2011-2012 President’s message

Hello Fellow Children’s Workshop Parents!
I am honored to serve as the Children’s Workshop PTG President for 2011-2012. My son has attended Children’s Workshop for five years and flourished in the welcoming academic environment. It continues to be a pleasure to work with Hillary Whiteside, Alicia Ritter, and Sherry Lacson on efforts that benefit every child who attends Children’s Workshop.

Many parents have generously donated their time to the Parent-Teacher Group, and we hope that you will get as involved as your time allows. Our lives are very busy just caring for our children, but the success of the PTG group is magnified by even the smallest donation of time and energy from parents. One of my favorite quotes sums this concept up best:

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,

committed citizens can change the world;

indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

Margaret Mead

As thoughtful and committed parents, we advocate for our children, and ultimately that changes their world. Children’s Workshop is a truly unique educational environment with dedicated staff who appreciates any and all support we parents can provide.

Here are a few simple ways you can get involved:

• Ask your favorite manicurist for a gift certificate to donate to our annual fundraising gala
• Help serve food at the Friendship Feast
• Offer an idea for a fundraiser that the PTG group can consider
• Send in your Box Tops for Education or coins for the Coin Drive

The PTG group is working on projects that will support the school and the families. We’d love to hear your ideas and thoughts! Feel free to e-mail me at tracey.franks@gmail.com or join us for our meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. at the Cook Education Center, 2255 Camino del Rio South.

I look forward to meeting you at one of the many great events we have planned for the school year!

Tracey Franks