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The Wake County PTA Council recognizes that the United States began as a country of immigrants and that the resulting blend of cultures enriches our nation. We also believe that all children residing in the United States, regardless of their immigration status, have the right of access to a quality public education, adequate food and shelter, and basic health care services. Ensuring that our schools are safe and supportive for all students and their families will facilitate the physical safety and emotional well-being of all children in the District and is essential to students’ ability to achieve.
Wake County PTA Council advocates for our schools to be a safe place for its students and their families to seek help, assistance, and information if faced with fear and anxiety about immigration enforcement efforts; that law enforcement honor the policy not to involve schools and other sensitive locations, and that principals and school staff are encouraged to work with and support families and students who express concern about immigration enforcement actions at school, including students who may not be attending school because of such concerns. The Wake PTA Council supports the following statements:
 Happy Spring PTA Families: We are closer to the end of the year!! YAY!! Hopefully your nominating committees are at the end of the nominating process and you are ready for your new officer elections. Don't forget that the slate of officers and election date should be posted a minimum of 10 days prior to the election. If you need to review the process or have any questions, please see the archive of the presentation Responsibilities of the Nominating Committee and Navigating Elections done by NCPTA on 2/11/19. Getting nervous about those end of year financials? Join NCPTA for a session focused on the end of year financial responsibilities of PTAs and PTA officers on April 22, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. They will also address what the Audit Committee duties are and how financial well-being is the responsibility of all. Register at: End of the year Financial Boot Camp/Responsibilities of the Audit Committee. The council will also sponsor a training on this, as well. Be on the lookout for information in MemberHub. We are proud to announce that we will be forming four (4) new PTAs/PTSAs this month for the four (4) new schools opening up in Wake County next year!! We will give more information in the May newsletter. We will celebrate all of our volunteers with the Night of Stars on Thursday, April 25th. This is also our general membership meeting and we will be voting on our council officers for 2019-2020. Wake PTA Council is closely following the proposal of a membership dues increase by the National PTA. You will hear more about this. We are also in the process of approving a position statement with regards to immigrant children. THANKS FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!! Our main purpose is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for ALL children!! Hand in hand, together WE CAN make a difference!! Wishing you all a successful rest of the school year! Advocating for ALL children, Kassandra L. Watson ADVOCACY In 2018, the General Assembly raised all permanent state employees’ wages to $15/hr - but they left out public school workers. Approximately 45,000 public school employees, including school bus drivers, custodians, and teaching assistants, are paid as little as $12/hour to do essential tasks like transporting our children to school, ensuring a safe and sanitary learning environment, and providing one-on-one educational support. This is just one of the many reasons teachers across the state will be marching in Raleigh on May 1st.  FINANCE End of the year Financial Boot Camp/Responsibilities of the Audit Committee: April 22, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Getting nervous about those end of year financials? Join NCPTA for a session focused on the end of year financial responsibilities of PTAs and PTA officers. We will also address what the Audit Committee duties are and how financial well-being is the responsibility of all. Register here. HEALTH AND WELLNESSApril Health and Wellness Awareness Alcohol Awareness Month Visit TalkItOutNC.org to learn tips on how to talk to your child about alcohol and sign the pledge to commit to talking to your child. Autism Awareness Month. Learn more and find out what locat chapters are doing at Autism Society of North Carolina. National Every Kid Health Week April 22-26 Promote a health and wellness lifestyle by participating in national campaigns in your schools, with your families, and in your communities. For creative ideas on how to incorporate any of these themes in your school, please contact the WCPTA Health and Wellness Committee at healthandwellness@wakepta.org Mental Health 101 Friday, April 12th 11:00-12:30 | WakeMed Andrews Center Presented by WakeMed Health & Hospitals and the Wake County PTA Council A conversation with Dr. Tomasula, a pediatric mental health professional, to promote understanding of mental health and provide accurate information about:
Lunch will be provided as part of your free REGISTRATION If something changes and you will no longer be able to attend or if you do not need a lunch, PLEASE contact us as soon as possible so we may offer your spot to another registrant and ensure an accurate number for the catering order. Tobacco-Free Community Forum Friday, May 3rd | 9 am-11:30 am Andrews Conference Center In the past year alone, e-cigarette use among high school teens has increased 78%. E-cigarettes contain nicotine, and some e-cigarettes contain as much nicotine as a pack of 20 regular cigarettes. This is a public health crisis. The Poe Center for Health Education in partnership with Wake County Human Services, Wake County Public Schools, the American Heart Association, and the Wake County Board of Education invite the Triangle community to imagine. the possibilities of a tobacco-free community at the Tobacco-Free Community Forum. The purpose of the Forum is to move the needle and make a healthy difference in the lives of Wake County residents. Hosted