PTA Takes Action – Commit to Positive, Safe Environments for All Students

Commit to Positive, Safe Environments for All Students

National PTA is committed to the well-being of our children and ensuring that schools create a safe and inclusive learning environment for all children.

Today, National PTA joined other leading education organizations in a national call to action addressing the recent reports of bullying behavior in schools. Every child deserves to come to school excited to learn in a safe and nurturing environment without the fear of bullying, violence or discrimination.

This call to action follows National PTA’s statement on its commitment to positive, safe environments for all students and a recent webinar on bullying and cyberbullying prevention.

It has long been a top priority of National PTA to make sure all children have a supportive environment where they can thrive and learn. We are committed to working with schools, school systems, educators, parents and the community to ensure all children have the opportunity to receive a great education in a setting free from discrimination, harassment and violence.

We encourage you to share this statement among your membership and within your schools and communities to support and affirm safe and inclusive school learning environments for all students.

Collaborating Organizations

National PTA

The School Superintendents Association (AASA)

American School Counselor Association (ASCA)

GLSEN

National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)

National School Boards Association (NSBA)

National PTA Headquarters

1250 N. Pitt Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

PTA.org

Phone: (703) 518-1200

Toll Free: (800) 307-4PTA

Fax: (703) 836-0942

E-mail: [email protected]

1250 N. Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Is Your Child On Pace for Math Success?

October 18, 2016

Dear PTA Parent,

The fall semester is picking up speed, so it’s time for a math checkup! Can your child answer our grade-level mental math questions below?

As a parent and PTA member, set your child on the path toward math mastery by presenting them with enrichment opportunities, while raising money for your local school!

Hosted at participating locations Nov. 5 and Nov. 6, Mathnasium’s Annual TriMathlon is a free community math competition for all students in grades 2-5. Kids flex their math muscles in a fun and lively atmosphere where every child wins a prize just for participating—with extra special accolades and prizes for first, second and third place winners!

Plus, Mathnasium will make a $10 financial contribution to community schools and PTAs for every student who participates!

Learn more about this exciting neighborhood math contest by reading our TriMathlon FAQs.

Then, head over to MathnasiumTriMathlon.com to try out some practice problems and register for the TriMathlon in your community!

Whether students are ahead of the curve, performing at grade level, or falling behind, Mathnasium is here to help them reach their math goals. Find your neighborhood math experts to get started!

This sponsored email is brought to you by:

Mathnasium is your neighborhood math-only learning and enrichment center. As one of National PTA’s four foundational partners for the STEM initiative, we’re proud to be the “M” in STEM! The Mathnasium Method extends beyond homework help and tutoring. Our students work through personalized learning plans that encourage them to cultivate number sense: a deeply intuitive understanding of how numbers work. As understanding grows and math foundations strengthen, kids approach math and learning with renewed enthusiasm and soaring confidence.

National PTA Headquarters

1250 N. Pitt Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

PTA.org

Phone: (703) 518-1200

Toll Free: (800) 307-4PTA

Fax: (703) 836-0942

Email: [email protected]

National PTA Our Children – Establish Good Study Habits, Curb Smartphone Use + More!

Help Your Child Develop Good Study Habits

As parents, we know the homework drill. Whether we sit with our young students to help them complete their assignments, or monitor our teen’s progress in their studies, we want to help them cultivate the kind of self-discipline that’s required to build healthy study habits. Here are three easy ways to help your child hit the books.

Time Management Tools for Teens

The first few months of a new school year see many preteens and teens struggle to balance homework and school projects with clubs, sports, music, drama, volunteering, work—and just being a middle or high school kid! You can help your teen avoid having an emotional breakdown by fostering a strong relationship that encourages open and honest communication.

How to Curb Your Kid’s Smartphone Use

The typical child spends over 7 hours a day looking at a screen—mainly a smartphone—which can affect their social, mental and academic development. It’s important to have a conversation with your child about appropriate smartphone use. We’ve broken down some key areas of smartphone use that should be covered in a kid-friendly smartphone contract.

National PTA Headquarters

1250 N. Pitt Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

PTA.org

Phone: (703) 518-1200

Toll Free: (800) 307-4PTA

Fax: (703) 836-0942

E-mail: [email protected]

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1250 N. Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Call for Resolutions for 2017 PTA Convention‏

Reminder: Call for Resolutions for 2017 PTA Convention

On behalf of National PTA, the resolutions committee is seeking resolutions for consideration during the 2017 National Convention in Las Vegas, Nev.

All resolutions packets must be RECEIVED electronically at [email protected] no later than 11:59 p.m. EST, Nov. 1.
See our checklist for detailed submission guidelines.
Resolutions received after the deadline will not be presented at the 2017 National Convention.
Early submission is encouraged. If parts of the resolution or background information are missing, or if edits are necessary, the submitter will need to work with a committee member to ensure the final submission is completed by the deadline date.
Fax and hard copy submissions will not be accepted.

For more info, see our PTA Resolutions Toolkit.

FAQs

Why submit a resolution?

Resolutions call for action by National PTA or its constituent bodies (state, district, council or local units). National PTA resolutions seek to address problems, situations or concerns that affect children and youth nationwide and that require nationwide action for solution.

Who can submit a resolution?

Local, council, district/region or state PTAs, National PTA Board of Directors or committees may submit resolutions. Criteria for resolutions to be considered at the convention are the same for all PTA bodies.

What criteria must each resolution meet?

Each resolution submitted to National PTA is subject to consideration by the resolutions committee.

National PTA Headquarters

1250 N. Pitt Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

PTA.org

Phone: (703) 518-1200

Toll Free: (800) 307-4PTA

Fax: (703) 836-0942

E-mail: [email protected]

Disclosure: This e-newsletter contains sponsored content from third parties. National PTA does not endorse any commercial entity, product or service.

1250 N. Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

National PTA: PTA Exclusives

Start a GoFundMe for Your Classroom

Happy Back-to-School season! This past Teacher Appreciation Week, GoFundMe partnered with National PTA on a #thankateacher campaign that raised over $1 million for teachers and classrooms!

We’re doing the same thing for Back-to-School, giving communities across the country the chance to rally around their children and make every classroom a great place to learn and grow.

Start an education campaign by Sept. 16 and GoFundMe will chip in $50 and put you in the running for a $10,000 classroom prize.

It takes a village, so we encourage you to start campaigns for teachers and classrooms that you love—and ask friends, neighbors and other parents to do the same.