Barksdale PTA tag:www.barksdalepta.org,2008://1 2008-07-22T18:30:20Z Movable Type 3.33 PTA Board tag:www.barksdalepta.org,2007://1.89 2008-07-22T18:28:00Z 2008-07-22T18:30:20Z
2008-09 Position Name Email
Executive Officers
President Sherri Arvin president@barksdalepta.org
First VP - Programs Denise Stavely programs@barksdalepta.org
Second VP - Volunteers Susan Schwartz volunteers@barksdalepta.org
Third VP - Ways & Means Stacey Vail ways@barksdalepta.org
Fourth VP - Communications Liz Jackson communications@barksdalepta.org
Secretary Jennifer Fuller secretary@barksdalepta.org
Treasurer Cagla Darveaux treasurer@barksdalepta.org
Parliamentarian Jenny Wood parliamentarian@barksdalepta.org
Standing Committees
Arts in Education OPEN arts@barksdalepta.org
Building & Landscape OPEN landscape@barksdalepta.org
Environmental Jason Vail environmental@barksdalepta.org
Historian - Scrapbook OPEN scrapbook@barksdalepta.org
Historian - Yearbook Heather Goodman yearbook@barksdalepta.org
Historian - Yearbook Tamara Queen yearbook@barksdalepta.org
Hospitality Alice Brumback hospitality@barksdalepta.org
Legislative Meryl Evans legislative@barksdalepta.org
Library Jan Richard library@barksdalepta.org
Membership Karen Dibble membership@barksdalepta.org
Office Poornima Poondi office@barksdalepta.org
Outreach Shannon Couzens outreach@barksdalepta.org
Partnership Christy Fields partnership@barksdalepta.org
Past President Patti Gunnels pastprez@barksdalepta.org
Publicity Sheryl Pidgeon publicity@barksdalepta.org
Room Reps Diane Mathy roomreps@barksdalepta.org
SAGE OPEN sage@barksdalepta.org
School Store Heather Brown store@barksdalepta.org
Science and Technology Dan Darveaux science@barksdalepta.org
Spirit Wear Julie Haldeman spiritwear@barksdalepta.org
Study Buddies Kathy Hutchison studybuddy@barksdalepta.org
Teacher Appreciation Carrie Dietze appreciation@barksdalepta.org
Website Frances Fass webmaster@barksdalepta.org
YO Pack Chris Evans yo@barksdalepta.org
Youth Protection OPEN safety@barksdalepta.org
Special Committees
Book Fair Susan Valesano bookfair@barksdalepta.org
Bronco Press Sherry Koven press@barksdalepta.org
Chess Team OPEN chess@barksdalepta.org
Directory Susan Valesano directory@barksdalepta.org
Directory Sponsorship Lisa Raskin ads@barksdalepta.org
Event Sponsorship OPEN sponsors@barksdalepta.org
Gift Wrap OPEN giftwrap@barksdalepta.org
Grandparents Day Denise Stavely grandparents@barksdalepta.org
International Day Heather Goodman international@barksdalepta.org
Newcomers Julie Kabel newcomers@barksdalepta.org
Reading Ambassadors Sherry Koven ambassadors@barksdalepta.org
Reflections OPEN reflections@barksdalepta.org
Spanish Program Nikki Young spanish@barksdalepta.org
Special Events Cindy Yablonsky events@barksdalepta.org
Spirit Night Stacey Kam spiritnight@barksdalepta.org
Spring Social Christy Fields social@barksdalepta.org
Teacher Treats Stephany Penscak treats@barksdalepta.org
Faculty
Principal Pam Murray pam.murray@pisd.edu
Assistant Principal Jennifer Caplinger jennifer.caplinger@pisd.edu
]]> Texas PTA Legislative Update tag:www.barksdalepta.org,2008://1.272 2008-07-09T21:36:38Z 2008-07-09T21:38:08Z Read about Texas School Students’ Fitness Levels here.... here.]]> About Barksdale tag:www.barksdalepta.org,2006:/test//1.78 2008-06-03T20:16:00Z 2008-06-17T04:07:12Z Basic school information: Principal: Pam Murray Assistant Principal: Jennifer Caplinger 2424 Midway Road Plano, TX 75093 469-752-0100 School hours: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Mascot: Broncos Colors: red and blue The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has recognized Barksdale as an... Assistant Principal: Jennifer Caplinger

2424 Midway Road
Plano, TX 75093
469-752-0100 School hours: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Mascot: Broncos
