2020

Teicher Patterson, Halifax County Principal of the Year and a member of our NCPTA Board of Directors dies after fighting COVID-19

/ Announcements

It is with great sadness that we share with the NCPTA family that we have lost a true hero for children. Teicher Patterson was a cherished member of our Board of Directors. We are devastated. Our prayers to his family, friends, members of the community, but especially the children he never stopped believing in nor fighting for. http://www.wral.com/coronavirus/halifax-co-principal-of-the-year-dies-after-fighting-covid-19/19194076/

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NCPTA, in partnership with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), will host Virtual Town Halls

/ Conversations, Town Halls

      On Wednesday, July 22nd from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Spanish and Sign Language Interpreters will be provided) and Thursday, July 23rd (Sign Language Interpreter will be provided) from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., NCPTA, in partnership with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), will host Virtual Town Halls. The purpose of these Virtual Town Halls is to provide a forum for North Carolina families to hear important updates and information about COVID-19 and NC school reopening from health care professionals. There will also be a Q&A session. These Virtual Town Halls will allow

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NCPTA Gates Team From Report of Results Initiative Virtual Town Hall

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NCPTA Gates Team From Report of Results Initiative Virtual Town Hall From the moment the COVID-19 pandemic struck the world, there has been uncertainty around the fate of our students and schools. With no end to the pandemic in sight, we are faced with trying to adapt and make sense of our new normal. The question that many are wondering about is how student and school performance will be measured after the pandemic? The NCPTA Gates Team from Report to Results Initiative, will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall on Thursday, August 13 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. via Zoom and Facebook

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NCPTA Announces Dates for Convention 2020

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NCPTA Announces Dates for Convention 2020 We are excited to announce that NCPTA will virtually hold Convention 2020 on Friday, August 14th and Saturday, August 15th. Convention 2020 highlights will include… *Breakout Sessions on PTA Leadership and Governance Male Engagement Diversity and Inclusion Leading with COVID in Mind * Election of NCPTA Treasurer (Note: To be a voting delegate, you must join a unit before August 11th. For many units, you can do this online via MemberHub or contact the state office at [email protected] for help) *Giveaways, contests, and other NCPTA Convention excitement *And tons more To stay up-to-date on

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NCPTA Gates Mini Grant

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NCPTA Gates Mini Grant NCPTA is pleased to announce that we will be distributing mini-grants in the amount of $250 to five local unit PTAs to expand the impact of our Gates Team work in the From Reports to Results Initiative. The grant funding is intended to allow your PTA to use National PTA’s Community Conversation Toolkit to have a discussion with a district leader or your school principal about the effects of COVID-19 on student and school performance. Requirements: Use the toolkit materials to host a virtual Community Conversation with your school principal or district leader and parents. Conduct

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NCPTA COVID-19 Relief Funds for Internet Access and Devices

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NCPTA is pleased to announce that we will be distributing $2,500 in COVID relief funds to two local units. This emergency grant funding is intended to allow your PTA to help meet the pressing needs of internet access and devices within your school community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The application opens on June 27, 2020.  Grant applications are due July 25, 2020.  Recipients will be announced on July 31, 2020.  Recipients must complete projects by October 2, 2020. In addition, two Google Pixels will be given to two local units to enhance technology within their school communities. NCPTA Live Chats

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NCPTA President’s Statement on George Floyd

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“Our Children Are Listening” Raleigh, NC (June 4, 2020): In NCPTA, we advocate for all parents and children. For over 100 years we have stood up and proclaimed that all children have a right to reach his/her dreams. The twelve great religions of our world teach us that we are our brother’s keeper.  Many of us are not aware that we share the same Golden Rule.  Christians say, “Do to others as you would want them to do to you.” “Treat not others in the ways that you yourself would find hurtful” is a quote from the Buddha. In the

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Ten State Reflections Winners Place at National!

/ Reflections

Congratulations to 2019-2020 Look Within National PTA Reflections winners from North Carolina! We are so proud to announce that ten NCPTA State Reflections winners have placed at the National PTA level of Reflections! One NCPTA winner has received the National Outstanding Interpretation Award, four NCPTA winners have received the National Awards of Excellence, and five have received National Awards of Merit. These national award recipients were chosen from nearly 1,000 student submissions. Of these submissions, 211 students were selected from 40 State PTA Congresses for national-level recognition. Outstanding Interpretation Gabriel Irving, Film Production, Weaver Education Center, Greensboro Awards of Excellence

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NCPTA Approves Bylaws Amendments for Local Units and Councils

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Due to the closing of North Carolina schools by the State Dept. of Education, many of you are wondering how to conduct essential business for your PTA. Please know that NCPTA is here for you. We will work together to help your unit continue to thrive. Some of you have already called or emailed questions: “How do we handle elections?”, “How do we continue to conduct business?” The information below will provide you guidance on these questions. On April 20, 2020, the NCPTA Board of Directors unanimously approved amendments to the Local Unit and Council Uniform PTA Bylaws to address the international

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