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DCCPTA High School Scholarship Application

On January 8, 2019   /   DCCPTA, FEATURED, NEWS, PROGRAMS, STUDENTS  

The Duval County Council of PTAs is pleased to offer six (6) $500 scholarships to students graduating from Duval County schools in 2019.  This is a one-time (non-renewable) award of $500.

There are several changes to the application.  This year there are four scholarship categories:  University & Fine Arts, Community College, Vocational-Technical and Adversity/Opportunity, each with specific GPA requirements.  The Adversity/Opportunity scholarship is for a student who has an extenuating hardship situation that they are working to overcome.  Additionally, these scholarships are available to students who are attending out of state schools, an option that was not available last year.

The scholarships are available to Duval County high school students who are members of their PTA/PTSAs or the Sunshine State PTA.  Student’s full-time enrollment for 2019-2020 must be at an accredited postsecondary institution.  See https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation for the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.  Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2019. 

We look forward to reviewing the applications.  For more information, contact Scholarship@dccpta.org.

2019-DCCPTA-scholarship-application  (.PDF)

2019-DCCPTA-scholarship-application (.DOC)

Florida PTA also offers multiple scholarships of $2000.  For more information on how to apply for a Florida PTA scholarship visit  FloridaPTA

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Proposed Resolution from the Duval County Council PTA

On April 15, 2018   /   ABOUT DCCPTA, ADVOCACY, DCCPTA  

Proposed Resolution from the Duval County Council PTA

Dear Local Units,

Your DCC PTA Board voted to present local units with the following Resolution On Arming Teachers. We are fulfilling our mission as a child advocacy organization and need your help. Please review the resolution with your general membership and hold a vote. We will then do the same at our April General Meeting (4/24) where you can let your local unit’s voice be heard. If the resolution passes, it will be presented to the DCPS School Board at their May meeting. Please contact us with any questions.

Melissa Daniel, DCC PTA
advocacy@dccpta.org

 

RESOLUTION

Whereas the Student Code of Conduct prohibits weapons on school property and teachers should set the example, and

Whereas teachers are not trained to be law enforcement officers and do not have the time or resources to obtain proper training, and

Whereas it would be extremely difficult for law enforcement officers to determine who was legally armed during a crisis, and

Whereas the responsibility of teachers should be to protect those students in their classrooms, not to get involved in a shooting incident, and

Whereas the Duval County School Board does not favor arming school personnel, and

Whereas the Sheriff of Duval County does not favor arming school personnel, and

Whereas the Mayor of Duval County does not favor arming school personnel, and

Whereas the Governor of Florida does not favor arming school personnel, and

Whereas other security measures such as keeping exterior building doors locked and keeping classroom doors locked while classes are in session should be implemented, and

Whereas teachers carrying guns could be overpowered by a student or a group of students, and the weapons could fall into the wrong hands, be it therefore..

Resolved that the Duval County Council of PTAs supports the employment of armed School Resource Officers (SROs) as the only armed personnel to aid in the safety of our students.

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Florida State Reflections 2018 winners announced!

On April 2, 2018   /   DCCPTA, PROGRAMS, STUDENTS  

Congratulations to the 26 students from Duval County who won an award from the State PTA.  Only one student in each age/art category wins an Award of Excellence throughout the entire state.  Only six students win an Award of Merit from each age/art category.  We are so proud to be well-represented by the talented students of Duval County!

Awards of Excellence:

Dance Choreography – Benjamin Peralta – Douglas Anderson Ptsa

Literature – Nicolle Alexandra Bahamon – Julia Landon College Prep PTSA

Photography – Elsa Kang – Douglas Anderson SOTA

Photography – Ava MacDowell – Hendricks Ave Elementary

Visual Arts – Cory Kreisel – Douglas Anderson SOTA

 

Awards of Merit:

Dance Choreography

Matthew Sommers – Douglas Anderson
Sydney Connor – Douglas Anderson
Isabella Gantt – Pine Forest Elementary

Film Production
Ashley Kramer – Douglas Anderson
Brady Bunker – Stanton
Luke Glocker – Jacksonville Beach Elementary

Literature
Annelisa O’Neal – Stanton
Hanhah Overfield – Douglas Anderson
Emma Lee – Hendricks Avenue Elementary
Saniya Kylkarni – James Weldon Johnson
Kashvi Arunprakash – Jacksonville Beach Elementary

Music Composition
Courtney Dantzler – Stanton
Katherine Chase – Jacksonville Beach Elementary

Photography
Darvin Nelson – Douglas Anderson
Ava Touchton – Jacksonville Beach Elementary
Jackson Sellers – Kirby Smith Middle
Luke Glocker- Jacksonville Beach Elementary

