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Programs http://www.kypta.org/ 2010-02-08T10:38:01Z Kentucky PTA Kids' Day http://ww.kypta.org/site/programs/kentucky-pta-kids-day.html 2010-02-08T10:38:01Z

<p>Kentucky PTA Kids' Day was established in 1985 to set aside one day just for our students. The goal is to send the message to each child that he or she is a special and unique individual who is respected and loved. Kentucky PTA Kids' Day also serves as a day to make the public aware of the educational and personal needs of children and the role they play as our most important natural resource. If you can't celebrate on the "official" day hold a Kids Day event when it fits into your calendar.</p> <p>Celebrate Kentucky PTA Kids Day on September 23, 2008 then tell us about what you did to make the students at your school feel special.</p> <p><img height="12" border="0" width="14" alt="" src="/images/acrobat.gif" /> <img height="12" border="0" width="14" alt="" src="/images/word.gif" /> <a href="/uploads/58/File/1189195913666.doc" target="_blank">Outstanding Programs and Projects Award Form</a> <br /> <br /> <em>KIDS ACROSS KENTUCKY - WE ARE SPECIAL!!<br /> I am special, you will see!<br /> Kentucky PTA made this day for me!<br /> We're special kids from a special state! <br /> It's our special day, so let's celebrate!<br /> So let's get together and cheer real loud!<br /> We're Kentucky kids and very proud!<br /> Let's join hands in unity<br /> To show how special we can be!</em><br /> <br /> Jane Boyer, Veralyn Eyermann and Rita Scott <br /> current and past Kentucky PTA board members.</p> <p><strong>Ideas for Kentucky PTA Kids' Day from local PTA 2006-2007 winners</strong>.</p> <p><b><u>Shirley Mann Elementary</u></b></p> <p>Mann is a new school this year and wanted to make the first Kentucky PTA Kids' Day a very special one.  Since the school does not yet have a playground, the PTA volunteers put together "recess goodie bags" for each of the classrooms.  These included outside recess toys such as hula hoops, a variety of playground balls, jump ropes, chalk, and inside recess toys such as games, puzzles, and playdough.  Each bag was labeled with the teacher's name and with the "Kids Across Kentucky - We are Special" poem attached.  All students were given an "I'm a Great Kid" medal to wear around their necks and freshly popped popcorn for a snack.  The halls and cafeteria were decorated with banners, posters, streamers and the "Kids Across Kentucky - We are Special" poems.  The posters had all of the students' names on them.  The students proudly wore their medals and had a great time finding their names on the posters.  They are reminded daily of this special even every time they use their goodie bags at recess.</p> <p><strong><u>Dunn Elementary</u></strong></p> <p>The PTA wanted the children to feel special and to remind them how much they are appreciated and respected.  All the students participated in this fun-filled day as well as many parents and grandparents.  This is the first time that activities took place throughout the entire day.  The Courier-Journal newspaper was there to take pictures and featured the program in the "Neighborhood" section.  The halls and cafeteria were decorated with posters saying "You are a star" and You are special".  The Cat in the Hat and the Dunn Dolphin greeted the students as they arrived at school.  Volunteers served snacks in the morning.  During lunchtime Mr. Magic performed magic tricks in the cafeteria.  Healthy snacks were served for an afternoon treat.  There was an assembly program for the entire school with songs and stories incorporating Kentucky heritage and culture.  The children were certainly made to feel special all day long.</p> <p>Other ideas for Kentucky PTA Kids' Day activities are included in the Program section of the Kentucky PTA Leader's Notebook in the Members Only area.</p> Reflections http://ww.kypta.org/site/programs/reflections.html 2010-03-09T14:47:01Z

<p>Reflections is a cultural arts program that was established by National PTA in 1968. This arts program is open to any student through a local PTA/PTSA in good standing as of October 15, 2009.  Students, grades P-12, may submit entries in six categories: literature, musical composition, photography, visual arts, dance choreography, and film production. Students may submit an entry in any (or all) category (categories).  Reflections entries are judged at the local level, the district level, then at the state level. Kentucky PTA winning entries are sent to National PTA. Kentucky has had National winners for several years. Contact your local or district PTA/PTSA for deadlines.</p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="font-size: larger">The 2010-2011 Reflections Theme is:</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="font-size: larger">"Together We Can"</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Five Reasons To Run The Reflections Program </span></p> <div> <ol> <li>Students need more opportunities to create works of art for fun and recognition - the Reflections Program provides an outlet for students to explore creatively what they are learning in the classroom.