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Hello 5th Grade Parents,

If your child will be attending Coleman in the fall now is your opportunity to get involved for next year! Please go to colemanptsa.membershiptoolkit.com

and register. After registering, Click on My forms/paperwork from the Drop down menu and then click family information. You will need to add your child and please make sure to mark them as a 5th grader so they will automatically be moved up in the summer. You can then go to calendar subscriptions where you can subscribe to the Coleman Chronicle which is similar to the Roosevelt Charge but only comes out 1-2 times per month.

There are not too many volunteer opportunities available so if you would like to get involved, Coleman is currently recruiting for their executive board positions which are listed below. Please click the link to fill out the form if you are interested. We are looking for all positions but particularly a Treasurer. The commitment is much smaller in middle school along with a much smaller budget to manage. We utilize Quickbooks for the accounting software which is very user friendly and many of the volunteers work full time so the time commitment is minimal. Willingness to Serve forms for the Board will be sent out in April along with all pertinent information such as Camp Cobra etc for incoming Middle School families.

https://colemanptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/6192

2020/22 Willingness to Lead (Executive Committee)

The PTSA Nominating Committee is presently seeking nominations for the 2021/22 Executive Committee (elected officers of the PTSA). The positions include:

President Presides at meetings of the organization. Coordinates and serves as liaison between PTSA, SAC, school staff & administration, students, parents, and community. Serves as a resource and support to all PTSA committees.

VP of Mini Grants Collects and presents to the PTSA Board all mini-grant requests from school staff & administration, students, and parents. Coordinates collection of supporting documents and related payment for approved mini grants.

VP of Volunteers Organizes and distributes the contact information of volunteers for all PTSA committees in the first weeks of school. Works with PTSA committees and school staff to assist with volunteer needs.

VP of Fundraising Implements all fundraising activities for PTSA. In recent history, this is a one-time donation letter writing campaign to all Coleman families included in the First Day Packets. Creates recognition flyers. Oversees and assists Business Sponsorships Committee and Spirit Nights.

Treasurer Maintains custody of checkbook, oversees all funds, and keeps accurate and timely financial records. Makes disbursements in accordance with approved budget. Presents current financial statements at all General Membership and Board meetings. This is an important position that involves attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and constant communication with the President.

Recording Secretary Records Minutes of all General Membership and Board meetings and distributes to members.

Corresponding Secretary Coordinates with all PTSA Board members, school staff & administration and prepares all written communication including emails and the Coleman Chronicle.

Any PTSA member with the willingness and ability to serve and provide leadership is welcome to apply.

Questions? Please contact Rachel Nestor @[email protected]

Please be aware of the no left turn sign at the intersection of Grady and Morrison. Left turns are not permitted Monday-Friday from 7-8 am or 1-3pm.

We are inviting you to celebrate Safer Internet Day next week by attending a Live Event during our weeklong celebration. We would love for you to consider joining us! Please register using the links below!

National PTA is proud to support the goals of Safer Internet Day by hosting an entire week of digital safety experiences February 8-12, 2021 to help PTAs and families create a safer, kinder, more inclusive online community together.

This interactive series will include something for everyone—PTA leaders, teachers and family members—including kids! You can attend all our sessions or pick the one that’s right for you.

Monday, February 8^th at 7:00 PM ET

The Internet Starts with “I” and Ends with “T” (Sponsored by Facebook)

Tune in here: National PTA’s Facebook page

Hear what Connect Safely and National PTA are doing to help PTAs and families stay safe, kind and inclusive online during Safer Internet Week and throughout the year.

Tuesday, February 9^th at 7:00 PM ET

National PTA’s Safer Internet Day: Real Conversations with Families about Digital Kindness

Register here

Families will share their experiences with online exclusion, racism or bullying, conversations they have had within their families about these experiences, and advice for creating a kinder, more inclusive online community.

Wednesday, February 10^th at 7:00 PM ET

Workshop: Helping Families Navigate Technology (Sponsored by Google)

Register here

Join us in celebrating Safer Internet Day with the Google Families Team to discuss programs, products, and tools to help families stay safer while using games, apps. While we chat, your kids will be invited to play Interland, a fun game to help kids become a confident explorer of the digital world.

Thursday, February 11^th at 7:00 PM ET

The Ultimate School Assembly (Sponsored by TikTok)

Tune in here: @_ms_frost_ on TikTok

Everyone’s on TikTok these days! Join in to hear how TikTok creator, Ms. Frost, protects her family's personal information and stay safe online, and how you can do the same with your kids.

Friday, February 12^th at 7:00 PM ET

Have The Smart Talk (Sponsored by NortonLifeLock)

Register here

Learn about online safety risks, how to create effective digital safety community partnerships, and how The Smart Talk can help your family determine online values, set privacy boundaries and stay better connected.

During the Winter Break, should your family have any positive cases or exposures, please email Mike Campbell. My email address is available on the Grady and Grady PTA websites. Thank you for continuing to partner with us. Our whole school community is dependent on parent communication regarding COVID-19 positivity and exposures in order to stay safe.

I wanted to say thank you to all the students, families and staff. This has been a very trying year and everyone has been understanding of all the new protocols and changes we have had to endure. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful community here at Grady Elementary. Our wish is for everyone to have a safe Winter Break.

Thank you and stay safe.

Mike Campbell

[email protected]