by WakeMed at the Andrew's Conference Center, this forum will feature an expert led review of current trends and a series of panel discussions on the impacts of tobacco and the policies that facilitate tobacco-free environments. Panelists will include youth, community, municipal, education, housing, and business leaders. Entities that have been leading the way in making our communities tobacco-free will also be recognized. Click Here to Register: https://tobaccofreeforum.eventbrite.com More on E-Cigerettes and Vaping Concerned about the dangers of vaping and impacts of nicotine and other substances used in vaping products on adolescents? Check out this downloadable PDF from the Centers for Disease Control designed for parents and educations with information on teen e-cigarette use. Still have more questions and concerns? Contact the WCPTA Health And Wellness at Committeehealthandwellness@wakepta.org to schedule a program for your PTA. #YouthCulture – A Workshop Series for Parents The Poe Center’s #YouthCulture program is designed to empower parents and guardians by providing insight into the environment and culture around our youth. Each workshop explores how the developing adolescent brain shapes perceptions and behavior. All participants will receive a free packet of supportive materials and resources. Adolescent Brain Development and Addiction April 4th, 2019 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Poe Center Learn how early onset substance use affects the development of the adolescent brain. Participants will learn important skills and resources to address the trends in substance use today. Navigating “The Talk” May 2nd, 2019 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Poe Center Learn about resources and tools to assist you in developing and tailoring the talk to your teen about social media, teen relationships, and substance use. Click Here to Register April Health Recipe Children who have eat dinner with their families are less likely to use alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Check out this healthy family Baked Vegetable Frittata recipe from ChopChop Family.  NCPTA Join us in Charlotte as the North Carolina Parent Teacher Association (NCPTA) celebrates 100 years. This “Centennial Celebration” will occur during the 2019 NCPTA Convention (May 17-May 18) at UNC Charlotte-City Center (Charlotte, NC). The Convention presents a one-of-a-kind opportunity to engage and learn with your peers from across the state and is designed for parents, teachers, principals, central office staff, and community organizers/partners. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Legacy and Continuing the Journey”, and our focus is on Leadership Matters — because it does! We’d like to take a look at
Click Here to View the Schedule of Events Preview 2019 Workshops Registration Fees & DeadlinesEarly Bird Registration for Friday and Saturday–$125; Early Bird Registration Ends March 15, 2019 Regular Registration Window Begins March 15, 2019 and ends May 3, 2019
REFLECTIONSThank you to everyone for a fantastic Reflections program this year! Below are a few pictures from our Reflections celebration. Thank you to Sonya Reid for leading the program for WCPTA this year.   
 Looking forward to next year. The theme for 2019-2020 is LOOK WITHIN. Mary Lou Anderson ArtsEd Grant
The Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement Grant is open – apply now! For 50 years, the National PTA Reflections arts program has furthered the goals of the program founder, Mary Lou Anderson. Mary Lou Anderson believed in the power and importance of the arts and dreamed that Reflections would leave a lasting impact on children across the country – and it has! Reflections has helped millions of students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life. National PTA is happy to continue Mary Lou Anderson’s vision of Reflections through the Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement Grant. This grant opportunity provides local PTAs the opportunity to match grant dollars with that of school and community partners to accomplish innovative arts education projects. 2018/19 Reflections State-Level Winners Heroes Around Me NCPTA applauds students and PTA families across the state for participating in PTA Reflections, a national arts recognition program that encourages students to explore their talents and express themselves. First-place winners will move on to the National PTA competition. NCPTA Reflections Celebration During the annual Reflections Celebration, NCPTA will recognize state level winners in first, second and third place as well as Special Artists and Theme Search winners. Saturday, April 6, 2019 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. Herbert C. Young Community Center 101 Wilkinson Ave. Cary, NC 27513 Winning students receive two complimentary tickets courtesy of NCPTA. One admission is for the student and the other for a guest. You MUST register online no later than March 29. The registration fee for all other guests is $10 per person (children 12 and under are free). Registration Links: Special Artist Winners
Outstanding Interpretation Eric Neugebauer, Durant Road Elementary School, Raleigh Awards of Merit Omar Adam, Athens Drive High School, Raleigh Ian Brown, Cary Senior High School, Cary Joey Iwunze, Northern Guilford High School, Greensboro Brendan Rice, Athens Drive High School, Raleigh Dylan Volk, Northern Elementary School, Greensboro Dance Choreography Winners Primary (K-2nd grade) 1st Place: Cameron Lewis, Middle Creek Elementary School, Apex 2nd Place: Griffin Kalavsky, Carrboro Elementary School, Carrboro 3rd Place: James Greene, Sharon Elementary School, Charlotte Intermediate (3rd-5th grade) 1st Place: Ella Gagon, Ogden Elementary School, Wilmington 2nd Place: Gracianna Parsons, Edwin A. Anderson Elementary School, Wilmington 3rd Place: Ella Hodak, Carpenter Elementary School, Cary Middle 1st Place: Myers Dumas, M.C.S. Noble Middle School, Wilmington 2nd Place: Dylan Szuch, Murray Middle School, Wilmington 3rd Place: Audrey Williams, Mills Park Middle School, Cary Senior 1st Place: Kaylee Christmas, William A. Hough High School, Cornelius 2nd Place: Ive Jones, Apex Friendship