Message from Dr. Bockman:
Do you want to have a voice in your child's school? Returning the APS survey to your child's homeroom teacher is one way to voice your thoughts/opinions. Please return the survey to your child's homeroom teacher by no later than this Friday, April 4.

Spring Band and Chorus Concert – Thursday, April 3rd
Please plan to attend the PTA meeting this Thursday evening, followed by the Inman Spring Band and Chorus Concert in the Inman Gym. The meeting will begin at 6:30pm and will be followed by the Concert.

Deadline for May issue of the Inman INSIGHT:
The deadline for the last issue of the Insight for the school year is Monday, April 14 at midnight. Please submit all articles to Anne Farrisee at plumbob@mindspring.com by the deadline date and time. If you have questions regarding the Inman Insight, please contact Insight Managing Editor, Cheryl Jones, at cgsjones@msn.com.

Junior Beta Club Application Extension:
The National Junior Beta Club is an organization dedicated to 'leading by serving others.' Our Inman chapter is currently accepting applications for ALL STUDENTS until Friday, April 18th (extension from Wednesday, April 2nd). There will also be a parent informational meeting in the media center on Wednesday, April 16th to learn more about this exciting opportunity for your students to build leadership skills, perform community service, and make lasting friendships. Applications are available in Ms. de la Rosa's room (3025). Thank you!

CRCT (Criterion Reference and Competency Test) Testing
Testing will take place the week of April 22nd through April 27th. Students on all grade levels take this state-wide test. Please try not to schedule doctor's appointments on these days, and be sure that students get plenty of sleep and have a good breakfast before beginning their day. Consider packing a healthy snack for breaks. We want the nation to see how brilliant Inman students are! PLEASE make sure your student has an ample supply of No.2 pencils for the week!

Chamber Theatre Productions Field Trip – Donations Requested!
As most of you know, we are taking a field trip to see the Chamber Theatre productions at the Atlanta Symphony Hall on Friday, May 2nd. Most students have returned permission slips and paid for the field trip, and we thank you for that. In the past, APS transportation has been free of charge. With rising fuel prices, APS is requiring us to pay for bus service to and from the production. This is a cost not figured into the original $17.00 fee for the trip. We are asking for donations to help offset the cost of the busses. It works out to be $3.50 per student. We realize it has already been a large expense to parents for students to have the opportunity to take this field trip. We feel like it will be a wonderful learning experience for all involved, and can not wait for the opportunity. We appreciate your help and patience as we work through this unexpected expense. If you have questions or would like to make a donation, please contact Tommy Firesheets at tfiresheets@atlanta.k12.ga.us for more information.

The Floor is Open for Nominations!
The Inman PTA Nominating Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2008-2009 Inman PTA Board. The Nominating Committee will present candidates for the 2008-09 Board at the May PTA meeting.

Research shows that a family’s level of participation in its children’s education has an enormous impact on the students’ grades, attendance and attitude toward school. The more parents are involved in a child’s education, the more successful the child becomes. PTA is a wonderful way to meet people and be an important part of your child’s education, and the Inman PTA offers parents many opportunities to get involved. If you like to work behind the scenes or prefer to take center stage, Inman PTA has a Board position that fits your schedule and volunteer style!

If you wish to nominate someone for a PTA Board position or want to be considered for a position yourself, please contact Marie Killory (PTA nominations committee) at choib3@hotmail.com. A list of open (or unconfirmed) positions is shown below. Please consider giving your time and energy for a wonderful cause... our children! Thank you in advance for your support.

Officers:
VP Fundraising
VP-Elect of Advocacy

Communications:
Back to School
Inman Insight Editor
Brag Sheet

Advocacy:
CINS representative
LocalState
Fed

Education:
Cultural Arts
Saturday School
Writer's Workshop
Curriculum Liaisons:
High Performers
PEC
Reading Support
Student Recognition
Soaring Eagle
Teacher Grants
Club Support/Grants
Scholarship
Teacher Appreciation
Health and Safety

Fundraising:
Magazine Sales
Xmas Tree Sales
Cooperate Partnerships
Summerfest
Grant Writing

Parent Involvement:
6th grade Liaison
Parent Learning Workshops

Administration:
Child Care
Hospitality

Inman Local School Council
The Inman School Council is soliciting nominations for a Parent Representative. This is a two-year position which will begin in May. The school council meets the last Monday of every month at 4:15 PM in the Media Center. The council is a collaborative group of parents, teachers, business partners and the school principal. The purpose of the Inman School Council is to address issues related to student achievement.

If you are interested in seeking this position please send a short note about yourself and why you are interested in becoming a member of the school council to Pam Revie-Pettersen at pjrp@bellsouth.net by Monday, April 14th. Please give this position some thoughtful consideration; it’s a great way to be involved in educational issues with minimal time commitment beyond the monthly meetings. If you have questions about the council or the Parent representative responsibilities, please don’t hesitate to contact me by email.