Prepare for the 2019-2020 School Year 

• PTA Compliance Training
• MemberHub Training
• Treasurer Training
• President Roundtable

Light food will be provided!

Click on date to register on eventbrite!

September 7th- 10am – 1pm – Louisiville Urban League

September 17th – 1:30-4:30pm – Northeast Library

September 23rd – 5pm-8pm – Southwest Regional Library

September 25th – 10am – 1pm – Newburg Library

September 30th – 5-8pm – St Matthews Elementary School 

More training and links at
http://15thdistrictpta.org/programs/board-training/

Summertime is all about camping, swimming, and hanging out with friends. Let’s keep up the learning also – join us at the Community Jamboree as we give you some tools to combat that pesky summer slide!

We will also have balloon artist, face painting, and more information!

Sunday, July 14th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at Riverside-Farnsley Moremen Landing at the Community Jamboree and the Ice Cream Social!!!

The form can be found at KY PTA’s website at
http://kypta.org/wp-content/uploads/Financial-Review-Form-2019-2020.pdf

This video is two years old – but the process is the same. Please note the July 10th training mentioned at the end is not for this year. 🙂

Check it out here! https://youtu.be/aZFIRNifxgU

Please join us at the Community Jamborees. Great time and information for all our families.

Join us for some fun, food, and a celebration of our PTA/PTSA!!

Here is what the ballot will look like for those who are voting in today’s election. Remember the polls open at 4:00 pm and close at 6:45 pm at Louisville Central Community Center.

We have all the details and even FAQ on our Election Page.

We’re celebrating your PTA/PTSA accomplishments this year in a new way.

Join us May 7, 2019 for our annual awards banquet.

Join us for a festive banquet with student performances, awards, and a chance to showcase your school spirit.

Reservations are $40 a person and must be received by Tuesday, April 30.

All reservation requests must include a check made payable to 15th District PTA.

Guests are encouraged to wear school colors and spirit wear and will receive a celebratory pom-pom upon arrival. For more information, call (502) 485-7450.

RSVP at Awards Banquet

Notification Date: March 21, 2019

Date of Meeting: April 22, 2019

Location: CB Young Conference Room at 3001 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, KY 40209 Please enter the left side of the building thru security by the handicap ramp.  The front doors will be locked.

Time – Doors open at 5:45 pm and meeting will start at promptly at 6:15 pm.

Visit our special page for more information

http://15thdistrictpta.org/pta-meeting-4-22-19/

PTA Officer Slate Announced for the 2019-2021 Term

President Elect
Sienna Newman

Vice President 1
Carla Robinson

Vice President 2
Dana Shull

Vice President 3
Bobbi Jo Kingery

Vice President 4
Sharon Kesler

Vice President 5
Karen Pridemore

Treasurer 
Elizabeth Hammer

Secretary
Anna Elder 

Thank you to everyone who applied to be on the 15th District PTA Board. These are the only positions that will be elected at our May 7th Banquet

If you would still like to be on the board – we have several chairman positions that are open.

If you would like to run from the floor for one of the elected positions above-please email Autumn Neagle at 15thdistrictpta.president@gmail.com by April 8, 2019.  

No other nominations from the floor will be accepted past April 8, 2019 in compliance with our bylaws.

New Deadline is March 29, 2019

Click here to apply for awards

Click here to apply for scholarships

Registration requested but not required

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pta-vendor-fair-trainingevent-tickets-56801244050

Interested in joining 15th District PTA. We are now accepting nominations for our election in May. Fill out our nomination form today!.

Save the date for a wonderful vendor fair and training opportunities. We will have vendors that will showcase their products and programs that you can use in your schools or for your fundraisers.

We will also have training opportunities. More info to come later.

Important Info:

March 14, 2019

Waggener High School Gym

3:30 – 7:30 pm

Detailed schedule to follow.

Join us on March 14th as we have our Vendor Fair at Waggener High School Gym. Please download the registration form and join us to show our PTA/PTSA and other interested groups about your products.

KY PTA is asking for student design submissions for the the KY PTA Pin for National Convention. National PTA Convention will be in Louisville Kentucky in 2020 and the pin will be given out at National Convention this year. Click the links before for the information and the form to submit your design.

Now you can apply for all of 15th District PTA Awards on-line. Check it out!

Click here to go to our Awards Page!

You will be missed!  Thank you for your service to our children!

Adam Kesler

Don’t forget to vote!

If you missed our School Board Candidates Forum and you want to see it

It is on Facebook or on YouTube.

Here is the link to the YouTube Channel Videos!

District 3 – –https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRL6d03qigs’

District 6 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Knyc-W9VLc

Join us on Wednesday, October 10th

Shawnee Library 

3912 W. Broadway

Louisville, KY 40211

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

PTA Community Board Training !
September 10, 2018
6:00 pm at Bon Air Library
2816 Del Rio Place, 40220

Hope to see you there!!

We are doing a Reflections Workshop  – Please join us.

Wednesday  Sept. 5

12 noon to 1 p.m.

Southwest Regional Library – 9725 Dixie Highway

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Wednesday, Sept. 5

5 to 6 p.m. 

