Confessions From The President’s Desk:
Being your PTA President is not an easy job. Let’s face it: Its not glamorous. And sometimes, it’s not even fun. It may look easy, but it’s work—important work.
During the course of this school year, many parents have asked me, “How do you do it?” Typically, my answer lies somewhere around the sentiments of—“I just keep looking forward,” or “It’s not really that bad.” But I must confess. Right here, to everybody. I’m going to set the record straight, once and for all. This is how I (and many presidents before me) do it:
There is an incredible group of dedicated volunteers working around us at all times!
Whether you know it or not, there are always people working on behalf of YOUR children. The amount of dedication that comes from every PTA volunteer is completely awe-inspiring: from your Sister School Chairperson, to your Red Gala Committee….and everywhere in between. Whether they work for your children at night behind the scenes or you see them daily with their names on everything--EVERYONE has a role and everyone has a place in this great organization we call our Parent Teacher Association. Likewise, EVERY CHILD benefits from all the work done—your children and my children.
Please consider yourself or a friend (or both!) at this time of year, as our Nominating Committee is working hard to fill the positions needed to continue to support our school and our children with quality programming and events we've all come to know and love.
As I leave you with the recap below, of all things PTA-past and present, I would like to make my final two Confessions From the President’s Desk…and quite possibly the most important ones:
1. The President’s work is also meaningful and fun!
2. I don’t have a clue what I’m wearing to the Red Gala!
If you have any suggestions for me (keep it clean, people), want to share your ensemble ideas or want my candid advice, please email me! This is an opportunity I can’t pass up to have fun with my presidency ‘work’. president@romonapta.org
Here’s what was covered at our January General PTA Meeting:
• Guest speaker Laurie Cavalier spoke about the District 39 Education Foundation. She gave great specifics of how this worthy foundation touches the lives of our children every day.
• Nominations for next year’s Romona PTA are in full swing. Consider nominating yourself or a friend to directly benefit your child. Many hands make light work! Nominating@romonapta.org
• Parents of 4th graders are encouraged to join in and help the Highcrest PTO. Click here.
• Welcoming Committee is recreating itself. Email questions: welcoming@romonapta.org
• Save the Date: The International Festival date has been changed to April 22. More info, click here.
• R Clubs are running smoothly!
• Some Pride Pledge donors haven’t received their car cling. If this is you, email pridepledge@romonapta.org.
• Red Gala is all set for February 10 at Michigan Shores Club. Purchase tickets today by clicking here.
• Our “Lights, Camera, AUDITORIUM!” Campaign is moving along nicely. Check out its progress here.
THANK YOUs for a job well-done to these committees:
• Open Gym Nights were always a blast on a regular Tuesday night.
• Winterfest was a great carnival, complete with the always popular Teacherpalooza and Cake Walk!
• Sister School delivered books to Zion, complete with coffee and donuts for staff! Learn more here.
What’s coming down the PTA Pipeline:
• Disabilty Awareness Week 2/6-2/10: An annual event that celebrates ALL children. Please volunteer! Sign-up here.
• Red Gala, 2/10: Join us for a four-star performance, benefiting our “Lights, Camera, AUDITORIUM!” Campaign.
• Student Advisory Council along with Community Outreach will be working on a food drive, benefiting the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
• Girls on the Run is gearing up to take off!
• Great America Read to Succeed forms are due 2/26 for a FREE ticket to Great America!
• Lyn Flannery's Sweet Reading Club is also offering FREE ice cream. Learn more here.
• Family Game Night, 3/10: Enjoy a night of friendly competition for FREE. Learn more here.
• LAST General PTA Meeting, 3/21: Guest speakers, Drs. Lechner & Palzet will present, while we much on catering by Limelight. Don’t miss this!
Mustang Pride! See you at the RED GALA!
Robinn Jerutis
|
