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Jeffco PTA's Fall Conference!

Saturday, September 25, 2010

8 am - 4:30 pm

Bear Creek High School

3490 S. Kipling Street, Lakewood 80227

See the Gazette for more information

Register for the Fall Conference Today!

 

Turn in your Exhibitor application by
August 25, 2010 to be in the program

Click here for the Application

Letter to Exhibitor

Sponsorship Level Descriptions

IMPORTANT: 2010-2011 PTA Officers List due June 1 - National PTA sends out an excellent PTA tool kit with valuable resources to all current PTA Presidents listed on the 2010-2011 officers list.

Ballot Initiatives 2010 - Summary by Sue Windell - more information

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School Calendar 2010-2011

Serving Kids is Looking for Volunteers
Who Would Like to Help as a Weekly Shopper!

 

Volunteer Details: This is a 2-month commitment that requires shopping at thrift or discount stores for specific items to fill clothing requests (shoppers are reimbursed for their purchases). The orders are filled once per week and then delivered to Manning Option School: (32nd and Alkire) 13200 W. 32nd Ave., Golden, CO 80401.   

 

Questions? If you are interested in volunteering or have more questions, please contact Nancy Hoffmaster @ nbhoff2003@msn.com. We would love to have you!

 

Serving Kids Clothing Program is a partnership of Jeffco Public School Associations (CSEA, JCAA, JCEA, PTA), The Jefferson Foundation, and Jefferson County businesses, organizations and individuals.  The program provides nearly new clothing items to Jeffco preschool through 12th grade students in need.

Sign up for JPS Parent News - Chalk Talk

Parents, are you receiving Chalk Talk? If not, you are missing out on important Jeffco Public Schools information.  Sign up today - it just takes a few minutes.

 

Guidelines for PTA Funding to Jeffco Public Schools: Ever have a question about donating funds to your school? Jeffco PTA has gathered several questions in attempt to clarify the best way to donate PTA funds. read more...

Join the team!  Gear up for a great season advocating for kids by volunteering for the Jefferson County Council PTA board of directors! Won’t you consider a winning season with us?  For more information read more...

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Need Help with your Tax Return? - Jeffco PTA has a lot of resources to help with your filings on our forms page. In addition, the Colorado PTA offers tax clinics for local units at the Colorado PTA office? Contact taxclinic@copta.org or treasurer@jeffcopta.org for additional information.

All units will be required to file a 990/990EZ or the new electronic 990N this Fall.

Link to 990 Forms

Q: What IRS 990 Form is my PTA required to file? A: If your Gross Revenues (total money collected) are more than $25,000 you will need to file Form 990EZ – AND Schedule A. Gross receipts of $25,000 or less will need to file Form 990-N, Electric Notice (e-Postcard).  If your PTA’s gross receipts are $100,000 or greater, you are required to file a form 990 AND a Schedule A.

Q: When is my tax form due?

A: If your fiscal year ends May 31st, and your form 990/990EZ/990N is due October 15. All units with a fiscal year end of June 30, your 990/990EZ/990N is due November 15.
Q: How do I complete Schedule A, Part IV. Reason for Non-Private Foundation Status? A: Mark Line 12. “Organization Meeting the Public Support Tests.”  Colorado PTA and all tax-exempt units under our umbrella are defined as 509(a) (2) public charities.

Treasurer FAQ's: Do you need to file the Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act? Do you need to file a 990? Answers to these questions and more. Treasurer's FAQ's

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Nutrition Section

Jeffco Parents Focus on School Nutrition - Jeffco Parents Focus on School Nutrition was founded by parents of students in the Jefferson County Public Schools district who are concerned about the nutritional well-being of all children. Our goal is to work with the Jeffco Public Schools district, and at the individual school level, in order to continually improve the nutritional quality of all foods offered in Jeffco schools, as well as the level of nutritional education and awareness provided in Jeffco schools.

Jeffco will be the first district in Colorado to pilot on-line applications for free and reduced price meals which should speed up the approval process for parents considerably.

Upcoming changes in the lunch program for next year.

  • Expansion of food bars at secondary level  - added to BYOB we will roll out “Panda Bowl” as school starts – A Panda Express concept with healthy options
  • More local sourcing of products – 2 types of lunch burritos (bean and cheese and chicken and cheese), 2 types of breakfast burritos will be produced locally
  • Blueberry Compote will be produced locally using USDA frozen blueberries – will replace syrup on French Toast and pancakes
  • Produce has been bid with a stated local preference – if local product is available, we want to purchase that – we are requiring the name of the farmer and location to be listed on the invoice.
  • We will begin to replace Styrofoam plates/trays in the middle schools with washable trays.  We will run a pilot with small washable bowls for fruits and vegetables at 8 elementary schools in the fall
  • We have signed a contract with a cleaner and chemical company to provide chemicals for our dish machines and other cleaning needs – the chemicals are all Green Star certified.
  • We are moving away from the “grab and go” style of service on all school levels and begin our “just in time service” a philosophy that allows our staff to serve each and every child as they pass through the hot food line.
  • We have recognized an ever increasing part of our population and are offering a broader selection of vegetarian items; at least 2 vegetarian choices will be available every day.   
  • We are moving away from overly processed foods.  Items that will not be seen on menus next year:  Chicken nuggets (only a whole muscle chicken chunk at secondary schools), Breaded Steak Strips.  The following items will be made from scratch at each school:  Mac & Cheese, Chicken/Cheese Quesadillas, Baked Penne Pasta and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.
  • We now are offering a Universal Free breakfast in the classroom at 14 schools and have plans to add 4 more in the fall.
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Units in Good Standing: Please keep your records up to date by filing the following forms by due dates:

  • DUE - Membership Report are due November 1 and February 1

  • DUE - File your IRS 990EZ, 990, or 990N before the 15th Day of the 5th month after your fiscal year ends. Send a copy to the Colorado PTA 30 days after filing.

  • DUE - Audit Reports are due to Colorado PTA 30 days after your fiscal year ends.

  • Insurance Dues - look for invoice in September

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