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Welcome to Spicewood PTA!
Welcome!
Welcome to the Spicewood Elementary PTA! Our PTA is a group of parents, caregivers, teachers, school staff, and community members who have joined together with the shared goals of advocacy, family engagement, programming for kids, and support for our school.
The Spicewood PTA was formed:
- To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, and throughout the community;
- To raise the standards of home life;
- To advocate for laws that further the education, physical and mental health, welfare, and safety of children and youth;
- To promote the collaboration and engagement of families and educators in the education of children and youth;
- To engage the public in united efforts to secure the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social well-being of all children and youth; and
- To advocate for fiscal responsibility regarding public tax dollars in public education funding
We value collaboration, commitment, diversity, respect, and accountability. However, we cannot do this alone. The Spicewood Community needs involvement from all families in order to best support our children. Whether you choose to volunteer in a classroom, assist with an event, become a Panther Partner, or simply join as a member, you are doing your part to make Spicewood Elementary the BEST environment for growth.
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Membership Toolkit is the service that empowers us to make purchases, complete paperwork, and coordinate our volunteer efforts —all online. The goal is to save time, and work together more smoothly!
Once registered, you can:
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Cultural Communications: February
Happy February, Panthers! February is a month of learning, reflection, and care. Throughout the month, we observe Black History Month, a time to celebrate the history, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans and to encourage meaningful conversations about fairness, community, and respect.
February is also American Heart Month, which reminds families of the importance of heart health and healthy habits for all ages. This initiative especially stands out to me as the son of a dear friend was born with a congenital heart defect and his 3rd grade body has already undergone more procedures than many of us ever will. If you happen to be a pediatric health care provider - thank you, from the bottom of my *heart*!
Finally, I would like to shout out a giant THANK YOU to Nidhi Parashar for volunteering to chair our One World, One Night event. This event is a treasured Spicewood favorite and Nidhi will no doubt coordinate a memorable evening.
Continuing this month are curated book lists correlated by topic. For some of the calendar observations you will notice that they are linked to age- appropriate and inclusive book suggestions; I hope these lists are helpful in guiding your family’s reading selections! Thinking of a relevant title or celebration, but don’t see it listed? Let me know and we will share it in the future! dei@spicewoodpta.org
*Calendar events are sourced from National PTA and Texas PTA.
Week 1 (Feb 1–7)
Feb 2 – Groundhog Day
A fun tradition that playfully predicts whether spring will arrive early.
Family Idea: Make weather predictions together and check back later in the month.
Feb 4 – Rosa Parks Day
A day honoring Rosa Parks and her role in the Civil Rights Movement.
Family Idea: Talk about fairness and standing up for others.
Week 2 (Feb 8–14)
Feb 11 – International Day of Women and Girls in Science
A day recognizing the important contributions of women and girls in science and technology fields.
Family Idea: Try a simple science experiment at home.
Feb 12 – Lincoln’s Birthday
A day honoring Abraham Lincoln and his leadership in U.S. history.
Family Idea: Read a short story about honesty or leadership.
Feb 14 – Valentine’s Day
A day focused on friendship, kindness, and showing care for others.
Family Idea: Write kindness notes to friends, teachers, or family members.
Week 3 (Feb 15–21)
Feb 15 – Susan B. Anthony Day
A day honoring Susan B. Anthony and her work to advance women’s rights.
Family Idea: Discuss how people can work together to create positive change.
Feb 16 – Presidents’ Day
A federal holiday honoring U.S. presidents and the nation’s history.
Family Idea: Learn one fun fact about a U.S. president.
Feb 17 – Lunar New Year
A celebration observed in many Asian cultures that welcomes the new year with traditions, food, and family gatherings.
Family Idea: Learn the animal of the year or make a red-and-gold craft.
Feb 17 – Ramadan (Begins at sunset)
A holy month in Islam focused on reflection, prayer, and community.
Family Idea: Learn about Ramadan traditions or talk about the importance of kindness and self-reflection.
Feb 18 – Ash Wednesday
A Christian holy day marking the beginning of the season of Lent.
Family Idea: Talk about traditions that help people reflect and set goals.
Feb 21 – International Mother Language Day
A day celebrating language diversity and multilingualism around the world.
Family Idea: Learn how to say “hello” in a new language.
Week 4 (Feb 22–28)
Feb 28 – Rare Disease Day
A day that raises awareness about rare diseases and the families they affect.
Family Idea: Wear a special color to show support and talk about empathy and inclusion.
