New Mexico Parent Teacher Association 101st
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New Mexico Parent Teacher Association 101st
New Mexico Parent Teacher Association 101st Annual State Convention May 6-7, 2016 Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel If you can dream it, you can do it. Walt Disney 3315 Louisiana Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505/881-0712 (Phone) 505/884-0793 (Fax) Toll free 1-888-228-8880 Website: www.newmexicopta.org Email: nmpta@newmexicopta.org 2016 NMPTA Convention Schedule Friday, May 6, 2016 8:30-10:00 General Session 1 and Breakfast Sponsored by Kenneth Brown Photography Welcome Speakers Senator Martin Heinrich Workshop Session Grand Quivera 1 & 2 Friday Session A 10:15-11:15 The PresidentTreasurer Team Renata Witte Ally Pierce Valle Grande 2 Vista Norte PTA Programs and Tools You Can Use Bonnie Cannon Tami Baker How to Say “No” as a Parent When You Said “Yes” as a Teen Chris Schueler 11:30-1:30 General Session 2 and Lunch Sponsored by Mountain America Strategic Thinking Session Speakers Grand Quivera 1 Grand Quivera 2 Valle Grande 2 Vista Norte Friday Session B 1:45-2:45 Ways to Increase Your PTA Membership Jeanne Grazier Best practices for Presenters Sondra Slivon Raising Grants and Scholarships for Your PTA Bonnie Cannon Skills for Effective Advocacy Lou Ann Romero Friday Session C 3:00-4:00 Treasurer 101 Ally Pierce President 101 – Yikes! What have I gotten myself into? Renata Witte Recipes for IEP Success Sylvia Sandoval The Game of Money Kimberly Boettcher 4:15-5:00 General Session 3 Reflections Presentation Clave Al Éxito Presentation 5:00-7:00 Exhibitors Showcase and Reflections Celebration Saturday, May 7, 2016 8:00-10:00 General Session 4 and Breakfast Sponsored by Watch D.O.G.S. Reflections Presentation Speakers Male Engagement Panel Workshop Grand Quivera 1 Session Saturday Session D 10:15-11:15 Protecting the Treasury Ally Pierce Elgin Allen Grand Quivera 2 Title I Family Engagement: Make it Happen Renata Witte Dale Hagin Valle Grande 2 WATCH D.O.G.S. Dads of Great Students Keith Schumacher Vista Norte Integrating the Arts into the School Day Cinamon Gentry Tami Baker 11:30 -1:30 General Session 5 and Lunch Sponsored by AIM Saturday Session E 1:45-3:00 Reflections Presentation Speakers Bylaws Amendments Award Winners Recognition Social Media for Your PTA Heidi Wong I’m the President, Now What? Renata Witte 3:15-4:00 General Session 6 Election of Nominating Committee 2016 Convention Video Door Prizes 2 The Magic of Parenting Secretary and Bylaws with Positive Discipline Basics Cyndee Gustke Tami Baker Juanita Silva Welcome to the 101st NMPTA Convention “If you can dream it, you can do it” -----Walt Disney On behalf of the New Mexico PTA Board of Directors, it is my privilege to welcome you to the 101st New Mexico PTA Convention. We are mindful of the training new PTA leaders have requested and are providing that for you. Been in PTA for a while? We have workshops that will stretch what you know and encourage you to use that knowledge to strengthen your programs and activities. New to PTA and not sure what to attend? Talk with one of the NMPTA Board members and ask their advice! It has been an exciting year for New Mexico PTA. We travelled and visited PTAs in the northern and southern parts of the state. We left each visit in awe of your dedication, your belief in the potential of the students in your school and the sheer desire to be successful FOR THEM. From the state Roundhouse to Washington DC, your Board has spoken with Senators and Representatives about the needs of students in our state. We have strived to develop nonpolitical non-partisan relationships with one goal in mind…Working for all Children and providing you with the information you need to make the best decisions for your family. Be proud of your role in this great association. Your predecessors over the past 100 years worked hard to provide a fair and equitable education for all children. This work continues as you give of your time and resources to support the parents, students, administrators and teachers in your schools. I asked each of you in my speech last year to always be proud of the work you do and be proud of who you do it for. In 50 years when our children and grandchildren open the NMPTA 100th Anniversary time capsule they will read what you have written about your hopes and dreams for their future. That is your legacy, your grandchildren and their children will benefit from your hard work and dedication. