New! Fall 2022 Programs Grants

National PTA is offering over $600K to nearly 500 PTAs!

National PTA and their generous sponsors are offering over $600,000 in funding for PTAs/PTSAs that are in good standing as defined by their state PTA and interested in implementing a fun and engaging National PTA program focused on STEM, literacy, digital citizenship, mental health, healthy lifestyles or the arts.

While funding is not needed to implement PTA Programs, it can be used as extra support in running programs or making programs more accessible to all students. The application process is easy (no prior grant-writing experience is needed) and the funding will help you reach your PTA’s goals in your school community.

The application process for available program funding will close Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Check out available opportunities on the National PTA Website. Before completing your application, we suggest you carefully review the grant descriptions, associated program pages and rubric that will be used to score your application. [Source: National PTA]


Reflections Info 2022-23 and Call for Theme Entries!

MISSOURI PTA UNITS Welcome to the 2022-2023 Program!

National PTA Reflections

Submitting Entries. The deadline to advance entries to Missouri PTA for state round  is December 22, 2022!

has passed.  Thank you to all of our participating units.  Please watch for upcoming announcements regarding this year’s winners and our student recognition program.  

Reminders
  • Must be a unit in good standing
  • Upload only those entries you are advancing to the state round
  • Units may submit no more than 3 per age division for each art category
  • Be sure the artwork meets the guidelines for the category
  • Each entry must have a title and an artist’s statement
  • Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

New to Reflections? Click here to learn more about this 50+ year old PTA program and the impact it brings to the students, school and community.

2022-2023 Call for Entries! Show your voice!

Thank you for making this opportunity possible for the students at your school.

The following resources have details and deadlines that are specific to Missouri units. Many can be customized with your unit’s information.  Please be sure to read these carefully.  Estos recursos también están disponibles en español bajo petición.

If you have any questions or suggestions please reach out to the State Reflections Chair at [email protected].

We would love to hear from you!

 

Take the first steps now to a great Reflections Program!

  1. Register your unit at PTA.org/Reflections

  2. Outline your program’s activities and deadlines.

  3. Kick it off with the Theme Search Contest!

Reflections Theme Search Contest!

Every year, National PTA hosts the annual Reflections Theme Search Contest to select one student theme to inspire student artists as they participate in the national Reflections program. Themes are selected two years in advance.  It’s easy to participate! Check out the resources listed below.  Units may submit entries to Missouri PTA by email to [email protected] by November 15, 2022.

Each state may select only five theme entries to advance to National PTA.  One winning student’s theme is selected by a team of National PTA volunteers based on originality and creativity. The winning student is awarded $100 and national recognition. Congratulations to Alice Meko, from Hampton Cove Elementary PTA in Alabama, the 2023-2024 Reflections theme will be I Am Hopeful Because…

Annual Theme Search Contest Resources:

Theme Search Image - Facebook Theme Search - Instagram Image Theme Search - Twitter
Theme Search Facebook Post Image Theme Search Instagram Post Image Theme Search Twitter Post Image

Local Unit Reflections Program Resources: 

 Dance Choreography  Film Production  Literature
 Music Composition   Photography  Visual Arts

Program Promotional Items: 

Printable Promotional Material

Videos

Logos

Social Media Theme Images

Category/Division Images


JC/DC Action Alert: Urge Congress to Pass Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

PTA members have been urging Congress to work across the aisle on gun safety and gun violence prevention, including taking to Capitol Hill just last week on June 15 demanding Congress prioritize the safety and well-being of all of our children. Additionally, nearly 45 state PTAs have also now endorsed a letter by our President, Anna King, addressed to House and Senate Leadership and shared widely amongst Hill offices insisting that the time is long overdue for action following the tragedy in Uvalde, TX.

On June 21, a group of Republican and Democratic Senators introduced the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, legislation representing an important, historic step towards protecting all of our children from gun violence. The legislation includes key priorities that PTA members have been fighting for, including investments in community violence intervention and crisis intervention programs, strengthening of the federal background checks process and enhanced background checks for buyers under 21, supporting state red flag laws, and expanding access to mental health services for children and families. Thanks to the efforts of PTA members like you, the final bill also includes significant funding to address the shortage of mental health professionals in our nation’s schools and invests in mental health education and training for school staff.

We are hearing this bill will be considered THIS WEEK! Contact your Senators TODAY to urge them to vote YES on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act! Safety cannot wait any longer, and our priority as a nation must be our children. Senator Blunt was one of the 10 senators to draft this legislation so make sure you thank him. Senator Hawley voted “NO” to the initial draft so I encourage you to urge him to vote “YES” to keep ALL children safe.

Click HERE to take action now!

Carla Wiese

President, Missouri PTA


National PTA Open Letter to Congress

We wanted to share with you that National PTA has joined with other advocacy groups on the attached letter to Congress demanding meaningful and immediate action to prevent gun violence.  This letter appeared in the print and online edition of USA TODAY.

We, along with the other groups that signed on, will be amplifying the letter from our social media accounts using the hashtag #EndGunViolence.  We encourage you to take action to prevent gun violence and to share this letter on your social media accounts.


National PTA Action on Robb Elementary School Shooting

National PTA President Anna King and Texas PTA President Suzi Kennon issued the following statement on the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas:

“We are disgusted that 19 children and two teachers were killed at an elementary school today, yet again from gun violence. These precious lives were senselessly taken before they even had a chance to reach their full potential. Allowing these incidents to continue is unacceptable. We demand Congress immediately adopt measures that ensure our children are protected from harm. It’s past time to take action to protect the lives of our children and families.

We urge everyone to join us for our upcoming Hill Day Experience to amplify your voice with your federal representatives on community safety and youth violence prevention. For those in need of mental health support during this time, free resources are available at PTA.org/HealthyMinds.”