2012

NCPTA Collects Snowflakes for Sandy Hook Elementary

/ Announcements

The North Carolina PTA will be collecting snowflakes and making a big delivery from North Carolina citizens to the Connecticut PTSA. We thank everyone who has inquired about ways to show support. Consider setting up a creation station in your community to help the PTA family create a winter wonderland for children from Sandy Hook Elementary. Be creative and remember that every snowflake is unique. Read more about this project coordinated through the Connecticut PTSA. We will accept delivery of snowflakes after the holidays from January 3-8, 2013. Deliver or Mail Snowflakes to: 3501 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, NC 27612 Other […]

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Team Up for Healthy Learning at the NCPTA Emerging Leaders Conference

/ Conferences, Events, Health

The North Carolina PTA and NC Action for Healthy Kids announce the second Team Up for Healthy Learning event focused on health and effective ways to work together on school wellness. Make plans now to join us February 9 for our next event in Raleigh at the Emerging Leaders Conference. Highlights include a special appearance by an NFL player, fitness activities, tasting stations, grant writing tips for school projects, and announcements about grant opportunities for conference participants. Learn more.

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National PTA Shares Resources and Statement on Sandy Hook Elementary School Tragedy

/ Resources, Statements

ALEXANDRIA, VA. (December 14, 2012)—The following statement can be attributed to National PTA® President Betsy Landers: National PTA feels enormous sympathy for the students, families and communities affected by the horrendous tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., today.  Our country has experienced far too many of these tragedies, and we all share in the sense of loss and hurt. School and child safety is one of PTA’s core tenets as it is crucial to effective learning. A traumatic event like that of this morning affects the entire community, especially the families and friends of the victims. This

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NCPTA Selects Reflections Theme Search Winners

/ Awards, Reflections

National PTA invites student entries each year for a Reflections Theme Search. The student who submits the winning entry for 2013-2014 will receive $100, and his or her theme will be presented at the 117th Annual National PTA Convention and Exhibition. NCPTA announces the following state-level winners for the Reflections 2013-2014 Theme Search: “I wonder if…” Sanjit Pilli, Barringer Academic Center PTA, Charlotte “Through the window, I see…” Kennedy Reid, Aycock Middle PTA, Greensboro “Differences Don’t Make Us Different” Ella Kirkman, Northern Elem., Greensboro “Creating A Different Future” Vismai William Taneti, Eastern Wayne Elem., Goldsboro “Living Green” Vismai William Taneti,

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Eight PTAs Receive $1000 Just ASK! Grants

/ Grants

During November, which is PTA Healthy Lifestyles Month, the North Carolina PTA selected eight PTAs to receive $1,000 Just ASK! grants. The recipients will receive funds to support projects that will be implemented by the end of May 2013. The following PTAs will receive grant funding: James B. Dudley High School Guilford County Sandhills Farm Life Elementary School Moore County McDougle Elementary School Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Dillard Drive Middle School Wake County Myrtle Grove Middle School New Hanover County David D. Jones Elementary School Guilford County Florence Elementary School Guilford County Apex Middle School Wake County This is the first

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Reflections Program Instructions

/ Miscellaneous

Reflections Submission Instructions (For Councils and Local PTAs without Active Councils) All Reflections Entries must be submitted online. View presentation on Submitting Reflections Entries to the NCPTA. Please Note: If you have problems submitting entries on the Reflections Website, please try an alternate web browser such as Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer or Google Chrome. Some users have experienced difficulties in the past with Google Chrome. Step 1: Start Early… Do not wait until the last minute to submit entries. Step 2: Check Good Standing Verify your PTA/Council is in good standing. You will not be allowed to register or submit Reflections

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Team Up for Healthy Learning

/ Health

The North Carolina PTA and NC Action for Healthy Kids are sponsoring a series of events focused on health. Make plans now to join us for these free events December 6 in Asheville and February 9 in Raleigh. Join us as we focus on effective ways to work together on school wellness. Learn how using a coordinated school health program can make changes easier and fun for the whole community! Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. NC Center for Health and Wellness Asheville, NC Register Online Today Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Emerging Leaders Conference

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Wells Fargo Hosts Hands On Banking® Webinar

/ Events, Trainings

Taking Charge of Your Financial Goals Dec. 6, 2012 at 1 p.m. FREE Join us for an introductory webinar as Wells Fargo launches a series of Hands on Banking webinars for PTA members in North Carolina. This is a fun and easy way to learn financial basics and smart money management. It includes interactive programs for kids, teens and adults. Lessons can be used in the classroom and at home! Teach kids and teens the basics about money. How money works All about checking and savings accounts Needs vs. wants How to shop with a budget Learn together as a

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PTAs Across the Nation Celebrate Healthy Lifestyles

/ Health

Throughout the month of November, PTAs nationwide participate in PTA Healthy Lifestyles Month by conducting programs and events that promote health education, physical activity and parent involvement. Knowing that a healthy child can achieve and learn more, PTAs are encouraging families to increase their physical activity, eat fresh fruits and vegetables, develop community-oriented physical activity programs, and promote healthy lifelong behaviors. To get started, download this PTA Health and Safety Calendar and review the helpful guide.

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