Walk-a-Thon Friday March 10, 2017 at 8:30am

Hello Buri Buri families!

Our walk-a-thon is this Friday! We are so excited for this super fun fundraiser :) It will begin just after drop off. Families can cheer on the walkers from the playground area. We will have refreshments and music. Here are some walk-a-thon frequently asked questions (FAQ)

1. Are donations/pledges per lap or based on distance? No, all donations are based on general participation in the walk-a-thon for ease of collection and fairness to all students.

2. When are donations due? Donations are due on the day of the walk-a-thon, Friday March 10th. They can be turned in directly to the office or to teachers. Checks can be made payable to Buri Buri PTA. We will accept late donations but donations turned in after Wednesday March 15 may not be considered for top fundraiser awards or t-shirt and notebook prizes.

3. When will I get my t-shirt or notebook? The t-shirts are special order and we do not get extras so we put in one order after all donations are collected. T-shirts and notebooks will be distributed to students by the end of March.

4. I want to get an extra t-shirt for myself or siblings. How much do we need to fund-raise? You can get one t-shirt for raising $75. You can get an extra t-shirt for each $25 raised over $75. So $100 for two, $125 for 3, etc. We will also give an extra notebook for siblings for each additional t-shirt ordered. Please contact buriburipta@gmail.com if you would like to adjust your t-shirt sizes or if you have questions.

5. I lost my donation envelope. Where can I get a new one? There are extras in the office on the flyer carousel by the chairs. You can also print this DONATION FORM and use any envelope.

6. Can I get a receipt for tax purposes? Yes! All donations are 100% tax deductible. Please contact us at buriburitpa@gmail.com if you would like a receipt.

7. How do the donor honor circles work? The student is the fundraiser so whatever money is donated in their name and put in the envelope counts towards the prizes and "fundraiser superstar" honors, If they have multiple donations from different people or businesses that are over $50, each individual donor will be recognized in the donor honor circles, so for example:
Student Collects the following:
Aunt donates: $50
Grandparents donate: $75
Neighbor donates: $10
Family restaurant donates: $100

Total donations/fundraised: $235Prizes:

Student will earn a notebook and T-shirt
If student has fundraised/collected donations in the top three of all school, student will win prizes below. In addition a newsletter will be sent home with the following:
Student will be named in the "Fundraising Superstar" category for raising total over $50
Aunt will be named in the Silver Circle for donating $50-$99 

Grandparents will be named in the Silver Circle for donating $50-$99
Family Restaurant will be named in the Gold Circle for donating $100

8. What are we fundraising for? We are fundraising to bring more awesome programs to Buri Buri. We will use fundraised money for the following: Science Carnival May 6, 2017, expanded Week of Code in 2017, possible art program next year and continuing with Playworks next year. All money raised above our PTA budget will be donated to the school. 

Prizes!

Tie Dye T-Shirt:  This one-of-a-kind t-shirt features blue and white tie-dye design and Bobcat lettering. Fundraise $75 and get this T-Shirt for a PRIZE! This will be your only chance to get one of these cool t-shirts. We will not include them as part of our regular spirit wear and will not have them for sale any other time. 

Baby Bobcat Notebook: These awesome notebooks feature a baby bobcat on the cover. They have a plastic cover and are 5x7 inches in size and have 70 lined pages. Fundraise at least $30 and win this prize!

Top Fundraiser Rewards:

#1: Wonder Workshop Dash Robot

#2: Amazon Fire Tablet 8’’ 16 GB

#3: VTech Kidzoom Smartwatch

Donor Honor Circles: We will honor individual and business donors on our website and in a newsletter sent home to all Buri Buri students! Students will also be honored if they raise more than $50.

Silver Circle: Donate $50

Gold Circle: Donate $100

Diamond Circle: Donate $200 or more

Student Fundraising Superstars: Raise a total of $50 or more

Classroom Rewards:

Class with most funds raised: $100 Prize: Teachers can decide to use this towards field trips, arts and science programs or whatever their class wants!

Classes with most participation in each grade level: (fundraising any amount, even $1) will get a popcorn party! If more than one class per grade has 100% participation, each will get the popcorn party! 

