LHMS PTA http://www.lhmspta.com Langston Hughes Middle School | Parent Teacher Association Tue, 08 May 2012 01:40:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 May Newsletter is posted! http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/05/08/may-newsletter-is-posted/ http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/05/08/may-newsletter-is-posted/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 01:39:19 +0000 admin http://www.lhmspta.com/?p=198 The May PTA Newsletter has been posted under the Newsletters link.

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]]> http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/05/08/may-newsletter-is-posted/feed/ 0 Updated PTA Slate for 2012-13 http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/30/updated-pta-slate-for-2012-13/ http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/30/updated-pta-slate-for-2012-13/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:31:01 +0000 webcontent http://www.lhmspta.com/?p=189 Thank you to all the volunteers on the proposed slate for the 2012-13 LHMS PTA!  Follow the link (Proposed-slate-for-website-2012-04-30) to review the slate prior to the May 17 elections.  We currently have 33 volunteers for next year – but there are still opportunities available for anyone that is interested – contact information is available when you [...]]]> Thank you to all the volunteers on the proposed slate for the 2012-13 LHMS PTA!  Follow the link (Proposed-slate-for-website-2012-04-30) to review the slate prior to the May 17 elections.  We currently have 33 volunteers for next year – but there are still opportunities available for anyone that is interested – contact information is available when you follow the link.  Many thanks go out to the Nominating Committee:  Kevin Danaher, Marina Matthes and Sumi Vintimilla, who have done a terrific job putting together the board for next year!

 

Thank you!

]]> http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/30/updated-pta-slate-for-2012-13/feed/ 0 Updated Board Nominees http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/24/updated-board-nominees/ http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/24/updated-board-nominees/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:35:25 +0000 admin http://www.lhmspta.com/?p=183 Thanks to those who have already volunteered to serve on the Langston Hughes Board for the 2012-2013 school year!  Currently, there are already 30 volunteers for next year’s PTA Board – leaving a few great positions for those still looking for an opportunity – including Membership, Treasurer (see below) and volunteer coordinator to name a [...]]]> Thanks to those who have already volunteered to serve on the Langston Hughes Board for the 2012-2013 school year!  Currently, there are already 30 volunteers for next year’s PTA Board – leaving a few great positions for those still looking for an opportunity – including Membership, Treasurer (see below) and volunteer coordinator to name a few.  Please check the link (Proposed slate for website 2012-04-24) to view the current proposed board and to see the full list of positions!  Getting involved with the PTA is a fantastic opportunity to meet other Hughes parents and stay in touch with Hughes happenings.  If you need any detailed information regarding available positions, please contact a nominating committee member:   Kevin Danaher (bylaws@lhmspta.com), Marina Matthes (secretary@lhmspta.com), or Sumi Vintimilla (waysandmeans@lhmspta.com).

Additionally, we would also like to get in touch with the person who at our February PTA showed an interest in becoming PTA treasurer.  Unfortunately we don’t have your contact information – but we would like to reach you – please contact one of the nominating committee members if you are still interested in serving.

]]> http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/24/updated-board-nominees/feed/ 0 8th GRADE CELEBRATION DANCE http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/19/8th-grade-celebration-dance/ http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/19/8th-grade-celebration-dance/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:41:35 +0000 webcontent http://www.lhmspta.com/?p=178 8th GRADE CELEBRATION DANCE – June 15th 7-9pm – Attention all 8th Grade Parents: There are only 2 more meetings to complete the final p reparations for the end of year 8th Grade Celebration Dance. It is vitally important to have all volunteers attend the next final meeting on May 17th at 8PM right after [...]]]> 8th GRADE CELEBRATION DANCE – June 15th 7-9pm – Attention all 8th Grade Parents: There are only 2 more meetings to complete the final p reparations for the end of year 8th Grade Celebration Dance. It is vitally important to have all volunteers attend the next final meeting on May 17th at 8PM right after the monthly PTA meeting. Please consider participating in this fun event. By the way our party theme this year is “Mardi Gras”.

]]> http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/19/8th-grade-celebration-dance/feed/ 0 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/19/teacher-appreciation-week/ http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/19/teacher-appreciation-week/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:39:36 +0000 webcontent http://www.lhmspta.com/?p=172 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK will be held on May 7-11. The time is designated to let our teachers know how much we appreciate all they do for our children. On Tuesday May 8th we will host a luncheon from 11 am-1:30 pm. Food may be dropped off that morning in the teacher’s lounge. Thank you for [...]]]> TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK will be held on May 7-11. The time is designated to let our teachers know how much we appreciate all they do for our children. On Tuesday May 8th we will host a luncheon from 11 am-1:30 pm. Food may be dropped off that morning in the teacher’s lounge. Thank you for your contributions.
We need the following items.
- Sandwiches: Tuna, Turkey, Ham/Bologna
- Shrimp platter
- Vegetable platter
- Cheese Platter
- Salad
- Dessert
- Fruit

