LIVE WEBCAST—A Parent’s Guide to Video Games: Online Video Game Safety Simplified

Wednesday, April 23, 2008Time: 7:00 p.m. EDT
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Video games can be a great source of entertainment and learning for the whole family. But, with the ever-changing world of online gaming, how can a parent keep up? How do you translate game ratings? How do parental controls work? What tools can you use as a parent to ensure safe online gaming for your child? Join our free live webcast featuring PTA National President Jan Harp Domene, ESRB President Patricia Vance, and Andrew S. Bub from GamerDad.com, as they discuss online video game safety.
TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
An inside look at the ESRB rating system
An expert-guided tour on setting up parental controls
Expert advice on managing online game time with your children
Tips for online video game safety
An interactive Q & A session
PTA has partnered with the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to produce A Parent’s Guide to Video Games: Parental Controls and Online Safety, a guide full of the information that parents need to know about video games. Copies of the English- and Spanish-language versions of the guide can be downloaded from www.pta.org/mediasafety. This program is presented by ESRB and PTA.
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PTA Member Discounts for Sharp Electronics

PTA is pleased to announce that Sharp Electronics, a subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, has become a National Member Benefits Provider of PTA.
As a Member Benefits Provider, Sharp is offering PTA members exclusive discounts ranging between 15%–50% on its electronics and business products via a password- protected website. Also, Sharp is offering FREE shipping on select items including their AQUOS® high definition LCD televisions.
The Sharp discount website for PTA is now live and can be accessed by logging onto pta.org/benefits. We hope this exclusive opportunity will help create more value for our members and strengthen your state's ability to retain and recruit new members.

Chestnut Elementary School Time Capsule

A time capsule is going to be a part of the Family Cookout on May 30th. If you have any ideas of items that should be included in this fun project, please contact Anissa Preston at 392-6170.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is the first week of May. If you are interested in assisting or chairing this event, call Anissa Preston at 392-6170.

2007-08 Yearbook

Yearbooks will be $15.00 and will be going on sale soon. Please watch for the forms to come home.

Clothing Swap

Do you have uniforms that no longer fit your child? Are you looking for school clothes for next year? PTA is planning a clothing swap for the May 30th Family Cookout. We will be collecting clothing that follows the School Dress code guidelines. A Voucher will be issued to families to swap. If you would like to donate clothing or would like to be on this committee please contact Anissa Preston at 392-6170.