</li> <li>The Reflections Program is run by parent volunteers; therefore providing another opportunity to involve parents in their children's education.</li> <li>Participating in the Reflections Program gives students a chance to experiment in five arts' areas: literature, musical composition, photography, visual arts (including such forms as drawing, painting, printmaking, and collage), and in Kentucky dance in either individual or group categories.</li> <li>When children express themselves through words, pictures, music, and other art media they grow intellectually - they learn to analyze their thoughts and feelings.</li> <li>The Reflections Program helps parents recognize, support, and enhance the continuous self-discovery process of their children.</li> </ol> </div> <div style="text-align: left"> <br /> Each year National PTA asks students to submit ideas for a Reflections theme that will be used in future years. Theme ideas are submitted to Kentucky PTA and then forwarded to National PTA. The deadline each year is October 15.<br />  </div> <p> View the National PTA Reflections Gallery at <a href="http://www.pta.org/">www.pta.org</a></p> <p><em> **Please note: The 2009-2010 Reflections Winners will be announced after Student Recognition in May 2010.</em></p> <div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><u><b><span style="font-size: 8pt">2008-2009 Reflections-Theme: "Wow!"</span></b></u></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"> </div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 8pt">Wow! For 2008-09 Kentucky had 12,524 Reflections entries. Kentucky PTA awarded up to three Awards of Excellence and two Awards of Merit in five divisions and seven art areas.   The following students were honored on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the Wesley Center, First United Methodist Church in Frankfort. </span></b></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b> </b></div> <b><span style="font-size: 8pt">Dance Choreography</span></b></div> <div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Elora Mukhopadhyay, Award of Excellence, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Jacob Adams, Award of Excellence, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Jocelyn Martin, Award of Excellence, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><span style="font-size: 8pt">·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">   </span></span><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Alyson Dressman, Award of Excellence, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Alexandria</span><span style="font-size: 8pt"> Seng, Award of Excellence, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">JonMarie Johnson, Award of Excellence, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Katelin Denney, Award of Merit, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Kennedy King, Award of Merit, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Laney Johnson, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Kelsey Nash, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Anna Rauh, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Presli Neal, Award of Merit, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Audrey Frailey, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Cara Chang, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Han Shi, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 8pt">Literature</span></b></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Ava Panagopoulos, Award of Excellence, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Jacob Ernst, Award of Excellence, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Maxton Cantrell, Award of Excellence, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Heather Woodie, Award of Merit, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Olivia Utley, Award of Merit, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Brad Woodie, Award of Excellence, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Zach Long, Award of Excellence, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Luke Carns, Award of Excellence, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Tyrec Mink, Award of Merit, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Megan Pennington, Award of Merit, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Amanda Jack, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Daniel Boswell, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Abby Goolsby, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Lauren Hickey, Award of Merit, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Emily Martin, Award of Merit, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Evan Holbrook, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Stacey Yeley, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Rachel Amburgey, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Kimberly</span><span style="font-size: 