The Crib Sheet
Carrollton Early Childhood PTA
Volume 25, Issue 1 ~ September 2003
From the President . . .
Shannon Croft (214) 731-9274
I
recently acquired a copy of an old magazine called "The Farmers Wife" from
the year 1919. I carefully looked through it marveling at the advertisements
for miracle chicken feed, indoor water closets, the best price to sell furs
and the latest clothing styles from New York City.
I was amused to
see that among these were some parenting articles. One was titled "When Little
Tad Will Not Eat". I was surprised to read that parents struggled with this
problem back then just as we do today. Another one called "Just Among Us
Girls" was about a rebellious teenage daughter and her overly strict mother.
The author gave them tips on how to understand each other. My favorite article
added up the monetary value of a homemaker at that time. The wages of various
jobs were listed such as: housekeeper, maid, seamstress, nurse, tutor, gardener,
etc. In 1919 homemakers were worth at least $2200 a year!
I was delighted
to see that under he "News From Washington" page there was a brief about
The National Congress of Mothers (now known as the PTA!). They were reporting
their latest aims for the Winter. One was to seek the co-operation of fathers
in all their Parent-Teacher activities. Most PTA's are still working on that
one!
The doctors column in the magazine stressed the importance of
parents getting together in organizations for the good of their health and
that of their children. The same is true today! The Carrollton Early Childhood
PTA is sometimes called "A Parent Support Organization". We are here to support
each other as we are all going through the same things. Throughout the year
members have many opportunities to get to know one another and share ideas
about parenting issues. I hope you'll join us at one of our outings, socials,
meetings or playgroups.
September Program
Karen Christiansen (972) 492-7242
For
our September meeting, we will have icebreakers followingthe business portion
of the meeting so that we can get to know our newest members and learn more
about our returning members.
First Vice President
Alicia Welch (972) 939-6503
Greetings
Everyone! A reminder to all board members, the September Board Meeting will
be Monday, September 8th at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at McCoy Elementary.
Please e-mail youragenda items to Shannon and myself prior to the meeting.
If you have agenda items to present but can't be at the meeting, I will present
them for you. Additionally, all board members and their spouses are invited
to kick off the new year at our annual Board Member/Spouse dinner on Sunday,
September 14th at 7:00 p.m. at Mimi's Cafe in Lewisville. You will receive
an invitation in the mail. So, hire a sitter, and come have a great time!
Please R.S.V.P. to me by September 7th at (972) 939-6503.
GENERAL MEETING
Join us September 12th, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. for our first monthly general meeting and brunch!
We meet at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, 1901 Peters Colony in Carrollton.
For nursery reservations call Cathy Dreyer at (972) 394-6766
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