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		<title>Draft Convention Schedule published</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The 2012 Colorado PTA Convention is just around the corner. It kicks off on Friday, April 20.
The draft convention schedule has now been published on the COPTA web site&#8217;s 2012 convention page. Bookmark the page for updates as the date draws near.
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		<link>http://www.copta.org/draft-convention-schedule-published/</link>
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		<title>January Newsletter posted</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The January 2012 Colorado PTA Bulletin has posted. You can view it, along with other recent newsletters, at http://www.copta.org/about/newsletter-2/
This month: good news from Lobato vs. State of Colorado, Energy drink ER visits, No Name Calling week, and more&#8230;
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		<link>http://www.copta.org/january-newsletter-posted/</link>
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		<title>2012 Convention Resources Available</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Colorado PTA 91st Annual Convention kicks off on Friday, April 20, 2012, and COPTA.org has begun posting resources.
Find the Convention Exhibitors Packet online today, and look for more information and forms as the convention nears.
UPDATE: The convention registration form is now also available.
Visit and bookmark our 91st Annual Convention page.
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		<link>http://www.copta.org/2012-convention-resources-available/</link>
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		<title>Reflections theme for 2011-2012 announced</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Each year, the PTA Reflections Program challenges students to create art inspired by a specific theme. Themes are selected from hundreds of ideas submitted by students to the PTA Reflections Program Theme
Search.
This year&#8217;s theme has been chosen: &#8220;Diversity Means&#8221;

See the Colorado PTA&#8217;s Reflections web page or download the 2011-2012 Reflections Flyer for more details.
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		<link>http://www.copta.org/reflections-theme-for-2011-2012-announced/</link>
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		<title>Strive for 105</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Colorado PTA’s membership theme is: “Strive for 105”
The Colorado PTA will turn 105 years old in 2012 and the Board of Directors is imagining every PTA having at least 105 members.  To help encourage the effort, the following campaign is announced:
Units with the following number of paid members by the deadlines will be entered into a drawing for a “Buy One Get One” registration for the annual Colorado PTA Convention, April 20-21,  2012.



August 31
5 or more members


September 30
25 or more members


October 31
45 or more members


November 30
65 or more members


December 31
85 ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.copta.org/strive-for-105/</link>
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		<title>Annual convention dates announced</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Mark your calendars! The 91st Colorado PTA Annual Convention will take place on April 20 and 21, 2012, at the Omni Interlocken Resort. The 2012 convention&#8217;s theme is &#8220;Imagine.&#8221;
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		<link>http://www.copta.org/annual-convention-dates-announced/</link>
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		<title>Increasing Opportunities for Physical Activity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Parents, please join Colorado Action for Healthy Kids at our Denver Metro Fall School Wellness Roundtable (reservations required).
Our discussion topic will be Increasing Opportunities for Physical Activity in your School Community.  Learn about the new physical activity requirements for Colorado&#8217;s elementary schools and how parents can support physical activity initiatives. Share successes, resources and ask our panel of experts for advice.
The Roundtable will be held at the REI Denver Flagship Store, 1416 Platte Street, Denver, CO 80202 on October 17th, 2011, from 12:00 to 2:30 pm.  Complimentary Lunch Buffet will ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.copta.org/increasing-opportunities-for-physical-activity/</link>
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		<title>Get $10 off admission to Elitch&#8217;s</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Print the PTA/Elitch Gardens coupon (be sure to print both sides) and get $10 off admission to Elitch Gardens &#8212; and support your Colorado PTA.
• Two parks for one!
• Free concerts!
• Five New Shows including Ignight – an evening fire and light spectacular with a fireworks finale!
From Elitch Gardens:
Located in the heart of downtown Denver, Elitch Gardens Theme Park and Water Park has the most family entertainment and thrilling rides in a five-state region. From thrilling coasters and water slides to pint-sized rides, there is something for everyone to enjoy. ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.copta.org/get-10-off-admission-to-elitchs/</link>
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		<title>Send In Your Officers List</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s now time to fill in your officers list!
Please  return the fillable form (2011-2012 Officers List)  to the Colorado PTA Office as this provides us the opportunity  to contact your local unit during  the summer months with important  updates and information!
The list of officers may be amended throughout the year &#8211;  Don&#8217;t delay!  Send today!
See our list of Forms Galore for more PTA forms.
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		<link>http://www.copta.org/send-in-your-officers-list/</link>
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		<title>Convention workshops earn 10 clock hours for teachers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This year the Colorado PTA would like to encourage Teachers (the &#8220;T&#8221; in PTA) to attend our Annual Convention. Teachers can receive &#8220;In-Service &#8221; re-licensure credit hours by attending workshops that are relevant to their work. Workshops take place on Saturday, April 16th (see the workshop schedule).
Colorado PTA is proud to announce that Michelle Pearson, the Colorado Teacher of the Year will be  the keynote speaker  during lunch.  The cost of this event for one day is $200.00 which includes

your certificate,
three meals,
workshops, and
the opportunity to network.

You must ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.copta.org/convention-workshops-earn-10-clock-hours-for-teachers/</link>
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