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SENATOR TOM CARPER TO HOST SERVICE ACADEMY INFORMATION SESSION

  U.S. Senator Tom Carper will host an information session for students, parents, teachers and counselors who are interested in attending a Service Academy after high school on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, from 6 – 8 pm at Delaware Technical Community College’s Dover Campus. On hand will be representatives from the Congressional Delegation offices, United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy, United States Military Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy, Delaware National Guard, U.S. Navy, Air Force and Army R.O.T.C. Programs and other organizations. Attendance is free. Service Academy Flyer 2016

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Statewide Inventory Assessment Task Force Meeting (SJR2)

Parents & Teachers: The next Assessment Inventory Task Force (SJR 2) meeting is Tuesday Jan 19th from 5:30pm -7:30pm at the Townsend Building in Dover in case anyone is interesting in attending. We encourage all parents and teachers to attend as members of the public. This task force was created to review all state and local mandated assessments with the intent of reducing the amount of testing our children receive. As a reminder, this committee has no true parent representation, so it is important that parents attend these meetings to provide input. True parent representation is a parent who has

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Reflections Updates

15-16 Deadline: The deadline for the 15-16 Reflections program (Let Your Imagination Fly) is fast approaching.  All entries must be uploaded to the National PTA database by Friday, January 22.  If your PTA has not registered on-line yet, please contact DPTA Reflection chair Terri Carpe (terri.carpe@delawarepta.org).       Enhance PTA arts projects in your school community! The National PTA Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement Grant provides up to $1,000 in matching funds to support local PTA arts projects within their school community. Funded projects will increase access to learning opportunities in the literary, media, visual and/or performing arts for at-risk or underserved

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Happy Holiday

    Happy Holidays from all of us at Delaware PTA. Thank you for another successful year of advocating for Delaware’s children. We look forward to an amazing year in 2016! Our office will be closed for the winter break from December 23rd  2015 –  January 3, 2016. We will resume normal activities on Monday January 4th 2016.   Have a safe and happy holiday!!!   Delaware PTA    

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THE DELAWARE PTA INTRODUCES EASY ONLINE PAYMENTS AND FORMS

The Delaware PTA heard your requests—you need a tool to make collecting payments and information easier. This is why we’re thrilled to introduce you to Cheddar Up—the simplest tool we’ve found that allows you to create custom online payment pages with robust tracking. And did we mention that it’s free for you? Click here to learn more and to create your own payment page!     Sincerely, Your Delaware PTA

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Congratulations to the 2015 Delaware PTA Reflection Theme Search Winners:

Name                              School                                  Theme Adam Garcia                  Loss Elementary                     One World: Stand Tall, Stand Proud Caitlyn McCarl               Keene Elementary                I’m proud to be an American because … William L. Moore III       Keene Elementary                T.E.A.M. Together Everyone Achieves More Amrita Tailor                  North Star Elementary          I am unique because … Elizabeth Zolandz           Heritage Elementary             Save Mother Earth!!!     These themes have been submitted to National PTA for consideration.  One winner from all submissions received by National PTA will be selected to be the theme for the 2017-2018 Reflection program year.   That winner will

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