Kelly Langston, NCPTA President, joined Gov. Pat McCrory to discuss the state’s effort to curb underage drinking. The goal of the initiative “Talk It Out” is to encourage and empower parents to talk with their children about underage drinking. View the article posted on wncn.com or to learn more about the initiative, visit talkitoutnc.org.
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We applaud the PTAs who sent in dues by Nov. 15 and had total number of members equal to or greater than last year’s membership. Honor Roll PTAs are on track to meet their goals, and they are doing their part to help children in North Carolina reach their potential! See the 2015-16 Honor Roll list.
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If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of PTA, check out this article by NCPTA lobbyist Ashley Perkinson and shared by EdNC . EdNC is a great resource for current articles on education policy in North Carolina. To learn more about EdNC, click here.
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NCPTA President-elect, Diana Bader (right), and Membership Chair, Mandy Patterson (left) presented Dr. June Atkinson, State Superintend of Public Instruction, with an enlarged NCPTA membership card during the meeting of the State Superintendents Advisory Council Meeting in September. We are so excited to welcome Dr. Atkinson as a member of NCPTA! Consider reaching out to elected officials and community members in your area and ask them to be a part of your PTA and then publicly (at a general membership meeting) thank them and present an enlarged membership card. Click here to download a printable membership card.
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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. Detroit Red Wings Saturday, October 10, 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! www.carolinahurricanes.com/pta
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Listed below are the 2015-2017 Officer Nominees for President, President-Elect, and Secretary. Delegates will vote on the nominees at the NCPTA Parent Education & Leadership Conference at the General Session on Saturday, April 18. President: Kelly Langston Kelly Langston lives in Greensboro, North Carolina and has been actively volunteering to improve outcomes for all children for over twenty years. She has served in various PTA leadership roles for thirteen years. She has been an elected officer at the local, council and state levels, including a local unit and council president, a state president-elect, a local unit and state treasurer and
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Help Us Pack the House! Winners will be announced at the Award Celebration Dinner on Friday April 17. In case of a tie, the winner will be determined by a random drawing. Council Competition The PTA Council that has the most registered delegates from their member PTAs in attendance at the April 17-18 NCPTA Parent Education & Leadership Conference will win a Summer Leadership Training in their county hosted by NCPTA. NCPTA will cover up to $500 in expenses and provide training materials for the winning Council. Attendees must be registered by the April 10th deadline and be registered as
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The nominating committee is seeking passionate and energetic leaders committed to helping all children to serve on its committees or board of directors for 2015! NCPTA needs your help to “recruit, recruit and recruit!” If you are an individual with the drive to work with an inspiring and exciting group dedicated to the PTA mission and striving to make a significant difference in ensuring all children reach their full potential, please download the condensed interest form, share your passions and return to NCPTA office at [email protected]. We hope you will be on the lookout for enthusiastic, passionate, magnificent hard-working dedicated
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The NCPTA Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the Slate of Nominees for State Officers for the 2015 – 2017 term. The Nominating Committee will present the Slate of Nominees to delegates at the NCPTA Parent Education & Leadership Conference at the General Session on Saturday, April 18. The Conference will be held at the McKimmon Conference Center in Raleigh, NC. President: Kelly Langston Kelly Langston lives in Greensboro, North Carolina and has been actively volunteering to improve outcomes for all children for over twenty years. She has served in various PTA leadership roles for thirteen years. She has been
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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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