Duff PTA ScholarshipDuff PTA funds a scholarship to an Arlington High School Senior who must have attended Duff Elementary during their 4th through 6th grade years. It is a small thank you to an outstanding student that "took the road less traveled and went the extra mile" to exceed their teachers' expectations. To apply for this scholarship, please see your counselor at AHS. Please contact our Duff PTA Treasurer if you would like to donate to this scholarship.
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Duff Technology/Literacy FundThis is a fund that has been set up for the purpose of saving to provide additional technology and literacy items for our teaching staff. All funds will be deposited into a savings account and once a goal is met the funds will provide vital teaching tools for designated grade levels. As many parents are aware, government funding has decreased significantly to our public schools. If we want our children to be given the best advantage, this is just one small way we can help meet the needs of our school's classrooms. Please contact our Duff PTA Treasurer if you would like to donate to this fund.
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Texas PTA Honorary Life MembershipThe Texas PTA Life Membership is one of the highest honors that PTA presents to individuals for outstanding service to children and youth.
Each year Duff Elementary PTA receives nominations for Life Membership candidates. In order to be considered, the individual is making or has made a significant contribution to the well being of the youth at our school and/or in our community. This could be a parent, teacher, coach, mentor or any person deserving of this honor. There are many among us at Duff or in the community who are deserving of this award. Please help to honor and thank these individuals for their contributions by taking a moment to nominate them as one of this year’s Texas PTA Life Membership recipients! |
David Patterson Award |
Linda Townzen Award |
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The Mr. David N. Patterson award is presented by the Duff Elementary PTA in honor of Mr. Patterson, former principal of Duff Elementary for 25 years. This award is to be presented to a sixth grade boy and girl who uphold the standards and philosophies of Mr. Patterson.
To receive this award, a student must be considered outstanding in each of the following: *Maintains good academics *attended Duff from 4th -6th grades *cares for and respects others *puts forth extra effort *maintains good attendance *exemplifies Duff spirit *exhibits self-discipline *is helpful and honest The recipients are selected by their peers and Duff Faculty. This award is presented during the 6th grade graduation. |
The Linda Townzen award is presented by the Duff Elementary PTA in honor of Dr. Linda Townzen, former principal of Duff Elementary from 1987 to 1996. She was an articulate leader who inspired the Duff teachers and staff to instill excellence in the students they serve. In her honor, the sixth grade class nominates a teacher who they feel exhibits the qualities Dr. Townzen inspired.
This award is given to a teacher who expects and inspires exceptional work from the students. This teacher is an individual who illustrates the unique qualities of a leader. This award is presented during the 6th grade graduation. |