Don’t miss out on the memories! The deadline to order your yearbook online is approaching fast! Last day to buy a yearbook online is Tuesday, March 1st.

Click link to buy now:

http://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/2464111/Keiko-Davidson-Elementary-School/

Congratulations KDE PTA on earning the 2015 President’s List
Award!

This significant award represents that by December 19, 2015, KDE PTA had achieved Active Status with Texas PTA and recruited more members than you had all of last year!

Bus Driver/Crossing Guard Appreciation Week is this week Feb. 8-12th.
Join us in saying “Thank You” to our dedicated bus drivers and crossing guards who get our children safely to school each day! Brighten their day by having your child make a thank you card for them!

While you are out shopping for Super Bowl Snacks, look for box top brands! Easy money for our school! Our spring collection starts next week, Feb. 8-19! Please send in box tops (check those expiration dates) to school in a plastic bag labeled with your child and teacher’s name. Prizes will be awarded to the winning class! Start clipping dragons!!

Dear KDE Parents, Volunteers and PTA Members,

The Nominating Committee is interested in your suggestions for officer candidates to serve on the PTA Executive Board for the 2016-17 school year. This is a great way to make an invaluable contribution to the children at Davidson Elementary. There are many different positions available, so please consider serving on the Board. If you or someone you know is interested in serving in one of the executive positions listed below, please complete the online form below no later than February 12th. The committee will contact all nominees. Be sure to nominate only those who have given their consent to serve if elected.

Online Nomination Form: http://goo.gl/forms/iLmHWvRJ1U

All nominees being considered for office must be PTA members in good standing and be able to successfully fulfill the duties of the position. Elections for the 2016-17 PTA Board will be held at the March 22nd General Membership Meeting. 

In addition to the Executive Board positions described below, the PTA also appoints over 100 additional standing board members, committee chairs and room parents each year. If you are not interested in an executive board position for next year, we encourage you to consider one of the many great positions that will be made available to parents closer to the end of this school year.

 If you have any questions please contact Nominating Committee Chair, Anne Doyle at membership@kdepta.org

Thank you for your continued support and consideration!

Note: The Nominating Committee is only responsible for slating the officer positions listed. A nomination does not guarantee the position as an officer, each candidate will be carefully considered for the office he/she is being nominated for. The slated officers as well as any nominations from the floor will be elected by majority vote at our next general membership meeting. All suggestions are confidential.

Officer Descriptions and Duties

Each term is for one year; however a person may serve two consecutive terms in the same position. A procedural notebook is provided for every board position. Executive Board meetings are once a month with other duties performed as needed. All officers shall complete the Texas PTA Leadership Orientation.

President – Presides over all PTA meetings. Coordinates work of officers and committees. Is a member of all committees except the Nominating and Audit Committees. Authorized to sign on bank accounts. Attends monthly local, council, VIPS, and presidents’ meetings. Should attend Summer Leadership seminar, Area 10 conferences, and Texas PTA Convention. Liaison between the school and the PTA.

1st VP, Programs – Responsible for PTA sponsored programs. Aide to the president. Presides over meetings in the president’s absence. Performs other duties as assigned by the president or the association. May be called upon to preside as the president if position is vacated for any reason, until the local unit board can elect a replacement. Authorized to sign on bank accounts.

2nd VP, Membership – Responsible for PTA membership drive. Authorized to sign on bank accounts. Presides over meetings in the president’s absence (in designated order). Performs other duties as assigned by the president or the association.

3rd VP, Fundraising – Responsible for PTA fundraising. Presides over meetings in the president’s absence (in designated order). Performs other duties assigned by the president or the association.

4th VP, Family Engagement – Responsible for volunteer coordination. Presides over meetings in the president’s absence (in designated order). Performs other duties assigned by the president or the association.

5th VP, Communication – Responsible for communication to members, school and public. Oversees social media, print materials and yearbook committees. Presides over meetings in the president’s absence (in designated order). Performs other duties assigned by the president or the association.

Treasurer – Responsible for all funds of the association and maintaining and keeping accurate books and records. Chairs the Budget Committee. Authorized to sign on bank accounts. Presents financial reports, both written and verbal, at all meetings. Performs other duties assigned by the president or the association.

Secretary – Responsible for recording minutes of the association and keeping accurate records of all official work of the association. Chairs Bylaws committee. Performs other duties assigned by the president or the association.

Science Week starts tomorrow! There are some exciting activities planned for all grades. We are still in need of volunteers to help make this week happen! Especially 1st, 3rd, & 4th grades. We would appreciate the help!

Click the link to the our volunteer page: http://vols.pt/uG9B2s