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you do for today’s children and for the children of tomorrow. Enjoy the Convention! Renata Witte NMPTA President 3 Welcome from National PTA President Welcome to your state convention! I am very excited for you! I remember when I was a state and local leader how I felt after attending a state convention. I was encouraged, inspired and more committed to our mission. This convention will leave you with similar feelings, and you will go back to your community thinking bigger about the possibilities for your PTA. Your decision to attend this convention is a testament to your desire to learn, connect and celebrate and it will make a lasting impact on the lives of our children. And for that, I would like to personally thank you. In our role as child advocates, we speak on behalf of those who are not able to speak for themselves. PTA drives impact at all levels—in schools and local communities, state legislatures, and nationally in the halls of Congress. This is what you will gain at your state convention—how to effectively and cooperatively influence the decisions that affect children at our schools, throughout our districts, within our state, across the country, and in some cases, around the world. It is an exciting and important time to be an advocate for children and education. States are working to implement higher standards and robust school programs. At the federal level, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was recently enacted. ESSA—which reauthorizes the long overdue Elementary and Secondary Act/No Child Left Behind— brings needed improvements to K-12 education, provides greater responsibility to states to meet the needs of all students and acknowledges the essential role of family engagement to student achievement. Now more than ever, it is critical for all of us to work together to make a difference for the futures of our nation’s children. PTA is dedicated to being present and vocal during discussions impacting children and education. We are the organization that solves the toughest problems and creates valuable tools for schools, families and students. Embrace everything your state has to offer and share what you learn here with your community. This is your opportunity to connect with others who share your passion and drive to support all children. I promise you will leave this convention with long-lasting relationships. Thank you for your continued support as we help build a path to equitable education for all children. Don’t forget to take a moment and celebrate our collective accomplishments that have made a difference for your community, economy, and most importantly, the resilient group of children who are ready to thrive. I truly appreciate all you do for PTA and for our nation’s children. Have a great convention! Sincerely, Laura Bay National PTA President 4 Guest Speakers Senator Martin Heinrich U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich is a United States Senator for New Mexico. Elected in 2012, Heinrich serves on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources, Armed Services, Intelligence, and Joint Economic Committees. He is the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Parks and a member of the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission. Heinrich is a member of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus, Senate Climate Action Task Force, Senate Democratic Hispanic Task Force, National Service Congressional Caucus, and Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus. Ben Ray Lujan Jr. ……………… TBD………... Bonnie Cannon Bonnie Cannon is a Consultant for Activity InSite. She was a news station meteorologist for several local television stations. She is currently Duluth PTSA Council President and has served in various PTA roles in Minnesota and Virginia such as Minnesota State PTA president and president-elect, National Council of States, Vice President at Keene Mill Elementary School and Volunteer Coordinator. In addition to her PTA involvement, Bonnie is a St. Luke's Hospice Volunteer and Lakeside Lester Park Community Club Vice President. She has participated in Relay for Life, the Miracle League and Duluth Playhouse. Shaton Berry Shaton Berry has been involved with PTA for the past 12 years. She was President of Michigan PTA from 2011 through 2013. Currently she serves as the Vice President of Leadership and Common Core State Standards Team Lead. Shaton is a certified TCBI trainer and grassroots advocacy trainer through National PTA. Shaton’s family structure is unique because she does not have any biological children; she raised her two younger