How are we already in February? In the blink of an eye, we will be celebrating the end of the year. This is the time of the year when the PTA will be doing its election and this year more than ever we need our families to step up. Since 2021, we have seen a steady decline of volunteers and the PTA cannot continue to host all the events and do all the programs without your help. We have things for everyone, including people that work full time. Take a look at all the open positions and fill out the interest form. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the nominating committee at vicepresident@bolinpta.com or myself at president@bolinpta.com

We have a lot of fun things coming up, make sure to join us!

Join the 2025-2026 PTA Board!

Volunteers are needed to join the PTA Board for 2025-2026! It's a great way to get to know your school and meet other parents! Anyone can join and no prior experience is necessary. Learn more about board positions and fill out the interest form by February 21st: https://bolinpta.membershiptoolkit.com/boardpositions

Know an Outstanding Volunteer?

Texas PTA Honorary Life Membership and Extended Service Award Nominations are now open! These awards honors those individuals who show continued dedication and involvement in the lives of children in our school and in our community.

Visit the link below to nominate a volunteer or staff member who has gone above and beyond for our school and its students. Nominations must be received by February 23rd!

https://forms.gle/iLexQwnv5WCackjZ8

2/24 Texas PTA Rally Day

Texas PTA Rally Day 2025 will take place Monday, February 24th in Austin. This biennial event brings together parents, educators, students and community leaders to advocate for every child's education, health, and well-being. Learn more at www.txpta.org/rally-day

3/6 PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go!

Join us on Thursday, March 6th for the PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! program, a collaboration between National PTA and AT&T, to help families navigate the challenges of determining screen readiness by engaging in discussion and learning about helpful tools and resources. More details will be posted soon!

3/6 PTA Membership Meeting

Join us for our election meeting on March 6th at 6PM. Anyone can attend the meeting and everyone is welcome. Only members may vote should one occur. Learn more about your PTA and stay for the Ready, Tech, Go event!

3/8 Allen Eagle Run

There's still time to register online for the 17th annual Allen Eagle Run on March 8th! Your registration will help your campus, your PTA and support classroom grants and scholarships around Allen ISD. You may choose a 1 mile Fun Run/Walk, a 5K Run/Walk, a Sleep in Entry or even a Virtual Race! Visit alleneaglerun.org to learn more and sign up!

Proposed changes to bylaws

Proposed changes to the Luther and Anna Mae Bolin Elementary PTA Bylaws will be voted on at the March 6, 2025 membership meeting. You may review them along with other PTA documents on our website at the link below.

https://bolinpta.membershiptoolkit.com/documents

Book donations wanted!

Get a head start on spring cleaning and go through those book shelves! We'll be posting info soon on when to send in your gently used books for the Allen Council of PTAs Used Book Fair! Save the date to shop the fair on April 24-26th!

Thank you, OPD Smiles!

Many thanks to OPD Smiles Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry for generously sponsoring our Donuts with Dad event! We are grateful for our community partners!

It's never too late to join PTA!

Did you know that your PTA membership helps bring programs to the school and community, helps us support our incredible staff and most importantly gives us a voice to advocate for our students? Click here to join!

Here's how you can help your PTA!

It is not too late to sign up for Kroger Community Rewards. It only takes a few minutes to sign up and every time you shop, your PTA gets a percentage back. It is an easy way to support your PTA and it really makes a big difference to us.

All Kroger purchases benefit the school, simply link your plus card to the Luther and Anna Mae Bolin PTA as your community rewards participant. Organization #KJ291

Remember to tell your family and friends!

SUBJECT: February 2025 Bolin PTA Newsletter