8pt"> Strait</span><span style="font-size: 8pt">, Award of Merit, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Nicole Schladt, Award of Merit, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Breanna Parsons, Award of Excellence, Special Needs Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Jonathon Lamb, Award of Excellence, Special Needs Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Paige Neace, Award of Excellence, Special Needs Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Robert Haynes, Award of Merit, Special Needs Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Joshua Fleckinger, Award of Merit, Special Needs Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 8pt">Photography</span></b></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Abby Baker, Award of Excellence, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Garrett Nail, Award of Excellence, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">John Hagan, Award of Excellence, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Abbey Thompson, Award of Merit, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Nicholas Skidmore, Award of Merit, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Cole Sandlin, Award of Excellence, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Trevor LaBree, Award of Excellence, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Meilin Scanish, Award of Excellence, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Dylan Campbell, Award of Merit, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">John Heintz, Award of Merit, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Michael Hall, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">James Ensor, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Aimee Turner, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Andrea Stewart, Award of Merit, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Abby Adams, Award of Merit, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Lauren Moore, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Lucy Davis, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Amanda McClure, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Whitley Goins, Award of Merit, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Kelby Tienken, Award of Merit, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Madison Murphy, Award of Excellence, Special Needs Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Angeline Chan, Award of Excellence, Special Needs Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Stacie Murphy, Award of Excellence, Special Needs Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Jared Pastor-Richard, Award of Merit, Special Needs Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Ava Maisch, Award of Merit, Special Needs Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 8pt">Film Production</span></b></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Calvin Freeman, Award of Excellence, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Amelia Curry, Award of Excellence, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Nicholas Skidmore, Award of Excellence, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 8pt">Film Production, continued</span></b></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Francisco Mendes, Award of Merit, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Daniel Black, Award of Merit, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Jonathan Straman, Award of Excellence, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Mackenzie Eck, Award of Excellence, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Mariah Cleary, Award of Excellence, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Nina Willis, Award of Merit, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Daniel Schmidt, Award of Merit, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Sam Stucky, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Jim Miller, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Joy DeWitt, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Stacie Murphy, Award of Excellence, Special Needs Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Madison Murphy, Award of Excellence, Special Needs Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Kayla Glore, Award of Excellence, Special Needs Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 8pt">Musical Composition</span></b></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Anna Constant, Award of Excellence, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Makenzie Childs, Award of Excellence, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Nicholas Clevenger, Award of Excellence, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Cate Wollert, Award of Merit, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Zach Ratliff, Award of Merit, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Sarina Jones, Award of Excellence, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Ben Henault, Award of Excellence, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Jordan