brothers, Anthony (26) and Deontae (24). Shaton truly believes in the mission and purposes of PTA and wants to ensure its place as a world class association for families. She currently serves on the National PTA Nominating and Leadership Development Committee. Armen Alvarez Armen Alvarez was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Álvarez has been at National PTA for nearly 8 years and currently serves as the multicultural membership development manager and staff liaison to the diversity committee. She is an active mom of four bilingual and bicultural girls—including one child with special needs—and regularly volunteers in their schools and community activities. She is an advocate for the advancement of women and underserved communities and has previously served as a board member for the Once Prevention Fund and National Head Start Association. Linda Johnson Linda Johnson has been the National Service Representative for New Mexico PTA since December of 2013. She works with PTAs across nine western states. Linda served on local, council and state PTA boards in Nevada for over 17 years. She also served as a parent representative on school, district and state education committees. She has a Master of Education in Audiology and worked as an Audiologist until 1992. The last of her four children will graduate from public education in June. 5 Convention Rules 1. Badges are required for admittance to all sessions. Attendance at all Convention activities shall be limited to persons who are properly registered. 2. Each voting delegate must present a membership card and registration fee, whereupon delegate badge, voting cards, and Convention packet will be issued. The voting delegate card will designate those having the privilege of making, seconding, discussing, and voting upon motions before the assembly. 3. Upon presentation of current membership card and payment of a fee, any member of the New Mexico PTA may attend meetings of the 2016 Convention and receive all Convention privileges except those of voting. 4. There shall be no smoking during any event listed on the Convention Schedule. 5. All cell phones must be on “silent or vibrate mode” during all general sessions, meals, and workshops. 6. Delegates are requested to stay in the assembly room during an item on the program or when a vote is being taken. During a counted or standing vote there will be no admittance to the session. 7. A voting delegate of the Convention wishing to obtain the floor shall rise, address the chair, show his/her voting delegate card and give his/her name and the name of the PTA that he/she represents or his/her state board position. A voting delegate may not speak more than two minutes on any question under discussion or more than twice on the same subject. Recognition preference shall be given to delegates who have not previously spoken. 8. Motions, other than procedural motions, must be presented in writing. Motions shall be presented complete with delegate’s name, PTA represented, signed and filed immediately with the state Secretary. 9. Resolutions may be brought to the Convention floor for action of a two-thirds vote of the delegates providing the sponsor of the resolution furnishes a copy to any State Board member prior to the close of business Friday evening May 6, 2016, completed with delegate’s name, PTA represented, and signature. 10. Total Debate Time for any motion or resolution, including amendments, (exclusive of all points of order and points of information) shall be ten (10) minutes. The maker of the motion of submitter of the resolution is allowed the first two (2) minutes to speak on the motion/resolution. Following that the debate will alternate between speakers ‘for’ and ‘against’ the motion/resolution, beginning with the speaker ‘against’ the motion/resolution. 11. In election years, in the event a ballot vote is necessary, the Elections Committee shall conduct voting during the Exhibitor Showcase and for the first hour of Convention proceedings/activities the following day. 12. The parliamentarian shall interpret the law and make a decision on parliamentary procedure at the request of the President. 13. Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the convention in all cases not provided for in the Bylaws or these Convention Rules. 