Thank you for your generous support!
Buri Buri PTA

PTA Meeting and Parenting Skills Presentation this Thursday 3/2/17 at 6:30pm in the cafeteria

Dear Buri Buri Families,

Please join us for dinner and a PTA meeting on Thursday 3/2/17 at 6:30pm in the cafeteria. We will have a short PTA meeting and then hear a special presentation by 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Garcia Rovetta. She will speak about how to apply PBIS strategies used in the classroom at home. PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and is used in every classroom at Buri with great success.

We will also serve a delicious spaghetti dinner. Kids are welcome to attend we will have coloring activities available. Families will get a homework pass to excuse kids for one piece of homework that night. 

We hope to see you there at 6:30 on Thursday!

Thanks!

Buri Buri PTA

Buri Buri Talent Show AUDITION sign-ups are here!

Announcing the 5th Annual "Buri Buri's Got Talent" Talent Show

AUDITIONS!

Calling all Singers, Dancers, Musicians, Comedians, Magicians, Air-Guitar Players & Lip Syncers!   Beginning Thursday, 2/16 at 7pm, you can sign up to participate in this year’s Talent Show!  

Due to popular demand, we will only be accepting the 1st 30 acts that sign up.

Audition Time Sign-Up Link (note you still need to hand in the permission slip)

https://goo.gl/forms/oBsDcUXnphKlNHOe2

Important dates:

Online Sign-ups begin 2/16 at 7pm

Permission Slips are due Friday, 2/24

Auditions will be held Wednesday, March 1st

Wednesday, March 22nd (6:00-8:30): Dress Rehearsal

Friday, March 24th (6:30-8:30):  Talent Show

Permission Slip:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B84uwZvTREAQNzcwWlh1RHNRVUE/view?usp=sharing

Important Participant Information:

• Permission slips must be filled out and signed by a parent/guardian and returned to school no later than Friday, 2/24.  If performing in a group, please staple and return all members permission slips together to avoid confusion.

• Students will receive a specific audition time and will be asked to perform 30-45 seconds of their prepared act (to ensure appropriateness).  Audition times will be communicated by February 28th.

• All participants are required to attend the Audition (3/1) and Dress Rehearsal (3/22 6-8:30).

• Students are limited to 1 solo act OR 1 group act 

• Each performance may be up to 3 minutes MAX.  Time limits will be strictly enforced.

• Students must supply their own music (radio edited versions please!) and props. 

• Photos will be taken during the show and may be used in future PTA & School Marketing.  

• All performances MUST follow school appropriate language, dress code and music choice.  Any inappropriateness may disqualify an act from the show.

For additional information or questions, please email
 buriburitalentshow2017@gmail.com

Someone Speical Dance Friday 2/24-- Tickets on Sale! Deadline Extended to Tuesday 2/21/17

Buri Buri PTA

Someone Special Dance

Friday, February 24, 2017

Time: 6-9pm

Alta Loma- Ram Hall

Please join us for a super fun night at the Someone Special Dance! This is a family dance where kids bring their "Someone Special" like a mother, father, grandparent or older sibling. One parent can bring more than one kid and one kid can bring more than one "Someone Special". Kids may not attend without an adult chaperone, this is not a drop-off event. 

Included with the $15 ticket price is a delicious dinner, dessert and unlimited photos from our photobooth!

Don't miss this awesome event! It is one of our best PTA events of the year!

Print this order form and turn it in to teachers or the office with payment by Tuesday 2/21. 
Tickets will not be sold at the door. Tickets will be delivered to students by Friday 2/24.

1 Free ticket opportunity: volunteer for a 30 minute shift to serve food, set-up, or clean-up at the event and get a free ticket! Please contact Kim for more info: buriburipta@gmail.com

Babies can attend without a ticket. One meal per ticket so please purchase a ticket for any children who will require their own plate of food.

Restaurant Night Tonight at The Habit 3-7pm

Restaurant Night will occur at the Habit Burger Grill, located at 303 Gellert Boulevard in Daly City on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, from 3:00pm – 7:00pm.  Come get some fantastic burgers for an easy dinner.

These Restaurant Night fundraisers provide a wonderful opportunity for Buri Buri families to meet other Buri Buri families in your community.  Enjoy great food in the dining area or take it to go if you wish. 

A flyer will be provided to your child and an email sent you prior to the event. 