Koch, Award of Excellence, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Sophie Taylor, Award of Merit, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Maya Taylor, Award of Merit, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Kayvon Ghayoumi, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Aaron Markert, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Samantha Melton, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">William Barley, Award of Merit, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Morgan Babey, Award of Merit, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Matthew Hensley, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Aaron Daley, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 8pt">Visual Arts</span></b></div> <div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><span style="font-size: 8pt">·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">   </span></span><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Ceianna Knieriem, Award of Excellence, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">William Ding, Award of Excellence, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Alyeska Jones, Award of Excellence, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Laney Woodall, Award of Merit, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Maxton Cantrell, Award of Merit, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Mariah Cleary, Award of Excellence, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Clay Devlin, Award of Excellence, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Victoria Winn, Award of Excellence, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Lucy Suo, Award of Merit, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Sydney Gifford, Award of Merit, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Shalomita Maleachi, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Janna Cline, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Corrine Elliot, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Colten Durrance, Award of Merit, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Angelica Bombik, Award of Merit, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Jeremy Martin, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Elise Beckman, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Marcie Board, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Sirroll Vallentine, Award of Merit, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Emily Ackerson, Award of Merit, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Ricky Madry, Award of Excellence, Special Needs Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">LeSean Edwards, Award of Excellence, Special Needs Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Larrieka Major, Award of Excellence, Special Needs Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Stacie Murphy, Award of Merit, Special Needs Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Blake Stephens, Award of Merit, Special Needs Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 8pt">Individual Dance Performance</span></b></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Elisa Spencer, Award of Excellence, Primary Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Alyssa Anderson, Award of Excellence, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">John "Jack" Grohmann, Award of Merit, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Caleb Martin, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Aadithya Prem, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Taylor Thompson, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Annie Honebrink, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Kimberly Hatfield, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Cara Chang, Award of Merit, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Madison Murphy, Award of Merit, Special Needs Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 8pt">Group Dance Performance</span></b></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Kally Byrd, Award of Merit, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Maddy Byrd, Award of Merit, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 8pt">Group Dance Performance continued</span></b></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Lauren Fetzer, Award of Merit, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Creighton Ladd, Award of Merit, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Abby Chitkara, Award of Merit, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Hannah Dean-Brown, Award of Merit, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Courtney Malott, Award of Merit, Intermediate Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Joyce Chen, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Shelby Biscomb, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Abigail Biddle, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Kimberly Campbell, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Anna