This amendment proposes to revise the current constitution and calculate class size on a school wide average rather than actual class size. PTA supports class size reduction proposals that consider actual class size, meaning the number of students in a teacher’s room for whom that teacher is accountable
Florida PTA opposed Amendment 8 when it was moving through the Legislature and testified against it in both the House and Senate Committees and urges you to vote NO. Florida Class Size, Amendment 8 will appear on the November 2, 2010 ballot. For detailed information on the amendment and the Florida PTSA position, please click on the link above.
The goal of the Safety Harbor Middle School PTSA is to fund programs to benefit students. Please consider joining us! To learn more about volunteer opportunities please email us: shms.ptsa@gmail.com.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Middle School Students Sought for Nagano, Japan Exchange Program
The Clearwater Sister Cities program is accepting applications from middle school students interested in traveling abroad as part of its Young Ambassadors exchange program with Clearwater’s sister city, Nagano, Japan.
Students accepted into the program will travel to Nagano for two weeks during the summer 2011. Participants will be immersed in the country’s language and culture as they stay with local families. In addition, they visit and give presentations to schools in the Nagano area, and get involved in educational exchanges. Priority will be given to students who live or attend school in Clearwater.
For more information or to receive an application, please e-mail japanapplication@aol.com. Applications must be received no later than Oct. 29.
In 2009, Nagano, Japan and Clearwater celebrated the 50th anniversary of their Sister Cities relationship. Since 1991, 72 Pinellas County middle school students have visited the city through the program’s annual exchanges of teachers and students.
Students accepted into the program will travel to Nagano for two weeks during the summer 2011. Participants will be immersed in the country’s language and culture as they stay with local families. In addition, they visit and give presentations to schools in the Nagano area, and get involved in educational exchanges. Priority will be given to students who live or attend school in Clearwater.
For more information or to receive an application, please e-mail japanapplication@aol.com. Applications must be received no later than Oct. 29.
In 2009, Nagano, Japan and Clearwater celebrated the 50th anniversary of their Sister Cities relationship. Since 1991, 72 Pinellas County middle school students have visited the city through the program’s annual exchanges of teachers and students.
Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for a Building Good Character Workshop, Tuesday, October 26, 6:30 PM and don't forget about the Math Worshop on Monday, September 20 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at SHMS.
Protecting Children from Sexual Offenders and Predators – Tips for Parents and Students
See the notes below and click on the link for more information on keeping your student safe from the Florida State PTA.
Florida has the strongest laws in the country to protect its youthful citizens from being abducted. However, parents and children themselves are the first line of defense. Talk to your children about following these rules:
• Stay away from any unfamiliar person who is trying to trick you or force you to go with him or her.
• Let your parents and other trusted adults know about any suspicious persons or situations.
• Learn to describe people and vehicles.
• Know where to run and how to forcibly resist capture.
• Scream to be seen and to scare a stranger away.
• Stay with a buddy, a group, or parents at the bus stop.
• Report anyone hanging around or passing by regularly.
• Accept a ride only from someone approved by the school.
• Walk or bike only along a route that your parents or the school has determined is safe.
• Lock the door and never tell callers you are home
Florida has the strongest laws in the country to protect its youthful citizens from being abducted. However, parents and children themselves are the first line of defense. Talk to your children about following these rules:
• Stay away from any unfamiliar person who is trying to trick you or force you to go with him or her.
• Let your parents and other trusted adults know about any suspicious persons or situations.
• Learn to describe people and vehicles.
• Know where to run and how to forcibly resist capture.
• Scream to be seen and to scare a stranger away.
• Stay with a buddy, a group, or parents at the bus stop.
• Report anyone hanging around or passing by regularly.
• Accept a ride only from someone approved by the school.
• Walk or bike only along a route that your parents or the school has determined is safe.
• Lock the door and never tell callers you are home
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Smile! Picture Day is September 16
Picture Day at SHMS is Thursday, September 16. You can place the order online or use the form sent home with your student. Click on the link for online ordering! Smile! http://www.hjconsumerdirect.com/PHOTO_ONLINE_ORDERING/index.cfm?contractID=3100
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Parent Math Night
You are invited to Math Night! Monday, September 20 - 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Lisa Goldsmith from Big Ideas will present tips and methods to help your student succeed in math. For more information contact 724-1400.
Monday, September 6, 2010
National PTA Parent Subscription Form
PTA.org publishes useful content on important parenting topics including: Parent Involvement, Student Success and Health and Wellness. For more information, visit www.pta.org/ParentSubscribe
Worldwide Day of Play
On Saturday, September 25th, Nickelodeon and National PTA® encourage you to join hundreds of thousands of kids, families and communities across the world, as they turn off the TV, go outside and play! On Worldwide Day of Play, Nickelodeon will suspend all programming and go dark all afternoon. Thousands of schools and community organizations will be hosting events engaging kids in physical fitness around the world.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Teen Dating 101
4TH ANNUAL - TEEN DATING 101
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
7:00 - 8:30 PM
COUNTRYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER
Teen Dating 101 was started four years ago as a program to address good and bad dating relationships. Teens and parents are invited to learn important strategies about successful relationships - what to look for…what to say…what to do. What is the impact of domestic violence on teens? What are the warning signs of dating violence? Teens, parents, families are welcome to attend this program which is open to everyone in the community. It’s free!
Sponsored by: Countryside High School, GFWC North Pinellas Woman’s Club, Inc.,The Haven of RCS Domestic Violence Center, Clearwater Police Department, Countryside High School PTSA,GFWC Clearwater Juniorettes, Central Florida Behavior Health Network, Inc.
Questions? Jane J Hussar hussarj@pcsb.org 727-725-7956 x 2039
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
7:00 - 8:30 PM
COUNTRYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL - MEDIA CENTER
Teen Dating 101 was started four years ago as a program to address good and bad dating relationships. Teens and parents are invited to learn important strategies about successful relationships - what to look for…what to say…what to do. What is the impact of domestic violence on teens? What are the warning signs of dating violence? Teens, parents, families are welcome to attend this program which is open to everyone in the community. It’s free!
Sponsored by: Countryside High School, GFWC North Pinellas Woman’s Club, Inc.,The Haven of RCS Domestic Violence Center, Clearwater Police Department, Countryside High School PTSA,GFWC Clearwater Juniorettes, Central Florida Behavior Health Network, Inc.
Questions? Jane J Hussar hussarj@pcsb.org 727-725-7956 x 2039
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