2014

National PTA President Shares 2015 National PTA Convention Information

/ Conventions, Events

I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season. The New Year is almost here, and we are already planning for our 2015 National PTA Annual Convention and Exhibition, which is only six months away. I truly believe this will be our best convention yet. From June 25-28, 2015, National PTA will transform Charlotte, NC, from the NASCAR capital to PTA Central. As we rev up our engines, we want you to fuel the change. We will drive fast toward PTA’s future at this convention. Attendees will steer key decisions focused on our: bylaws; resolutions, and future leadership. These critical […]

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NCPTA Supports New Initiative to Reduce Underage Drinking

/ Announcements

North Carolina PTA is proud to join the Talk it Out coalition in its efforts to stop underage drinking. The Talk it Out NC website includes resources on underage drinking and tips on ways parents can start this important conversation with their children. According to Talk it Out: 87% of NC middle school/high school aged children say that underage drinking is a problem 58% of NC middle school/high school aged children say it’s a big problem Yet, only 37% of parents say underage drinking is a big problem. This month, NCPTA joined members of the Talk it Out Coalition in

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NCPTA Selects Reflections Theme Search Winners

/ Reflections

National PTA invites students to enter each year for a Reflections Theme Search. The student who submits the winning entry for 2016-2017 will receive $100, and his or her theme will be presented at the National PTA Convention and Exhibition in Charlotte, North Carolina, June 25-28, 2015. NCPTA announces the following state-level winners for the Reflections 2016-2017 Theme Search: “I Stand up… to Bullying” Collin Carter, Holly Springs High, Holly Springs “Be who you want to be” Kaitlyn Eklund, Highcroft Drive Elementary, Cary “Our differences define us…” Taylor Masten, East Forsyth High, Kernersville “In 100 Years the World…” Taylor Masten,

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NCPTA and Mecklenburg PTA Council Host Planning Event for 2015 National PTA Convention

/ Conventions, Events

PTA leaders are invited to join Otha Thornton, President of National PTA, for a special planning session as North Carolina gears up to host the 2015 National PTA Convention in Charlotte. Saturday, December 6, 2014 Dave & Busters at the Concord Mills Mall 8361 Concord Mills Blvd. Concord, NC 10 a.m – 2 p.m. Register Today for this Free Event! Register by sending an email to [email protected] with your name and PTA.

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NCPTA Membership Chair Provides Tips to Strengthen PTA Membership

/ Memberships

Welcome to a new school year!  I hope that your year is off to a fantastic start.  This year brings with it another opportunity to build and strengthen your PTA unit. All of our members are involved in PTA to help children.  It could be your child, grandchild, niece, nephew or the neighbor’s child, but we are all here to help the children in our communities.  Every member is important to your PTA unit and your unit wouldn’t exist without members. How can you strengthen your PTA Unit?  Here are some tips to help increase your membership retention. Learn the

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Social Emotional Health is Essential for 21st Century Learners

/ Health

Article by Melissa E. DeRosier, PhD, founder of 3C Institute Researchers and educators alike have identified skills like ‘critical thinking,’ ‘collaborating,’ and ‘leadership’ as vital for success in school and the workplace in the 21st Century. Similarly, students must be skilled in self-regulation, self-awareness, and relationship skills to achieve under Common Core State Standards. A knowledge base of facts, formulas, and information is no longer sufficient—today’s learners must be socially and emotionally healthy. Social and emotional learning (SEL) is not an add-on or ‘would-be-nice’ any longer—SEL is the foundation upon which academic success is now built. To solve problems, you

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PTAs Win 2014-15 Blue Key Award

/ Awards

Congratulations to 632 PTAs across North Carolina for earning the Blue Key Award for 2014-15. By building your team of parents and teachers early in the year, you are on track to meet your goals to help children in North Carolina reach their potential! Check the online list of recipients to see if your PTA is an award winner. Learn about other Membership Record Awards.

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Rockingham County Leadership Training Offered by NCPTA

/ Events, Trainings

Join NCPTA for a leadership training event in Rockingham County. Come join us to get your PTA year started out with information for success. The training will focus on PTA Leadership and PTA Finances. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 Rockingham County High School 180 High School Rd. Reidsville, NC 27320 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. Register Today! Register by sending an email with your name and PTA

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