Please make sure to present a physical flyer at the time of purchase so that your Buri Buri PTA can collect a portion of the proceeds. Thank you for your help in making this event a success! 

Please send us an email with your thoughts regarding Restaurant Night at buriburipta@gmail.org.  All suggestions are welcomed.  Let us know where you’d like to see the next Restaurant Night!

PRINTABLE FLYER HERE

Family Fitcamp Tonight Monday 1/23 & Kindergarten Info Night Tuesday 1/24

Family Fitcamp Monday 1/23!

It's the 2nd Annual Family Fitcamp on Monday the 23rd at 7pm. Tell your friends, family, neighbors and co workers etc....I'm hosting a fun family fitcamp for all ages at Buri Buri School in the MUR! At fitcamp, folks can get a great workout along with encouragement and motivation to continue working out even after fitcamp. Ultimately it's about feeling amazing after exercising. Come and learn more! Healthy snacks and water will be provided. All families are encouraged to join!

Kindergarten Info Night

The SSFUSD is having an information night for incoming kindergarten and transitional kindergarten families this Tuesday night at 6:30pm at the SSF Municipal Building at 33 Arroyo Drive. Learn all you need to know about enrolling your child in school and preparing them for kindergarten.

 

 

LEAP Registration Begins Friday 1/20/17 at noon!

      BURI BURI Winter 2017 LEAP Program

(Registration is first come, first serve.  Limited scholarships available. No refunds.)

Open to 1^st through 5^th Grades

Chorus - Broadway Singing – MONDAYS – 2:40 – 3:40 pm

January 30, February 6,13, 27, March 6 (3/6/17 Min. Day 1-2pm), March 13

 $78/per student

Welcome to this high-energy fun class for kids to sing Broadway classics and contemporary songs. We will introduce proper singing technique, vocal warm up exercises and two (or three) parts voicing.  The class will present a performance at the end of the program.

(min. 8 students, max. 20)

Chef It Up! Cooking Class  – TUESDAYS – 2:40 - 3:40 pm

January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7 (3/7/17 Min. Day 1-2pm)
$85/per student

Our qualified team of teachers will create an hour long, fun-filled, cooking class for students of all

ages to enjoy. We bring all the necessary materials, ingredients, pre-printed recipes, table covers

and added surprises for a memorable experience. Recipes are peanut and tree nut free and

students get to take their goodies home to enjoy!  (min. 12 students, max. 22)

Ukelele Instrument Class – WEDNESDAYS – 1:40pm – 2:40 pm

 February 1, 8,15, 22, March 1, 8 (3/8/17 Min. Day 1-2pm)

 $78/per student (WITHOUT Ukelele),     $115 (WITH Ukelele)

Welcome to this fun musical instrument class! Students will learn to play the ukulele and contemporary songs. We will introduce proper technique and beginning songs. The class will present a performance on the last day of the program.

(min. 8 students, max. 20)

Minecraft Makers with TechRocks - THURSDAYS – 2:40 - 3:40 pm

 And 4:00- 5:00pm (District Daycare or parent pick up/drop off ONLY)

February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9 (3/9/17 Min. Day 1-2pm & 2:20pm to 3:20pm)

$85/per student

Kids will learn how to create their own custom items in Minecraft and learn graphic design, basic computer skills, and Java code along the way. At Tech Rocks, we believe in leveraging kids’ passions & interests to teach them technology. At the end of the session, kids will take home a “mod” that can be installed on Minecraft for any PC/Mac. (min. 9 students, max. 16) 

Bricks 4 Kidz- LEGO Engineering – FRIDAYS – 2:40 pm-3:40pm

February 3, 10, 24, March 3, 10 (3/10/17 Min. Day 1-2pm), 17 (No class 2/17 Holiday)

$75/student

Explore architecture, engineering and technology concepts using LEGO® bricks. The activities are designed to challenge and intrigue children and build their self-confidence. Teachers provide a themed lesson; students build the model of the day with simple instructions and explore their own creativity through free play time. (min. 12 students, 24 max. number)

Registration Instructions

Hello Parents!

We've partnered with Reso to streamline booking our after-school enrichment programs and open payment options to include credit cards!  

·       Create an account anytime before January 20th by going to: https://www.reso.io/signup (recommended to do before Jan 20)

On Friday, January 20th beginning at Noon:

·        1. Go to www.dcpartnership.org to register for classes.

