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Please save the date for our next PTSA General Association meeting and Forum.
Monday, March 20th at 6:30 pm
Click here to register for Zoom meeting.
Among the items on the agenda, members of the association will vote on adoption of our revised unit bylaws. The proposed amendments include changing the executive board quorum from 8 to 7 and adding Website Chair to our Standing Committees. We will also review revisions to our additional standing rules, including the addition of a Hospitality chair and removal of the Registration chair position.
FIRST DISTRICT PTA COMMEMORATIVE SCHOLARSHIP
Due March 12, 2023 at Midnight
The First District PTA Commemorative Scholarship Fund was established to commemorate First District PTA volunteers who were long-time, dedicated child advocates and whose tireless efforts contributed greatly to the benefit of students, parents, and schools within the geographic area of First District PTA.
Commemorative scholarships in the amount of $750 each are awarded to acknowledge graduating high school students who have achievements, service and involvement in the following areas:
COMMUNITY SERVICE
LEADERSHIP
SCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITIES
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
WORK EXPERIENCE
EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES
Learn more and find the application at https://sphsptsa.net/scholarships/. Questions? Contact scholarships@sphsptsa.net
Email childrenlibrarian@southpasadenaca.gov or call 626 403 7358 for questions.
Visit www.southpasadenaca.gov/libraryteens to learn more.
The South Pasadena Little League Challenger team is looking for volunteers!
Little League’s Challenger Division is an adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges. It accommodates players ages 4 to 18, or up to age 22 if still enrolled in school.
We are looking for volunteers to help with SPLL’s team by joining in our practices and games. If you are someone who is interested in working with these special players, please apply!
Information:
- Season runs from Mid-March to early June
- We typically have 3-4 HOME games on Saturday mornings at Orange Grove Park in South Pasadena, and 3-4 AWAY games also on Saturday mornings in Pasadena, Sierra Madre, and Arcadia (volunteers should have transportation to games)
- Practices are at Orange Grove Park on Sunday afternoons from 4:30-6:00
Expectations:
- Volunteers are expected to commit to approximately 50% of the games/practices.
- Volunteer opportunities are open to students from Grade 7 to 12
- Senior volunteers who have been with the program will guide and mentor new volunteers during
- Be compassionate and caring and excited to play baseball!
Application Process:
- Submit a document (Word or Google Doc) with the following:
- Name:
- Age/Grade/School:
- List of previous experience (it is okay to apply even if you have little to no experience!)
- Approximately 100 words describing why you would like to help with Challenger Baseball
- Submit to: Lorne Platt, lplatt323@gmail.com
- Deadline: March 1, 2023
Tuesday, February 13, 2023 at 7:00 pm.
Zoom link: https://effectiveschoolsolutions.zoom.us/j/99798408166
Please save the date for our next PTSA General Association meeting!
Monday, January 30th at 6:30 pm
Among the items on the agenda, members of the association will vote on adoption of our revised unit bylaws. The proposed amendments include changing the executive board quorum from 9 to 8 and adding Website Chair to our Standing Committees. We will also review revisions to our additional standing rules, including the addition of a Hospitality chair and removal of the Registration chair position.
Click here.
Right after the general meeting, the PTSA will hold a forum on summer opportunities for students. You won’t want to miss it!
Monday, January 30th at 7:15 pm
Sign Up here!