Denver Council PTSA
7859 W. 38th Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
ph: 303-420-7820
fax: 303-420-7703
denverco
WHEN: Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 6:00-7:30pm
WHERE: ZOOM link will be sent on or by April 14, 2021
RSVP: denvercouncilptsa@copta.org
WHO: Representatives from every Denver PTA/PTSA (Every President and at least 2 members)
*Invite your award recipients to receive a presentation in their honor.*
AWARD NOMINEE DEADLINE: MARCH 18, 2021
AGENDA:
1. Volunteer Recognition and Awards
2. Annual Meeting
*Financial Report and presentation of Budget
*Election of Officers
CALL FOR NOMINEES FROM EVERY SCHOOL for VOLUNTEER AWARDS:
With the challenges of the pandemic this year, PTA members have shown exemplary generosity of time and effort to their schools. We invite you to honor them with an award. Send an email by March 18th to denvercouncilptsa@copta.org with your nomination for an individual from your school or community with the following information:
All award nominations will be shared during the celebration. We look forward to enjoying this evening with you in recognition of our founders and in appreciation of our volunteers!
We will be recognizing our volunteers with awards for the following categories:
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Qualifications and the election process can be found in the Denver Council PTSA Bylaws, Article VII, Sections 1-5. Duties of Officers are in Article IX, Sections 1-4. Nominations will be accepted from the floor at the Annual Meeting. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SERVING AS THE SECRETARY, PLEASE EMAIL US at: denvercouncilptsa@copta.org.
Nominating Committee Nominations:
President: Jo Ann Fujioka
Vice President: Griff Parrish
Secretary: Open
Treasurer: Craig Harcek
Standing Committee Chair recommendations to the Board:
Diversity and Inclusivity: Deronn Turner
Field Services: Open
Finance Committee: Open
Health and Wellness: Open
Lakeside Event: Dorolyn Griebenaw
We look forward to seeing you all on April 15.
The 2020-2021 National PTA Local PTA Leader Kit is the first step in building your child’s future. It contains resources to help PTA leaders serve their communities and manage local units, including
It’s also completely digital and mobile-friendly.
Colorado PTA Vision
Every child's potential is a reality.
Colorado PTA Mission
To promote the opportunity for every child to reach his or her full potential by engaging and empowering families, educators and communities to advocate for all children.
Denver Council PTSA Position Statement on Healthy Lifestyles
Denver Council PTSA is committed to building healthy students, families and healthy communities and believes that DCPTSA has an important role to play in providing schools, parents, teachers, students and communities with the tools, resources and training to shape healthy school environments.
Denver Council PTSA aims to advance the health of Colorado’s students in fulfilling that commitment. DCPTSA ages to support and advance the health of Colorado’s students, families and community members by:
Research shows healthy habits learned in childhood support proper growth and development of children’s bodies and brains to promote better health outcomes in adulthood. Because mental and physical health are linked to learning ability and because good health is a critical predictor of future productivity, Denver Council supports schools in becoming places of learning that model, institutionalize and advance healthy habits among students in Colorado schools.
Fact: Schools play a critical role in teaching children to become healthy, educated productive citizens.
Fact: Healthy children learn more easily, miss less school, present fewer behavioral problems, have better attitudes and stay in school and graduate
Fact: Healthy children are better prepared to become healthy adults who raise healthy families
Fact: Good nutrition is critical to good health
Fact: Physical activity strengthens children’s bodies, minds and self-esteem and improves mental health and academic achievement
Fact: Comprehensive health and physical education ensures students are resilient, physically literate and given the skills and knowledge to be active for a lifetime
Fact: Parents play a vital role in advocating for and helping schools implement Healthy Lifestyle best practices.
The National PTA mission theme song, "Every Child, One Voice"—performed by Jon Christopher Davis & Annagrey at the 2012 Convention in San Jose—is available at iTunes, Amazon and Spotify. You can also download a ringtone for iPhones.
Click on photo to hear "Every Child, One Voice"!
Denver Teachers’ Awards
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Denver Council PTSA
7859 W. 38th Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
ph: 303-420-7820
fax: 303-420-7703
denverco