Visual Arts
Kelsey Kiernan – Hendricks Avenue Elementary
Sarah Samrout – Kernan Middle
Ryne Newman – New Berlin Elementary
Savannah Hawkins – Alimacani Elementary

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Duval County Council of PTAs Slate of Officers for 2018-2019

On March 22, 2018   /   DCCPTA, OPPERATION  

The Slate of Officers for the 2018/2019 School Year is:

President-Felita Tutt
1st VP – Theresa Rodgers
2nd VP – Cathy Guiler
3rd VP – Anna Maria Charles
Recording Secretary – Jimminda Thompson
Corresponding Secretary – Priscilla Maass
Treasurer – Kathy Klein

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2017-2018 Duval County Reflection Winners Announced

On January 30, 2018   /   DCCPTA, PROGRAMS  

Congratulations to the winners of the Duval County Council’s Reflections program!  Awards of Excellence will continue on to compete at the State level.  Winners of both Awards of Excellence and Awards of Merit will be celebrated at the County Reflections Award Ceremony on April 13, 2018 at Atlantic Coast High School.

To see a complete list of winners click here:   County Winners Announced 2018

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January 30th Lunch & Learn- Human Trafficking

On January 14, 2018   /   ADVOCACY, DCCPTA, FEATURED  

DCCPTA will present a Lunch & Learn on human trafficking following our General Meeting on Tuesday, January 30th at 11:30 a.m. in the Cline Auditorium.  

Human trafficking happens close to home…Florida continues to be 3rd in the nation in calls to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.  According to a study of U.S. Department of Justice the average age that a trafficked victim is first used for commercial sex is 12-14.  Children are particularly vulnerable to human traffickers.  Please join us to learn more about this important human rights issue.

Please RSVP if you plan on joining us.  Lunch will be provided based on RSVPs.

Please select a valid form
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Fall Leadership Workshop

On October 7, 2017   /   DCCPTA, LEADERSHIP, Uncategorized  

DCCPTA invites all PTA members to join us for our  Fall Leadership Training Workshops

 

Date:            SATURDAY, October 21, 2017

Time:            8:30 am   Registration begins
                        9:00 am – 12:00 pm   Workshops

Location:     Eugene Butler Leadership Academy
                         900 Acorn Street
                         Jacksonville, 32209

 

View the Fall Leadership Workshop schedule:  Fall Workshop 2017


PLEASE REGISTER so that our organizers can plan appropriately!

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DCCPTA – Early Unit Registration Form

On May 18, 2017   /   DCCPTA, FORM, LEADERSHIP, OPPERATION  
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2017 DCCPTA Senior Scholarship Winners

On May 17, 2017   /   DCCPTA, STUDENTS  

Here are the 5 winners of the 2017 DCCPTA Senior Scholarship $500 scholarships.

1. Lacey Radloff – Sandalwood High School

2. Jose Malavet – Atlantic Coast High School

3. Logan Franks – Stanton High School

4. Anna Huynh – Stanton High School

5. Margaret Miller – Stanton High School

 

 

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Grant for Local PTA Unit Scholarship 2017 Florida PTA Conference – Deadline May 22

On May 15, 2017   /   DCCPTA, FLORIDA PTA, LEADERSHIP, PROGRAMS  

2017 Florida PTA Conference Scholarship

Needs based scholarships are available from the Duval County Council of PTAs/PTSAs to support the attendance of 2016-2017 PTA leaders, who will be officers/chairs at their local unit, at the Florida State Leadership Conference and Convention. Recipients are to be selected by the Executive Committee of the Duval County Council of PTAs/PTSAs. The scholarship will provide for one standard hotel room with 2-person occupancy, $75.00 gas allowance, and 2 registration fees. Only one scholarship per unit allowed. The Local Unit will be required to write a check to the Council in the amount of $250. The Council treasurer will hold the check and it will be deposited only in the case that the local unit fails to attend the event. Deadline May 22, 2017.

For complete requirements and application click on the following link: Florida PTA Convention Scholarship App 2017

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General Meetings:

General DCCPTA Meetings
are above and run from 9:30 am - 11:30 am, hospitality 9:00 -9:30 a.m. meeting 9:30 am. Make sure your PTA/PTSA has a representative. Join us at:
Duval County Public Schools
School Board Building
Cline Auditorium, 1st floor
1701 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville, Florida 32207

PTA – Applications – Forms – Spreadsheets – Samples

Mailing Address:

DCC PTA
P.O. Box 5397
Jacksonville, FL 32247
 Email DCC President
Email Local Unit Team