Westergard Elementary School

Success and Acceptance for Everyone

Parent-Teacher Organization

Hello Wesgtergard Families,

As we look at the new year, and the possibility of more budget cuts to our school district, volunteer work becomes more important to our overall picture. The Education Alliance is giving parents an excellent opportunity to learn how to improve student achievment. I would love to see a huge section of Westergard parents at this summit! Here are the details:

Nevada's 3rd Parent Involvement Summit:
Connecting the DotsBack
Date and Time: 03-12-2010. 8:00 am
Location:University of Nevada, Reno - Joe Crowley Student Union - Reno, NV
Cost:$0

Featuring Keynote Speaker: Steve Constantino, Ed.D.
As an educator, author, consultant, parent, and the nation's leading practitioner in the field of family engagement in education, Dr. Steve Constantino provides national leadership in engaging families in the educational lives of children as a conduit to improved student achievement.

This year's Parent Involvement Summit will focus on the role of family engagement in student achievement. The Summit will have no registration fees and is offered in collaboration with Assemblywoman Debbie Smith, the Nevada State Parent Information & Resource Center (PIRC) at the Education Alliance, Clark County School District, Nevada Parent Teacher Association, the Nevada Department of Education and the Washoe County School District. Sponsored in part by the Nevada Association of School Boards and the University of Nevada, Reno.

Register on line at www.ed-alliance.org/events/app-events/1/38/

I hope to see you at The Parent Involvement Summit!

    -Nancy Leuenhagen,
      Westergard PTO President
2009-2010 Westergard PTO Board

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