 

·        2. Click on the orange "Register for Classes" button at the top of the page.

This will take you to the Daly City Partnership Reso page where you can choose “Buri Buri School” and the class you want and complete your registration. 

Questions & Scholarship Info? Email kelly@dcpartnership.org or buriburipta@gmail.com

Reso offers curated kids' camps, classes and activities in the greater Bay Area for kids of all ages. Whether your kids are interested in sports, nature, arts and crafts, or science, Reso makes it easy to give them the best experiences. Discover and book amazing local activities for your kids at www.reso.io. Reso makes it easy to #WinYourDay.

January PTA Updates: Restaurant Night, PTA Meeting, Family Fitcamp!

Hello Buri Buri Families! 

We hope all had a great winter break. We're excited to announce the following happening this month: 

Restaurant Night 

This week at Ono’s Hawaiian BBQ, located at 970 Serramonte Boulevard in Daly City on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, from 2:00pm – 7:00pm. Come get some spam musubi snacks for your child(ren) after school, and pick up a meal for an easy dinner.These Restaurant Night fundraisers provide a wonderful opportunity for Buri Buri families to meet other Buri Buri families in your community. Enjoy great food in the dining area or take it to go if you wish.

Printable Flyer Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Uz3BoB3Yi5dmRTZW02WFQwYWM/view?usp=sharing 

PTA Unit Meeting

This Thursday evening 1/12/17 at 6:30pm in the cafeteria/MUR (enter double door/window side on El Campo)

We will have a short PTA unit meeting and then break into groups to work on plans for our upcoming events: 

• Walk-A-Thon (Feb)
• Someone Special Dance (Feb)
• Talent Show (Mar)
• Science Carnival (May)

We need lots of help with these events so please join us if you can. This is a great way to get experience with the PTA and contribute to our amazing school community. No experience necessary! Refreshments will be served. 

Family Fitness Night/Fitcamp

Monday January 23rd at 7pm 

Come to the MUR for a fun family exercise night. Kids welcome, bring a yoga mat or towel if you have one and wear comfortable clothing. Healthy snacks will be served. 

Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser Kick-Off

Look for flyers sent home next week about our annual walk-a-thon! This year we will be fundraising to bring music and arts programs to school! 

We hope to see you there!

Week of Code Recap!

Hello Buri Buri Families!

Two weeks ago Buri Buri went big for Computer Science Education Week and the Hour of Code. The PTA would like to thank Principal Victoria Dye for her hard work putting together this exciting week of learning!



We began with a rousing kick-off assembly that included an inspiring address from Buri parent and SSFUSD alum Luis Madrigal, a drone flight, and even a "visit" from President Obama!


Buri Buri students made stop-motion movies and experimented with Sphero robots. They studied electricity by making LED creatures and squishy circuits. 

All classes spent time working on code.org and playing programming games. 

Buri Buri is immensely grateful to the SSF Public Library who supported our computer science week with library staff and awesome makerspace equipment and their 3-D printer. Thank you so much!

We hope all Buri families will continue to encourage their kids to code this year, especially during winter break! Have your kids trade an hour of video games to learn to program video games!

Here are some online resources:

Hour of CodeCode.org
Tynker
Khan Academy

The Stop-Motion movie app used was: Stop Motion Studio Use with your own toys and a tablet stand. Tablet stands are very inexpensive at diaso or the dollar store.

Check out these youtube videos about Electricity! Purchase a squishy circuit kit HERE


Try tinkering with this tutorial about LED lights cards (you can use tape instead of soldiering iron): http://tinkering.exploratorium.edu/sites/default/files/Instructions/paper_circuits.pdf

Visit the SSF Public Library with you kids to try out the 3-D printer. Bring your own SD card or ask to borrow one from the library, plan to stay at least 1 hour. You can make an appointment if you like. 3-D printing use is free and library staff will help out!


Here are some great books about coding







Take some time this break to visit one of the Bay Area's many technology museums. Our favorites are:
Exploratorium
Tech Museum of Innovation
Children's Creativity Museum
Computer History Museum
Lawrence Hall of Science

We hope all have a fun and educational winter break!
Buri Buri PTA

Restaurant Night Tuesday 12/13/16 Pieology!

