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The Communicator - March 2008

The Communicator - March 2008

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Table of Contents

Community Concerns

1. Common Sense Tips for a Healthy Media Diet [pdf]
2. Consejos de Common Sense para una Dieta Mediatica Saludable [pdf]
3. Talking to Your Kids about Junk Food and Fast Food Advertising [pdf]
4. Hable con sus Hijos sobre la Comida Basura y el Mercado de Comida Rapida [pdf]
5. Media Violence and Kids [pdf]
6. La Violencia en los medios y su efecto en los ninos [pdf]
7. Selling to Kids [pdf]
8. Venta Dirigida a los Ninos [pdf]
9. Using Media to Teach Kids [pdf]
10. Utilizando a los Medios como una Herramienta de Ensenanza Infantil [pdf]

Convention Committee

11. Getting the Most From Convention [pdf]

Education Commission

12. March is Arts Education Month! [pdf]

Health Commission

13. A Heart for Sports [pdf]
14. Colds and Flu [pdf]
15. Catarro y Gripe [pdf]
16. How to Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Illnesses [pdf]
17. Como prevenir el contagio de enfermedades respiratorias [pdf]

Honorary Service Award Committee

18. Questions and Answers about Honorary Service Awards [pdf]

Leadership Commission

19. A Code of Ethics for Volunteers [pdf]
20. Elements of a Successful Team [pdf]
21. A Reminder About PTA and Employer/Employee Disputes [pdf]
22. How to Get the Best From Volunteers [pdf]
23. Help Your Successor Succeed: Things to Turn Over During Transition [pdf]
24. Are You a Leader or a Manager? [pdf]
25. Memorandum for Group Members [pdf]
26. Responsibilities of Group Members [pdf]
27. PTA Board-Elect Activities [pdf]
28. Keys to a Smooth Transition for PTA Leaders [pdf]
29. Volunteers – Valuable is Your Work [pdf]

Legislation Committee

30. 5 Questions for Local Candidates [pdf]

Member Services Commission

31. Building an Inclusive PTA – Questions to Consider [pdf]
32. Membership Years Explained [pdf]
33. PTA Diversity Self-Assessment [pdf]
34. PTA Diversity Self-Assessment Key [pdf]
35. Steps to Building a Diverse & Inclusive PTA [pdf]
36. Ways to Make People Feel Accepted [pdf]
37. Does Your Child Have What It Takes? 40 Developmental Assets [pdf]

Parent Involvement Commission

38. Hey Dude…PTA Wants You! [pdf]
39. Rebel Rebel: Reconciling Your Past With Your Teen’s Present [pdf]
40. Homework Help for Kids With Special Needs [pdf]
41. EdSource: Successful Approaches to Helping Students – Including English Learners – Succeed in Elementary School [pdf]
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