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Volunteer for the June 2015 NPTA Convention

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Volunteers are needed to assist NCPTA with hosting the National PTA Convention June 25 – 28, 2015 in Charlotte NC. This is an opportunity for all to help make this the best National Convention and to showcase our “southern hospitality.” Volunteers who are able to commit to working at least 6 hours over the four-day event will qualify for free registration to the NPTA convention. You would still need to go through your state PTA office to be credentialed as a voting delegate. Information regarding the free registration for volunteering at least 6 hours will be sent to you when

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NC School Report Cards and School Grades Webinar Offered for NC Parents

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NC School Report Cards and School Grades Wednesday, March 11, 2015 12 p.m. Register Today! Now that the latest School Report Cards are available for parents, you may have questions about how to find particular details or about how to use all of the features of the School Report Card. Please join us for a parent webinar on the School Report Cards – including the new School Performance Grades. School Report Card Coordinator Diane Dulaney and key staff from the NC Department of Public Instruction’s Accountability Services division will be on hand to answer your questions and hear your comments

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WAKE Up and Read Program Supports Literacy

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Reading proficiency by third grade is one of the most important predictors of high school graduation and career success. Yet every year, more than 80 percent of low-income children miss this crucial milestone.  The Wake County PTA Council and many Wake County PTA units are participating in an effort to boost literacy throughout their community and change those statistics. The Wake County PTA Council is part of a community collaborative called WAKE Up and Read.  WAKE Up and Read was formed in 2012 by the school system in partnership with several community groups. The goal is to get children reading at

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Ten PTAs Receive Just ASK! Grants

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The North Carolina PTA selected ten PTAs to receive Just ASK! Healthy Schools Grants. The recipients will receive funds to support health projects that will be completed by June 2015. The following PTAs will receive grant funding: Clemmons Middle School PTSA Forsyth County Draper Elementary PTA Rockingham County Guy Phillips Middle School PTSA Orange County John Van Lindley Elementary School PTA Guilford County Liberty Drive Elementary School PTA Davidson County New Town Elementary School PTA Union County Pittsboro Elementary School PTA  Chatham County Sandy Ridge Elementary School PTA Durham County South End Elementary PTA Rockingham County Town Creek Elementary School

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State Superintendent to Hold Media Briefing on School Performance Grades

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State Superintendent June Atkinson will hold a media briefing on the School Performance Grades immediately following the conclusion of the State Board of Education Meeting (around 11:45 a.m.) on Thursday, Feb. 5. The briefing will be held in Room 224 of the Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh. North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Accountability Services Director Tammy Howard and North Carolina School Report Cards State Coordinator Diane Dulaney will join Atkinson at the briefing to respond to questions as appropriate regarding the School Performance Grades and the North Carolina School Report Cards. The School Performance Grades, which reflect

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Hurricanes Ticket Savings at NCPTA Night

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The North Carolina PTA has teamed up again with the Carolina Hurricanes to bring you a special opportunity. Get in on the action and take advantage of big savings on tickets for this special game day! Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers Saturday, March 14, 2015 7 p.m. PNC Arena Raleigh, NC A portion of every ticket purchased through this special offer also benefits NCPTA Programs. Purchase Tickets Today! Deadline to purchase tickets is March 13. www.carolinahurricanes.com/pta

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NCPTA Online Awards Applications are Now Open!

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Start sharing outstanding accomplishments. The NCPTA Awards Program provides us with the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the exemplary efforts of PTA/PTSA units, councils and individuals throughout our state. The outstanding work of the award winners will be recognized at the 2015 Parent Education Conference in Raleigh on April 17-18. There are numerous ways to honor an outstanding teacher, principal, school administrator, volunteer, or your PTA.  There are also three Membership Enrollment Recognition Awards available: Gold Acorn, Ruby Acorn, and Silver Acorn.  These are awarded for 100% teacher membership as well as total PTA membership equal to or greater than

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4 PTAs in North Carolina Selected for Take Your Family to School Week Grants

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NCPTA congratulates 4 PTAs in North Carolina for successfully applying for and securing $1000 grants from National PTA to assist with activities for Take Your Family to School Week. Dillard Drive Elementary PTA, Raleigh STEM Early College @NCA&T PTSA, Greensboro Washington GT Elementary PTA, Raleigh Pittman Elementary PTA, Enfield Get Involved Today! National PTA’s Take Your Family to School Week  is Feb. 16-20, 2015, and the theme this year is Supporting Student Success. National PTA encourages all local PTAs to make plans to participate in this fun week and host activities for families at school.  

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National PTA President Shares 2015 National PTA Convention Information

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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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