Middletown Library  – 200 North Juneau Drive

Board Training 

Wednesday, August 22nd

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Highland/Shelby Park Library

in Mid City Mall at

1250 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204

Check out our newest PTA Newsletter

FinancialReviewnew

Here is a video we made last year – it is the same process.  Please check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCheF7XQ_JPRmPh_QMwWf9mw

15th District PTA is looking for 2 parent volunteers to be on the Selection Committee of the Racial Equity Policy.  The selection committee will be responsible for developing and conducting an application process to establish the membership of the Advisory Council for the Equity and Race Advisory Council.  This will be a short-term commitment but a highly important one.  The meeting times are not scheduled as of yet and the two parents chosen will need to meet with the other 8 other members – so a flexible schedule is advised.  Meetings will start in June.

Please click on the nomination form link below to fill out the nomination form.

Nomination Form

15th District Parent Teacher Association (PTA) believes that every voice should be heard when we talk about education. We also believe that the strongest voices are the ones who are directly involved in the education process: teachers, administrators, students, and parents. These voices are being threatened with a takeover by the state of Kentucky. When the audit began, it was clear that changes were needed at Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), but since that time significant changes have occurred. JCPS has shown it is willing to make changes that will improve our school system. A state takeover would not only hurt the momentum of these changes within the district but also silence the input of community stakeholders. 15th District PTA supports JCPS and stands united with JCPS against a state takeover.

15th District PTA Press Release – JCPS State Takeover

Be an advocate and tell JCPS

what you want in a superintendent.  

Here is the link to the survey.

Please join us at 4 public forums.

Area residents also may provide input in person by attending an upcoming public forum. The Q&A-style meetings are an opportunity for the public to meet and hear from the finalists.

All meetings will begin at 6 p.m.  Scheduled public meetings include:

• Town Hall Forum
  Thursday, Jan. 25, Central High School
  1130 W. Chestnut St.
• Student Q&A Forum
  Monday, Jan. 29, Gheens Auditorium
  4425 Preston Hwy. (adjacent to Louisville Male High School)
• Town Hall Forum
  Tuesday, Jan. 30, Ballard High School
  6000 Brownsboro Road
• Town Hall Forum
  Thursday, Feb. 1, Pleasure Ridge Park High School
  5901 Greenwood Road

Please see the following video of our president being interviewed on 07/28/17 on WHAS TV.

You can also go to the following site to sign up. Be a part of our children’s  future.

https://metrounitedway.org/Volunteer/VolOpInfo.jsp?hnbr=353E4D4550285F643C677E3E*0

The 15th District Parent Teacher Association Back-to-School Clothing Blitz will be held at 319 S. 15th Street from Monday, July 31, through Saturday, August 5.

All JCPS families in need are eligible to participate. Students will receive a new uniform, and families may shop the gently used clothing at the 15th District PTA’s Clothing Assistance Program. There will be information booths, and all children will receive a free lunch, courtesy of JCPS School and Community Nutrition Services. To register for the event, contact your child’s school and ask about signing up for the 15th District PTA’s Clothing Blitz.

Here are some of the pictures from the awards dinner. For the complete album please visit:

 https://www.facebook.com/15thdistrictpta.com

If you do not have access to Facebook and need a certain photo please email me at:  arkesler24@gmail.com or call (502) 413-1639

Please be advised the financial review form has changed please use this form to do your financial review.

Financial Review Form 2017-2018

Please use the following forms:

nomination for parent  (PDF)

nomination for parent rep super screening 2017 (Microsoft Word)

April2017FamilyMatters

Here is the From the Ground Up! fund: https://metrounitedway.org/Volunteer/VolOpInfo.jsp?hnbr=5450352246616362292B7E3E*0

Read the full issue here:

March17

From The Ground UP

Please remember our election will take place at our annual awards banquet on May 10,2017 at the Ramada Plaza 9700 Bluegrass Parkway.  please come and join us in the celebration.

The 15th District PTA was honored to be guests at Manual’s Founders Day celebration. Hear are some photos from today.

Please enjoy your digital copy of Family Matters. The 15th District PTA monthly newsletter.FamilyMattersFebOnline

R.S.V.P please click the following link:

ptaawardsbanquet2017a

“Harold L. Steele” $1000 Student Scholarship

12 Steele $1000 Student Scholarship 2014 2015

This is a biennial (every two years) scholarship that is awarded in even numbered years. The scholarship is awarded for a two year period, $500 for each year, providing the recipient’s grades justify awarding the following year. Financial need, academic achievement, personal remarks, and involvement in school and community service will be considered by the selection committee.

$500 Student Scholarship (Deadline: February 15, 2017 )

500-Student-Scholarship-Form-2017

Each year, the Kentucky PTA awards a number of $500 scholarships to deserving high school seniors from schools with PTAs/PTSAs, who plan to attend accredited colleges or universities in Kentucky and pursue a degree in educational field. Financial need, academic achievement, personal remarks, career plans and involvement in school and community service will be considered by the selection committee

$500 Teacher-Member Scholarship (Deadline: February 15, 2017)

500-Teacher-Member-Scholarship-Form-2017

Teacher scholarships are granted to Kentucky certified teachers for the purpose of obtaining credit toward a master’s degree or Rank 1. Financial need, number of dependents, personal remarks and letters of recommendation will be considered by the selection committee. The teacher must be a member of the PTA/PTSA.

$500 Parent-Member Scholarship (Deadline: February 15, 2017)

500-Parent-Member-Scholarship-Form-2017

The Kentucky PTA will award one scholarship to a PTA or PTSA parent-member planning to attend an accredited public college or university in Kentucky and pursue an undergraduate degree in education or in a health field. Financial need, number of dependents, career plans, involvement in PTA/PTSA work, and letters of recommendation will be considered by the selection committee. The applicant must be a member of the PTA/PTSA.