is sponsoring the Great American Smokeout (GSO) contest for elementary and middle schools.  All you need to do to enter is a poster representing this years theme “The Me I Want 2B is Tobacco-Free!”  I will be happy to come to your school and pick up all entries on Wed. November 2nd and get them to our BHNE Representative in LaGrange….this would be a good activity to incorporate into RED RIBBON WEEK…..tell the students prior to Fall Break….they can get going on it….while on vacation?

Terri Franklin
Oldham County Challengers
(502)222-2340 office
(502-222-7559 fax

From: Houle, Lisa (BHN) [mailto:lisa.houle@BHSI.COM]
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 12:44 PM
To: terri@oldhamcountychallengers.com
Subject: Call for Entries 2011 - Elementary and Middle Schools.doc



Categories:               Elementary schools                  Middle schools     

 

*All Jefferson County and Oldham County elementary and middle school students, including homeschooled students, are welcome to participate.

    

                                                                        PRIZES

Students:                     A $30 gift card, which can be used at The Summit, will be awarded to the 1st place winning student in each category.
Ribbons and certificates will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners, as well as Best of Show.

Teachers:                    A $20 gift card will be awarded to the teacher of each 1st
                                    place winning student.
                       

HOW TO ENTER


Theme:                        All posters must relate to this year’s theme: 
                                                                        The Me I Want 2B is Tobacco-Free!  
                       

Rules:                          Each entry must include the student’s name, grade, school and
                                    teacher’s name,  telephone number and email address on the
                                    back of the poster.  Only one entry per student.

Size:                            Entries must be at least 11” x 14” and no larger than 22” x 28”.  The
artwork may be in any medium. 

Judging:                      Posters will be judged on interpretation of theme, originality and
                                    visual impact.

Deadline:                     Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2011 to the American Cancer Society, 701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY, 40203, Baptist Hospital East/Marketing &
                                    Public Relations Office, 4000 Kresge Way, 1st floor, Louisville,
KY 40207 or Baptist Hospital Northeast, ATTN: Lisa Houle, Manager of the Cardiopulmonary Services Department, 1025 New Moody Lane, La Grange, KY 40031.  Electronic entries may be sent to Michelle Webb atMichelle.Webb@cancer.org

Winners will be notified on Thursday, November 10, 2011 and will be invited to attend an awards ceremony at Baptist Hospital East on Thursday, November 17, 2011.  All posters become the property of the American Cancer Society and may be used to promote the 2011 Great American Smokeout in Jefferson and Oldham County.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Fall Fundraiser Success!

The Paragon fundraiser grossed $18,900.  The PTSA will keep 40% of that, or $7,560.  In addition, we received $750 in donations.  The items will be sent home in early November.  Thanks to everyone for their support of the PTSA.

Please take 5 minute Survey!


Dear Prevention Partners & Parents of Youth Age 13-20 the link below is a survey that is being conducted on Underage Drinking by Seven Counties Regional Prevention Center (RPC).  Seven Counties is a member of the Challengers coalition and provides funding support to us.  Seven Counties is working to gather data on beliefs and practices of individuals in our community on underage drinking in order to obtain the HVE grant.

Please take 5 minutes (yes I took it) and that is all it takes to complete this short survey and represent Oldham County.  You will have the option to be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card at the end of the survey.  YOUR OPINION MATTERS.  Please help us with this survey and pass it onto all your friends, co-workers, family members, etc. who have children or relatives ages 13-20 or who have direct contact with this age group.
The deadline is October 19 so please do not wait. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF Alcohol, Tobacco, and other drug abuse PREVENTION INITIATIVES IN OLDHAM COUNTY.
Click on Link to complete Survey
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/S9932HJ

Terri Franklin
Challengers of Oldham County
(502)222-2340 office
(502-222-7559 fax
http://www.OldhamCountyChallengers.comTake the Survey