High School, Apex 3rd Place: Emma Bailey, Northern Guilford High School, Greensboro Film Production Winners Primary (K-2nd grade) 1st Place: Knox Duncan, Beverly Woods Elem. School, Charlotte 2nd Place: Jasmine Walton, Abbotts Creek Elementary School, Raleigh Intermediate (3rd-5th grade) 1st Place: Avni Choudepally, Cedar Fork Elementary School, Morrisville 2nd Place: Will Jarrett, Northern Elementary School, Greensboro 3rd Place: Milo Nooner, Holly Tree Elem. School, Wilmington Middle 1st Place: Sabrina Layman, Bailey Middle School, Cornelius 2nd Place: Alex Dick, Martin Middle School, Raleigh Senior 1st Place: Evan Daniel, Holly Springs High School, Holly Springs 2nd Place: Tilly Boraks, William A. Hough High School, Cornelius 3rd Place: Mary Louise Renegar, West Forsyth High School, Clemmons Literature Winners Primary (K-2nd grade) 1st Place: Savannah Cape, Middle Creek Elementary School, Apex 2nd Place: Eera Bhawe, Carpenter Elementary School, Cary 3rd Place: Rebecca Joel, Polo Ridge Elementary School, Charlotte Intermediate (3rd-5th grade) 1st Place: Martin Cardenas, Ashley Elementary School, Fayetteville 2nd Place: William Britt, Kitty Hawk Elementary School, Kitty Hawk 3rd Place: Amulya Volety, Parsley Elementary School, Wilmington Middle 1st Place: Delaney Atwood, Lufkin Rd. Yr-Rd Middle School, Apex 2nd Place: Chloe Calilung, Hanes Magnet School, Winston-Salem 3rd Place: Annabelle Aller, Paisley IB Magnet School, Winston-Salem Senior 1st Place: Janjay Gardea, Northern Guilford High School, Greensboro 2nd Place: Aeris Gruber, William A. Hough High School, Cornelius 3rd Place: Julianne Gryder, Reagan High School, Pfafftown Music Composition Winners Primary (K-2nd grade) 1st Place: Soha Deshpande, Polo Ridge Elementary School, Charlotte 2nd Place: Jesse McArthur, Donna Loflin Elem. School, Asheboro 3rd Place: Declan Stephens, Irving Park Elem. School, Greensboro Intermediate (3rd-5th grade) 1st Place: Kieran Smith, Northern Elementary School, Greensboro 2nd Place: Scott McFarland, Parsley Elementary School, Wilmington 3rd Place: Graham Baker, Kitty Hawk Elementary School, Kitty Hawk Middle 1st Place: Seth Olanovich, Murray Middle School, Wilmington 2nd Place: Jolie Duquene, Martin Middle School, Raleigh 3rd Place: Marcel Huchvijda, Shepard IB Magnet Middle School, Durham Senior 1st Place: Drew Gibbs, William A. Hough High School, Cornelius 2nd Place: Jasmine Marshall, West Forsyth High School, Clemmons 3rd Place: Julia Leeman, William A. Hough High School, Cornelius Photography Winners Primary (K-2nd grade) 1st Place: Richard Pascal, Aldert Root Elem. School, Raleigh 2nd Place: Zac Ro, McKee Road Elementary School, Charlotte 3rd Place: Anna Kaczmarski, New Town Elementary School, Waxhaw Intermediate (3rd-5th grade) 1st Place: Ryder Cutts, Vienna Elementary School, Pfafftown 2nd Place: Max Saunders, Northern Elementary School, Greensboro 3rd Place: Lillian Marti, McKee Road Elementary School, Charlotte Middle 1st Place: Claire Farrell, Hanes Magnet School, Winston-Salem 2nd Place: Peyton Cayea, Southwest Middle School, Charlotte 3rd Place: Addison King, Durham School of the Arts, Durham Senior 1st Place: Makayla Patterson, R.J. Reynolds High School, Winston-Salem 2nd Place: Mallory Justis, South Mecklenburg High School, Charlotte 3rd Place: Abigail Patillo, R.J. Reynolds High School, Winston-Salem Visual Arts Winners Primary (K-2nd grade) 1st Place: Zoya Rahman, Vienna Elementary School, Pfafftown 2nd Place: Mallan Betts, Irving Park Elem. School, Greensboro 3rd Place: Noah Dondero, Kitty Hawk Elementary School, Kitty Hawk Intermediate (3rd-5th grade) 1st Place: Hasini Kanthi, White Oak Elementary School, Apex 2nd Place: Eliza Rose Haugland, Parsley Elementary School, Wilmington 3rd Place: Weston Greene, Altamahaw Ossipee Elem. School, Elon Middle 1st Place: Camille Gamino, Shepard IB Magnet Middle School, Durham 2nd Place: Virginia Fowler, Myrtle Grove Middle School, Wilmington 3rd Place: James Toon, Gray’s Creek Middle School, Hope Mills Senior 1st Place: Jennifer Wah, Carrboro High School, Carrboro 2nd Place: Alexis Durah, West Forsyth High School, Clemmons 3rd Place: Reeve Metcalf, Hopewell High School, Huntersville Theme Search WinnersRachit Chandrakul, Jefferson Elementary, Winston-Salem Lan Truong, Early College at Guilford, Greensboro Avni Choudepally, Cedar Fork Elementary, Morrisville  Greetings PTA Families, The year is almost over!! Has your nominating committee started the search for your new officers for next year? Remember, your slate of officers must be presented ten (10) days prior to the election. If you have any questions, please see the archive of the presentation done by NCPTA on 2/11/19. Go to Lifeline for Leaders at www.ncpta.org. In addition, you can register for the next webinar: Duties of Officers/Standing Committees on March 11th. It is that time of the year to apply for the NCPTA awards. This is NCPTA’s way of recognizing and celebrating the efforts of our PTA/PTSA units, councils and individuals throughout our state. You must apply online for all of these NCPTA’s awards. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to say “thank you” to those deserving people who have contributed greatly to improving the lives of children and youth. Your PTA unit must be in good standing to be eligible to apply. The winners will be recognized at our 2019 NCPTA Convention on May 18, 2019 in Charlotte. If you have any questions please contact the NCPTA office by email at office@ncpta.org. Registration is open for the NCPTA Convention to be held in Charlotte on May 17th & 18th. Your budgets should reflect a line item for the expenses for these types of conferences/conventions. Early bird registration is $125 for both Friday and Saturday and ends on March 15th. This is a great time of networking and fellowshipping with fellow PTA members from across the state, as well as, gaining more knowledge about PTA. The Wake PTA Council will celebrate our Reflections winners on Saturday, March 16th at Garner Sr. High School. We will celebrate our elementary school winners at 10:30 a.m. and then our middle/high school winners at 1:30 p.m. Please come and help us celebrate the arts and our outstanding Wake County students. THANKS FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!! Our main purpose is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for ALL children!! Hand in hand, together WE CAN make a difference!! Wishing you all a successful rest of the school year! Advocating for ALL children, Kassandra L. Watson ADVOCACY The North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research invites you to join the People's Session — a new project, launched today, that allows you to weigh in on policy issues and share your own priorities for our state. In two weeks, the People's Session will end, and we will surface the top education priorities of North Carolinians. Then, we will publish those priorities and share them with our legislators. Register Now to Attend NCPTA PTA Day The annual PTA Lobby Day is Tuesday, March 26. This is a great opportunity to build legislative support for our schools and showcase PTAs across the state. Join your fellow PTA members and partners for PTA Day. Training Session Join us on Monday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. for a webinar-based training and information session to help you get prepared for PTA Day. During the training session, you’ll hear about NCPTA’s legislative priorities for all of North Carolina’s children and their families. You’ll learn about the details and agenda for PTA Day, and get to ask questions that will help you get comfortable with our day at the North Carolina General Assembly. Whether you’re new to advocacy, or you’ve done it before, this webinar-based training will provide you with all of the information you need to get prepared and feel empowered. Restoration of Master’s Pay A bipartisan group of legislators in the Senate filed S28, primary sponsors Senators Britt and Horner, would restore Master’s Pay for teachers with certain Master’s degrees. This bill requires that teachers who spend at least 70% of their work time teaching a subject related to their Master’s degree would receive a supplement to their current salary. The Master’s Pay supplement was previously removed in 2013. School Calendar Debate and Discussion The school calendar flexibility bills continue to be filed every day in both chambers. The House K-12 Education Committee held a discussion-only meeting around the topic of school calendar flexibility, and NewFrame, our NCPTA lobbyists attended. Funding Priorities from WCPSS Superintendant's Office Members of the school board's Finance Committee recently held a discussion about the development of our upcoming 2019-2020 budget. Unlike in past years, we are sharing information about some items before the superintendent's proposed budget is presented to the Board of Education in the coming weeks. One of the most important items we must face in the 2019-2020 budget is our approach to long-term funding in several key areas. For example: K-3 Class Size: There are costs associated with the state's new K-3 class size legislation -- primarily adding hundreds of new classrooms and teachers -- that will require a funding plan spanning several years. Social-Emotional Needs: A cost of nearly $30 million to add enough counselors, psychologists and social workers to reach national standards will require a multi-year plan. That plan will also be affected by the state initiatives in this area. Deferred maintenance and staffing: Catching up with deferred maintenance in our schools -- and adding an adequate number of staff members to deliver those services -- has reached a point where only a multi-year plan can help us meet staff and facility needs. Salaries: Salaries for non-teaching and non-certified positions have not kept pace with inflation in the past decade. While we cannot address that gap in a single year, we must start now to simply attract and retain the employees we need. Additionally, we must continue to address the salaries of our certified staff. Growth: In addition, we will be separating the costs of new schools and special education from overall growth. While overall growth has slowed, new schools are still needed in our fastest-growing areas of the county and many of our schools still depend on trailers to accommodate students. The nature of special education students is also changing in a way that requires more funding for the same number of special needs children. We hope this approach will help make our needs -- both current and future -- more transparent to those who support the Wake County Public School System. More details will be released in the coming weeks as we work toward a final budget document for 2019-2020. FINANCE Many units will be having their last general PTA meeting of the year soon. Any budget amendments must be presented and approved by the general membership for this school year at that meeting. Also, consider proposing an interim budget (July 1 - October 1) during this meeting to cover any budgetary items that may occur before your 2019 - 2020 final budget is approved. It is not early to secure your auditors for the year-end audit in July. Three auditors are needed who do not have check writing authorization for your unit. Schedule the audit to occur immediately after the June statement can be reconciled. If a new Treasurer will be in place for the 2019-2020 school year, invite the incoming Treasurer to the audit. If the unit grossed less than $50K during the school year, complete the unit's 990 postcard during the audit. Any questions, email treasurer@wakepta.org. HEALTH AND WELLNESS . Mental Health 101 Presented by WakeMed Health & Hospitals and the Wake County PTA Council A conversation to promote understanding of mental health and provide accurate information about:
