Pleasanton PTA Council to celebrate its founding, and broader PTA's 115th birthday

On February 23, Pleasanton PTA Council will be celebrating
PTA Founder’s Day and the 115th Anniversary of PTA.

The luncheon celebration will be held at the historic Pleasanton Hotel at Handles Gastropub to honor the three
founders of PTA, including Pleasanton’s own Phoebe Apperson Hearst, as well as past and present PTA leaders.

There will also be a free evening Parent Ed event co-sponsored by Pleasanton PTA Council and PUSD Adult Ed. The topic for the evening presentation is Improving the Happiness Report Card: How Parents Can Push Kids to Succeed Without Pushing Them Over the Edge. The Parent Ed event will take place February
23rd from 7:00 – 8:30pm in the Hart Middle School Multipurpose Room at 4433 Willow Road in Pleasanton.

The evening event is free and open to the community.
For more information or to register, please call 925-426-4280.

Founders Day is a reminder of the substantial role that
PTA has played locally, regionally, and nationally in supporting parent involvement and working on behalf of children and families.

“Founders Day is a perfect time to renew our dedication to the Purposes of the PTA that were defined by PTA's Founders more than a century ago. 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,” said Jodie Vashistha, Pleasanton PTA Council President.

In addition to awards and presentations, the celebration will include a keynote address from Todd Patkin, author of Finding Happiness.

Mr. Patkin, who resides in Massachusetts, is flying in for the event. The topic for his keynote will be The Pressure Cooker and the Culture of Achievement and will focus on the stress that kids face today and what we as parents and educators can do to help our children find happiness.

Patkin will also present at the evening event.