Friday Inspiration... Winter Activities.

If you live in a part of the country that is cold and wintry, you know that there is a magic in the cold crisp winter.  For those times where you feel that excitement and exhilaration of winter and want to get out, here's an article with real 'get up and go' activities:

Winter Activities Beyond the Slopes

So, for anyone not quite as adventurous, here's another set of activities that may just be more your speed (and mine as far as this weekend goes). A set of activities perfect for indoors:

Cold Winter Crafts

So, regardless of what you do this weekend, I hope you're either out and about or enjoying some quality indoor time.

Until next week! Enjoy!

 

Question... Why do PTA members want to change things?

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I've heard over and over again a incoming PTA president is dissatisfied with the way things are and they need to be changed. 

So, what exactly brings about this seemingly common need for change when a new member joins the PTA?  What exactly goes on in these situations?  What are the changes needed?

It seems that communication plays a factor.  If I may, perhaps the need to feel that everyone is being communicated to about what is going on is part of the equation.

We know that being in a school PTA is demanding.  Not only is is challenge to create balance and properly lead but managing the number of project is monumental.  So, here's the question...

What is it that creates the sense that change is needed?

Is it the need for clearly communicating to parents the activities of the PTA?
Is is the need to improve the outward opinion of the PTA?
Is the need for people to get involved in a certain way a factor?
Is it to be more fair?
Is it to have more fun?
Is it to get more done?

Chime in if you can.  Thanks!

Summer Fun - Can you squeeze anything in before it's too late?

For most parents out there, school is just around the corner.  Can you squeeze in any summer activities before it's too late. 

http://www.education.com/seasonal/summer-fun/

Take a look and see if you can have some fun before the real fun starts :)