Lunch will be provided as part of your free REGISTRATION If something changes and you will no longer be able to attend or if you do not need a lunch, PLEASE contact us as soon as possible so we may offer your spot to another registrant and ensure an accurate number for the catering order. E-Cigarettes and Vaping Concerned about the dangers of vaping and impacts of nicotine on adolescents? Check out this downloadable PDF from the Centers for Disease Control designed for parents and educations with information on teen e-cigarette use. Still have questions and concerns? Contact the WCPTA Health And Wellness at Committeehealthandwellness@wakepta.org to schedule a program for your PTA. March Health and Wellness Days Promote a health and wellness lifestyle by celebrating these days in your schools, with your families, and in your communities. For creative ideas on how to incorporate any of these special days in your school, please contact the WCPTA Health and Wellness Committee at healthandwellness@wakepta.org March 3rd-10th - National Sleep Awareness Week March 4th - 8th - National School Breakfast Week March 12 - National Plant a Flower Day March 19th - National Let's Laugh Day March 20th - Kick Butts Day Kick Butts Day is a national day organized by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids that is designed to empower youth to speak out against tobacco. Check out these great activities to do with youth of all ages. https://www.kickbuttsday.org/search-activities/ March 30th - National Take a Walk in the Park Day #YouthCulture – A Workshop Series for Parents The Poe Center’s #YouthCulture program is designed to empower parents and guardians by providing insight into the environment and culture around our youth. Each workshop explores how the developing adolescent brain shapes perceptions and behavior. All participants will receive a free packet of supportive materials and resources. Click Here to Register Adolescent Brain Development and the Role of Social Media March 7th, 2019 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Poe Center Learn about current research on adolescent brain development and teen risk perception. Participants will also explore how a risk perception impacts a teen’s engagement with social media and Internet security. E-Cigarettes 101 March 21st, 2019 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Poe Center This program addresses the growing concern of e-cigarettes and youth. Participants will explore adolescent brain development and effects of e-cigarettes as we cover the latest research. We will also take a look at the risk factors for use, and the protective factors that help prevent use. A discussion on resources and strategies for increasing protective factors with our youth will leave attendees with tools for the next steps. Adolescent Brain Development and Addiction April 4th, 2019 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Poe Center Learn how early onset substance use affects the development of the adolescent brain. Participants will learn important skills and resources to address the trends in substance use today. Navigating “The Talk” May 2nd, 2019 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Poe Center Learn about resources and tools to assist you in developing and tailoring the talk to your teen about social media, teen relationships, and substance use. Healthy and Fast Family Fun Recipe of the Month 15 Minute Enchiladas NCPTA Join us in Charlotte as the North Carolina Parent Teacher Association (NCPTA) celebrates 100 years.
This “Centennial Celebration” will occur during the 2019 NCPTA Convention (May 17-May 18) at UNC Charlotte-City Center (Charlotte, NC). The Convention presents a one-of-a-kind opportunity to engage and learn with your peers from across the state and is designed for parents, teachers, principals, central office staff, and community organizers/partners. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Legacy and Continuing the Journey”, and our focus is on Leadership Matters — because it does! We’d like to take a look at
Click Here to View the Schedule of Events Registration Fees & DeadlinesEarly Bird Registration for Friday and Saturday–$125; Early Bird Registration Ends March 15, 2019 Regular Registration Window Begins March 15, 2019 and ends May 3, 2019
 PTA LEADERS:
IS YOUR NOMINATING COMMITTEE UP AND RUNNING? It's the time of year for your nominating committee to start recruiting officers for 2019-2020 so that your PTA can hold elections at your last general meeting of the year. Not sure what to do? Click here for a quick reference guide. More information coming soon about WCPTA Leadership webinars and video chats! Questions? Contact Amy Jones at leadership@wakepta.org  ADVOCACY  SAVE THE DATE Training Session Join us on Monday, March 18, at 7:30pm for a webinar-based training and information session to help you get prepared for PTA Day. During the training session, you’ll hear about NCPTA’s legislative priorities for all of North Carolina’s children and their families. You’ll learn about the details and agenda for PTA Day, and get to ask questions that will help you get comfortable with our day at the North Carolina General Assembly. Whether you’re new to advocacy, or you’ve done it before, this webinar-based training will provide you with all of the information you need to get prepared and feel empowered. FINANCEYour PTA Budget Does your budget reflect the mission of the PTA? The PTA's mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. A budget does not dictate what your PTA must do. It simply represents what your PTA intends to do. In other words, the goal of the PTA is not to raise money and then find programs to support. The goal should be to create programs that are in alignment with the mission of your PTA and then raise money to support those programs. The budget is also only an estimate of the planned expenditures for the year. Should your PTA incur additional expenses or a change in an allocated expenditure, the budget may be amended by a vote of the membership at any regular meeting, or at a special meeting called for that purpose. All expenditures of your PTA must be consistent with the approved budget and based on actual fund availability. HEALTH AND WELLNESSFebruary EventsPromote a health and wellness lifestyle by promoting these awareness events in your schools, with your families, and in your communities. For creative ideas on how to incorporate any of these activities in your school, please contact the WCPTA Health and Wellness Committee at healthandwellness@wakepta.org Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month
American Heart Month Learn more about heart disease, risk factors, and things you can do to make create a healthy lifestyle for yourself and your family.