Colors: red and blue The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has recognized Barksdale as an Exemplary school.]]> Webmaster Email tag:www.barksdalepta.org,2006://1.73 2008-06-03T08:38:00Z 2008-06-17T04:07:45Z Any questions, concerns or additions for this website, please email the Webmaster. Thank you.... Webmaster. Thank you.]]> SAGE: Special & Gifted Education Information Website tag:www.barksdalepta.org,2008://1.269 2008-06-03T06:11:50Z 2008-06-17T04:33:45Z SAGE: Special & Gifted Education website, sponsored by the Plano ISD Council of PTAs, for useful information.]]> Yearbook is now available for purchase! tag:www.barksdalepta.org,2008://1.271 2008-06-03T05:25:37Z 2008-06-03T05:26:28Z The Barksdale PTA Yearbook has arrived and it looks FANTASTIC!! It is not too late to order your copy. Order forms will be available at check-in for the class parties tomorrow (Tuesday, June 3). They are $28.00 and checks should... The Barksdale PTA Yearbook has arrived and it looks FANTASTIC!! It is not too late to order your copy. Order forms will be available at check-in for the class parties tomorrow (Tuesday, June 3). They are $28.00 and checks should be made payable to “Barksdale PTA”. 5th Grade Graduation tag:www.barksdalepta.org,2008://1.270 2008-06-02T06:06:01Z 2008-06-02T06:10:59Z The graduation will take place on June 2, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. All students should be in their assigned room by 6:00 p.m. Boys are expected to wear shirts with collar and nice slacks. Girls are expected to wear dresses... The graduation will take place on June 2, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. All students should be in their assigned room by 6:00 p.m. Boys are expected to wear shirts with collar and nice slacks. Girls are expected to wear dresses or skirts. Reception will be held immediately following the graduation ceremony. Round-up Newsletter: April Edition tag:www.barksdalepta.org,2008://1.267 2008-05-14T15:31:53Z 2008-06-14T05:33:15Z Read the April Edition of Round-up.... April Edition of Round-up. ]]> Field Day Information tag:www.barksdalepta.org,2008://1.266 2008-05-13T15:28:44Z 2008-06-14T05:33:00Z Here is your FIELD DAY CHECKLIST: Apply sunscreen at home before leaving for school. Apply bug repellent if you are sensitive to critter bites. You will be spending some time in the grassy areas. Wear a hat (baseball caps permitted... Here is your FIELD DAY CHECKLIST: - Apply sunscreen at home before leaving for school. - Apply bug repellent if you are sensitive to critter bites. You will be spending some time in the grassy areas. - Wear a hat (baseball caps permitted on Field Day) and sunglasses if you wish. - Wear comfortable athletic shoes. - Wear cool, comfortable clothing and colors. - Remember your sack lunch unless you have pre-ordered a sack lunch from the cafeteria. - Remember to wear your Field Day T-Shirt!!! - Most of all HAVE FUN!!! Water and a snack will be provided by the PTA; but, if you wish to carry your own water bottle with you, you may. Be sure to put your name on it and take it from station to station. FOR ALL OF THE AWESOME VOLUNTEERS, all of the above applies to you too. Also, if the back parking lot fills up, please use the overflow parking at the church next door. If you are volunteering for the entire day you will be served lunch by the PTA. If it RAINS on Friday - Field Day will be postponed to Monday, May 19th; everything else will remain the same. LAST CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! Field Day is Friday, May 16th and we still need a few volunteers! This is a great day for moms and dads to spend the day with the kids at Barksdale. If you are interested in helping out, the shifts are listed below. Please contact Kelly Boyd, Field Day Chairman, by