Summer Learning Opportunities

Help with Boo Blast October 25, 2008

Planning is already underway for Moulton's 30th annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 25. It's a school-wide effort and many volunteer positions are still available. Take a look at the Boo Blast Volunteer Form and see where you can spend a few fun hours helping Moulton raise funds for the year ahead.

With the state fiscal crisis forcing Capistrano Unified to plan for severe budget cuts, the district is looking at laying off teachers, increasing class sizes, eliminating bus routes, and other major cutbacks. All of these would have a terrible impact on Moulton. Although the governor's May Revised budget offers some cause for optimism, CUSD is still facing the prospect of significant cuts. Below are some links for you to learn more:

~ California PTA's fourth district (Orange County) Legislative Alerts Page
~ Subscribe to receive CUCPTSA Legislation Alerts by email
~ Budget FAQ by Kathy Fischer, State Legislative Chair, CUCPTSA
~ Superintendent Woodrow Carter's Budget Statement
~ "Wheel of Misfortune" presentation with itemized proposed budget cuts
 

Moulton PTA is currently seeking chairpersons to lead next year's board committees. Whether you want a small fun job or a more challenging project, there's something for everyone. Turn in a Chairperson Position form by April 25 if you would like to get involved. The following slate was elected in March to serve on next year's Moulton PTA Executive Board. Congratulations and thanks go to:

Michelle McNeal – President	Raquel Laguna – Secretary
Kathleen Klegerman – Executive VP	Carolyn Kappes –Treasurer
Anne Casey – 1st VP Programs	Eileen Bradley – Auditor
Maggie Craig – 2nd VP Ways & Means	Nikki Foster – Historian

Several guest authors presented their stories to Moulton students during Young Author's Week. You can visit the authors' own web sites by following the links below.
September McGee read her book Let's Sail Away for the 1st graders.
Ann Whitford Paul performed for the 2nd graders.
Caroline Arnold introduced her work to the 3rd graders.
Dianne MacMillan presented to the 4th graders.
April Halprin Wayland entertained the 5th graders.
Many thanks to Maureen Aplin, author and Moulton parent, for coordinating the week's events!