6 NMPTA Board of Directors New Mexico PTA Board of Directors 2015-2017 President: Renata Witte President-Elect: Wendy Lincon VP for Membership: Jeannie Grazier VP for Legislation and Advocacy: Lou Ann Romero Financial Officer: Ally Pierce Secretary: Tami Baker Communications Chair: Heidi Wong Education Chair: Cyndee Gustke Male Participation Chair: Van Overton ► Connect with board members and express interest in committee member activities at: http://www.newmexicopta.org/contact-us 7 Schedule ▪ Friday ▪ May 6, 2016 8:30-10:00 General Session 1 and breakfast Sponsored by Kenneth Brown Photography Welcome Speakers Senator Martin Heinrich 10:15-11:15 Workshop Session A “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” Anna (Frozen) Presidents and Treasurers – a Necessary Partnership Room: Grand Quivara 1 & 2 Presenters: Renata Witte, NMPTA President, and Allyson Pierce, NMPTA Financial Officer Presidents and Treasurers should work closely together to ensure the financial health of the PTA. Join us for this very interactive workshop as we explore this relationship together. In Every Job that Must Be Done there is an Element of Fun!” Mary Poppins PTA Programs and Tools You Can Use Room: Valle Grande 2 Presenters: Bonnie Cannon, NPTA Board of Directors and Tami Baker, NMPTA Secretary Participants will learn about the PTA’s National Standards for Family-School Partnerships, as well as the array of PTA programs and resources available to further the implementation of these standards locally and achieve PTA’s mission – to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. You will also experience a taste of a Family Reading Experience that you can have at your school. Get parents and kids reading together! “Always let your Conscience be your Guide” The Blue Fairy How to Say “No” as a Parent When You Said “Yes” as a Teen Room: Vista Norte Presenter: Chris Schueler, President and CEO, Christopher Productions How do you say “no” to your kids when you said “yes” as a teen to any of the topics adolescents deal with (sex, alcohol, pot, prescription drugs, etc.). Emmy© Award winning producer/director Chris Schueler discusses his project about the New Marijuana and other projects about teen pregnancy, distracted driving, alcohol use, etc. . 11:30-1:30 General Session 2 and Lunch Sponsored by Mountain America Strategic Thinking Session Speakers 1:45-2:45 Workshop Session B “To Infinity … and Beyond!” Buzz Lightyear Ways to Increase your PTA Membership Presidents and Treasurers – a Necessary Partnership Room: Grand Quivara 1 Presenter: Jeanne Grazier, NMPTA VP for Membership This skill-building workshop provides interactive exercises on the basic concepts of increasing your PTA membership numbers: Recruit, Engage, and Retain. Learn how to ask anyone to become a member, explain why they should be a member, engage them when they are a member, and retain them as a member for the following year. "Venture Outside Your Comfort Zone. The Rewards are Worth It." Rapunzel Best Practices for Presenters Presenter: Sondra Slivon, APS District Resource Teacher for Title I Presidents and Treasurers – a Necessary Partnership Room: Grand Quivara 2 In this session participants will learn about integrating music, movement, processing partners and more in their presentations. Participants will leave this session with activities they can use when presenting at PTA meetings. “Today is a Good Day to Try.” Quasimodo Raising Grants and Sponsorships for Your PTA Presidents and Treasurers – a Necessary Partnership Room: Valle Grande 2 Presenter: Bonnie Cannon, National PTA Board of Directors What does it take to secure a grant or sponsorship for your PTA? Participants will learn a process for each, and gain practical skills to increase their PTA’s revenue, regardless of their past experience in fundraising or grantwriting. Even Miracles Take a Little Time” The Fairy Godmother Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy Room: Vista Norte Presenter: Lou Ann Romero, NMPTA VP for Legislation & Advocacy This workshop will focus on how to advocate for your children within systems. Advocates speak up for themselves and others to make things better. Families get engaged because they believe their issues are important and their involvement will make a difference. Not always the case, right? Well, come and learn how you can gain the skills to move your ideas forward and be part of a solution based approach to your advocacy efforts. 