Restaurant Night will occur at Pieology, located at 309 Gellert Boulevard in Daly City on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, from 3:00pm – 7:00pm. You’ll be able to make your own pizza and/or salad, from various traditional, healthy, and tasty ingredients!

These Restaurant Night fundraisers provide a wonderful opportunity for Buri Buri families to meet other Buri Buri families in your community. Enjoy great food in the dining area or take it to go if you wish.

A flyer was sent home last week or print here: PIEOLOGY RESTAURANT NIGHT FLYER Please make sure to present the flyer at the time of purchase (either the physical copy or electronic copy on your cell phone or tablet) so that your Buri Buri PTA can collect a portion of the proceeds. Thank you for your help in making this event a success!

Please send us an email with your thoughts regarding Restaurant Night at buriburipta@gmail.org. All suggestions are welcomed. Let us know where you’d like to see the next Restaurant Night!

Thanks!!

Buri Buri PTA

Help Buri Buri by shopping at Amazon!

Dear Buri Buri Families:

Did you know that you can earn easy money this holiday season when you shop at amazon? All you have to do is click through to amazon through our special coded link:  AMAZON FOR BURI BURI then just do your shopping as usual. No extra cost to you :)

Please share with your friends and family :) Happy Shopping!

Thanks!!

Buri Buri PTA

Congratulations Mixed Bag Top Sellers and Prize Winners!

We want to say a big thanks to all who participated in the Mixed Bag fundraiser this year! It was a huge success. We have already given a very large donation to the teachers to spend this year.

Our two top sellers were Emelina Pelayo and Jessica Tu! They win a ton of prizes from Mixed Bag plus a Kindle and $50 Amazon Gift Card!

The following people won the drawing for mixed bag prizes! Their prizes will be delivered to student's classrooms Tuesday 11/22.

ISABELLA MORA - File Box Tote
Jordan Gomez - Canvas Duffle
Caitlyn So - Laundry Tote
Vanessa Almaguer - Grocery bags
MELEIA DOLAR - Tote of the Season
Emiliano Nunez - Carryall tote
Ava Salumbides - Weekender bag
Jessica Tu - Weekender bag
JONAH LEMONS - Dept store bags (2)
Dylan Bullentini - Drug store bag (2)

You can still shop Mixed Bag and 40% of your purchases will be donated to Buri Buri PTA!

It's easy to support us! Just shop the Mixed Bag Designs Website here Please make sure our ID# 341604 and seller name is entered at the top right corner.
Happy Shopping,
Buri Buri Elementary School

Movie Night Friday 11/18 Finding Dory

Please join us for a free family movie night in the Buri Buri MUR this Friday 11/18. Doors open at 6pm, movie starts at 6:30pm. We will have for sale pizza, sodas, popcorn and candy. Kids can wear pj's and bring blankets to sit on. Camp chairs will be allowed at the back of the room. *New projector!

Community Forum - Foro Comunitario

Migrant Education – Community Forum (Impact of the Presidential Election in our Immigrant Community)

Our Migrant Education Program in collaboration with San Mateo County has the opportunity to engage our community in a Community Forum on the “Impact of the Presidential Election in our Immigrant Community”. The presentation will be a bilingual presentation (English Spanish) and will provide free legal services to any families in need of consultation. 

Restaurant Night at BJ's Brewhouse in Tanforan Thursday 11am-11pm

Restaurant Night will occur at BJ’s Brewhouse, located at The Shops at Tanforan, 1150 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA, 94066 on Thursday, November 10, 2016, from 11:00am – 11:00pm. There is NO school on Friday, so plan on coming out on Thursday and joining us at Restaurant Night at BJ Brewhouse in Tanforan Mall in San Bruno, enjoy some great food and drinks, fellow Buri Buri Bobcat company, and no need to prepare and cook dinner on a weekday night, before a three day weekend! These Restaurant Night fundraisers provide a wonderful opportunity for Buri Buri families to meet other Buri Buri families in your community. Enjoy great food in the dining area or take it to go if you wish.


A flyer will be provided to your child prior to the event or PRINTABLE HERE Please make sure to present the flyer at the time of purchase (either the physical copy or electronic copy on your cell phone or tablet) so that your Buri Buri PTA can collect a portion of the proceeds.