Rauh, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Adama Kamara, Award of Excellence, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Poonum Haldankar, Award of Merit, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Ruhi Kulkarni, Award of Merit, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Aditi Bhatnager, Award of Merit, Middle Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Amanda Aubin, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">T'Ebony Brown, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Anna Coplan, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Destiny Eason, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Brittany Ford, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Kelsey Grimes, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Breanne Higdon, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Holly Hoskins, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Lacee Jenkins, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Tarrah Mayes, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Jessa Miles, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Kelsey Peyton, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Kayla Revell, Award of Excellence, Senior Division</span></div> </div> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt"><br clear="all" /> </span></p> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">*Represented Kentucky at National PTA.</span></div> <div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><span style="font-size: 8pt">·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">   </span></span><span style="font-size: 8pt">National PTA Award Winner</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">Special Needs and Dance Performance are both Kentucky Only categories and are not recognized at the National PTA level. This is the last year (2008-09) that Dance Performance will be offered by Kentucky PTA. We will continue to offer Special Needs as a category. Special Needs students may enter in either Special Needs or their appropriate grade level.   </span></div> Rock & Read http://ww.kypta.org/site/programs/rock--read.html 2010-03-09T14:52:07Z

<p><em>Rock and Read</em> is an inclusive, inter-generational program involving grandparents and senior citizen volunteers who read to young children or listen to older students read.</p> <p><em>Rock and Read </em>is simply reading to children in early childhood and primary grades and reading with children in intermediate grades. <em>Rock and Read </em>will help children develop readiness skills necessary for learning to read; enjoy the learning process; and develop self-esteem and emotional maturity through a nuturing relationship.</p> <p>Volunteers can be recruited though PTAs/PTSAs, faith communities, service organizations, and senior citizen organizations. The volunteers go through a short orientation before beginning the program.</p> <p> </p> Unity Day http://ww.kypta.org/site/programs/unity-day.html 2010-03-09T14:55:02Z

<p>The purpose of Unity Day is to celebrate the differences that make us unique and contribute to what unites us.  Unity Day is the Monday of Thanksgiving week and all PTAs/PTSAs are urged to work with their school and community to promote this special day.   </p> <p>Students were given squares of paper and encouraged to write something unique about themselves. The squares were connected to make a quilt which was hung in the front hallway with a banner "Watterson Had Unity Covered". The project showed that whatever makes us different unites us and shows us we are all unique in our own way.                                         </p> <p><em>-Watterson Elementary PTA</em></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> Parent Involvement Schools Of Excellence http://ww.kypta.org/site/programs/parent-involvement-schools-of-excellence.html 2010-01-14T15:44:03Z

<p>PISE is an opportunity for a PTA/PTSA to conduct a self-assessment of the parent involvement program at their school. A team, including principal, teachers, parents, students (in middle and high levels) and a community representative, complete a self-assessment and submit the application on line. A school can be recognized at one of two levels: Certification of Excellence - for schools that have outstanding parent involvement practices in place and Recognition of Commitment - for schools that are committed to pursuing excellence in parent involvement. </p> <p>The certification is for a three (3) year period. </p> <p>Kentucky is proud to have the following schools that have received their Certification of Excellence:</p> <ul> <li>Cassidy Elementary - Fayette County - 2003</li> <li>Crosby Middle School - Jefferson County - 2003</li> <li>Dunn Elementary - Jefferson County - 2003</li> <li>Goshen at Hillcrest - Oldham County - 2003 and 2008</li> <li>North Pointe Elementary - Boone  - 2003</li> <li>Norton Elementary - Jefferson County - 2003 </li> <li>Greathouse/Shryock Elementary - Jefferson County - 2004</li> <li>St. Matthews Elementary - Jefferson County - 2004 </li> <li>Wilder Elementary - Jefferson County - 2004</li> <li>duPont Manual High School - Jefferson County - 2005</li> <li>Noe Middle School - Jefferson County - 2005</li> <li>Hite Elementary School - Jefferson County - 2006</li> <li>Taylorsville Elementary School - Spencer County - 2007</li> <li>Buckner Elementary School - Oldham County - 2007</li> <li>Veterans Park Elementary - Fayette County - 2007</li> </ul> <p>Register to view the application at <a target="new" href="http://www.pta.org/">www.pta.org</a></p> Honorary Life Recognition http://ww.kypta.org/site/programs/honorary-life-recognition.html 2010-02-25T10:40:47Z

