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2018/19 Reflections State-Level Winners Heroes Around Me 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 During the annual Reflections Celebration, NCPTA will recognize state level winners in first, second and third place as well as Special Artists and Theme Search winners. Saturday, April 6, 2019 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. Herbert C. Young Community Center 101 Wilkinson Ave. Cary, NC 27513 Thank […]

2018-19 Gold Key Award Recipients The North Carolina PTA annually recognizes PTAs across the state for building strong teams of parent and teacher volunteers. The Gold Key Award acknowledges teams who received the Blue Key Award for 2018-2019 and added 25 new members by January 15. [section] [col280] Brunswick Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary PTA Southport Elementary School PTA Cabarrus W. R. Odell Elementary School PTA Catawba Grandview Middle School PTA Chatham North Chatham Middle School PTA Perry Harrison Elementary PTA Cumberland Eastover-Central Elementary School PTA Ed V. Baldwin Elementary School PTA Mac Williams Middle School PTA New Century International Elementary

2019 Convention Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Charlotte: Center City 230 North College Street Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 335-5400 Room rate $125 (plus applicable taxes) Booking Link: NC PTA – Charlotte Reservations can also be made by calling the Hotel directly at (704) 335-5400 Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM or by calling 1-800-HOLIDAY.  The special room rate will be available until 4/22/19 or until the group block is sold-out so we encourage you to register early. When calling in to make reservations guests must identify themselves as members of the NC PTA. Other Area Hotels: Double Tree  Address: 895 W Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone:

2018-19 Honor Roll Recipients 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. Congrats on the strong support! Learn more about our other Membership Record Awards. [section] [col280] Alamance E.M. Yoder Elementary School PTA Buncombe W.W. Estes Elementary School PTA Cabarrus                W.R. Odell Elementary School PTA Caldwell Granite Falls Middle School PTA William Lenoir Middle School PTA Catawba Viewmont Elementary School PTA Chatham Perry Harrison Elementary School PTA J.S. Waters Elementary School PTA Willow Oak Montessori Charter School PTA Cumberland Ashley Elementary School PTA

2018-2019 Blue Key Award Recipients Congratulations to PTAs across North Carolina starting your year off strong. By building your team of parents and teachers early in the year, you are on track to meet your goals to help children in North Carolina reach their potential! [section] [col280] Alamance E.M. Yoder Elementary School PTA Pleasant Grove Elem. School PTA Brunswick       Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary PTA Southport Elementary School PTA Supply Elementary School PTA Town Creek Elementary School PTA Buncombe       Cane Creek Middle School PTA W.W. Estes Elementary School PTA Burke Hildebran Elementary School PTA Cabarrus          R. Odell Elementary School PTA Caldwell

Our first School Meal Challenge event was held on April 26, 2018 at Southern Season in Chapel Hill. Chef Sean Fowler, Chef Bo Peterson, Chef Regan Stachler, and Chef Jake Wood created delicious and healthy school meals for fifty school meal advocates and parents to taste. Each meal provided a serving of a healthy protein, a serving of vegetables, a serving of fruit, and a whole grain. Chef Sean Fowler of Mandolin in Raleigh has a deep love for made-from-scratch meals and cooking with high quality, seasonal ingredients. While tending his family’s garden, licking spoons in his grandmothers’ kitchens, and

Congratulations to National PTA Reflections winners from North Carolina! Two of the NCPTA winners received National Awards of Excellence, and five NCPTA winners received National Awards of Merit. These national award recipients were chosen from hundreds of thousands of submissions. Students across the nation participated in the 2017-2018 program, themed Within Reach. Dance Award of Excellence Ellie Badrock “The Climb” Intermediate Division Parsley Elementary School PTA, Wilmington Film Award of Excellence Nina Sehgal “Within Reach: The Video Game” Senior Division Apex Friendship High School PTSA, Apex Dance Award of Merit Dasia Amos “Suddenly Things Fall Apart” Senior Division Weaver Education Center

2017/18 Reflections State-Level Winners Within Reach 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. Special Artist Winners Outstanding Interpretation Lynda Yopp, Myrtle Grove Middle School, Wilmington Awards of Merit Bryson Chavis, Washington GT Elem. School, Raleigh Emma Kozak, Middle Creek Elementary School, Apex Hayden McNeill, Washington GT Elem. School, Raleigh Jaheim Spinks, Irving Park Elem. School, Greensboro Ryan Thornton, Northern Elementary School, Greensboro Dance Choreography Winners Primary (K-2nd grade)

2017-18 Gold Key Recipients The North Carolina PTA annually recognizes PTAs across the state for building strong teams of parent and teacher volunteers. The Gold Key Award acknowledges teams who received the Blue Key Award for 2017-2018 and added 25 new members by January 15. Cabarrus W.R. Odell Elem. School PTA Caldwell William Lenoir Middle School PTA Catawba Grandview Middle School PTA W.M. Jenkins Elem. School PTA Chatham Margaret B. Pollard Middle School PTSA Perry Harrison Elementary PTA Pittsboro Elementary School PTA Virginia Cross Elementary School PTA Craven Brinson Elementary PTA Cumberland Alderman Road Elementary School PTA Reid Ross Classical

2017-18 Honor Roll Recipients 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. Learn about other Membership Record Awards. [section] [col280] Beaufort Eastern Elementary School PTA Brunswick Southport Elementary School PTA Virginia Williamson Elem. PTA Cabarrus                Harrisburg Elementary School PTA Caldwell Sawmills Elementary School PTA William Lenoir Middle School PTA Catawba Grandview Middle School PTA Southwest Primary School PTA W.M. Jenkins Elem. School PTA Chatham Margaret B. Pollard Middle School PTSA Northwood High School PTSA Perry Harrison Elementary PTA Virginia Cross Elementary School PTA