email or by calling 972-473-2379. - Kindergarten Volunteers: - 7:15-11:15 (includes set up, games, and clean up) - 1st-5th Grade Volunteers: - All day 8-2:30 (includes set up, games, lunch provided, and clean up) - AM only 8-11 (includes set up, games, lunch on their own) - PM only 11:45-2:30 (games, clean up)]]> Brown Bag Lunch with Renner Principal McLaughlin tag:www.barksdalepta.org,2008://1.258 2008-05-05T05:51:00Z 2008-06-14T05:32:17Z Please join us in the Colorado Room at the Sockwell Center, on Thursday, May 8, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for a brown bag lunch with Renner principal Bill McLaughlin. Mr. McLaughlin will talk about what to expect at... Karen Dibble, First Vice-President - Programs by email or by calling (972) 403-1813. ]]> It's Bronco Press Time for K - 4th Graders! tag:www.barksdalepta.org,2007://1.211 2008-05-04T12:00:00Z 2008-06-14T05:32:03Z It’s Bronco Press time for all K to 4th graders. This is your opportunity to write a story and have it published through the Bronco Press! The time frames for your submission are: 3rd and 4th grade students: March 17... Bronco Press Instructions & Bronco Press Template. Use them to get your story published. Please contact Kathi Stacy, Bronco Press Chairman, by email if you have any questions.]]> Field Day T-shirt Order Form tag:www.barksdalepta.org,2008://1.261 2008-04-19T15:10:34Z 2008-05-28T02:01:12Z Field Day T-shirt Order Form is now available here. The deadline for ordering is April 25, 2008. Please contact Kelly Boyd, Field Day Chairman, for any questions.... here. The deadline for ordering is April 25, 2008. Please contact Kelly Boyd, Field Day Chairman, for any questions. ]]> PISD School Closure & Increment Weather Information tag:www.barksdalepta.org,2008://1.235 2008-04-17T19:30:54Z 2008-05-28T02:00:55Z From: http://www.pisd.edu/about.us/safety/school.closure.shtml Please also read about Increment Weather information from PISD. The following information is provided to help parents understand how the district determines whether or not to hold school or delay opening school on bad weather days and the... http://www.pisd.edu/about.us/safety/school.closure.shtml Please also read about Increment Weather information from PISD. The following information is provided to help parents understand how the district determines whether or not to hold school or delay opening school on bad weather days and the notification procedures which are in place. Please note that student and staff safety is our first priority. The decision to call off school is a very important one and is made only after thorough consideration. Assume that school will open as usual. Check with one of the following sources of information to obtain accurate information: - All major television stations including KDFW - Channel 4; KXAS - Channel 5; WFAA - Channel 8; KTVT - Channel 11; UPN 21; KDAF - WB33, News - Channel 33; and Channel 99, Time Warner Cable (PISD Station). - Major radio stations including KERA (90.1 FM); KEGL (97.1 FM); KHKS (106.1 FM); KPLX & KLIF (99.5 FM and 570 AM); KRLD (1080 AM); KVIL (103.7 FM); WBAP (820 AM). - By 6:00 a.m., a voice mail recording at each school will announce if school is closed. - By approximately 6:00 a.m., at the district's main number, (469) 752-8100, a voice mail recording will announce whether school is closed or delayed. ]]> Grandparents Day Information tag:www.barksdalepta.org,2008://1.260 2008-04-16T20:00:12Z 2008-05-16T00:39:21Z Please check here for Grandparents Day information.... here for Grandparents Day information.]]> Reading Ambassador Week: April 14 - 18 tag:www.barksdalepta.org,2008://1.256 2008-04-14T15:38:22Z 2008-05-13T15:08:41Z Reading Ambassador Week is here! Celebrity guest readers’ schedule is now available here.... here. ]]>