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## Council Delegates

The PTA school year is winding down, but preparations are already under way for the new year. Kristin Eoff and Sounjalynne Mata will be your representatives to the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD PTA Council in the fall. The council had a successful year distributing your gently used clothes to needy families this year, along with raising money through the annual used-book sale and the recent vendor fair.
As you may know, state school funding is a hot topic right now, and the PTA Council seeks your help in urging state legislators to address this pressing issue. Here is a sample letter you can use if you would like to write to your representative about the need to reform school financing. Feel free to alter the letter as you wish. Remember to sign the letter with your name and full address, and mail it to your elected official(s) as desired. You can find contact information here: Government Contact Information
[[Date]]
The Honorable [[First Name]] [[Last Name]]
[[Address]]
[[City]], [[State]] [[Zip]]
RE: State School Finance
Dear [[Office Title]] [[Last Name]]:
As a Texas resident, I sincerely appreciate your service to our state during this 78th Legislative Session. This legislature is
faced with unparalleled challenges, but I urge you to make education funding a top priority for this biennium.
Many north Texas school districts are paying a lion's share of the burden of the funds for Robin Hood. Our district
(Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD) sends 24% of every tax dollar to the state for recapture. Even though we are considered
property-wealthy, we have a large economically disadvantaged population, and approximately half of our district considers
English a second language. Thus, our challenge is greater than most districts'. With the increasingly difficult TAKS testing,
preparing our students for this will come at a higher cost when more of our tax dollars are leaving the district.
I realize the state faces a huge budget deficit this biennium and that wholesale reform of school finance is not likely. There
are some measures that will give our district some relief, and I urge you to support them. Please continue to keep the
pressure on your colleagues as you explore ways for the state to relieve the local taxpayers' burdens of educating our
children.
Thank you for your attention to this very important matter.
Sincerely,
[[Your name]]
[[Address]]
[[City]], [[State]] [[Zip]]
[[Phone number]]

## Bunco

Geraldine Leondike (972) 394-8127
Bunco is a fun and easy dice game with no prior experience required! We always need subs! If you'd like to sign up for the sub list please give me a call!

## Playgroups

Doan Ngo (972) 242-9518
Do your kids need new playmates? Do you want to chat with other moms? The PTA has 8 ongoing playgroups that you can join. Please contact Doan Ngo at (972) 242-9518 or ngodtrang@yahoo.com if you need more information or if you are interested in joining a group or starting a new one.
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