<p>Every PTA/PTSA has special people who support the work of the PTA and the students in the school. These individuals need to be recognized for their contributions. One way a PTA/PTSA can do this is by giving an Honorary Life Recognition. The $25.00 fee of this recognition is used by the Kentucky PTA for student, teacher and parents scholarships. Apply today to honor that someone special you know!</p> <p><a href="/uploads/58/File/Prt%20I%20-%20Forms%209%20Honorary%20Life%20Recognition.doc">Kentucky PTA Honorary Life Recognition </a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> Student Leadership Recognition http://ww.kypta.org/site/programs/student-leadership-recognition.html 2010-02-25T10:48:43Z

<p>Many students demonstrate leadership qualities that make a positive difference in their school or community. Your PTA/PTSA can recognize these students by honoring them with a Kentucky PTA Student Leadership Recognition. The entire $25.00 application fee is used to support the Kentucky PTA scholarship program.</p> <p><a href="/uploads/58/File/Prt%20I%20-%20Forms%2010%20Student%20Leadership%20Recognition.doc">Student Leadership Recognition Form</a></p> Scholarships - Deadline February 15, 2010 http://ww.kypta.org/site/programs/scholarships---deadline-february-15,-2009.html 2010-02-18T14:07:07Z

<p>Kentucky PTA awards several scholarships each year to:</p> <ol> <li>High school seniors who plan to attend a Kentucky accredited college or university and pursue a degree in education.</li> <li>A parent PTA member who is continuing his or her studies in education or in a health field and will attend an accredited Kentucky college or university.</li> <li>Teacher PTA members who are working toward a master's degree or Rank I. Funding for the yearly scholarships comes from the fees from the Honorary Life Membership, the Student Leadership Recognition, and other donations.</li> </ol> <p><a target="_blank" href="/uploads/58/File/1217011439203.doc">$500 Student Scholarship Application 2008-2009</a> </p> <p><a target="_blank" href="/uploads/58/File/1217011501941.doc">$500 Parent-Member Scholarship Application 2008-2009</a> </p> <p><a target="_blank" href="/uploads/58/File/1217011555484.doc">$500 Teacher-Member Scholarship Application 2008-2009</a> </p> <p> </p> <p><font color="#0000ff"><br /> </font></p> <address> </address> <h3>2007-2008 Scholarships Winners are:</h3> <h4><u>STUDENT</u></h4> <p><strong>Harold L. Steele $1000</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Maura Adamson - Lafayette High School</li> </ul> <p><strong>$500 Student Scholarships</strong></p> <ul> <li>Melissa Berger - Butler Traditional High School</li> <li>Allison Duncan - Lafayette High School</li> <li>Jessica Oaks - Butler County High School</li> <li>Leah Schrenger - Brown High School</li> <li>Sarah Thornsberry - Butler Traditional High School</li> <li>Sherri Williams - Butler Traditional High School</li> </ul> <h4><u>Teacher-Member</u></h4> <ul> <li>Melissa M. Riggs - Centerfield Elementary PTA</li> <li>Michelle Leslie - Butler Trad High PTSA </li> </ul> <h4><u>Parent-Member</u></h4> <ul> <li>Lori Clark - Summit View Elementary PTA</li> <li>Candace L. Craycraft - Heritage Elementary PTA</li> <li>Jennifer Ann Redmon - Middletown Elementary PTA</li> </ul> <p> </p> "Christa McAuliffe" Rising Star Award - Deadline February 15, 2011 http://ww.kypta.org/site/programs/christa-mcauliffe-rising-star-award.html 2010-02-18T11:43:23Z

<p><i> "What are we doing here? Reaching for the stars."</i></p> <p>This award, in honor of Challenger teacher - astronaut Christa McAuliffe, is given by Kentucky PTA to students who have worked to improve challenges at school or home and have improved grades, attendance, attitude, character and/or self-esteem. Your PTA/PTSA can honor a student who has accomplished these achievements by nominating him or her for this award.</p> <p><a target="_blank" href="/uploads/58/File/1217351639818.doc">Christa McAuliffe Rising Star Award Application 2008-2009</a> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>2007-2008 Christa McAuliffe Rising Star Winners</u></strong></p> <address><strong><u>Elementary Division</u></strong></address> <address><strong>Award of Excellence</strong></address> <address>Alexxis Ransdell, Centerfield El</address> <address>Jakob Brakat, LaGrange El</address> <address>Cameron Grissom, LaGrange El</address> <address><u><strong>Middle/Jr Divison</strong></u></address> <address><strong>Award of Excellence</strong></address> <address>Amanda Bowens, Fallsburg El</address> <address><strong><u>Senior Division</u></strong></address> <address><strong>Award of Excellence</strong></address> <address>Christopher Becker, Butler Trad High</address> <address>Mariha Ervin, duPont Manual High</address> <address>Mycah Teagardner, Butler Trad High</address> <address><strong><u>Special Needs Division</u></strong></address> <address><strong>Award of Excellence</strong></address> <address>Travis Reeder, Centerfield El</address> <address>Noah Sharp, Centerfield El</address> <address> </address> <address> <p> </p> </address> Self Esteem Award - Deadline February 15, 2011 http://ww.kypta.org/site/programs/self-esteem-award.html 2010-02-18T11:43:47Z