8 Schedule ▪ Friday ▪ May 6, 2016 3:00-4:15 Workshop Session C “Hakuna Matata!” Timon Treasurer Training 101 Room: Grand Quivara 1 Presenter: Allyson Pierce, NMPTA Financial Officer How do brand new treasurers be successful? We will discuss the duties involved and answer any questions you have about managing the books. A sample of a budget and other forms will be shared. “There’s More to Being King than Getting Your Way All the Time.” Musfasa President 101 – Yikes! What have I gotten myself into? Room: Grand Quivara 2 Presenter: Renata Witte, NMPTA President This workshop is for first time Presidents. Learn about the role and responsibilities that come along with being a local PTA President. We will learn about this exciting job you have agreed to take on! "A little consideration, a little thought for others makes all the difference ." Eeyore Recipes for IEP Success Room: Valle Grande 2 Presenter: Sylvia Sandoval, Family Liaison, Parents Reaching Out Parents and caregivers will find out about special education services and other supports for their child. They will learn about the importance of good record keeping, ways to build relationships through good communication and find out about effective IEP teams. Discover your place on the team and learn strategies for communicating with school personnel. “All it takes is Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust!” Peter Pan The Game of Money - A Trip to Grown-up Land Room: Vista Norte Presenter: Kimberly Boettcher, Financial Education Manager, Mountain America Credit Union Our children can’t wait to be free and on their own, can they? Well, the words “on your own” and “free” don’t really go together – not when you’re the one paying the bills. Life is expensive! Make no mistake: being an adult is cool, but we want our kids to make it in the big world. To learn about life as an adult, we have to help our kids take a trip to grown-up land, where they can experience their own big adventure! 4:15-5:00 General Session 3 Reflections Presentation Clave Al Éxito Presentation 5:00-7:00 Exhibitors Showcase and Reflections Celebration 9 Schedule ▪ Saturday ▪ May 7, 2016 8:00-10:00 General Session 4 and Breakfast Sponsored by Watch D.O.G.S. Reflections Presentation Speakers Male Engagement Panel 10:15-11:15 Workshop Session D "Sometimes the Right Path is not the Easiest One." Grandmother Willow Protecting the Treasury Room: Grand Quivara 1 Presenters: Allyson Pierce, NMPTA Financial Officer and Elgin Allen, AIM Are you a newly elected treasurer or thinking of becoming a treasurer? Never fear – this workshop is for you AND as a bonus – a representative from AIM will be with us to give you information about insuring your PTA – THIS IS A REQUIREMENT! We will discuss budgets, audits, debit cards, gift cards, dos and don’ts, IRS requirements, etc. Handouts, sample budgets/audits, and other information will be available. “Whistle While You Work” Cinderella Title I Family Engagement: Make it Happen! Room: Grand Quivara 2 Presenters: Dale Evan Hagin, APS Resource Teacher and Renata Witte, APS Family Engagement Specialist What are the benefits of being a Title I school? How do you work with administration to find funding for programs and increase family engagement? Building capacity translates into empowering parents and increasing students’ academic success. Attend this workshop to find out how to make it happen at your school! "A True Hero isn't Measured by the Size of his Strength, but by the Strength of his Heart." Zeus WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) Room: Valle Grande 2 Presenter: Keith Schumacher This program is a one of a kind school-based initiative building on the personal capital already available—fathers and father-figures of students. Every attendee will walk away with the 7 Steps to Success for launching the WATCH D.O.G.S. ® program in their school(s). "Don't just Fly, Soar." Dumbo Reflections/STEAM Workshop Room: Vista Norte Presenters: Tami Baker, NMPTA Secretary and Cinamon Gentry TBD………... 11:30 -1:30 General Session 5 and Lunch Sponsored by AIM Reflections presentation Speakers Bylaws Amendments Award Winners Recognition 10 Schedule ▪ Saturday ▪ May 7, 2016 1:45-3:00 Workshop Session E "Remember, you're the One who can Fill the World with Sunshine." Snow White Using Social Media for Your PTA Room: Grand Quivara 1 Presenter: Heidi Wong, NMPTA Communications Chair Getting information to parents and teachers is our top priority. You will learn how to use social media to help your members know what is happening in your local unit and improve participation by engaging members. “The Game Includes All the Dice, Not just your Own.” Will Turner I’m the President – Now what? Room: Grand Quivara 2 Presenter: Renata Witte, NMPTA President Working with administrators and teachers, planning programs and activities, holding interesting PTA meetings, working with lots of personalities, being the PTA Board leader….SO. MANY. JOBS. Let’s put it all in perspective! “The Flower that Blooms in Adversity is the most