Fourth District PTA

On this day 104 years ago, the ratification of the 19th Amendment was certified. Our PTA founding women had their first meeting in 1897, 23 years before they could vote. Women couldn't have their own bank accounts, get credit cards, or get a business or home loan without a male cosigner until 1974.

So today, we remember the strong women who have come before, and celebrate progress in women's rights. And we thank our dedicated women members and volunteers who do so much for our children and schools!

To learn more about the 19th Amendment:https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/19th-amendment

Join California State PTA TONIGHT for a free membership webinar! Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NPHnKFOuQ2K0UQo45nLihA?_x_zm_rtaid=9bXhvCO5RMmuSXHA_jpzng.1723659174640.5d433c5d00457351332f2f3336e27701&_x_zm_rhtaid=845

Thank you to all our senior members for joining and supporting our children and schools!

Today, we celebrate the amazing strength of our older adults. Happy National Senior Citizens Day!

Welcome back to school! Here's a tip to start the school year off with kindness...

Do you want to catch up on the latest legislative news?

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Hey PTA Peeps, be sure to Share this great opportunity!

The Orange County Fire Authority is holding the Girls Empowerment Camp. The camp is a free two-day camp open to teens ages 14-18 that introduces them to the fire service and provides campers with a realistic, hands-on experience of firefighting. The camp exposes the teens to all aspects of the fire service and teaches life skills and professional guidance that empowers them to pursue a career in public safety.

Dates for the 2024 GEC are September 28 & 29. Spots are limited, so be sure to register early.

Girls Empowerment Camp — Orange County Fire Authority Girls Empowerment Camp (GEC) is a free two-day camp open to teens ages 14-18 that introduces them to the fire service and provides campers with a realistic, hands-on overview of firefighting. The camp exposes the teens to all aspects of a fire service career beginning with requirements. The program

Happy Independence Day to all our members! We wish you a safe and fun celebration! See our previous post for some great events happening around the county!

Are you looking for an event to celebrate Independence Day, or where to see a fireworks show? The Orange County Register has a good list:

Fireworks, parades, concerts — Orange County plans to celebrate July 4th There are more than two dozen community events to choose from, many are cherished traditions in town.

Juneteenth, Freedom Day, celebrates the memory of June 19, 1865, when slaves in Texas learned of the Emancipation Proclamation that had become law two and a half years earlier! To learn more about this important history: https://www.sophe.org/news/juneteenth-why-is-it-important/

Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, was first celebrated in 1868. It is a federal holiday for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. From 1868 to 1970, it was observed on May 30. Since 1971, it is observed on the last Monday of May. As we are enjoying this long weekend, often thought of as the beginning of summer, let us take time to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country and our freedoms.

Here's some interesting military history to share with your family about the Medal of Honor. https://www.cmohs.org/medal/timeline

Are you looking for a great way to promote all you've done this year? Here's a link to a free Canva template, time to share your awesomeness!
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Register soon before we fill up!
https://www.fourthdistrictpta.org/spring-workshops/

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Parents, it's time to talk to your child about va**ng : Life Kit Age-appropriate prompts and questions that can help start a productive conversation about va**ng ni****ne and e-cigarettes with your child.

PTA was started by a group of mothers at a time when women didn't even have the right to vote! On this day, and all days, we appreciate all our PTA moms and all you do for our children and schools!

We love the Ts in our PTAs! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

DM us photos of your TAW celebrations.

Have you seen the latest Advocacy Communicator?
In this issue:
Planning for candidate forums
How to have a civil conversation
The full Dashboard is back
Dr. Mijares announces retirement

And more https://www.fourthdistrictpta.org/advocacy-communicator/

The Fourth District PTA Spring Workshops and Vendor Fair will be held on June 1, 2024 from 8 am to 1pm at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa. Registration is open now! https://www.fourthdistrictpta.org/spring-workshops/ -register

Fourth District PTA is conducting a Unit Membership Survey. We would like units to complete a short survey (Google form) about their membership program. 1 Completed Survey per Unit will enter them into a drawing to win $100 that can be used for their Fall membership drive. Survey must be completed by May 8th to qualify for the drawing. Three lucky PTAs will be randomly selected as winners!

The goal of the survey is to gather membership ideas that have worked well for our units. This information will be shared with other PTAs in Fourth District so that we can all benefit. The survey asks for information about the following:
*Membership themes or slogans used
*Prizes and incentives
*Tips that have worked for their PTA
*If your PTA is rebuilding, what are you doing to recruit members and engage families?

Units can upload their membership flyer or a screenshot of a social media post that their PTA used to earn a 2nd entry to the drawing.

Link to the Membership Survey:
https://forms.gle/HyvmY52vcom4tvoq5

TOMORROW, Tuesday the 23rd!

Don't miss the FREE Arts Education Webinar from CAPTA!

California State PTA invites you to join 'Ask for the Plan! Be a Champion for Your Student’s Arts Education,' a webinar about resources to support arts education in our schools on Tuesday, April 23 at 10:00 A.M.

Joined by Arts Education Alliance of the Bay Area, Arts for LA, Create CA, and Friends of Sacramento Arts to help you take action to support the arts in your student’s school. This webinar will help ensure students in your community receive the many benefits of an arts education - so don’t miss out! PBS SoCal will also share a new documentary and resources about the value of arts education in schools.

Click the link to register to receive the Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-mKALX_gRJWodUhVuzFWhw #/registration

For all our members celebrating this evening, Chag Pesach sameach.

Are you looking for a fun, free, creative activity to do with your family? This is an amazing event!

Getting excited about this year's OC Día del Niño festival, which will be one of the first public event at the newly-renovated Hunt Branch Library and Event Center in Fullerton. Joins us for a day of free family fun featuring The Lucky Band, Mista Cookie Jar, The Fern Street Circus, and youth music and dance groups from Orange County and throughout the region! The event will also include more than 25 free youth arts workshops. Join us at 201 S Basque in Fullerton on Sat., April 27 from 10am-5pm . Visit www.ocdiadelnino.org for more information!

Don't miss the FREE Arts Education Webinar from CAPTA!

California State PTA invites you to join 'Ask for the Plan! Be a Champion for Your Student’s Arts Education,' a webinar about resources to support arts education in our schools on Tuesday, April 23 at 10:00 A.M.

Joined by Arts Education Alliance of the Bay Area, Arts for LA, Create CA, and Friends of Sacramento Arts to help you take action to support the arts in your student’s school. This webinar will help ensure students in your community receive the many benefits of an arts education - so don’t miss out! PBS SoCal will also share a new documentary and resources about the value of arts education in schools.

Click the link to register to receive the Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-mKALX_gRJWodUhVuzFWhw #/registration

Register today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSded2PMY_DOFTtyFM8E4EhRoOC4t1lF31qgUoua86ZeW4d63A/viewform

All PTA Members are welcome to participate in a very special Fourth District Advocacy Forum, Depolarizing School Communities - Skills for Challenging Conversations. PTA leaders and advocates will learn to build skills in conversations when differences arise in perspectives and opinions that differ from our own. Register by April 21st.

For all our members celebrating, may this day bring hope and opportunities in your life.

Do you know a high school senior that could use some assistance?

Are you a high school senior? 🏫 🎒

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For all our members celebrating today...

Don't forget your membership comes with benefits! You're eligible for discounts from our local community partners. Check out https://www.fourthdistrictpta.org/community-partners/ for details.