Dear PMEA District 8,

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I hope this message finds you well over the holiday weekend. As the new school year begins, I am thrilled to welcome you back to another exciting year of music education within PMEA District 8. Please make note of our District 8 calendar on our homepage for the most up-to-date list of events.

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New Teachers/Positions
If you have not done so already, please take a moment to reach out to your County Representative with any updated information about new teachers at your school. Similarly, please let us know if you plan to retire this school year. We want to make sure we have the most up-to-date information for everyone, and your help is greatly appreciated.
Brianna Erdmann, Bradford-Sullivan
Amanda Haney, Lycoming
Lisa Orner, Snyder-Union
Carol Ann McCloy, Tioga
Kevin Styer, Northumberland
Anthony McDonnell, Columbia-Montour
Sharon Styer, Retirees

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PMEA Membership
If you have not renewed your PMEA membership, please do so as soon as possible to take advantage of various opportunities that PMEA has to offer (see below). This is especially important if you are someone who wishes to have your students participate in this year’s fests/festivals. If you have questions about the status of your membership, I am happy to check on that for you.

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District 8 Teacher Grants
On August 6, I emailed information about District 8's new grants for teachers. These grants offer up to $500 per request, with limited funds available this year. You can apply for funds here. Grants will be allocated on a rolling basis until the budget is fully used.

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Professional Development Day 2024
You are all invited to attend our annual professional development day on Monday, October 14, 2024 at the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) in Milton, PA. The event is free to attend for current PMEA D8 members. We will have sessions for teachers of all areas and all grade levels. Marcia Neel will be our keynote speaker this year, and Emily Crocker will be our headlining presenter. For more information, please see our D8 website. A registration page will be available at a later date. 

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I look forward to serving our district again this year; there's much work to be done. At the end of the school year, our Vice President, Laura Garside, will transition into the role of President. If you or someone you know is interested in serving as Vice President/President, please feel free to contact me. I’d be happy to discuss the responsibilities of this position with you. 

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All the best, 

Sam