<p>Using the theme "What Makes Me Feel Special" students p-12 submit an essay, story, or poem. The entry must be the original work of the student and express ideas and feelings about people, places, and experiences that make the author feel speical.  Students are selected from grade categories of p-3, 4-5, 6-8 and 9-12.  Winners are recognized at Student Recognition in the spring. <br /> <br /> <br /> <a target="_blank" href="/uploads/58/File/1217339625069.doc">Self Esteem Application 2008-2009</a> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>2007-2008 Self Esteem Winners</strong></p> <address><u><strong>Primary Division</strong></u></address> <address><strong>Award of Excellence</strong></address> <address>Riley Noe, St. Matthews El</address> <address>Vaannila Annadurai, St. Matthews El</address> <address>Madison Fields, Taylor mill El</address> <address><strong>Award of Merit</strong></address> <address>Mallory Mitchell, Taylor Mill El</address> <address>Flynn Blanchet, Summit View El</address> <address> </address> <address><u><strong>Intermediate Division</strong></u></address> <address><strong>Award of Excellence</strong></address> <address>Sydney Kline, Shirley Mann El</address> <address>Kodie Thompson, Tompkinsville El</address> <address>April Shaw, Joe Harrison Carter El</address> <address><strong>Award of Merit</strong></address> <address>Chet Clark, Summit View El</address> <address>Natasha Warren, Joe Harrison Carter El</address> <address> </address> <address><strong><u>Middle Division</u></strong></address> <address><strong>Award of Excellence</strong></address> <address>Courtney Morgan, Twenhofel Middle</address> <address>Dan Cannon, Barret Trad Middle</address> <div> <address>Sara Ebner, Twenhofel Middle</address> </div> <address><strong>Award of Merit</strong></address> <address>Brittany Honaker, Twenhofel Middle</address> <address>Jared Wyatt, Twenhofel Middle</address> <address> </address> <address><strong><u>Senior Division</u></strong></address> <address><strong>Award of Excellence</strong></address> <address>Mycah Teagardner, Butler Trad High</address> <address>Amber Burns, Butler Trad High</address> <address>Alexandria Bube, Butler Trad High</address> <address><strong>Award of Merit</strong></address> <address>Brooke Sherrard, Butler Trad High</address> <address> </address> The Proudfoot Award http://ww.kypta.org/site/programs/outstanding-school-board-member.html 2010-03-09T14:44:17Z

<p>The Proudfoot Award, created in 1992, is sponsored by the Kentucky PTA and the Kentucky School Boards Association. Named after the late Dr. Warren H. Proudfoot, a member of the Rowan County Board of Education and past president of the Kentucky School Boards Association, the honoree is selected by the Kentucky PTA. The award is presented at the annual KSBA conference. Please consider nominating one of your deserving school board members for this recognition.  This award application is due November 15, 2010.</p> <p>Charles Walter “Walt” Ryan, a 46-year member of the Walton-Verona Independent Board of Education, was honored with the Warren Proudfoot Award for Outstanding School Board member during the Kentucky School Boards Association’s annual conference, Jan. 22-24 in Louisville.</p> <div> <div> <div>Ryan has spent a dozen of his years of service as board chairman or vice chairman, donating his stipend back to the school system as well as making donations to various school and education groups.</div> <div> </div> <div>He defines visibility as a school board member in the community and the district, and he routinely attends extracurricular events, serves employees at opening-day luncheon and never misses a graduation ceremony. During Ryan’s tenure he has supported implementation of many initiatives, including Project Prom, comprehensive extracurricular activities and athletics, gifted and talented program, the introduction of new technology and a dropout prevention program that netted KSBA’s Public Education Achieves in Kentucky award.He also saw the reconfiguration of the district’s grade levels and the reforming and expansion of the parent-teacher organization.</div> <div> </div> <div>Ryan’s community involvement includes being a co-founder of the Emergency Medical Service in Verona, a deacon in his church and chairman of the Boone County Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustments. He also is chairman of the local board that maintains the New Bethel Cemetery.</div> </div> </div> <p><a target="_blank" href="/uploads/58/File/1217011745656.doc">Outstanding School Board Member Application deadline Nov. 15, 2008</a> </p> Award Applications http://ww.kypta.org/site/programs/outstanding-classified-personnel.html 2010-02-23T13:09:52Z

