Michelle Dearman ~ Vice President
vpcommunityconcerns@12thdistrictpta.org
The Community Concerns Chair works with a variety of concerns within the home, school and community that affect children and their families. The commission also works to implement resolutions as assigned. Individuals from a wide range of experience and backgrounds make up the commission.
To contact 12th District PTA regarding Community Concerns, please click on the e-mail above.
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From Common Sense Media, a new award for PTAs to help prevent cyber-bullying...
Cyber-bullying is a serious issue for our children and youth, and we have resources to help your PTA do something about it.
California State PTA has partnered with Common Sense Media on an education campaign, called “Stand up, Don’t Stand By.”
If your PTA offers a parent education program that addresses responsible use of digital media, your PTA may apply for a PTA and Common Sense Media Parent Education Award of $500.
The due date for submissions is March 1.
Download the application here: http://www.capta.org/assets/downloads/PTA-CSM-Award-Application.pdf
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Common Sense Media provides everything you need to put on a parent education programwith an online "cyberbullying toolkit" specially designed for PTA leaders. Many of the materials are available in Spanish as well as English. They include:
+PowerPoint presentation
+Parent education video
+Discussion guide
+Parent tip sheets
+And...communications templates to help you get the word out in your community.
**Find the cyberbullying toolkit at www.commonsense.org/pta.
This is one of several ways California State PTA is working to reduce bullying, including sponsoring legislation signed into law last year that helps to protect students from bullying and harassment.
Visit the "Prevent Bullying and Cyberbullying" page of the California State PTA website to learn more.
