| Board Position | Name | |
| President | Allison Moore | allib5@verizon.net |
| 1st Vice-President | Debra Meyer | jdbmeyer@hotmail.com |
| 2nd Vice-President-Membership | Lori Wakeman | glp.wakeman@verizon.net |
| 3rd Vice-President-Fundraising | Veronica Koebel | veronica.koebel@gmail.com |
| Treasurer | Tracy Benner | benner1@verizon.net |
| Secretary | Autumn Bright | abright5@earthlink.net |
| Parliamentarian | Lisa Ulmer | ulmers@flash.net |
| Youth Protection | Tyanna Henry | tyanna_henry@yahoo.com |
| Yearbook | Diane Elderbroom | diane.elderbroom@wylieisd.net |
| Staff Appreciation | Leslie Simms | simms.leslie@gmail.com |
| Room Rep Coordinator | Bobbie Grogins | bobbie@rgandb.net |
| Hospitality | Angie Fredericks | fredericksangela@yahoo.com |
| Newsletter | Del Thatcher | 4thatchers@gmail.com |
| Website | Karen Alexander | kalex513@gmail.com |
| WatchDOGS | Jennifer Martinez | jen3658@yahoo.com |
| Programs/Reflections | Taffy Wehe | ktwehe@yahoo.com |
| Spirit Wear | Heather Petty | th.petty@verizon.net |
| Environmental | Jay Koebel | veronica.koebel@gmail.com |
| Field Day | Michelle Math | momtimeslll@yahoo.com |
| AR Store | Kelli Clark | kellilynclark@verizon.net |
| Volunteers | Connie Grooms | connie_grooms@yahoo.com |
| Carnival | Dena Allen | briandenaallen@yahoo.com |
| Teacher Representative | Vicki Patterson | vicki.patterson@wylieisd.net |
| School Representative | Mike Evans | mike.evans@wylieisd.net |
| School Representative | Nicole Duvall | nicole.duvall@wylieisd.net |
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Introducing your 2009-2010 Board Members
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
From Texas PTA: New Laws Passed Regarding Teen Drivers and Child Booster Seat Usage
Parents need to be aware of recent new laws that go into effect September 1 regarding driving and child passenger safety!
• HB 339 prohibits teens under 18 from texting or talking on a cell phone while driving.
• HB 537 requires that everyone in the car, regardless of age and regardless of where they are sitting, needs to wear a seatbelt.
• HB 61 requires that all children younger than 8 years and less than four feet nine inches tall be in a child safety seat system.
Visit the legislative page of the Texas PTA Web site for a downloadable flier and more information.
Teen Drivers
Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in America. Inexperience, driving while distracted by cell phone use and other teen passengers, and failure to wear seatbelts are all contributing factors.
Parents can help their teens become safer drivers by taking an active role. Supervise practice driving and be a good role model by practicing safe driving yourself. Remind teens of the new laws regarding cell phone use and texting while driving. Remind them that they and all passengers are required to wear seatbelts.
Booster Seats
Car crashes remain the number one killer of children ages 2-14 in the United States. The Safekids Buckle Up Campaign recommends the following safety tips:
• Use a booster seat correctly in a back seat every time your child rides in a car.
• Use a booster seat until your child weighs between 80 and 100 pounds, and is about 4 feet, 9 inches tall. For most children, that will be between ages 8 and 12.
• Tell all drivers who transport your child that booster seat use is a must when your child is in their vehicle.
• Booster seats are not installed the same way car seats are. They sit on the vehicle seat and are used to properly position the adult safety belt for an older child. Always use a lap and shoulder belt with a booster seat.
• Never place the shoulder belt under the child's arm or behind the child's back.
• Be sure all occupants wear safety belts correctly every time. Children learn from adult role models.
• HB 339 prohibits teens under 18 from texting or talking on a cell phone while driving.
• HB 537 requires that everyone in the car, regardless of age and regardless of where they are sitting, needs to wear a seatbelt.
• HB 61 requires that all children younger than 8 years and less than four feet nine inches tall be in a child safety seat system.
Visit the legislative page of the Texas PTA Web site for a downloadable flier and more information.
Teen Drivers
Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in America. Inexperience, driving while distracted by cell phone use and other teen passengers, and failure to wear seatbelts are all contributing factors.
Parents can help their teens become safer drivers by taking an active role. Supervise practice driving and be a good role model by practicing safe driving yourself. Remind teens of the new laws regarding cell phone use and texting while driving. Remind them that they and all passengers are required to wear seatbelts.
Booster Seats
Car crashes remain the number one killer of children ages 2-14 in the United States. The Safekids Buckle Up Campaign recommends the following safety tips:
• Use a booster seat correctly in a back seat every time your child rides in a car.
