Eight PTAs in NC Receive National PTA School of Excellence Award

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Eight PTAs in North Carolina received the School of Excellence Award from National PTA. This prestigious award recognizes partnerships between PTAs and schools that worked to achieve our shared vision – to make every child’s potential a reality. Let’s give these PTAs a standing ovation for their achievements in building strong family-school partnerships. Apex Elementary PTA, Wake County Heritage High School PTSA, Wake County Huntersville Elementary School PTA, Mecklenburg County Leesville Road High PTSA, Wake County Northern Guilford Middle School PTSA, Guilford County Northwoods Elementary PTA, Wake County Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School PTSA, Wake County Woodland Elementary PTA, Person […]

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Irving Park Elementary PTA Receives National Healthy Lifestyle Grant

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NCPTA is pleased to announce that Irving Park Elementary PTA of Guilford County has been recognized with a $2,000 Healthy Lifestyles: Energy Balance 101 Grant for its efforts to address the energy balance needs of the school community and encourage families to adopt more active, healthy lifestyles. Irving Park Elementary PTA is one of only 25 PTAs across the country selected to receive this grant from National PTA. Being recognized with a grant demonstrates Irving Park Elementary PTA’s leadership and commitment to making a difference for the health and well-being of children and families. “Teaching children and their families about

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National PTA Awards Barringer Elementary PTA With Grant for Arts Education Programs

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Congratulation to Barringer Elementary School PTA! As part of its longstanding commitment to quality arts education, National PTA is pleased to award three schools and local PTAs from across the country with its 2015 Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement Grant. The grant is designed to empower schools and PTAs with resources to establish or enhance arts programs in the areas of visual arts, photography, music, dance, literature and theater. The 2015 Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement Grant recipients are: Barringer Elementary School PTA (Charlotte, N.C.) Barringer Elementary School PTA will implement a school-wide, multi-disciplinary project to install a

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NCPTA Presents Live After Five Block Party at National PTA Convention

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Join NCPTA and Mecklenburg PTA Council for a block party in the evening of the National PTA Convention in Charlotte.  Have fun and fellowship with PTA leaders from across the nation.  This is a free event sponsored by Heartfelt Savings. Live After Five Block Party Saturday, June 27, 2015 7:45 to 10 p.m. Brevard Street in front of the NASCAR Hall of Fame Charlotte, NC Share the Block Party Flyer with your PTA and community.  

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PTA Members Invited to Public Education Event Sponsored by Public Schools First NC

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Public Schools First NC is hosting an event with leaders who share the vision that public schools are the heart of our community. Former Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. will be leading the conversation. In Praise of Public Education: A conversation with Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. Thursday, June 4, 2015 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Raleigh, NC Learn more.

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Five NC Students Win National PTA Reflections Awards

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Congratulations to National PTA Reflections winners from North Carolina! Two of the NCPTA winners received National Awards of Excellence, and three 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 2014-2015 program, themed “The world would be a better place if…” View all National Award Winners. View the 2014-2015 NCPTA Reflections Gallery of State Winners. Awards of Excellence These National PTA awards are given to the top three scores for each arts category in each division. Music Composition Award of Excellence Mayah Ding

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NCPTA Supports HB 919 Reinstate Funding for Driver Education

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HB 919 Funding for Driver Education. State funding for driver education is set to expire this year. HB 919 reinstates this funding by providing a dedicated funding stream to continue state funding for driver education. This bill funds the Driver Education Program, while reducing the allowable fee from $65 to $45 and creates a funding stream with fees beginning in 2016-2017. Provides access to available state funds for 2015-2016 through unclaimed lottery funds Provides a funding stream through late fees for motor vehicle registrations for 2016-2017 Reduces the parent fee from $65 to a cap of $45 Requires DPI to

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Reflections Gallery of State-Level Winners and Special Artists Available

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The North Carolina PTA 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. NCPTA hosted the annual Reflections Celebration on April 18 in Raleigh. Hundreds attended the celebration, and more than 75 students were recognized for their talents. NCPTA has created a gallery of the entries of state-level winners and special artists. Watch the 2015 live streamed Reflections Celebration! If you have difficulties viewing, click here to test your computer for technical requirements. 2014-2015 Reflections “The world would be a better place

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NCPTA 2015 – 2017 Officer Nominees

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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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NCPTA Announces 2014-2015 Annual Award Recipients

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NCPTA is excited to announce the winners of the 2014-15 Annual Awards Program.  The following PTAs and individuals will be recognized during our Parent Education and Leadership Conference on Friday, April 17, 2015. Administrator of the Year Award Dr. James Merrill, Superintendent, Wake County Public School System Champion for Children’s Health NC Action for Healthy Kids Advocates for Health in Action Community Partner Award Timothy Smith, Edible Arrangements, Cumberland County Gwin Hughes Healthful Living Award Northern Elementary PTA, Health and Safety Program, Guilford County Heroes and Helpers Award Centennial Campus Middle School Student Services Team, Wake County Oak Leaf Award

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