 DAILY TIPS TO KEEP THE WHOLE FAMILY ACTIVE  National Children's Dental Health Month "Brush and clean in between to build a healthy smile" Parent Education#YouthCulture – A Workshop Series for Parents The Poe Center’s #YouthCulture program is designed to empower parents and guardians by providing insight into the environment and culture around our youth. Each workshop explores how the developing adolescent brain shapes perceptions and behavior. All participants will receive a free packet of supportive materials and resources. Covered topics will include substance use, Internet safety, sexting, and healthy dating relationships. In addition, we will explore ways to enhance parent-child communication. Opioids 101 February 7th, 2019 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Poe Center Learn about the growing concern of opioid use in our communities and how to recognize the risk factors, signs and symptoms, as well as steps and resources to keep children from opioid use. NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board hours available. Light snacks & door prizes! Healthy Teen Relationships February 21st, 2019 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Poe Center Learn to recognize warning signs of unhealthy dating relationships and potential dating violence. In addition, participants will learn current sexting statistics and trends as well as North Carolina laws. Adolescent Brain Development and the Role of Social Media March 7th, 2019 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Poe Center Learn about current research on adolescent brain development and teen risk perception. Participants will also explore how a risk perception impacts a teen’s engagement with social media and Internet security. E-Cigarettes 101 March 21st, 2019 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Poe Center This program addresses the growing concern of e-cigarettes and youth. Participants will explore adolescent brain development and effects of e-cigarettes as we cover the latest research. We will also take a look at the risk factors for use, and the protective factors that help prevent use. A discussion on resources and strategies for increasing protective factors with our youth will leave attendees with tools for the next steps. Adolescent Brain Development and Addiction April 4th, 2019 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Poe Center Learn how early onset substance use affects the development of the adolescent brain. Participants will learn important skills and resources to address the trends in substance use today. Navigating “The Talk” May 2nd, 2019 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Poe Center Learn about resources and tools to assist you in developing and tailoring the talk to your teen about social media, teen relationships, and substance use. Click Here to Register February 4th - Homemade Soup Day Enjoy a healthy home cooked meal with your family with one of these soup recipes. - https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g1658/healthy-soup-recipes/ Playworks NC Playworks NC helps build tomorrow’s citizens through safe, fun, and healthy play at school every day. At a Playworks school, every student is included regardless of athletic ability, academic skills, or economic background. Every kid loves to play. Playworks focuses on this intrinsic desire as an entry point to increase physical activity while simultaneously teaching social emotional skills.Playworks NC partners with elementary schools across North Carolina by providing a recess coach who teams up with the school staff to create and model a healthy recess environment. Playworks recess programs offer an essential opportunity for children to explore their imaginations, to connect with other kids, and to stretch and grow physically, emotionally and socially. Playworks also provides professional training and on-going development to school staff, paraprofessionals, and after-school care providers to run and maintain a great recess throughout the year. Through hands-on professional development workshops and collaborative consultation, PlayworksPro services teach schools and youth organizations to use practical skills that tap into the transformative play to change lives. Interested in learning more about the recess climate at your child's school? Take the Recess Checkup to help identify the strengths and areas of improvement currently happening on their playground! To learn more about Playworks, please visit our website! #PlayworksForEveryKid LEADERSHIP Responsibilities of the Nominating Committee and Navigating Elections February 11, 2019 7:30 p.m. Click here to register Questions about the duties and responsibilities of the Nominating Committee? Do you have questions about how to create a slate of officers for your elections? Do you need help on how to hold elections? Join NCPTA to learn how to work effectively as a nominating committee and learn the steps to holding elections. View the Lifeline for Leaders Monthly Schedule. Click here to visit the library of training videos and recorded webinars. NCPTA Share 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. There are numerous ways to honor an outstanding teacher, principal, school administrator, volunteer, or your PTA. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to say “thank you” to deserving people who have contributed greatly to improving the lives of children and youth. PTAs must be in Good Standing with NCPTA to apply for an award. 2019 Awards are scheduled to open in February! Winners will be recognized at our 2019 NCPTA Convention on May 18 at UNC Charlotte-City Center (Charlotte, NC).  Lunch & Learn "New" Math for Parents Tue, February 12, 2019 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM The "new math" curriculum looks a lot different from the math most of us remember learning, but there IS rhyme and reason to it! Learn about the new approach at our next Lunch & Learn - February 12th! Important Details
SEICThe Special Education Inclusion Committee (SEIC) is proud to be a part of the Wake PTA Council. While we provide families with information and tools to support their child’s educational needs, we also offer support to PTAs so that their programs and events are inclusive of all children and their families. For more information, visit us at www.wake-seic.com THE COMPLETE LIST OF FREE THINGS AND GRANTS FOR KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS DONOTPAYFULL.COM  Enloe and Broughton High School PTSAs have collaborated to present a FREE viewing of the film Resilience, followed by a panel discussion. They hope to create awareness around the impact of ACEs and toxic stress on students in our community, as well as identify resources, explore insights, and inspire action toward creating a more trauma informed educational environment for our children. February 13, 2019 6:00pm Enloe High School Auditorium 128 Clarendon Crescent Raleigh, NC 27610 Panel of Experts Ilina Ewen - moderator Chief of Staff to the First Lady of NC LISHEEMA BARR ACE Resilience Project Coordinator Advocates for Health in Action JENNIFER CASTILLO CRM Trainer, Youth & Family Engagement Fellow at Southeast Raleigh Promise CHRISTINE KUSHNER WCPSS Board Member VIVIANA MARTINEZ-BIANCHI Physician at Duke Health LATANYA PATTILLO Teacher Advisor to the Governor DREW PLEDGER WCPSS Coordinator of Mental Health Services Refreshments will be provided by Wake County PTA Council prior to the screening.  In addition to the screening and panel discussion, we have arranged training for those interested in learning more about the Community Resiliency Model (CRM) to increase their own resilience, interact with students who have high ACEs, and build community support around trauma informed care.
Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon Pullen Baptist Church This event is free, but registration is required  Drum roll... All submissions were amazing! The students of WCPSS are so creative and brought this year's Reflection theme to life.
Please click on the below link to see the winners of the 2018 Wake County PTA Council Reflections program. Thank you to the Reflection Chairs and the Council Reflections Committee for making this year's program a success. ****Information about the submissions who will be moving onto the State level for judging and the March County Awards Ceremony will be announced soon. Stay tuned.*** Season's Greetings PTA Family, We hope that your holiday season has started off great with a wonderful time of family and fellowship at Thanksgiving and will continue throughout the Christmas season and beyond. The mission of the Wake County PTA Council is to unify, strengthen and promote PTA units in Wake County. We strive to fulfill this mission so that we can all ultimately fulfill the mission of the national PTA, which is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for ALL children. We want to support you all to the best of our abilities. The only way we can accomplish this is if you let us know that you are having issues and for us to work collaboratively. When reaching out, please consider a couple of things: 1) we are supporting the largest school district in NC, as well as, the 15th largest in the country; 2) we, too, are volunteers and many of us also work a full-time job. The response may not be immediate, but we will contact you as soon as possible. Thank you for all that you do to make the mission statement become a reality .. for your dedicated unwavering commitment to the students, parents and teachers of Wake County public schools. You all are valuable, appreciated and just AWESOME! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season!! Advocating always, Kassandra L. Watson Upcoming Events PTA Live Every Wednesday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (est) Join National PTA LIVE every week on FB for the latest PTA news Advocacy Awards Submissions Open October 16th - December 14, 2018 Nominate a person or PTA unit for their outstanding advocacy work. Take Your Family to School Week February 10 -17, 2019 Mark TYFTSW 2019 on your calendars! More information to come. 2019 National PTA Legislative Conference Arlington, Virginia March 12 - 14, 2019 Join us the 2019 National PTA Legislative Conference (LegCon) March 12 – 14, 2019. Teacher Appreciation Week May 6 - 10, 2019 2019 National PTA Convention and Expo Columbus, Ohio June 20 - 23, 2019 Join us the 2019 National PTA Convention and Expo June 20 – 23, 2019 in Columbus, OH! ADVOCACYAs the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the nation, National PTA is the conscience of the country for children and youth issues. Through advocacy, as well as family and community education, National PTA has established programs and called for legislation that improves our children’s lives, such as:
For more informationemail Lisa Mead at Advocacy@wakepta.org. FINANCETreasurers We are approaching the mid-point of the school year, make sure these items are complete.
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS UPCOMING SCREENING Thursday, December 6, 2018 6 PM- 8PM Crossroads II, 110 Corning Road, Cary, NC Room 1400 The screening is co-hosted by the WCPSS Office of Equity Affairs & Office of Counseling and Student Services, the Wake NCAE, the Wake PTA Council, and Public Schools First NC. This limited release documentary examines how abuse, neglect and other adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) affect children's development & health outcomes in adulthood. Research shows ACEs are common, they affect all income levels, and their impact on health and well-being is significant. "The child may not remember, but the body remembers." Schools have a critical role to play in promoting the great childhoods that children deserve. One great takeaway from Resilience is that there is always hope! Science shows the effects of ACEs do not have to be permanent. The film highlights how communities working together can build resilience in kids to overcome the impact of ACEs. Come see this highly acclaimed film to learn more about ACEs, how they increase the likelihood of disease and illness, and how together we as a community can mitigate the impact of ACEs for Wake County children. There will be short commentary/discussion following the film. Come and learn what Wake Co. Public School System is doing to help create trauma-informed school environments and to help our students build social and emotional learning skills to help them be successful in school and in life. THIS FILM IS INTENDED FOR ADULT AUDIENCES. This powerful movie is a conversation-starter and a perspective-changer. THIS IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Tickets are not required. RSVPs are appreciated at info@publicschoolsfirstnc.org. You can find more information on ACEs at Advocates for Health in Action, and resilience related resources at Public Schools First. E-Cigerettes Although traditional cigarette smoking is on the decline, electronic cigarette use is on the rise. Electronic cigarettes, often referred to as, e-cigarettes, e-cigs, or vapes, are electronic devices that heat a liquid containing nicotine and special flavors to produce an aerosol that is breathed into the lungs. The aerosol can also be inhaled by bystanders. They come in lots of shapes and sizes. Testing on long-term health effects are still being conducted, however we already know that e-cigarettes are not safe, contain cancer causing chemicals, and are harmful on the adolescent developing brain. