From Linda Davis, PTA President
Conn Elementary PTA is hosting a Town Hall-style meeting on Tuesday, January 26, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Media Center.
Our goal is to share information, discuss proposed ideas and answer questions that Conn families have about current education policy issues.
As Wake County’s only Active Learning and
Technology magnet school, Conn Elementary has
attracted a growing number of students from all
across the county in recent years. Our current
school population is 595 students from downtown
Raleigh, Garner, Holly Springs, and even Wake
Forest. Classes comprised of students who come
from rural and urban communities, wealthy and
economically struggling households, native and
ESL students – all these factors are enabling our
students to grow into stronger citizens ready to
compete in the 21st century global economy. The
families I’ve spoken with believe that Conn’s rich
diversity is key to the educational experience we
want for our children.
Another key to our success is the continuity of
the teachers and staff. The Conn Family is really a
community of people who care for and want the
best for each other. Don’t you love knowing that
our children are safe, happy, and able to do their
best every day?
Last fall’s school board elections resulted in a
new majority that were elected with a turnout of
only about 10% of registered Wake County voters.
At their first official meeting in December, the new
majority took quick actions that have raised
concerns and questions about the future of magnet
schools, the school calendar and eliminating
mandatory year-rounds in Wake County, and
ending early release Wednesdays (PLTs), which
Conn’s staff has found very beneficial.
In an effort to address these concerns, Conn
Elementary PTA is hosting a Town Hall-style
meeting on Tuesday, January 26, from 6:00 – 8:00
p.m. in the Media Center. Our goal is to share
information, discuss proposed ideas and answer
questions that Conn families have about current
education policy issues. We are inviting all
members of the Wake County School Board,
including Keith Sutton, who represents the fourth
district (which includes Conn) and is a Conn parent.
I hope you will mark your calendar and plan to
join us for the Town Hall meeting. Our involvement
in the discussion of these issues is vital to the future
of our children’s education. Continuing to improve
the quality of education at Conn depends on our
willingness to voice our concerns with conviction.
The new school board majority says that, more than
anything else, they respond to the will of parents.
This event will be a great way to let them know
how we feel. I look forward to seeing you on the
26th.
