The JH PTA
Jefferson-Houston is a great school with a big heart! The JH PTA are parents and community members who work hard at advocating for our students, supporting our teachers, and building a stronger community. Come and meet us!
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Hey Jefferson Houston parents. Get your young man (Grade K-5) involved with Cub Scouts. Pack 133 meets at Alfred Street Baptist Church just around the corner from school. As usual we are planning a bunch of fun activities in-person (mostly outdoor) and virtual. Our first meeting (virtual) is September 10. DM me with any questions. Church membership is not required for the child or parent.
Thank you to everyone for a fantastic playdate!
It's Spring2ACTion day in Alexandria, so we're highlighting some of our community partners, and inviting you to offer support for the work of creating a more loving, just, and equitable community.
You're invited to support the Jefferson-Houston School PTA , which offers support to teachers, administrators, students, and families of JH. They provide after school programming, scholarships for students and teachers, and help organize volunteers to support the ongoing educational programming offered by the school.
Support the Jefferson-Houston PTA at:
https://www.spring2action.org/organizations/jefferson-houston-pta
It's #NationalVolunteerWeek!! We'd like to take a moment to thank all the folks who've given their time and talents for the betterment of our school community. You're the best!! Jefferson-Houston School PTA
Greetings Parents, I hope all is well with you. I thought that you might be interested in receiving this.
This Saturday - Women Are Poetry In Motion -- Every Day in Every Way Hosted by Esther Productions Inc and Led by Ms. Joy Jones
Feb 27, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
online event
Register for Women Are Poetry In Motion -- Every Day in Every Way at
www.estherproductionsinc.com/events-1/women-are-poetry-in-motion-every-day-in-every-way
This 60-minute writing workshop is designed for adult women to learn more about poetry writing techniques but also to become more intimate with their own personal stories and history. Led by award-winning author and performance artist Joy Jones, participants will also come to understand and appreciate the power of poetry to heal, inspire and provide an opportunity for celebration of self, family and community.
#targetaudience
Just a quick update: Today was the original due date for Reflections entries, but the deadline has been extended until this Saturday, October 24th. Visit the JH Reflections site for more details and for the online entry form:
https://sites.google.com/view/jh-reflections. If you are new to Reflections, it's a great program, and it's simple to enter! You can also message our PTA Reflections Chair, Purvi Irwin, with any questions.
GWMS PTA Membership Drive Month – Fall Into Our Fall Membership Drive
October is designated Membership Drive Month for the GWMS PTA. Membership dues are $10 per person and they support GWMS, Alexandria PTA Council (PTAC), the Virginia PTA and the National PTA.
If you have a student at GWMS - or a fifth grader who will attend GWMS next year - please consider joining. The PTA is a great channel for learning things happening at the school.
Please join online today at:
https://gwmspta.digitalpto.com/join-the-pta/.
Character development
Respectful relationships
Adventure
Service
Fun
Who: Boys K-5th grade
Where: Alfred Street Baptist Church, 329 S Patrick Street
When: First virtual meeting is Friday, September 18 at 7 PM
We plan a full schedule of outdoor and virtual events.
More info:
[email protected] or Deacon Jim Bender 571-235-0613
Hey Parents, if you are feeling overwhelmed by the thought of your student returning to school online, check out our supportive B2S programs such as homework corner and other youth leadership programs.
To learn more visit
www.breakthenormleadership.com or follow on social media @breakthenormleadership
World's Finest Chocolate wishes everyone an easy transition back to school virtually, or in person 🙂
World's Finest Chocolate has made VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING possible for the school district. We are looking forward to issuing the PTA your school's very own code to start fundraising with. Contact your Coordinator Rhonda Wall (773)554-6329
Stay Safe & Be Well
“Summer camps aren’t open, and my kids don’t like learning online,” says a mom.
The BtNL summer camps teach kids leadership and teamwork skills through fun and creative activities. They participate in the same activities as an onsite camp, just now at home.
Students have the opportunity to meet other kids from around the country, and access a youth leadership program that is traditionally based exclusively in Portland, Oregon.
To learn more about BtNL online camps visit
www.breakthenormleadership.com