Rare and Beautiful of all.” The Emperor The Magic of Parenting with Positive Discipline Room: Valle Grande 2 Presenter: Cyndee Gustke, NMPTA Education Chair This session will focus on parenting tools that support an atmosphere of mutual respect and belonging as well as ongoing communication and problem solving between parents and children. Learn more about parenting tools that allow for the development of valuable life skills for dealing with common challenges in families today. “How Can You Read This? There are No Pictures in It.” Gaston Secretary and Bylaws Basics Room: Vista Norte Presenters: Tami Baker, NMPTA Secretary and Juanita Silva, NMPTA Office Manager Join us in this two-part workshop where we will discuss the duties of a unit secretary and answer questions about bylaws. In Part 1, learn secretary responsibilities, as well as tips for taking minutes. In Part 2, we will talk about how to properly amend your unit’s bylaws and answer a few frequently asked questions about the rules that govern our association. 3:15-4:00 General Session 6 Election ion of Nomination Committee 2016 Convention Video Door Prizes 11 Special Recognition NMPTA Proud! AWARD WINNERS New Mexico PTA introduced an all new PTA awards program for 2015-2016 based on the National Standards for Family-School Partnerships and encouraged all New Mexico PTA schools to submit entries in one or more categories. Winners receive 2 free registrations to convention and the opportunity to share their programs in workshops. Standard #2 Communicating Effectively: Osuna Elementary PTA Standard #3 Supporting Student Success: Osuna Elementary PTA Standard #4 Speaking Up for Every Child: Gadsden Middle School PTSA Standard #5 Sharing Power: Capitan PTA EARLY BIRD AWARDS 2015-2016 The NMPTA gives one school in each Region an award of $200.00 for having 75% of the previous year’s total membership by September 30th. North Region: Country Club Elementary PTA Central Region: Colinas Del Norte Elementary PTA South Region: Berrendo Elementary PTA FALL E-LEARNIING COURSE CHALLENGE WINNER Each course certificate submitted by an individual was entered into a drawing for a free night’s stay at the Marriott Hotel. Winner: Michael Reynolds, Carlsbad Early College High School PTSA SPRING E-LEARNING COURSE CHALLENGE WINNER Each local unit PTA that submitted at least one course certificate per elected officer was entered into a drawing for a free Four-Pack Registration to the 101st Annual State PTA convention. Winner: Coronado Elementary PTA, Albuquerque 16 in ’16 MEMBERSHIP CHALLENGE For every additional 16 members reported from February 1 through March 31, 2016 a local unit PTA received one entry into a drawing for $160. Winner: Chaparral Elementary PTA, Albuquerque FAMILY READING EXPERIENCE KINDLE RECIPIENTS Fall 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School PTA, Rio Rancho Bellehaven Elementary PTA, Albuquerque Puesta Del Sol Elementary PTA , Rio Rancho Spring 2016 Eagle Nest PTA, Eagle Nest 12 Special Recognition WELCOME TO NEW PTA UNITS IN NEW MEXICO 2015-2016 Rio Costilla Community PTA, Rio Costilla Truman Middle School PTSA, Albuquerque NEW MEXICO SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE 2015-2017 Montezuma Elementary, Albuquerque Joe Stanley Smith Elementary Carlsbad New this Year! THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT PTA SCHOLARSHIP In keeping with the New Mexico PTA’s mission to initiate, support, enrich and advocate for the critical role of adult involvement in the education and life experiences of children throughout the state of New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment PTA Scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior with a history of advocating for others in their school or community. Winner: Melanie Staten, La Cueva High School PTSA 13 Special Recognition Congratulations to PTA Units with Increased Membership in 2015-2016 21st Century Public Academy PTA Alice King Community School PTA Atalaya Elementary PTA Bellehaven Elementary PTA CHS Cavemen Baseball Boosters PTA CHS Cross Country Boosters PTA CHS Volleyball Boosters PTA Chaparral Elementary ABQ PTA Christine Duncan Heritage Academy PTA Cleveland Middle School PTA Comanche Elementary PTA Coral Community Charter School PTA Cottonwood Classical PTA Country Club Elementary PTA Eagle Nest Elementary PTA Eagle Ridge Middle School PTA Early Childhood Educational Center PTA Early College High School PTSA Eisenhower Middle School PTA El Dorado Elementary PTA Ernest Stapleton Elementary PTA Governor Bent Elementary PTA Helen Cordero Elementary PTA Joe