2021

Congratulations Bronze Acorn Recipients

The North Carolina PTA recognizes PTAs across the state throughout the year for building strong teams of parent, teacher and community volunteers (learn more about Membership Record Awards). The Bronze Acorn Award acknowledges PTAs whose membership as of March 15 has increased by at least 10 percent compared to the previous year. Click here to view the list of recipients.

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2020/2021 Bronze Acorn Award Winners

Congratulations 2020-2021 Bronze Acorn Recipients The North Carolina PTA recognizes PTAs across the state throughout the year for building strong teams of parent, teacher and community volunteers (learn more about Membership Record Awards). The Bronze Acorn Award acknowledges PTAs whose membership as of March 15 has increased by at least 10 percent compared to the previous year. Brunswick       Bolivia Elementary School PTA Supply Elementary School PTA Caldwell          West Lenoir Elementary School PTA Catawba         Southwest Primary School PTA Chatham         Margaret B. Pollard Middle School PTSA Columbus       Edgewood Elementary School PTA Cumberland    Cross Creek Early College High PTSA Cumberland International Early College High PTSA

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2021 State Reflection Winners

2020-21 Reflections State-Level Winners I Matter Because… NCPTA 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. First-place winners will move on to the National PTA competition. NCPTA Reflections Celebration Our North Carolina Parent Teacher Association (NCPTA) team is excited to share that the 2021 NCPTA Reflections Celebration was held virtually! This allowed families from across the state to join us! In case you missed it! NCPTA celebrated the State Reflections winners at the NCPTA Virtual Reflections Celebration on Saturday, April

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NCPTA Special Education for “Inclusion for ALL” Virtual Town Hall

Join the North Carolina Parent Teacher Association’s (NCPTA) Special Education for “Inclusion for ALL“, a Virtual Town Hall Saturday, March 6, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Click here to download and share the flyer. Register here           Registration closes Thursday, March 4, 2021 You must register to receive the event’s Zoom link and other updates about the event including pre-registration for breakout sessions.   MC: Ryan Jor El- Author, Speaker, Host, Co-Host “Trending” on WCCB Charlotte Author Keynote Speaker: Doreen Byrd, Senior Parent Educator at Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center (ECAC)   Workshop & Presenters:  Title:  Making the Connection: Communication is

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Know Your Worth Teen Empowerment Event

Join The Family Mankind, North Carolina Parent Teacher Association (NCPTA), Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD), Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), One Love, Steve Smith, Mecklenburg County, Mecklenburg Council of Elders, and Share Charlotte for this Double Header Event Saturday, February 27, 2021  10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Click here to download and share the flyer. Schedule of Events: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.               Family Mankind- Know More…No More Silence To Teen Dating Violence Symposium 12:00 p.m. – 12:25 p.m.               DJ Lunch Party (Planned by NCPTA) 12:25 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.                 Teens Speak on Careers, Bullying, Self-Esteem, and More (Planned by NCPTA)

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National PTA to Host Virtual Digital Safety Events to Help Families Take Charge of Their Digital Lives

In celebration of Safer Internet Day , National PTA is hosting an entire week of live, virtual events Feb. 8-12. The virtual events and National PTA’s celebration of Safer Internet Day are part of the association’s PTA Connected initiative and are designed to help families, PTAs and school communities take charge of their digital lives and create a safer, kinder, more inclusive online community together. “Safer Internet Day is an international education and awareness-raising effort to promote safer and more responsible use of digital devices and online technology, especially for children and youth,” said Leslie Boggs, president of National PTA.

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A Letter to the Editor: North Carolina PTA President’s Statement on Riots at the U.S. Capitol

A Letter to the Editor We, the people… Raleigh, NC, (January 15, 2021) — As president of NCPTA, I reach out to our members and our state with sadness for our country, yet with much hope for this experiment of a democracy to grow into its greatness. It has been 10 months since our nation was first diagnosed with Covid-19, 5 months since the suffocation of George Floyd, 2 months since the election of a new president, and 1 week since the darkest day in American history. Together, we watched as our capital was overrun by other American citizens. America

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National PTA Statement on Riots at the U.S. Capitol

National PTA Statement on Riots at the U.S. Capitol ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Jan. 8, 2020)—The following statement can be attributed to National PTA President Leslie Boggs: “National PTA condemns the storming of our nation’s capital. Like so many Americans, we were outraged by the violence, destruction and attack on our democracy. Wednesday was another hard day for our nation, and one that we should never have experienced. “Every parent, grandparent, family member, community leader, business leader and educational leader knows it is how we choose to react to situations that makes the difference. Out of every challenge is an opportunity to

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Congratulations NCPTA Healthy School Grant Winners

The School Meal Challenge mini grants have been awarded to the following PTAs to be used for school nutrition engagement and building awareness/support for school nutrition programs at their local school. We look forward to sharing the results from these projects with all of you over the next few months. Congratulations! Club Blvd Magnet Elementary PTA, Durham Holly Ridge Elementary School PTA, Holly Springs Lincoln Heights Magnet Elementary PTA, Fuquay-Varina Mabel Elementary School PTA, Zionville Old Richmond Elementary PTA, Tobaccoville Rashkis Elementary School PTA, Chapel Hill The School for Creative Studies PTSA, Durham

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2021 NCPTA Winter Symposium

Recording coming soon!!! Saturday, January 30th 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Symposium Details: Keynote Speaker: Kimberly BurtonWake County Public School’s Director of Title I The Charge Speaker: Dr. Edward BellEducational Consultant Greetings to be provided by: Harold Dixon,NCPTA President Francelia BurwellNCPTA President-Elect The Day’s Activities to Include: Continuing Education Unit Credits Available Special treats include giveaways, a DJ Lunch Party, and friendly competition Breakout sessions include topics for everyone–educators, parents/guardians, advocates, community organizations, PTA members, and more Sessions for Educators NCPTA Male Engagement Committee Roundtable–Building Men, Males, and Mentors at the School and District Level; Presenters:  Members of the NCPTA Male Engagement Committee

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