Thank you for your help in making this event a success! Please send us an email with your thoughts regarding Restaurant Night at buriburipta@gmail.org. All suggestions are welcomed. Let us know where  you’d like to see the next Restaurant Night!

PTA Meeting and Potluck Thursday 6:30pm in the MUR

Please join us for our annual

International Potluck and PTA Meeting

Thursday November 3rd 6:30pm in the MUR

Kids and families welcome! Each attendee will get a homework pass for 1 piece of homework due the next day if you attend!

PTA Meeting Agenda:

• Update from Principal Dye about our school's test scores
• Parks and Rec Childcare/vacation care presentation
• Week of Code Information
• Reflections Art Contest participants will be honored and winners announced!

Potluck deatils:

Bring a dish to serve about 10 people that represents your family, culture, or community. Last year we had a wonderful variety of food. PTA will provide drinks, plates and silverware

Please come even if you are not able to bring a dish. There will be plenty of food! 

We hope to see you there!

Mixed Bag Fundraiser Reminder: Will take last minute orders until Thursday 10/27 at 2:40pm

Hey Friends! Did you forget to turn in your Mixed Bag fundraiser forms? We will accept them until Thursday 10/27/16 at 2:40. Please turn in to the office or your child's teacher. Thank you for your support! We are so excited for all the programs we have planned this year and we couldn't do it without your fundraising support. Friends & family can still support our fundraiser by shopping online at mixedbagdesigns.com Make sure they add our ID# 341604 at the top of our site before shopping, or at checkout!

California State PTA Legislation Advocacy Infomation

Election Alert September 29, 2016  California State PTA supports statewide ballot measures Advocacy is what makes PTA unique, and California State PTA has taken a "support" position on the following initiatives for the November election:  PROPOSITION 51 -- SUPPORT School Bonds. Funding for K-12 School and Community College Facilities. Initiative Statutory Amendment. PTA supports safe and up to-date schools. The $9 billion in bond money will go for new construction and modernization of K-12 public schools, charter schools, vocational-education facilities and California community colleges.  PROPOSITION 55 -- SUPPORT Tax Extension to Fund Education and Healthcare. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. This initiative extends the temporary personal-income tax increases on high-income earners. Money will go to schools and community colleges, budget reserves/debt payments and health programs. About half of the estimated tax money would go to schools (about $4 billion). If these taxes disappear, it would hurt our already underfunded education system. PROPOSITION 56 -- SUPPORT Cigarette Tax to Fund Healthcare, Tobacco Use Prevention, Research, and Law Enforcement. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute. We know that education and smoking cessation programs work to save lives by preventing teens -- who have been shown to be sensitive to the price of tobacco products -- from choosing to smoke in the first place. This increases the cigarette tax by $2 per pack, with equivalent increase on other tobacco products and electronic cigarettes containing nicotine. The money would go to increase funding for existing health-care programs, tobacco-use prevention/control programs, tobacco-related disease research and law enforcement, physician training, dental-disease prevention programs and administration. PROPOSITION 58 -- SUPPORT SB 1174 (Chapter 753, Statutes of 2014), Lara. The California Education for a Global Economy Initiative (California EdGE). In 1998, voters approved Proposition 227 requiring that all students be taught in English, and that English learners be taught in sheltered English courses. PTA opposed Proposition 227 because it forced English Language Learners (ELLs) to take English-only classes regardless of students’ individual needs. In addition, it took away parents’ right to choose what is best for their children. This initiative deletes the sheltered English provisions. It requires students be taught in programs with access to core academic standards, and that school districts provide effective and appropriate methods for language acquisition. Parents and guardians may choose language-acquisition programs that best meet the needs of their children. PROPOSITION 63 -- SUPPORT Firearms. Ammunition Sales. Initiative Statute. We believe that limiting access to the kinds of guns and ammunition that can kill large amounts of people in a short amount of time is common sense. We must fight gun violence by limiting the types and number of guns and ammunition available to those who would use them to do harm to others. Reasonable, common-sense gun laws reduce gun deaths and injuries, keep guns away from criminals and fight illegal gun trafficking. More information about PTA's rationale for support can be found online at capta.org.  Thanks again for all you do, and don't forget to vote!  This message is being sent to all PTA presidents and legislation officers as well as to subscribers to legislative alerts and key policy leaders.