November 8 is Election Day in California and across the nation.
Laws enacted by local, state and national bodies are primary sources of public policy. Securing adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth is one of the purposes of PTA. As a non-partisan association with a long track record of speaking up for all families and connecting families, schools and communities, PTA never comments on, endorses or supports individual candidates for office. However, the association does take positions on bills and initiatives that impact the education, health and well-being of California’s children and families.
California State PTA is supporting five statewide ballot initiatives. Vote YES on
http://capta.org/focus-areas/advocacy/current-legislation/state-ballot-measures/
PAUSD: Local Control Accountability Plan Community Meeting
PAUSD: Local Control Accountability Plan Community Meeting
Tues, Oct 25, 8 – 10 AM & 5 – 8 PM
District Office, Board Room, 25 Churchill Ave., Palo Alto
The Palo Alto Unified School District is updating the Local Control and Accountability Plan as required by the California Department of Education. Development of the plan must include input from key stakeholders. The District would like to invite you to return and participate in the LCAP Community meeting. At this meeting we will share progress on this year’s plan and solicit feedback on 16-17 goals, actions and measurements as we began to develop the 2017/18 plan.
Spanish and Mandarin translation provided. Click here learn more. Information available in more languages.
Emergency Preparedness & Home Safety Fair
Addison Elementary School (650 Addison Avenue, PA)
How do you protect yourself and your family if a catastrophic earthquake, a pandemic disaster, or a fire rampage occurs?
How do you deal with a robbery?
How do you ensure that your child(ren) ride their bicycle(s) safely?
How do you stay connected in an emergency when your phone does not work?
Come to the Emergency Preparedness & Home Safety Fair to learn, share and SAVE LIVES! This annual event is sponsored by the Palo Alto (PA) Chinese Parents’ Club, PA School District, PA Police Station, PA Fire Station, PA Utilities, Children’s Hospital and City of Palo Alto. Free admission! The first attendees will win free gifts.