<p>Most of us can recall one or more educators who made a significant impact on our lives during our school careers. Take the time to nominate a superintendent, principal, associate principal, teacher or counselor for this state recognition.</p> <p><em><a href="/uploads/58/File/Prt%20I%20-%20Forms%2020%20Classified%20Personnel.doc">Classified Personnel Application</a></em></p> <p><a href="/uploads/58/File/Prt%20I%20-%20Forms%2029%20Publicity%20Book%20Award.doc"><em>Publicity Book Award Application</em></a></p> <p><em><a href="/uploads/58/File/Prt%20I%20-%20Forms%2024%20Programs%20&%20Projects.doc">Projects/Programs Application</a></em></p> <p><em><a href="/uploads/58/File/Prt%20I-%20Forms%2025%20School%20Nurse.doc">School Nurse Application</a></em></p> <p><em><a href="/uploads/58/File/Prt%20I%20-%20Forms%2026%20Volunteer.doc">Volunteer Application</a></em></p> <p><em><a href="/uploads/58/File/Prt%20I%20-%20Forms%2028%20Volunteer%20Participation.doc">Volunteer Participation Application</a></em></p> <p><em><a href="/uploads/58/File/Prt%20I%20-%20Forms%2029%20Publicity%20Book%20Award.doc">Penguin Award Application</a></em></p> <p><em><a href="/uploads/58/File/Prt%20I%20-%20Forms%2021%20Outstanding%20Educator.doc">Educator Award Application</a></em></p> <p><em><a href="/uploads/58/File/Prt%20I%20-%20Form%2017%20Outstanding%20Membership%20Campaign.doc">Membership Campaign Application</a></em></p> <p><em><a href="/uploads/58/File/Prt%20I%20-%20Forms%2027%20Website.doc">Website Award Application</a></em></p> <p><em><a href="/uploads/58/File/Prt%20I%20-%20Forms%2022%20Newsletter.doc">Newsletter Award Application</a></em></p> <p><em><strong>2008-2009 Winners:</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Outstanding Classified Personnel : </strong></em><em>Beverly Oswald, Dunn Elementary, 15th District<br /> Denise Horton, Zoneton Middle School, 11th District<br /> Sharon Zettwoch, Louisville Male High School, 15th District</em><em><br /> </em></p> <p><em><strong>Outstanding Publicity Book - </strong>Julie Hardin, Pleasure Ridge Park High PTSA, Jefferson County </em><em><br /> </em></p> <p><em><strong>Outstanding Program/Projects PTA/PTSA:</strong> <br /> Byck Elementary PTA, 15th District, Mad Science Night<br /> Central High School PTSA, 15th District, Self-Esteen Forum<br /> Central High School PTSA, 15th District, Safe and Free Schools<br /> Dunn Elementary PTA, 15th District, Health Fair <br /> J. Graham Brown PTA, 15th District, After School Classes<br /> Louisville Male High School PTSA, 15th District, Project Graduation<br /> Malcolm B. Chancey Elementary PTA, 15th District, Sock Hop<br /> Malcolm B. Chancey Elementary PTA, 15th District, "Drugs Don't Make Cents"<br /> Shirley Mann Elementary PTA, 14th District, "No Moms Allowed" Afternoon<br /> St. Mathews Elementary PTA, 15th District, Kentucky PTA Kids' Day<br /> (For a synopsis of winning entries, e-mail <a href="mailto:kyptapattyh@bellsouth.net">kyptapattyh@bellsouth.net</a>) <br /> Kentucky PTA congratulates all award winners and applauds their commitment to the education and welfare of all children.</em></p> <p><em><strong>Outstanding School Nurse - </strong>Vicky O'Brien, Piner Elementary PTA, 14th District</em></p> <p><em><strong>Outstanding Volunteer - </strong>Sharon Martin, Mann Elementary PTA, 14th District</em></p> <p><em><strong>Outstanding Volunteer Participation PTA - </strong>Stopher Elementary PTA, 15th District</em></p> <p><strong><em>Outstanding Educator:</em></strong><em><br /> Rhonda Hedges, Principal, Alfred Binet Elementary, 15th District<br /> Dr. Dan W. Withers, Principal, Central High School, 15th District<br /> Derek Siebert, Music Teacher, St. Mathews Elementary, 15th District<br /> Kathy Ritchie, Teacher, Sixth District Elementary, 14th District<br /> Dorothy Zavala, Math Teacher, Zoneton Middle School, 11th District<br /> Dan Morgan, Teacher, duPont Manual High School, 15th District<br /> </em></p> <p><strong><em>Oustanding Membership Campaign- </em></strong><em>Dunn Elementary PTA, 15th District</em></p> <p><strong><em>Outstanding Local Unit Website:</em></strong><em><br /> High School Division: duPont Manual High School PTSA, 15th District<br /> Middle School Division: North Oldham Middle School PTSA, 13th District<br /> Elementary Division: Stephens Elementary PTA, 14th District</em></p> <p><strong><em>Oustanding Local Unit Newsletter:</em></strong><em><br /> High School Division: Central High School PTSA, 15th District<br /> Middle School Division: Edythe J. Hayes Middle School PTSA, 16th District<br /> Elementary School Division: Stephens Elementary PTA, 14th District</em></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>