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News: 2013 Spring Conference and Vendor Showcase

Join us for our Annual Spring Conference/ Business meeting and Vendor Fair. We will be electing and installing the new Taconic officers, conducting the business of the region, as well as honoring our units and membership for their accomplishments throughout the year.

Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Villa Borghese - Wappingers Falls

Social Hour

6:00 – 7:00 pm

Vendor Fair

Cash Bar

Meet and Greet other PTA members

Dinner and Program

7:00 – 9:00 pm

Buffet Dinner
London Broil, Chicken Marsala, Chicken Spinaci, Broiled Tilapia,
Roasted Red Potatoes, Vegetable Medley, Pasta Station, Salad Bar
Sundae Bar

Guest Speaker
Jesse Saperstein
Author and Motivational Speaker

Program
The 2012-2013 Year in Review
Committee Reports
Election of Region Officers
Installation of Region Officers
Recognitions/Awards

2012-13 Proposed Slate of Officers
Charissa Danielson, Associate Director
Stacey Lee, Associate Director
Bill Yellin, Associate Director
Karen Quimby, Treasurer
Lisa Napoli, Secretary

Please see the attached flyer for registration

Attachments:
2013 Spring Conference Registration Form	[2013 Spring Conference Registration Form]	96 Kb

News: 2013 Arts in Education Showcase

Thank you to all those that came out and supported this wonderful program. We hope you enjoyed it!

Thanks to all the amazing Artist who came out on a Saturday!!

NYS PTA Annual Convention

The 2013 NYS PTA Annual Convention will be held in Saratoga, NY.

November 15 -17, 2013

The statewide annual gathering provides inspirational speakers, motivating and instructional workshops on a variety of topics as well as opportunities for networking with local, region, and state members.

Details for the 2013 Annual Convention will be available as they become finalized...

News: Reflections 2013-2014

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2013-2014 Reflections Theme is “Believe, Dream, Inspire”

Stay tuned for more information in September!

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Critical Updates on Reporting and Verifying Teacher-Student and Principal Linkage Information

This memorandum provides critical updates regarding school districts, BOCES, and charter schools reporting and verifying Teacher-Student Data Linkage (TSDL) information and principal linkages in the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) for the 2012-13 school year. As a reminder, these data are necessary to meet federal and State requirements, and for school districts to demonstrate full implementation of an approved APPR plan for the 2012-13 school year.
Statements from NYS Board of Regents Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch and NYS Commissioner John B. King, Jr. on Assembly Passage of the NYS Dream Act

Statements from NYS Board of Regents Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch and NYS Commissioner John B. King, Jr. on Assembly Passage of the NYS Dream Act

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New Student Loan Resource Available to U.S. Service Members

America's servicemen and servicewomen will now have more information about their federal education loans, special benefits available to them, and their repayment options with the release of a new brochure announced today.
Statement from Secretary Duncan on Preventing Student Loan Interest Rates from Doubling on July 1

Our priority is to ensure that Congress doesn't allow federal student loan interest rates to double on July 1.
Adult Learners Share Stories of Personal Triumph

The inspiration for Olga Gomez to obtain her GED started with a simple statement from her youngest son: “Mom I challenge you to finish your GED.” Attaining the GED would be no easy feat for this mother of four who dropped out of school when she was sixteen. Fortunately for Olga, her children stepped up and volunteered to tutor her in preparation for the exam.

Newsfeed from PTA Newsroom

National Event Engages Men in Student Achievement, Social Success

Men from across country gather in Kansas City for tips, resources; Feb. 8-10
National PTA Honors Parents, Youth for Grassroots Advocacy Efforts

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News: 2013 Spring Conference and Vendor Showcase

Join us for our Annual Spring Conference/ Business meeting and Vendor Fair. We will be electing and installing the new Taconic officers, conducting the business of the region, as well as honoring our units and membership for their accomplishments throughout the year.

Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Villa Borghese - Wappingers Falls

News: 2013 Arts in Education Showcase

NYS PTA Annual Convention

News: Reflections 2013-2014

2013-2014 Reflections Theme is “Believe, Dream, Inspire”

Our Programs

Newsfeed from NYSED.gov

Critical Updates on Reporting and Verifying Teacher-Student and Principal Linkage Information

Statements from NYS Board of Regents Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch and NYS Commissioner John B. King, Jr. on Assembly Passage of the NYS Dream Act

Newsfeed from ED.gov

New Student Loan Resource Available to U.S. Service Members

Statement from Secretary Duncan on Preventing Student Loan Interest Rates from Doubling on July 1

Adult Learners Share Stories of Personal Triumph

Newsfeed from PTA Newsroom

National Event Engages Men in Student Achievement, Social Success

National PTA Honors Parents, Youth for Grassroots Advocacy Efforts