Norwich PTSA celebrates Founders Day Thursday
NORWICH – The Norwich PTSA will host a Founders Day Celebration at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4 at the Norwich Middle School in honor of the founders of the first parent-teachers organizations.
“This year we will be honoring three individuals who have made a huge difference in the lives of our children and community,” said Norwich PTSA President Victoria Mitchell. Those being recognized for their contributions are Dave Sheldon, Debbie Flanagan and Julie Wallen.
The reception, which is free and open to the public, will include tours of the Middle School, a performance by the Norwich High School Jazz Ensemble, a display of student artwork and dessert provided by Casual Catering.
According to Mitchell, the Founders Day event is intended to be a reminder of the role the PTSA and other similar organizations play in supporting parent involvement and working on behalf of all children and families.
“It's a time to reflect and take pride in our many accomplishments, and to renew our commitment to be a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for parents and a strong advocate for public education,” she explained.
Mitchell described PTA founders Phoebe Apperson Hearst and Alice McLellan Birney and the founder of Georgia's Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers, Selena Sloan Butler, as “women of imagination and courage.”
“They understood the power of individual action, worked beyond the accepted barriers of their day, and took action to literally change the world,” she said.
“They had a simple idea – to improve the lives and futures of all of our children. As much as other conditions in America may have changed, that idea has not. PTAs keep it alive.”
“This year we will be honoring three individuals who have made a huge difference in the lives of our children and community,” said Norwich PTSA President Victoria Mitchell. Those being recognized for their contributions are Dave Sheldon, Debbie Flanagan and Julie Wallen.
The reception, which is free and open to the public, will include tours of the Middle School, a performance by the Norwich High School Jazz Ensemble, a display of student artwork and dessert provided by Casual Catering.
According to Mitchell, the Founders Day event is intended to be a reminder of the role the PTSA and other similar organizations play in supporting parent involvement and working on behalf of all children and families.
“It's a time to reflect and take pride in our many accomplishments, and to renew our commitment to be a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for parents and a strong advocate for public education,” she explained.
Mitchell described PTA founders Phoebe Apperson Hearst and Alice McLellan Birney and the founder of Georgia's Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers, Selena Sloan Butler, as “women of imagination and courage.”
“They understood the power of individual action, worked beyond the accepted barriers of their day, and took action to literally change the world,” she said.
“They had a simple idea – to improve the lives and futures of all of our children. As much as other conditions in America may have changed, that idea has not. PTAs keep it alive.”
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