]]> http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/19/teacher-appreciation-week/feed/ 0 Proposed 2012-2013 Board and Committees http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/17/proposed-2012-2013-board-and-committees/ http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/17/proposed-2012-2013-board-and-committees/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:45:43 +0000 admin http://www.lhmspta.com/?p=174 Thanks to those who have already volunteered to serve on the Langston Hughes Board for the 2012-2013 school year!  We still have a few open positions to fill.  Please check the link (MSWord docx file) to view the current proposed board and to see which positions are currently available.  Getting involved with the PTA is [...]]]> Thanks to those who have already volunteered to serve on the Langston Hughes Board for the 2012-2013 school year!  We still have a few open positions to fill.  Please check the link (MSWord docx file) to view the current proposed board and to see which positions are currently available.  Getting involved with the PTA is a fantastic opportunity to meet other Hughes parents and stay in touch with Hughes happenings.  We look forward to hearing from new volunteers, and if you need any detailed information regarding available poisitons, please do not hesitate to contact one of the members of the nominating committee – Kevin Danaher (bylaws@lhmspta.com), Marina Matthes (secretary@lhmspta.com), or Sumi Vintimilla (waysandmeans@lhmspta.com).

Additionally, we would also like to get in touch with the person who at our February PTA showed an interest in becoming PTA treasurer.  Unfortunately the contact information was misplaced – but we would like to reach you – please contact one of the nominating committee members if you are still interested in serving.

]]> http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/17/proposed-2012-2013-board-and-committees/feed/ 0 ANNUAL IB MYP PERSONAL PROJECT FAIR at SOUTH LAKES http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/13/annual-ib-myp-personal-project-fair-at-south-lakes/ http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/13/annual-ib-myp-personal-project-fair-at-south-lakes/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:06:33 +0000 webcontent http://www.lhmspta.com/?p=170 The annual IB MYP PERSONAL PROJECT FAIR and IB Diploma Art Show will take place Thursday, April 19, at South Lakes High School. The Personal Project Fair begins at 6 p.m. This event showcases South Lakes High School sophomores’ personal projects. The Personal Project is the culminating event for the IB Middle Years Program. We [...]]]> The annual IB MYP PERSONAL PROJECT FAIR and IB Diploma Art Show will take place Thursday, April 19, at South Lakes High School. The Personal Project Fair begins at 6 p.m. This event showcases South Lakes High School sophomores’ personal projects. The Personal Project is the culminating event for the IB Middle Years Program.
We hope to see you there!

]]> http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/13/annual-ib-myp-personal-project-fair-at-south-lakes/feed/ 0 ORDER THE HUGHES MS 2011-12 YEARBOOK ONLINE! http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/13/order-the-hughes-ms-2011-12-yearbook-online/ http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/13/order-the-hughes-ms-2011-12-yearbook-online/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:04:39 +0000 webcontent http://www.lhmspta.com/?p=168 Purchase a copy online at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/index.cfm. The price for the yearbook is $25 and the DEADLINE to place orders is APRIL 27. All yearbook orders must be placed with Lifetouch. If you wish to pay by check, order forms are available in the school office, but forms and payment must be mailed directly to Lifetouch.

[...]]]> Purchase a copy online at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/index.cfm. The price for the yearbook is $25 and the DEADLINE to place orders is APRIL 27. All yearbook orders must be placed with Lifetouch. If you wish to pay by check, order forms are available in the school office, but forms and payment must be mailed directly to Lifetouch.

]]> http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/13/order-the-hughes-ms-2011-12-yearbook-online/feed/ 0 Changes and Stress in Adolescence http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/11/changes-and-stress-in-adolescence/ http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/11/changes-and-stress-in-adolescence/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:00:19 +0000 webcontent http://www.lhmspta.com/?p=166 Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 19, from 9 – 10:30 a.m. Diane Woolheater, Hughes School Psychologist, will be presenting a mini-workshop for parents in the Parent Center (Trailer 6). The workshop, entitled “Changes and Stress in Adolescence” will address how brains change during adolescence, and how these changes impact behavior. Stress during adolescence will [...]]]> Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 19, from 9 – 10:30 a.m. Diane Woolheater, Hughes School Psychologist, will be presenting a mini-workshop for parents in the Parent Center (Trailer 6). The workshop, entitled “Changes and Stress in Adolescence” will address how brains change during adolescence, and how these changes impact behavior. Stress during adolescence will be explored, as well as strategies to assist teens coping with these challenges. If you’d like more information or have questions, contact Melinda Rivas, Hughes Parent Liaison @ (703) 715-3643 .

]]> http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/11/changes-and-stress-in-adolescence/feed/ 0 12th Annual Langston Hughes Art Show at USGS http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/11/12th-annual-langston-hughes-art-show-at-usgs/ http://www.lhmspta.com/2012/04/11/12th-annual-langston-hughes-art-show-at-usgs/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:58:58 +0000 webcontent http://www.lhmspta.com/?p=164 The 12th Annual Langston Hughes Art Show at USGS takes place from 4/10 – 4/30. This event is an outstanding opportunity for our students to have a gallery showing and potential sale of their art pieces; they can provide the art, but this is our opportunity to provide the manpower to make it happen. On [...]]]> The 12th Annual Langston Hughes Art Show at USGS takes place from 4/10 – 4/30. This event is an outstanding opportunity for our students to have a gallery showing and potential sale of their art pieces; they can provide the art, but this is our opportunity to provide the manpower to make it happen. On April 19, we will support the LHMS Art Show opening at the USGS and there are a few needs for that. If you can donate a cooler for the night, some bagged ice or are willing to provide any of the needed paper goods, please contact Kathy Joyner at president@lhmspta.com.

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