Reminder: Our last Membership Meeting is on April 21, 2017 @ 9:15a *earlier start time
Key Agenda Items:
- Officer Elections
- Standing Rules Update
- Approve 2017-18 Budget
House Votes to Approve State Budget – Votes to Keep Vouchers Out
After several hours of debate, the Texas House of Representatives approved a $106.8 billion budget at the end of last week in a vote of 129-18. Not included in the bill: vouchers. House lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Thursday afternoon to prohibit the state from funding programs that divert money from public schools and into private institutions.
To read more about the budget, check out this post by the Texas Tribune.
PTA Members Made a Difference!
Thank YOU for using your voice to back the future of Texas children and ensure public funds are used for public schools, not vouchers!
Seniors
- Were you a Marcus PTSA member by 31-JAN-17?
- Are you interested in a $500 scholarship?
Then apply before Wednesday, April 19, 2017 @ 4:00p!
Apply Now!
Here are the nominees for the 2017-2018 Marcus HS PSTA board. The election will take place in April 21, 2017 at the final Membership Meeting of the year. You may run from the floor if you are interested in any of these positions. Big thanks to the nominating committee!
- President – Dr. Traci Petteway
- VP 1 – Ways & Means – Michelle Lloyd
- VP 2 – Membership – Tanya Hayward
- VP 3 – Publicity – Cristiane Foust
- Secretary – Melissa Leal
- Treasurer – Lorna Gibson
Update: 19-APR-2017 [Removed President Elect position]
Contact your state senator and urge him/her to oppose vouchers, including education savings account programs and tax credit scholarship programs being heard on the Senate floor this week.
Texas PTA has a campaign set up so you can quickly and easily contact officials today!
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Winning the Fight
When: March 8, 6:00p – 7:30p
Where: MHS Auditorium
Come watch this powerful award-winning documentary “Not Me” created by local families to raise awareness that drug addiction is a disease that cannot be overlooked in our community. This eye-opening story is a must see. See the unfortunate reality of what can and has happened in your family and out community.
Service hours will be awarded for student attendance.
https://youtu.be/BKWky-gpBGc
Membership Meeting
Monday, February 13, 2017 @ 6:45p
See you in the Marcus High School Auditorium!
February 9, 2017 @ 7:00p
New Venue: Auditorium
Four times a year each teacher has the opportunity to nominate one student per class to receive the coveted Marcus PTSA award. The student is not chosen solely for academics, but other qualities like dedication, effort, participation and teamwork are all considered when selecting a student. Students being recognized will be notified by a letter sent to their home. Note, the venue change occurred after the mail was sent. We will be holding the celebration in the auditorium.
Recognition from last year:
This student is a positive, cheerful young woman who boosts up those around her. She is a natural leader who has helped her groups do well in group activities. She actively participates in classroom discussions and eagerly volunteers for roles in various classroom activities. Her English skills are strong, so she needs little improvement, yet she is diligent in applying herself and always works actively to do well on her assignments.
