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Annual Appreciation Banquet
by Gary L. Schepf, Irving ATPE Vice President
Twenty years ago when I was Irving ATPE President, we started a unique tradition: annual appreciation banquet.
We will be coming together on Thursday, May 10, at 6:00 pm at Singley Academy. The menu has been planned and it now time for you to join us as Irving ATPE "Soars Higher". Here's the flyer in a pdf format:
resources/May Banquet Flyer 051012.pdf
Menu:
-- LeBistro Magnifique with Poppy Seed Dressing
-- Garlic Chicken with Orzo Pasta
-- Maple Dill Carrots with Green Bean Bundles
-- Roll & Butter
-- Tea & Coffee
-- Hawaiian Night
A Message from the President
by Robin Hurt, Irving ATPE President
Dear ATPE Members, Building Representatives, and Officers,
With the holidays quickly approaching, I wanted to take just a moment to let you know how much you are appreciated. While this has been a hectic start to the school year, I hope that you all are settling in to a productive routine. I thank you for keeping ATPE members on your priority list this year.
This year Irving ATPE has made huge progress in communication with our members. We have this informative website up and running, we have communication assessable through Facebook and Twitter, and we have an email system in full swing. We hope, that through at least one of these avenues, you have felt more informed of what’s going on with your Local Irving ATPE.
I hope that you will put Irving ATPE on your 2012 calendar. We have several socials, and a couple of meetings, along with our end of the year banquet. We would love to see some new faces at our events. Also, coming up we have scholarships and grant applications you can apply to receive. And last but not least, if you have ever thought about taking on a more involved role in ATPE, I would be happy to visit with you. Irving ATPE is here for you, so come be a part of what we have to offer.
I hope that each of you finds much peace and happiness during this holiday season.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
Mark Your Calendars
Irving ATPE is planning an event filled year. Are you ready? The current month's events will be listed at the left of the pages, but the entire year's events can be found at the bottom of this page (please scroll down).
Irving ATPE Calendar of Events
| AUGUST 2011 | |
| 3 | WEBINAR: "ATPE Services & Discounts" |
| 5 | Region X ATPE Presidents' Meeting - El Fenix |
| 22 - 26 | "Supporting Your Freedom to Teach" Week |
| SEPTEMBER 2011 | |
| 6 | Members' Applications 1st TURN-IN - John Haley Gym, 3:30-5:30 pm |
| 7 | WEBINAR: "Your First Classroom" |
| 8 | Irving ATPE Meeting: "State Legislative Update" - Los Lupes Irving Mall, 4:45 pm |
| 8 | Members' Applications Final TURN-IN - Los Lupes Irving Mall, 4:30 pm |
| 10 | Region X ATPE Meeting: "Recruiting" - Walnut Glen Academy, Garland |
| 28 | WEBINAR: "ATPE Resources" |
| 29 | Last Day to Join ONLINE to avoid 30 day wait on insurance |
| 30 | Last Day to Join to avoid 30 day wait on insurance |
| OCTOBER 2011 | |
| 13 | Irving ATPE Meeting: "Irving in a Nutshell" - Los Lupes Irving Mall, 4:45 pm |
| 21 | ATPE Foundation Golf Tournament - Round Rock |
| NOVEMBER 2011 | |
| 2 | WEBINAR: "ATPE Advocacy" |
| 4 | DEADLINE: Grant for Teaching Excellence AND ATPE Foundation Grant |
| 10 | Irving ATPE Social: "SCAN" - Cool River Cafe, 4:00 - 6:00 pm |
| DECEMBER 2011 | |
| 3 | Region X ATPE Meeting: "Committee Organization" - Walnut Glen Academy, Garland |
| JANUARY 2012 | |
| 12 | Irving ATPE Social: "SCAN" - Boston Gourmet Pizza, 4:30 - 6:30 pm |
| FEBRUARY 2012 | |
| 1 | DEADLINE: Rogers Literacy Initiative Grant |
| 4 | Region X ATPE Meeting: "Political Involvment Training" - Taste of Italy, Garland |
| 9 | Irving ATPE Meeting: "How to Survive Your Leadership Journey" - Los Lupes Irving Mall, 4:45 pm |
| 20 | Educator of the Year, Scholarship, Grant, and Crystal Apple DEADLINE |
| MARCH 2012 | |
| 5 | DEADLINE: Educator of the Year ... Ben Shilcutt Recruitment ... Local Unit of the Year ... Campus Representative of the Year ... Sam Houston Political Involvement |
| 8 | Irving ATPE Social: "SCAN" - Buffalo Wild Wings, 4:30 - 6:30 pm |
| 15 | DEADLINE: State Officer Candidacy and Bylaws/Resolutions Submissions |
| 31 | Region X ATPE Meeting: "Committees in Action" - Walnut Glen Academy, Garland |
| APRIL 2012 | |
| 19 | Irving ATPE Social: "SCAN" - TBA |
| MAY 2012 | |
| 10 | Irving ATPE Banquet: "Soaring Higher" - Singley Academy |
| JUNE 2012 | |
| 1 | DEADLINE: Newsletter Award ... Fred Wiesner Scholarship ... Barbara Jordan Scholarship |
| 7 | Irving ATPE Delegates' Meeting |
| JULY 2012 | |
| 14 - 17 | ATPE Summit - Austin |