A must-read is "Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul."
An excerpt states, "Over the years, volunteers have been treated,
for the most part, with a nice pat on the back with the notion that
the majority of people just didn't have the time nor the desire to
get involved. But as our society moves through economic cycles and
recovers from acts of terrorism, the concept of volunteering to offer
comfort, aid and most importantly, one's time to 'make a difference'
has become validated as an accepted and natural part of daily life."
If you have not yet discovered the rewards of volunteering, I am
in full agreement with authors Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen.
May I also encourage you to get involve? PTA is always on the lookout
for a few more caring individuals. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Here's what's happening in the Hoover cluster schools.
HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL
The PTA Reflections contest in under way, PTA President Doris
Kouyias said. The theme is "Signs of Courage." Students can enter
artwork, music, writing and photography. Rules and entry forms are
being sent out to all teachers and staff.
Please mark your calendars for May 15, 2004, for the 75th
anniversary of Hoover High School in Glendale. Hoover is the only
school to be named after a president sitting in office -- our 31st
president, elected in 1928, Herbert Hoover.
This will be a fabulous celebration of 75 years of rich and
diverse Hoover High School history. For more information, call the
school office at 242-6801.
TOLL MIDDLE SCHOOL
PTA President Elaine McCoy thanked parents Harbinder Atwal, and
her family, and Madeleine Hibbs for a very successful gift-wrap
fund-raiser. There was a total of 147 orders. PTA is grateful to
those who participated. Thank you to parent Marcia Rodriguez and
Assistant Principal Samantha Barker for their work on Red Ribbon
Week. Their time spent on informing students of the dangers of drugs
was well spent.
Much appreciation goes to parents Tam Le and Vilma Bedrossian for
their diligence, dedication and consistent work on the PTA Membership
Campaign.
Also, a huge thank-you goes to Detective Tim Feely, who presented
the Ecstasy and Rave Program to Toll PTA and Hoover PTSA. Detective
Feely can be reached at Tfeeley@ci.glendale. ca.us.
A school food drive is in progress. Please bring in your food
items to Room 202. It will benefit 20 local Toll families.
This week is college week at Toll. A variety of special activities
and presentations will be planned for students to increase their
