National PTA News
NATIONAL PTA NEWS:
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PTA Newsletters:National PTA publishes five e-newsletters that reach a combined audience of more than 325,000 PTA leaders, parents, teachers and students. Sign-up to receive one today.
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Newsletters:
PTA Weekend Update - This weekly newsletter keeps all PTA members informed with up-to-the-minute announcements, offers, program deadlines, grant opportunities and more.
Advocacy Insider - This monthly newsletter offers the latest news on legislative issues affecting families, children, education, schools and communities.It also highlights National PTA policy priorities and activities.
Leadership Briefing - This monthly newsletter keeps state PTA leaders (state presidents, state presidents-elect, state board members, etc.) informed about National PTA programs, partnerships, events and resources.
Local Leader News - This monthly newsletter keeps local PTA leaders informed about the latest grant opportunities, programs and resources offered by National PTA.
Our Children Magazine - This monthly newsletter keeps PTA parents updated with the latest parenting, education, family fun and PTA community articles from National PTA's Our Children Magazine.
PTA OUR CHILDREN MAGAZINE
National PTA has a great digital magazine with articles that cover everything from parenting tips, crafts, digital safety and so much more. Click ptaourchildren.org to view the latest issue.
National PTA has a great digital magazine with articles that cover everything from parenting tips, crafts, digital safety and so much more. Click ptaourchildren.org to view the latest issue.
Washington State PTSA News
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Men's Essay Contest : Men Making A Difference This statewide essay contest explores the important and varied contributions that men make in the lives and education of children – from the children’s perspective. All men involved in a child’s life – fathers, uncles, grandfathers, brothers, step-fathers, mentors, neighbors, pastors, coaches, and friends – impact the children they care about. Research clearly shows that male involvement positively influences academic success at all levels of schooling – preschool through college. When male figures are involved with students’ schooling, they enjoy school more and perform better in and out of school. The application deadline is March 1st each year. Essay Contest Objectives: To help promote male engagement around the state of Washington, the objective of this contest is for students of all ages and abilities to write an essay about a male role model that has had a profound impact on their life. These essays, from the students’ perspectives, will serve to inspire positive male engagement. Students may consider many questions when writing their essays including (but not limited to):
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Scholarship Program |
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Scholarship Program Overview:
Washington State PTA offers three $3,000 scholarships and one $1,000 scholarship to graduating seniors from Washington state public high schools with an active PTA, who will be starting college (either two-year or four-year) in the fall.
Upon receiving proof of acceptance to college, WSPTA will issue a check to the school the recipient will be attending. The scholarship may be used to offset the cost of tuition, books, supplies, room and/or board.
Requirements
Application
The 2017-18 scholarship online application is available here. The application deadline is March 1 each year and scholarships are awarded by April 30.
Washington State PTA offers three $3,000 scholarships and one $1,000 scholarship to graduating seniors from Washington state public high schools with an active PTA, who will be starting college (either two-year or four-year) in the fall.
Upon receiving proof of acceptance to college, WSPTA will issue a check to the school the recipient will be attending. The scholarship may be used to offset the cost of tuition, books, supplies, room and/or board.
Requirements
- Current and verified GPA of at least 3.4 (on a scale of 4.0)
- The name and number of the PTA/PTSA at your school
- Answer the essay question
Application
The 2017-18 scholarship online application is available here. The application deadline is March 1 each year and scholarships are awarded by April 30.
Everett PTSA Council News
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SAVE THE DATE : May 16 2018, Everett Golf & Country Club, Everett, WA
The Everett Council PTSA is hosting their annual Awards Recognition Banquet to celebrate the outstanding volunteers, advocates, educators and student volunteers in all 26 local PTA's in the Everett School District. Know someone who goes above and beyond for the community? Click here to fill out your online nomination form. |
Everett School District PTSA
The Everett School District Special Education PTSA is geared toward students, families and educators involved in Special Education. Their goal to encourage students, families, educators and community members to collaboratively work to provide programs and activities that recognize each students potential and enhance the educational opportunities of children receiving and/or seeking special services in our district. JHS PTSA supports the efforts of this group in many ways. For more information go to the Special Ed PTSA Facebook page.