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"What's On the Menu?" Financial Education for Families" workshop. |
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Wednesday, 18 January 2012 10:14 |
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Parents: You’re Invitedto a FUN & FREE FAMILY WORKSHOP: MATH & MONEY MAKE SENSE to be held on Monday February 6th at 6:30pm in the Cafeteria.
Times are tough...making it the perfect time for your family to attend the popular "What's On the Menu?" Financial Education for Families" workshop.
Learning how to manage money is an important lesson even for young children. Come to this fun, restaurant-themed event where parents and kids learn how to work on household budgets, together and ways kids can save for things such as sports gear, books or video games.
- More than 9,100 families have attended a workshop and received take-home activity kit.
- Using the basics of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, families learn about budgeting, banking and saving strategies.
- Forty percent of parents said the savings information presented was new to them.
- Fifty percent of parents plan to out into use the interest and banking information they learned.
Invitations and registration flyer will be sent home with your student. Please return registration form by: Thursday Feb 2nd
What's on the Menu? is managed by Volunteer USA Foundation and supported by SunTrust Foundation |
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SOAR to the FINISH 5K Run/Walk |
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Wednesday, 11 January 2012 19:32 |
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Wednesday, 11 January 2012 19:24 |
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January 10th marks the beginning of the 2012 Legislation Session! It is imperative that the Florida Legislature hear from parents and education advocates about the importance of preserving and increasing funding for public school education.The purpose of this Call To Action is to mobilize parents and education advocates on behalf of public school funding to avoid yet another year of devastating budget reductions to K-12 education funding. Last year alone, public school funding was reduced by $1.3 billion or 8 percent. Call or email the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, Dean Cannon, at 850- 488-2742 or e-mail
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Call or email the Florida Senate President, Mike Haridopolos, at 850-487-5628 or e-mail
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* State your name, where you are from, and organization affiliation (PTA).
* Ask that they preserve, support, and strengthen investments in public school education as they develop the state’s budget for 2012-2013. The Governor requested a billion dollar increase! If he found a way,they can too!!!>Ask your family, friends, and neighbors, to do the same. |
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Tuesday, 10 January 2012 14:26 |
 Mark your calendars for the East Lake Talent Show. It is a FREE PTA sponsored event for students and families on Thursday, February 9 at 7 PM. Come out and see East Lake's hidden talents. We just may have stars in the making! Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Feel free to bring your own or your favorite drive thru meal. Auditions for students will be held on Tuesday, January 17 at 3:30 in the cafeteria. Parent permission is required. Performances should be kept to 3 minutes. Any questions, please contact Dorian at
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 January 2012 19:39 |
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100 Point Bonus in Your January Paper! |
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Thursday, 05 January 2012 18:16 |
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 Looking for a way to earn even more bonus points in the New Year? Labels for Education® will offer a special collection sheet and coupons for participating products in your newspaper on January 8th, 2012. This is a fun activity for the whole family! Fill out the collection sheet and turn it into your school coordinator for them to submit by 3/31/12.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 05 January 2012 18:20 |
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Thursday, 08 December 2011 21:49 |
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Relay for Life is a celebration of life in honor of those touched by cancer. Relay for Life also raises funds for the American Cancer Society’s programs of research, education, advocacy and service- programs that can reduce cancer deaths and cancer incidence, and improve the quality of life of those touched by cancer. Relay for Life is a life-changing event that helps communities across the globe celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. The Orlando Metro Unit is looking for committee volunteers to fill positions for the upcoming event at East River High School on Friday, April 27 as well as any teams that would like to join the fun!
The Relay For Life of East Orange will be taking place on April 27 - April 28, 2012 at East River High School. Here is some information about Relay For Life - more information can be found on our website at www.relayforlife.org/eastorangefl
If anyone is interested in becoming a volunteer and/or starting a team, please have them contact Nicole Goodman at 407-581-2506 or
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 January 2012 19:31 |
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Math Superstars of the Week |
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Our Math Superstars for the month of November
Dina K. from Ms. LuePann's second grade class. Dina wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up and enjoys swimming when she isn't busy with school. Dina's favorite color is blue and her favorite subject is science.
Yesenia G from Ms. Lee's first grade class. Her favorite color is purple and her favorite subject is math! Yesenia wants to be a nurse when she grows up and she enjoys cheerleading when she isn't in school.
Joshua R. from Ms. Laufer's second grade class. Joshua's favorite subject is reading and his favorite color is blue. Joshua wants to be a policeman when he grows up and he enjoys reading in his spare time.
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Another benefit to being a PTA member is discounted tickets to LEGOLAND® Florida. To purchase your tickets log on to www.floridapta.org and use the new login and password from the back of your membership card. See the direct link to purchase your tickets (the discount will only be available through the link). Teachers, don't forget you are eligible for a free annual pass through the end of this year. LEGOLAND® Florida is a 150-acre interactive theme park dedicated to families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. With more than 50 rides, shows and attractions, LEGOLAND is geared towards family fun. For the most current information, log on to www.LEGOLAND.com. LEGOLAND® Florida offers 7 educational programs which incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) programs and the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards.
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What is PTA? Why join PTA? |
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The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school. But there are many more PTA a  dvantages:
- Get Connected There’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school.
- Discover Great Resources The PTA offers a variety of programs designed for parents as well as students.
- Tap into a Network. PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind. You can share ideas, concerns, and experiences.
- Watch Yourself Grow By volunteering with your PTA, you put your skills and hobbies to use for a noble cause—your child and all children in the community.
- Speak Up PTA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your child’s school.
- Witness Improvement By getting involved at your child’s school you’ll be part of the solution, helping make positive changes. Local PTAs play an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements, curriculum-based programs, and social events.
- By becoming a PTA member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.
- Enjoy Substantial Benefits Individuals and local units can take advantage of a host of benefits from PTA membership including discounts and offers from member benefits providers and sponsors, magazine subscriptions, leadership training, e-newsletters and much more.
For less than 3 cents a day, you can become a PTA member, joining more than 5 million other people who share your interest in issues affecting children. Everyone—parents, educators, students and other citizens active in their schools and communities—is invited to join our not-for-profit parent association.
What is the PTA Mission? “To make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.”
Who can join PTA? Membership is open to anyone who believes in the mission and purposes of Parent Teacher Association. Individual members may belong to any number of PTAs and pay dues in each. Every person who joins a local PTA® automatically becomes a member of both the state and national PTAs.
Together we are a powerful voice for children. With your help, we can continue to work toward PTA's goal of a quality education and nurturing environment for every child.
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Did you know that being a PTA member can SAVE you money? Visit http://pta.org/member_benefit_providers.asp to read about all of the member discounts. For example, save 10% on your next purchase at OfficeMax—including supplies, furniture, ink & toner and Print Center services. |
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