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North Carolina Parent Teacher Association (NCPTA) Announces Convention 2022

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Save the Date: May 19, 2022-May 21, 2022 Theme: Rise Up! Stand Up! Speak Up!  The PTA Story In Action It’s been a long time coming!!! North Carolina Parent Teacher Association (NCPTA) is excited to finally be hosting an in-person convention after a few years of being virtual.  Come join us for networking, workshops, and opportunities to have fun in our host city—Durham, NC.  Our convention days will be spent on the campus of North Carolina Central University and our nights will be spent exploring the “Bull City”.  Let’s celebrate 103 years of advocacy together. Convention highlights include… Thursday, May 19th–NCPTA […]

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National PTA and North Carolina PTA Statement on Shooting at Mt. Tabor High School

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ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Sept. 1, 2021) —National PTA President Anna King and North Carolina PTA President Francelia Burwell issued the following statement on the shooting at Mt. Tabor High School in Winston-Salem, N.C.: “National PTA, North Carolina PTA and all PTA members nationwide are dismayed to hear of the shooting that occurred today at Mt. Tabor High School. This was the second shooting at a high school in North Carolina this week. “As students across the country are returning to school in person—many for the first time in 18 months—parents should not have to fear for the safety of their children due

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COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available to Everyone Ages 12 and Older

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The Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available to Everyone Ages 12 and Older Anyone aged 12 and older may now be vaccinated in North Carolina. The vaccine is free everywhere in North Carolina. The best way to fight COVID-19, slow the spread of the virus and save lives is to get vaccinated and encourage others to get vaccinated. You can visit YourSpotYourShot.nc.gov for information on health departments and hospitals giving vaccinations in your area. Additionally, schools who need assistance with a vaccine provider for their student population can fill out this form. Be sure to check out the Vaccines for Teens toolkit for ready-made materials to

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

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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

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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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National Family Engagement Month

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It’s November and November is National Family Engagement Month. What is your school and PTA doing to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of parents and caregivers? Paw Creek Elementary in Charlotte is hosting a Family Engagement Mini Virtual Conference on Monday, November 23 at 6 p.m. They will discuss Remote learning hacks, childcare options, financial literacy, self-care and more! Exciting things are happening and NCPTA wants hear so we can share! Please send in videos and pictures of events occurring in your schools.  

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

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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 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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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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Family Code Week, April 13-18! 

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Families now at home all over the country are signing up for a live, free one-hour event during next week’s Family Code Week.  It’s an online at-home learning experience at which K-5 children pair up with a parent or guardian to do their first hour of coding, together!  Kids and families love it.  All attendees receive a free Code@Home Guide to keep coding at home.  Offered live, 15 times next week, in English or Spanish.  Learn more and sign up – for English events here, for Spanish here. Teachers and virtual classes welcome!  Funded by a grant from Infosys Foundation USA.

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