• Use a booster seat until your child weighs between 80 and 100 pounds, and is about 4 feet, 9 inches tall. For most children, that will be between ages 8 and 12.
• Tell all drivers who transport your child that booster seat use is a must when your child is in their vehicle.
• Booster seats are not installed the same way car seats are. They sit on the vehicle seat and are used to properly position the adult safety belt for an older child. Always use a lap and shoulder belt with a booster seat.
• Never place the shoulder belt under the child's arm or behind the child's back.
• Be sure all occupants wear safety belts correctly every time. Children learn from adult role models.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Why Join Dodd PTA???
Dear Dodd Families,
Partnerships between parents, educators and children enhance children’s success. We know that children learn more and have better lives when everyone in the school community works together to share thoughts and information and work on projects to benefit children. The Dodd PTA hosts programs that benefit the children at our school. Last year some of the programs included:
- The NED Show (character building)
- Todd McKinney (making right choices)
- Rhythm Web (music culture awareness)
- Mad Science (fun with science)
- The Creature Teacher (different animals of our world)
- and also the school carnival, field day, AR (accelerated reading) store, & sock hop
- 4th grade “Green Team” (recycling & environmental awareness); Earth Day celebration
- Reflections program (arts in education/art expression)
For this school year we are planning:
- various character education programs
- family nights – carnival, sock hop, movie night
- Wylie ISD health fair
- Field day, AR store, “Green Team”, Reflections
By becoming a member of Dodd PTA, you can become an important part of helping to ensure that these plans become a reality. We also welcome your new ideas for the benefit of our children.
Members of the Dodd PTA receive:
- Local PTA - newsletter, website access, school directory
- State and National PTAs– access to websites, legislative news, discounts at Sea World, Schlitterbahn, Fiesta Texas, Southwest Airlines Vacations, Barnes & Noble, Sharp Electronics, Nationwide Insurance, T-Mobile, La Quinta, Aflac, Enterprise Rent-a-car, Dell
Please join with us to make a difference in the education, health, and welfare of our children. Complete the attached form and return it with your dues payment to your child’s teacher.
If you’d like any additional information about the Dodd PTA, please feel free to contact:
Lori Wakeman- Membership Chair Allison Moore - President
glp.wakeman@verizon.net
Monday, August 3, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
Expect Moore…a note from our president
The countdown to the end of the school year is on, but our work is not done yet. We still have
several things to plan before the end of school.
Our Dodd family movie night is going to be postponed until the end of May. Students and
parents can come with their blankets and pillows or lawn chairs and join us in the Dodd gym
to watch “Hotel for Dogs”. We will be serving popcorn & drinks. Watch for more information to
be coming home with your child.
Field Day is Friday, May 15. This is such a fun day for the students at Dodd. Thank you so much to the parents that have volunteered to help with this exciting day. We appreciate your help and I’m sure your child will be excited to have you there.
Staff Appreciation week is May 4-8. Let us all show our AWESOME Dodd staff how much we appreciate the hard work they do each and every day.
As always, thank you to all of our volunteers. There are so many volunteer opportunities
available throughout the year and for those of you that step up, please know that we appreciate you and couldn’t do it without you!!
We are still in need of chairman for next year to oversee field day, spirit wear and environmental. If you are interested, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Allison Moore
Dodd PTA President
several things to plan before the end of school.
Our Dodd family movie night is going to be postponed until the end of May. Students and
parents can come with their blankets and pillows or lawn chairs and join us in the Dodd gym
to watch “Hotel for Dogs”. We will be serving popcorn & drinks. Watch for more information to
be coming home with your child.
Field Day is Friday, May 15. This is such a fun day for the students at Dodd. Thank you so much to the parents that have volunteered to help with this exciting day. We appreciate your help and I’m sure your child will be excited to have you there.
Staff Appreciation week is May 4-8. Let us all show our AWESOME Dodd staff how much we appreciate the hard work they do each and every day.
As always, thank you to all of our volunteers. There are so many volunteer opportunities
available throughout the year and for those of you that step up, please know that we appreciate you and couldn’t do it without you!!
We are still in need of chairman for next year to oversee field day, spirit wear and environmental. If you are interested, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Allison Moore
Dodd PTA President
CONGRATS!
Mrs. Inwood, 2nd grade teacher, YOU are Staff Member of the Month for April!
Thanks for being such a great teacher!!
Thanks for being such a great teacher!!
SAVE THE DATES:
Volunteer ice cream social Tuesday, May 12 @ 7pm
Dodd Night @ Doughy Joeys Friday, May 13
Dodd Night @ Doughy Joeys Friday, May 13
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