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Friday, February 5, 2010
Council Celebrates Founders Day
The Hamilton County PTA Council celebrated Founders Day on Wednesday, February 3 at the Outback Steakhouse.
Past presidents of the PTA Council were recognized. All of the past presidents shared insights as PTA volunteers and leaders.
Jane Whited, First Vice President of the Council, was honored with the highest honor from the Tennessee PTA--the Lifetime Achievement Award.
From the Founders Day program handout:
"Today we gather to honor all of those who have gone before us and forged the way for us to be able to be part of such an honorable organization. We would like to take this opportunity to extend a special welcome to all of our past presidents here today and to let you know that without you none of this would be possible."
Past presidents of the PTA Council were recognized. All of the past presidents shared insights as PTA volunteers and leaders.
Jane Whited, First Vice President of the Council, was honored with the highest honor from the Tennessee PTA--the Lifetime Achievement Award.
From the Founders Day program handout:
"Today we gather to honor all of those who have gone before us and forged the way for us to be able to be part of such an honorable organization. We would like to take this opportunity to extend a special welcome to all of our past presidents here today and to let you know that without you none of this would be possible."
Friday, November 20, 2009
Hamilton County PTA Council Recognized with Proclamation
The Hamilton County PTA Council was recognized at the November 19 Hamilton County School Board meeting with a proclamation from Sen. Andy Berke.
The proclamation, signed by Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, recognized the PTA Council's county-wide healthy walk that was held on Friday, October 30, 2009.
The council was recognized as an exemplary organization by coordinating and promoting exercise and a healthy lifestyle by having all Hamilton County schools participate at a walk at the same time. With the increase of childhood obesity in Tennessee, the council was lauded for initiating the first annual Hamilton County PTA healthy walk.
Council President Tim Hixson received the proclamation on behalf of the county PTA council.
The proclamation, signed by Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, recognized the PTA Council's county-wide healthy walk that was held on Friday, October 30, 2009.
The council was recognized as an exemplary organization by coordinating and promoting exercise and a healthy lifestyle by having all Hamilton County schools participate at a walk at the same time. With the increase of childhood obesity in Tennessee, the council was lauded for initiating the first annual Hamilton County PTA healthy walk.
Council President Tim Hixson received the proclamation on behalf of the county PTA council.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
October 30 PTA Healthy Walk
PTA units across Hamilton County held healthy walks for students on Friday, October 30!
See the image gallery on the council's web site by clicking here: PTA Walk
Read the article and see the video news clip from WDEF News 12 by clicking here:
Calvin Donaldson Students Celebrate Walk-Tober
Read the article about the PTA Healthy Walk from the chattanoogan.com by clicking here: PTA Council Healthy Walk
Thursday, October 15, 2009
State of the Schools Address Media Coverage
The state of the schools address was well covered by the Chattanoooga media! Thank you to everyone for their interest in the state of the schools in Hamilton County!
Chattanooga Times Free Press by Kelli Gauthier
Chattanoogan.com by John Wilson
WDEF News by Joe Legge
WRCB-TV Video by Callie Starnes
Chattanooga Times Free Press by Kelli Gauthier
Chattanoogan.com by John Wilson
WDEF News by Joe Legge
WRCB-TV Video by Callie Starnes
News Channel 9 See Dr. Scales presentation slides
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Over 300 Teachers at the Depot!
When the Hamilton County Council of PTAs opened its Teacher Supply Depot door to county teachers on Saturday, August 29, over 300 teachers came to receive free supplies for their classrooms! Many local businesses donated supplies for the depot.
The Teacher Supply Depot is in need of more donations! Donations needed include pencils, crayons, tape, paper, glue sticks, art supplies, back packs, paper towels, and other classroom supplies.
To schedule a donation delivery, please email the Teacher Supply Depot staff at teachersupplydepot@hcde.org
The Teacher Supply Depot is in need of more donations! Donations needed include pencils, crayons, tape, paper, glue sticks, art supplies, back packs, paper towels, and other classroom supplies.
To schedule a donation delivery, please email the Teacher Supply Depot staff at teachersupplydepot@hcde.org
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