Take PTA e-Learning for a Spin!

PTA e-Learning Courses are Now Mobile-Friendly! Did you know that you can take National PTA e-learning courses on any platform? You can take our e-learning courses on your desktop or laptop, tablet or smartphone from anywhere you have a Wi-Fi connection. Taking an e-learning course with National PTA has never been easier! Keep an eye out for a few NEW e-learning courses launching in April:   501(c)(3) Basics for Local PTAs This new finance eLearning course teaches local leaders how best to effectively maintain their 501(c)(3) nonprofit status with the IRS. Don’t wait! Make sure your Local PTA is in compliance with the IRS today!   501(c)(3) Basics for State PTAs If you need help creating effective strategies to support your local PTAs in maintaining their 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, this is the course you have been looking for!   Conceptos Básicos de la Membresia This course provides the same great information to our Spanish-speaking members as the Membership Basics e-learning course does in English.   Another new and exciting development is the change to the look of our e-learning library page. Now, when local and state leaders visit PTA.org/eLearning, they will see the courses that have been created for their current position within PTA! National PTA Headquarters 1250 N. Pitt Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 PTA.org Phone: (703) 518-1200 Toll Free: (800) 307-4782 Fax: (703) 836-0942 E-mail: [email protected]

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[ANNOUNCEMENT] National PTA’s 2017 Candidates

2017 Elections: Annoucement of Nominees Sent on Behalf of Laura Bay, President, National PTA National PTA is pleased to announce the list of nominees (both slated and self-nominated) for election during the 2017 Annual Convention: NLDC SLATED CANDIDATES 2017 Slated Board Officer Candidates (2017-2019 term) Leslie Boggs – President Elect (Texas) C. Andre’ Daniels – Secretary/Treasurer (New Jersey) Anna King – Vice President, Membership (Oklahoma) Stella Edwards – Vice President, Advocacy (Virginia) 2017 Slated Board Member Candidates (2017-2019 term) Amy Arness – (North Dakota) Jude Bruno – (Florida) Donald Dunn – (North Carolina) Heather Gillette – (Washington) Yvonne Johnson – (Delaware) Collin Robinson – (Oregon) Don Romoser – (Connecticut)* Tony Shivers – (Virginia) Amy Zink – (Texas) * Don Romoser has chosen to withdraw from his slated nomination and self-nominate for an officer position. The Nominating and Leadership Development Committee has chosen to slate Amy Arness in his place. 2017 Slated NLRC Candidates (2017-2020 term) Melissa Nehrbass – (Virginia) Dawn Stastny – (Georgia) SELF-NOMINATED CANDIDATES 2017 Self-Nominated Board Officer Candidates (2017-2019 term) Shannon Sevier – President Elect – (Texas) Denise Sultz – Secretary/Treasurer (Kansas) Derrick Byrd – Secretary/Treasurer (North Carolina) Don Romoser – Secretary/Treasurer (Connecticut) Wayne Bauman – Vice President, Membership (Iowa) Marques Ivey – Vice President, Advocacy (Colorado) 2017 Self-Nominated Board Member Candidates (2017-2019 term) Damaris Allen – (Florida) Jeffery Corbett – (Oklahoma) Robin N Dickson – (Texas) Enrique J Escallon – (Florida) Donna Hameed – (Virginia) Tina Hartman – (Indiana) Crystal Hayes – (Florida) Michelle Humphreys – (Texas) Catherine M Romano – (New York) Erika Taylor – (Colorado) Alison J Turner – (Nevada) Dhani Wijaya Munoz – (Virginia) 2017 Self-Nominated NLRC Candidates (2017-2020 term) Annita Bonner – (Mississippi) I want to take the opportunity to thank NLDC for their work in slating their candidates. We thank every volunteer leader for their willingness to serve. Elections will be held at the 2017 National PTA Convention & Expo, June 22-25, in Las Vegas. We hope to see you there! National PTA Headquarters 1250 N. Pitt Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 PTA.org Phone: (703) 518-1200 Toll Free: (800) 307-4782 Fax: (703) 836-0942 E-mail: [email protected]

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National PTA Announces the #ThankATeacher Contest to Celebrate Educators Nationwide

ALEXANDRIA, Va., (April 3, 2017)—National PTA today announced the #ThankATeacher Contest, in which over $20,000 in prizes will be awarded to teachers across the country during Teacher Appreciation Week. The contest is now open and all schools and PTAs are encouraged to participate.