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

September Board meeting minutes


NOMS PTSA
Meeting Minutes
September 14, 2011
Meeting called to order at 9:10 a.m. 
President Report:  Jenny Stegeman 
Jenny welcomed everyone to her home and explained the agenda format change.  She loves the use of email and make it your best friend.  Note section on the agenda under old business. (See attachment)
September 22, 2012 parent forum on the new State Standards at NOHS at 7:00 p.m.
General Membership meeting will be held Sept. 28, 2011.
A Total of $3526.41 was gifted to the school at the end of the year and Rob Smith reported to Jennny that is was spent on technology.
Principles Report:  Rob Smith
Secretary Report:  Nikki Feuquay
Motion made by Lana Rice to approve the May 13, 2011 minutes as read. 2nd by Cheryl Cooper. Vote called, all in favor. Passed
VP Membership Report:  Richelle McCoy
Reported that we currently have 906 members including 29 staff members.  Patti Such won the $15 gift card to Wild Eggs.  She sent in 106 memberships by Aug. 15 to try to win $.  We were not the lucky ones.  Betsy Lowe asked if she could issue a challenge to all middle schools to get 100% participation of the schools staff at the Comm. Council meeting.  Richelle said “sure”.
Treasurers Report:  Cheryl Cooper
] National and state dues went up this year and we will only be keeping $1.40 out of our $5.00 memberships.  We will need to amend our by-laws to reflect any $ amount change to our membership dues.
Our balance as of July 1st was $3000. Our current balance is $11,238.17.
We must use a tax-exempt number for purchases, we cannot reimburse tax.
There is a Cosco card in the works for NOMS.
Beautification report:  Open
Birthday Board:  Monica Helsley
Secret Pals: Lyne Church-All teachers have matches
VP of Programs: Nicole Matts
8th Grade Promotion: open
High Achievers:  Jill Tarvestad-working on date for the first party.
Kentucky Kids Day:  Lana Rice and Leah Simpson-Sept. 19, photo booths and PJ day.
Red Ribbon Challenge:  Lana Rice and Leah Simpson-They are working with Challengers again this year.  They have sponsors for the all school tee shirts.  They applied for a grant that hopefully will be approved for even more dollars. Some of the activities will include free seating day, music playing during lunch, assembly explaining Choices tee shirts.  A tee shirt design contest will also be held.  Cash prizes will be handed out.
Reflections:  Jane Luzzio-Theme is Diversity Means.  Deadline Oct 15. There are a lot of changes this year that is making it difficult for the students to submit. There will also be no district ceremony.
Talent Show:  Leslye Schumacher
Teacher Appreciation week:  Julia Warfield-Lana offered to help get Julia up to speed.
VP of Fundraising:  Missy Klein
Fall fundraiser:  Beth Scherer- kickoff at 2:30 assembly.  Dates are Sept. 19 to Oct. 3.  $7500 anticipated for budget.
Social/Dance Chair:  Open
Pizza fundraising:  Shari Newman
Board of Directors:
Community Council:  Pauline Moore- 1st meeting this Friday at Camden Station
Corresponding Secretary:  Jennie Walz-Let her know if you hear any needs from our school community.
Hospitality:  Meg Demuth-1st teacher luncheon went fantastic.  There will be a x-mas lunch and an end of the year lunch.  Staff really appreciated it.
Legislative:  Nicole Wilson- Nothing at this time.
PTSA Website:  Betsy Lowe-10,000 hits on the PTSA website. Would like to have picture of events to add to the site. NOMSPTSA.BLOGSPOT.COM
Newsletter:  Tamara Ledford- get her your information for the newsletter.
Facebook:  Dierdre Morley
SBDM: Jennifer Finnigan, Kimberly Kinnison- Elementary kids can no longer play up at middle school athletics.  The middle school athletes can only play up to high school with the approval of 2 of three administrators (HS coach, Principle or Athletic directors)
School Directory:  Holly Ansman-Directories are at printers.  $400 was raised in advertising and the total cost of printing was $515.
Volunteer Coordinator:  Pauline Moore-Background checks must be done to be in the building.  Teresa Huberis in charge of background checks at NOMS.  Checks need repeated every three years and incoming 6th grade parents have to have a new one.
SEPTA Rep.:  Jenny Walz-meeting 9/13
Operation Parent rep.:  Open
Old Business;  Jenny Stegeman
New Business:  Jenny Stegeman
Meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m.