School of Instruction - Workshops

Block Parent-- This workshop will offer recruitment ideas for new Block Parents and how to renew current ones. A brief history of this program and its current agreement with the KBI.

Carnival-- This workshop will include ideas and will encourage sharing about what is current in the carnival arena.

Chat 'n Chew-- Discussion about how to prepare for your Chat 'n Chew program, including information about training, selecting books, and organizing a program that best fits your school's needs.

Citizenship and Reflections-- This combined workshop introduces ways to encourage greater participation in these outstanding projects. It will emphasize the value of these programs and will help your unit to prepare for State and National PTA contests.

Cultural Arts-- New and very useful information about planning your upcoming cultural arts events will be offered. Networking, sharing of valuable experiences, and a current guide to what is happening in the cultural arts area.

Ways & Means-- This workshop will be geared for school's Ways & Means Chairmen. Fundraising guidelines from National & State PTA will be covered along with examples of different types of fundraising events that have been tried in the SM School District!

Newsletter - This workshop will cover everything from layout and content to working with administration and adhering to district communication policy.

Legislation-- This workshop details how to be a Legislative Chair. You will receive vital information and suggestions about how to access legislative updates on the Internet and how to express your concerns to your legislators effectively.

Membership-- Come to get information and ideas for next year's membership drive. Time will be given to idea sharing about what has worked in your unit. Information will be given on Kansas PTA deadlines, membership cards, and other useful details

Presidents-- Learn how to run your unit more effectively. You will hear from District administrators and will discuss current PTA policy. This is a very important workshop for PTA Presidents!

Secretary-- Come to learn about the duties of the Recording and Corresponding secretary, including note taking and formats.

Bylaws and Parliamentarian-- Learn about the importance of your unit's bylaws and how they help to guide you. Learn how parliamentary procedures help your meetings become more organized and run more efficiently.

Preschool PTA Sharing-- This is a workshop that is intended to be a networking opportunity. Please come with all of your ideas and questions

Teacher Appreciation-- Bring your ideas for this lively discussion about hospitality and showing our teachers how much they are appreciated.

Treasurer-- Budget preparation, checkbooks, taxes, 990s, and treasurer's reports will all be discussed. This is a very important workshop for new Treasurers as you prepare for your new job. Great handouts

Secondary Sharing-- An important new workshop. How to get info home without a backpack. Alcohol and Drug Prevention Programs. Keeping parents involved. How to bring in Dads. Bring ideas to share.

SHARING DISPLAYS Each school is invited to prepare an exhibit in whatever format you desire. It can be as simple or elaborate as you wish. Round tables will be available in the cafeteria. Everyone attending the School of Instruction is able to browse through the displays to share ideas and get information on what others schools are doing! Some items that might be included in your display are: Spiritwear items, school banners and other memorabilia, school directories, scrapbooks and yearbooks, and display boards filled with pictures or newspaper clippings. Some schools prepare videos or Power Point presentations. This is your school's chance to shine, brag just a little, and show your school spirit. We hope that all of you will consider being a part of the Sharing Displays at this year's School of Instruction on May 4th!