“Teachers deliver so much to our students every day, and their work and impact extends far beyond the boundaries of the classroom,” said Laura Bay, president of National PTA. “Teacher Appreciation Week is the one week of the school year when teachers take center stage and are recognized for their impact on the lives and futures of students. We are thrilled to deliver our gratitude to teachers in a big way through the #ThankATeacher Contest.”

The #ThankATeacher Contest encourages PTAs to share on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram examples of how teachers deliver for the students in their school using #ThankATeacher. Two grand prize winners will be selected to each receive a Google Express shopping spree worth up to $4,500 to help spruce up their school’s teachers’ lounges. Four first place winners will receive either a snack or wellness delivery worth up to $2,500 each to help stock up their teachers’ break rooms. All winners, including 25 runner up winners, will receive a Google Home for their school.

“We are proud to partner with National PTA in celebrating and honoring our educators during Teacher Appreciation Week,” says Brian Elliott, general manager of Google Express. “Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our children, and we’re delighted to support them as a way of giving thanks.” Google Express is a shopping service that connects shoppers with big brand retailers for fast, convenient delivery of household items, groceries, school supplies and more.

Three PTAs will also be awarded a special visit to their school from an author or “I Can Read” costumed book character as well as an “I Can Read” book set from Harper Collins. Ten additional PTAs also will receive an “I Can Read” book set for their school. The contest runs through April 17, 2017, and the winners will be announced during Teacher Appreciation Week.

“Teachers make a profound difference in the well-being and long-term success of children. It is vital that they have our support, and that we give back to them,” said Nathan R. Monell, CAE, executive director of National PTA. “We are grateful to our sponsors Google Express and Harper Collins for helping us support and give back to teachers. We encourage everyone to join us in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week and thanking the teachers in their lives.”

National PTA has also created a Teacher Appreciation Week toolkit for schools, PTAs and families, which features:

• Thank-you cards
• Posters
• Certificates of appreciation
• Facebook and Twitter cover images
• Sample tweets

 National PTA has celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week since 1984. For more information about Teacher Appreciation Week and the #ThankATeacher Contest, visit PTA.org/ThankATeacher.

About National PTA

National PTA® comprises millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of children and youth.

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#ThankATeacher and WIN! ? ?

Enter National PTA’s #ThankATeacher Contest!  National PTA’s Teacher Appreciation week is just around the corner, and this year, we are thrilled to deliver our thanks and gratitude to teachers in a BIG way. During April 3-17, enter the #ThankATeacher Contest and WIN up to $4,500 in products and other prizes. It’s easy to do! 1.  Post a photo or video on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram on how teachers deliver for the students in your school and use #ThankATeacher. 2. Fill out our entry form at PTA.org/ThankATeacher. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors Google Express and Harper Collins, we will award over $20,000 in prizes for teachers across the country during Teacher Appreciation Week. Go to PTA.org/ThankATeacher for more info, including a list of prizes and contest rules. Remember to enter the contest by April 17! Want to keep saying “thank you” to the teachers in your life? We also created a Teacher Appreciation Week Toolkit for schools, PTAs and families, which features: Thank-you cards Posters Certificates of appreciation Facebook and Twitter cover images Sample tweets Thank you for joining us as we celebrate our incredible teachers! National PTA Headquarters 1250 N. Pitt Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 PTA.org Phone: (703) 518-1200 Toll Free: (800) 307-4782 Fax: (703) 836-0942 E-mail: [email protected]

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Plan Now for Teacher Appreciation Week!

Plan Now for Teacher Appreciation Week!  National PTA’s Teacher Appreciation week is May 8-12, 2017. We can’t wait to celebrate our incredible teachers, who deliver their best to our children every day. Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect time to personally thank your child’s teachers for making a positive impact on their education and lives. To help you #ThankATeacher, we’ve put together a few fun resources, available at PTA.org/ThankATeacher. There, you’ll find: Thank-you cards Posters Certificates of appreciation Facebook and Twitter cover images Sample tweets As we honor teachers during May 8-12, we encourage you to reach out to a former teacher in your life to say “Thanks!” Use #ThankATeacher to tell them what you’ve accomplished because of their influence. Teachers deliver so much to our students—Inspiration, Motivation, Knowledge and more. Sometimes a simple thanks is all a teacher needs to feel valued. Share our Teacher Appreciation Week resources with your fellow PTA members and families. Let’s make our teachers feel extra special this Teacher Appreciation Week! Visit PTA.org/ThankATeacher. National PTA Headquarters 1250 N. Pitt Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 PTA.org Phone: (703) 518-1200 Toll Free: (800) 307-4782 Fax: (703) 836-0942 E-mail: [email protected]

1250 N. Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314