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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:44:25 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>News</title><subtitle>News</subtitle><id>http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/atom.xml"/><updated>2012-02-06T16:56:53Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Pearson T-shirts</title><id>http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/2012/2/6/pearson-t-shirts.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/2012/2/6/pearson-t-shirts.html"/><author><name>Stephani Kranz</name></author><published>2012-02-06T16:55:32Z</published><updated>2012-02-06T16:55:32Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>There are t-shirts still available in select sizes. &nbsp;They are $10. &nbsp;Order forms are available in the Pearson office or you can contact <a href="mailto:stephaniwise@yahoo.com">Stephani Kranz</a>.&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Pearson Math and Literacy Open House</title><id>http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/2012/2/6/pearson-math-and-literacy-open-house.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/2012/2/6/pearson-math-and-literacy-open-house.html"/><author><name>Stephani Kranz</name></author><published>2012-02-06T16:51:13Z</published><updated>2012-02-06T16:51:13Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Mark your calendars for Pearson ECS Math and Literacy Open House on Tuesday, February 23 at 6:00. The Open House is a great opportunity for your child to show off his/her classroom.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Thank you for supporting Pearson PTA!</title><id>http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/2012/2/6/thank-you-for-supporting-pearson-pta.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/2012/2/6/thank-you-for-supporting-pearson-pta.html"/><author><name>Stephani Kranz</name></author><published>2012-02-06T16:48:08Z</published><updated>2012-02-06T16:48:08Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Thank you for coming out to Chuck E. Cheese and Wendy's over the last few weeks. &nbsp;We were able to riase over $300 for the Pearson PTA. &nbsp;These funds are used for PTA programs and other activities that benefit our staff and children. &nbsp;We will be having a few more fundraising nights before the end of the year. &nbsp;It is a great way to support the PTA and to meet Pearson families.&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Volunteers Needed</title><id>http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/2012/1/8/volunteers-needed.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/2012/1/8/volunteers-needed.html"/><author><name>Stephani Kranz</name></author><published>2012-01-08T16:29:05Z</published><updated>2012-01-08T16:29:05Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>We need volunteers to head the Spring Carnival and Silent Auction Committees. &nbsp;Most immediately we need a Silent Auction Chairperson to solicit donations from the community, organize donations and ready them for the Silent Auction which is held during the Spring Carnival. This is an important and lucrative way for us to raise money for Pearson. Please contact <a href="mailto:nhcalle@pacbell.net">Naomi Calle</a> if you are interested.</p>
<p>Please mark your calendars for the End of Year Party on May 31st. &nbsp;We will need many volunteers for this event. Please be sure to complete your criminal background check with the district if you intend to help with this program.&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Criminal History Background</title><id>http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/2012/1/8/criminal-history-background.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/2012/1/8/criminal-history-background.html"/><author><name>Stephani Kranz</name></author><published>2012-01-08T16:20:08Z</published><updated>2012-01-08T16:20:08Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Friendship parties are right around the corner. Per district policy, individuals who are volunteering with students must pass a criminal history background check with the district. Please go to <a href="https://oea.pisd.edu/volunteer/">pisd.edu</a> and complete the necessary paperwork. Be sure to choose Pearson ECS as a volunteer location. Waiting until the last minute might result in you not being able to attend the school party.&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Congratulations Ms. Vanhorn!</title><id>http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/2012/1/8/congratulations-ms-vanhorn.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/2012/1/8/congratulations-ms-vanhorn.html"/><author><name>Stephani Kranz</name></author><published>2012-01-08T16:17:39Z</published><updated>2012-01-08T16:17:39Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Ms. Vanhorn, teacher of the 3-year old Star class,has been selected as the Experienced TEacher of the Year. Ms. Vanhorn will represent Pearson at the district level.&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>New School Website</title><id>http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/2012/1/8/new-school-website.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/2012/1/8/new-school-website.html"/><author><name>Stephani Kranz</name></author><published>2012-01-08T16:15:17Z</published><updated>2012-01-08T16:15:17Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Check out the new Pearson school <a href="http://k12.pisd.edu/pearson-early-childhood-school">website</a>. &nbsp;You will find lots of valuable information. &nbsp;You can always link to this website via the left sidebar under External Links.&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Thank You!</title><id>http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/2011/11/28/thank-you.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/2011/11/28/thank-you.html"/><author><name>Stephani Kranz</name></author><published>2011-11-29T02:33:22Z</published><updated>2011-11-29T02:33:22Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Thank you for coming out to support Pearson at Cici's Pizza on December 7. &nbsp;We were able to raise $103 for the Pearson PTA. &nbsp;This money will be used to help fund programs like Classroom Parties, Parent Education, and Dad/Kid Movie Nights. We wil be planning additional Pearson nights in the future and would love to have you join us.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Wanted: VP of Programs</title><id>http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/2011/9/7/wanted-vp-of-programs.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/2011/9/7/wanted-vp-of-programs.html"/><author><name>Stephani Kranz</name></author><published>2011-09-07T04:02:46Z</published><updated>2011-09-07T04:02:46Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The Pearson ECS PTA is in need of a dedicated volunteer to serve on the PTA board as the VP of Programs.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Parent Library Checkout Program</title><category term="library"/><category term="parent"/><category term="reminders"/><id>http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/2011/9/5/parent-library-checkout-program.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.pearsonpta.org/news/2011/9/5/parent-library-checkout-program.html"/><author><name>Stephani Kranz</name></author><published>2011-09-05T22:58:08Z</published><updated>2011-09-05T22:58:08Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>We have a great selection of materials that are available for parents to check out. There are fiction and non-fiction children's books, as well as parenting materials. Come in and take home a few books for you and your family today.</p>
<p>Monday - Friday<br />8:00 - 9:00<br />12:20 - 1:15</p>]]></content></entry></feed>