Stanley Smith Elementary PTA Lew Wallace Elementary PTA Longfellow Elementary PTA MAS Charter School PTA Matheson Park Elementary PTA Mission Avenue Elementary PTA Monterrey Elementary PTA Mountain Elementary PTA Nex+Gen Academy PTA Onate Elementary PTA Osuna Elementary PTA Pecos Elementary PTA Petroglyph Elementary PTA RFK Charter High School PTSA Rio Grande High School PTSA Rio Rancho Elementary PTA Riverside Elementary PTA Sandia Base Elementary PTA Sierra Vista Elementary PTA Taos Integrated School for the Arts PTA (TISA) Ventana Ranch Elementary PTA 14 Reflections Winners “Let Your Imagination Fly” 2013-2014 NMPTA Reflections Winners DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY Delaney Davis, Grade 2 SY Jackson Elementary School “Let Your Imagination Fly” Karin Lujan, Grade 5 SY Jackson Elementary School “Imagination Fly” Carolina Valverde La Cueva High School “Better When I’m Dancing” FILM PRODUCTION Adrian Vargas, Grade 2 SY Jackson Elementary School “A Butterfly’s Dream” Alexander Gurrrieri, Grade 5 Georgia O’Keefe Elem School “Out in Space” Jordan Chavez, Grade 8 LBJ Middle School “An Imaginative Mind” LITERATURE Ava Wagonman, Grade 2 SY Jackson Elementary School “A Land Far Away” Sammy Yassin, Grade 5 Georgia O’Keefe Elem School “I Let My Imagination Fly With Drones” Ophelia Dimkoff, Grade 8 Eisenhower Middle School “Soaring Over a Cerulean Summer” MUSIC COMPOSITION William McGlumphy, Grade 2 SY Jackson Elementary School “Let Your Mind Run Wild” Dylan Smith, Grade 4 North Star Elementary School “Imagining” Bailee Baca, Grade 6 Eisenhower Middle School “Dance of the Fireflies” PHOTOGRAPHY Lillian Southward, Grade 2 SY Jackson Elementary School “Flying With My Duck!” Ella Dowding, Grade 5 SY Jackson Elementary School “Pink” Ruya Nelson, Grade 6 Eisenhower Middle School “Dream Catcher” VISUAL ARTS Samira Nelson, Grade 2 Georgia O’Keefe Elem School “My Book of Imagination” Irene Xue, Grade 5 Georgia O’Keefe Elem School “Floating Away” 15 Andy Liu, Grade 6 Eisenhower Middle School “Let Your Mind Run Free” Friday Breakfast Sponsor Kenneth brown ad here Rebecca, please be sure to keep the Friday Breakfast Sponsor title on the top of this page. Thanks! 16 Friday Lunch Sponsor 17 Saturday Breakfast Sponsor 18 Saturday Lunch Sponsor 19 Convention Sponsors and Exhibitors UpDATED 4 27 1:00 pm Hinkle Family Fun Center Colleen Wyatt 12931 Indian School Road, NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 505-299-3100 colleen@hinklefamilyfuncenter.com Association Insurance Management Sponsor Elgin Allen 8144 Walnut Hill Lane #1500 Dallas, TX 75231 1-800-876-4044 aim@aim-companies.com Lifetouch Jon Adams 6101 Signal Ave NE Suite A Albuquerque, NM 87113 505-237-1957 jonadams@lifetouch.com Kenneth Brown Photography Sponsor Rebecca Brown 1200 Lobo Canyon Road Grants, NM 87020 1-505-290-7180 service@kenbrownphoto.com M J Thomas Photography Stephen Pugh 5602 Dona Ana Loop NE Rio Rancho, NM 87114 505-850-0607 stevep.mjt@gmail.com Mountain America Federal Credit Union Sponsor Joseph Ramirez 9200 Golf Course Road Albuquerque, NM 87114 505-897-0090 jramirez@macu.com Moms Demand Action (Everytown for Gun Safety Support) Maggie Byers 11112 Bellamah Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 505-550-0489 Maggie0489@msn.com WATCH D.O.G.S (Dads of Great Students) Sponsor Keith Schumacher 1600 W Sunset Ave Suite B Springdale, AR 72762 1-888-540-3647 dgriffith@fathers.com Nusenda Credit Union Hena Torres P O Box 8530 Albuquerque, NM 87198 505-998-2601 htorres@nusenda.org 5 Star Fundraising Carlos Baca 7416 Longview Drive, NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 505-232-3277 cbaca16@comcast.net Parents Reaching Out Naomi Sandweiss 1920 B Columbia Dr Se Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-247-0192 nsandweiss@partentsreachingout.com Community Support Barbara MacDonald 5553 Lilac Place NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144 505-771-2353 community2000@hotmail.com Grand Canyon University Cynthia Kotfila 3300 W. Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85017 602-639-8217 Cynthia.kotfila@gcu.edu Duke Family Business Steven Duke 1926 Belmont Blvd. Abilene, TX 79602 325-665-8025 dukefamilybusiness@gmail.com NASA Space Place Nancy Leon 4800 Oak Grove Drive, M/S 201-101 Pasadena, CA 91109-8099 818-354-1067 spaceplace.nasa.gov 20 Special Thanks NMPTA Reflections Gives special thanks to the following sponsors: New Mexico PTA thanks Technology Integration Group for their generous donation of the Promethean Board and equipment for use at the 2016 NMPTA Convention. 21 Notes 22 Notes 23 24