Lake Highlands High School PTA - Lake Highlands High School PTA Issue 24

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In this issue...

A Note from The President

Welcome to LHHS PTA! Mark these September dates: Tuesday September 15 - Meet the Teacher Night and PTA Meeting at 6:30PM in the LHHS Auditorium. ...
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New Driving Laws Now In Effect
Parents need to be aware of new laws effective September 1 regarding driving and child passenger safety! HB 339 prohibits teens under 18 from texting or talking on a cell phone while driving. ...
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Also in this issue...

Checkbook Fundraiser Thanks!

So far, 113 Lake Highlands families have contributed. Are you one of them?

Looking for Secret Pals

Do you want to volunteer in a meaningful way at LHHS while lifting the spirits of teachers and staff? Making a difference today is as easy as 1-2-3!
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Campus Grounds Opens this Friday
Start your Friday mornings off right with a hot cup 'o joe from the LHHS Campus Grounds coffee bar.
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College Information Sessions

A variety of informational sessions allow participants to learn about financial aid, NCAA, essay writing for applications and scholarships, services for students with disabilities and much more will be held on Monday, September 21, 2009 at Pearce H.S from 6:30-8:15.

Parent Advisory Committee
Do you have a question of district wide concern? The RISD Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) will meet three times during the 2009-2010 school year to share information regarding district-wide concerns with the Superintendent, Administrators, and the Board of Trustees.
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We Need You in the Counselor's Office

Do you want a fun volunteer job? We need you in the Counselor's Office! PTA provides volunteers in the LHHS Counselor's Office three days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11:30 - 1:30.
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Magazines, Cookie Dough, NO! Checkbook Fundraiser, YES!

We had a tremendous response to the Checkbook Donation Fundraiser last year, raising over $15,000. The generosity of LHHS parents and friends allowed the PTA to fund improvements to our PTA website,
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Teacher Appreciation Breakfast Thank You

The August Appreciation Breakfast could not have happened without you! A huge thanks to our volunteers who so willingly brought in food and drink for our wonderful teachers, Mr. Kelly and his staff.
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PTA Birthday Celebration October 18, 2009

Texas PTA is having a birthday party to celebrate 100 years of serving Texas children! The Centennial Celebration will be held Sunday, October 18th during the State Fair in Dallas.

All Hail Our Teachers with Caesar Salad

Volunteers are needed for our September Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. September's meal is Chicken Caesar Salad! Please mark your calendars for Friday, September 18th for this event.
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PTA Reflections Theme is "Beauty Is..."
The 2009-2010 PTA Reflections Theme is "Beauty Is..." Show your creativity through photography, visual art, literature, music, dance or video.
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Plan to Attend PTA Officer Training
Officer and Chairman Job Specific training will be offered on Monday, September 14. We will have two sessions 6:30-7:30 and 7:45-8:45 at Pearce High School.
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LH 101-September 28th

On Monday September 28th - LH101 for Parents and Club Night for Students - will be held 6PM-7:30PM. You've got questions-- we've got answers!

2009 College Fair
Richardson Independent School District is gearing up for its annual College Fair to be held on the University of Texas at Dallas Campus on Thursday, September, 24th 2009, 6:30 to 8:30.
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SAGE
SAGE stands for Special and Gifted Education. This PTA position has been created to make people aware that students have different learning styles. The styles range from severe learning differences to the gifted child.
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