April 2014

Food Desert Zone Recommendations Include PTAs

/ Announcements, Health

The General Assembly’s House Legislative Research Committee on Food Desert Zones adopted its findings and recommendations yesterday.  Parent Teacher Associations were included in both the findings and recommendations.  The Committee’s findings on school gardens and school breakfasts are as follows: Finding on School Gardens School gardens are an important tool for helping students be involved and connected with healthy foods. However, some Local Education Agencies (LEAs) have expressed confusion over the rules for operating school gardens and what can be done with the produce grown in school gardens. The Department of Public Instruction should develop a guidance document on the […]

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Food Desert Zone Recommendations Include PTAs

/ Advocacy

The General Assembly’s House Legislative Research Committee on Food Desert Zones adopted its findings and recommendations yesterday.  Parent Teacher Associations were included in both the findings and recommendations.  The Committee’s findings on school gardens and school breakfasts are as follows: Finding on School Gardens School gardens are an important tool for helping students be involved and connected with healthy foods. However, some Local Education Agencies (LEAs) have expressed confusion over the rules for operating school gardens and what can be done with the produce grown in school gardens. The Department of Public Instruction should develop a guidance document on the

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NCPTA Creates Gallery of Reflections State-Level Winners and Special Artists

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The North Carolina PTA applauds students and PTA families across the state for participating in PTA Reflections, a national arts recognition program that encourages students to explore their talents and express themselves. NCPTA hosted the annual Reflections Celebration on April 5 in Raleigh. Hundreds attended the celebration, and more than 80 students were recognized for their talents. NCPTA has created a gallery of the entries of state-level winners and special artists. Watch the 2014 Reflections Celebration! Please share with family and friends. If you have difficulties viewing, click here to test your computer for technical requirements. 2013-2014 Reflections “Believe, Dream, Inspire”

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NCPTA Announces 2014-16 Officer Slate

/ Announcements, Staffing

The North Carolina PTA Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the 2014-16 officer slate to our members. NCPTA members will have the opportunity to vote on this officer on Saturday, May 31 during our Parent Education and Leadership Conference. Participation in the selection of NCPTA leaders is a privilege of membership and an obligation to the success of our work for kids. Questions should be sent by email to [email protected] by May 23, 2014. The NCPTA Board of Directors appreciates your participation in the nomination and election of our incoming officers. Join us as we celebrate leadership for all in

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PTAs Find Creative Ways to Appreciate Teachers

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Whitaker Elementary Students Write Teacher Appreciation Letters Whitaker Elementary PTA leaders and parents helped organize a letter writing campaign for students to express appreciation for their teachers. The letters were collected and sent to North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory. The thoughtful campaign culminated with a letter writing party at a frozen yogurt shop, and the local media were invited to share the story. Whitaker PTA President Leah Crowley and PTA Advocacy Chair Elizabeth Kehoe provided leadership support for the project, and they plan to share the letters with others as well. “This project combined a lot of great lessons in

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Poe Center Brings Healthy Lessons to the Classroom

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The Poe Center for Health Education has received grant funding to provide free nutrition and physical activity series to a limited number of Title I elementary schools in Wake County and some surrounding counties. This free programming can be delivered in the classroom. Have questions or wish to schedule? Contact Kate at [email protected] or 1-866-402-4799 ext. 399 to find out if your school community can take advantage of this free opportunity. Series Overview Wholesome Routines 3rd-5th grade, 6 lessons, 45-60 minutes each lesson Wholesome Routines provides six interactive nutrition and physical activity lessons per grade level. These lessons reinforce the same fundamental health

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National PTA Focuses on Support for Military Families

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During April, PTA will focus on ways to welcome and support families in military communities using the PTA National Standard for Family-School Partnerships. National PTA has created information and resources on the unique challenges military children face. Learn how you and your PTA can better support student success. NCPTA will post resources throughout April and provide local stories and tips from our military communities. Tune in on Facebook! Resources Every Child in Focus: How PTAs Can Better Support Military Families PTA Military Alliance for Parents and Partners Military Families Near and Far

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Cross Your PTA Year Finish Line on Time

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It’s tax time, but April 15 is also the extended deadline for NCPTA Awards. There are a number of other important dates to keep in mind as you move closer to the finish line for your PTA year. Flag the dates below on your calendar so you don’t miss anything. Keep in mind that there is required tax-exempt organization filing for PTAs later in the year. “There are a lot of fun things happening in the spring so we encourage leaders to add these tasks below to their checklist and knock them out early,” said Debra Horton, executive director of

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