Oregon PTA Leadership Camp

The Oregon PTA is sponsoring a leadership camp Sept. 8 at the Springfield School District's Administration Building.

Who should attend leadership camp? Current elected leaders, potential future leaders and everyone who has an interest in how a PTA operates. You'll receive basic PTA training as well as attend workshops designed to help your PTA's parent and school community become involved your school.

Deadline to register is Friday, Aug. 31. Brattain's PTA will pay for registration costs, and if you'd like to attend, please contact Cami Romig at camiromig@comcast.net by Thursday, Aug. 30. To see the agenda and a description of the workshops, click on the comment section below.

How did the Picnic Go!?

Thanks to all the parents and children who showed up for the potluck get-together on Friday. We had a wonderful time visiting, eating, and meeting new people. Honalei gave tours of our school garden, while many childen enjoyed playing on the playground. Not much work got done, so plan on voting for board members on September 20th. Please review the list of possible candidates posted in our comment section, and feel free to add your name to the list in a comment.
Brattain PTA

Welcome to the 2007/2008 School Year!!

The first day of school is fast approaching and there is much to be done! We have tentatively planned a pot luck meeting on Brattain's playground Friday August 24th at 5:30pm. Bring your favorite side dish, chips, fruit or dessert. PTA is providing hotdogs and drinks so plan on bringing at least your appetite! Email or post an RSVP so we can plan for attendance and provide enough hotdogs.

During this meeting, we will be exploring the various Board Positions available for the upcoming year, and will be accepting nominations and inquiries from anyone interested in taking a part in making this year better than ever! We will hold a general meeting Septemer 20th, at 6:30pm in the Brattain School Library, where we will have a final vote for this year's Board and Committee Positions. If you are interested in giving back this year, please plan to attend. There are numerous opportunities to be involved.

Remember to check the calendar for meetings and events throughout the year!