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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NCPTA Supports New Initiative to Reduce Underage Drinking

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North Carolina PTA is proud to join the Talk it Out coalition in its efforts to stop underage drinking. The Talk it Out NC website includes resources on underage drinking and tips on ways parents can start this important conversation with their children. According to Talk it Out: 87% of NC middle school/high school aged children say that underage drinking is a problem 58% of NC middle school/high school aged children say it’s a big problem Yet, only 37% of parents say underage drinking is a big problem. This month, NCPTA joined members of the Talk it Out Coalition in

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NCPTA Selects Reflections Theme Search Winners

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National PTA invites students to enter each year for a Reflections Theme Search. The student who submits the winning entry for 2016-2017 will receive $100, and his or her theme will be presented at the National PTA Convention and Exhibition in Charlotte, North Carolina, June 25-28, 2015. NCPTA announces the following state-level winners for the Reflections 2016-2017 Theme Search: “I Stand up… to Bullying” Collin Carter, Holly Springs High, Holly Springs “Be who you want to be” Kaitlyn Eklund, Highcroft Drive Elementary, Cary “Our differences define us…” Taylor Masten, East Forsyth High, Kernersville “In 100 Years the World…” Taylor Masten,

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NCPTA and Mecklenburg PTA Council Host Planning Event for 2015 National PTA Convention

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PTA leaders are invited to join Otha Thornton, President of National PTA, for a special planning session as North Carolina gears up to host the 2015 National PTA Convention in Charlotte. Saturday, December 6, 2014 Dave & Busters at the Concord Mills Mall 8361 Concord Mills Blvd. Concord, NC 10 a.m – 2 p.m. Register Today for this Free Event! Register by sending an email to [email protected] with your name and PTA.

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