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, the same addictive drug found in traditional cigarettes. For more information on electronic cigarettes and teens, download the Talk with Your Teens About E-cigarettes: A Tip Sheet for Parents provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office on Smoking and Health. Questions about the impacts of nicotine on adolescents? Questions about effects of e-cigarettes? Contact the WCPTA Health And Wellness Committee to schedule a program for your PTA. Healthy and Fast Family Fun Recipe of the Month: Spinach and Feta Pita Bake Upcoming Health and Wellness Events Promote a health and wellness lifestyle by celebrating these days in your schools, with your families, and in your communities. For creative ideas on how to incorporate any of these special days in your school, please contact the WCPTA Health and Wellness Committee. December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month December 2nd - 8th: Handwashing Awareness Week December 2nd-9th: National Influenza Vaccination Week NCPTA NCPTA Lunch and Learn - "NEW" Math for Parents December 11th, 12:00 - 1:00 NCPTA Headquarters 3501 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, NC 27612 Tickets $20 - includes lunch What's up with "common core math"?!? It's not as complicated as you think! Math teachers today are striving for understanding, not memorizing. "Numerical fluency" is the starting point for building fundamental math skills before middle school. We will talk about this shift in approach and what parents can do to help their children. Apply for an NCPTA Healthy Schools Grant! Interested in making your school a healthier place for kids to learn and grow? Apply for an NCPTA Healthy Schools Grant! NCPTA will be giving five PTA units $1000 to improve health at their school! Deadline to apply – December 31, 2018 Grant winners will be notified by January 31, 2019 Final Grant Reports due June 30, 2019 Apply now! REFLECTIONSThank you for all the Reflection entries submitted to the Wake County Council for judging. We received 701 entries from 63 PTA units.The deadline for submissions closed on November 30th. The submissions are amazing! Our students came up incredible stories to share based on the theme "Heroes Around Us". Thank you the Reflection Chairs who work tirelessly to make this year's program a success in their schools. Winners will be announced on January 3rd on the WCPTA website and through the Reflections Memberhub and Reflections Chair email distribution list. Don't wait...Start making plans for your PTA to participate in the Reflections program next school year. WAKE SEICSEIC is a committee of the Wake PTA Council that promotes awareness and inclusion of students with special needs.
GOAL #1 Support PTA Programs: Offer ideas that facilitate the inclusion of students with special needs. EXAMPLE: Moore Square Magnet Middle School wanted to send off their athletes to Special Olympics but knew that loud cheering would be too overwhelming. They accommodated by holding up signs, giving high fives and doing a silent cheer. Watch and see: Moore Square Magnet Middle GOAL #2 Provide Information: Serve as a link to special education and related community services. TIP: SEIC has its own Facebook page. If your PTA uses Facebook as a communication tool, you can share events directly from this page. Facebook: Wake-SEIC EXAMPLES: Sensory Friendly Holiday Events. These provide accommodations such as reduced sound, adjusted lighting, support materials, smaller groups.
FB POST WITH GREATEST REACH THIS MONTH: This post connected strongly with our audience. High School PTA’s: please share this with your community. ImaginAbility: Sat, Feb 23 (9:30 am-5 pm)-Raleigh An empowering, educational one-day conference on adult transition and community living for teens and adults with autism, I / DD, and/or special needs and their families / supports and interested community members.   Happy Fall PTA Units, As we “fall” into the harvest season, there are a few reminders for your units. Please remember, that in order for your unit to be in good standing with the NCPTA, you must do the following:
We have had many units who are struggling with the governance of their PTAs. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the council. We are here to guide you and help where we can. Please remember, it is crucial that you read and understand the NCPTA by-laws. Many of your questions/issues can be answered/resolved by reading the bylaws. We are working on trying to coordinate more trainings to assist you; but it does take time and planning. In the meantime, again, PLEASE reach out to us if you are struggling. Thank you ALL for your time, your efforts and your commitment to PTA. Together we can make every child’s potential a reality!! Advocating always, Kassandra ADVOCACY Advocacy Chairs - be sure that you have joined the Advocacy Hub on WCPTA's MemberHub site. Lots of great discussion and support have been going on during the election season, and there is still so much work to do! Election Day - This Tuesday! You can find the list of candidates, sample ballot, polling places, and more at www.wakegov.com/elections. Bond 2018 - Capital Improvement Program The Wake County Board of Education and the Wake County Board of Commissioners developed a $543 million bond package of new school construction and major renovations. The new schools and renovations will create safe and healthy learning environments for children and will help to retain and recruit the best teachers. Each school in Wake County will receive funds for classroom technology and school security upgrades improving student and teacher safety. Bond financing is the most cost-effective and fairest way to pay for new schools and renovations because new businesses and new residents share the cost of repaying the bonds over the 20 years. The bond will pay for construction and design of 7 new schools and major renovations to 11 additional schools. The 7 new schools include one high school, one middle school and five elementary schools. The 11 renovation projects include one high school, three middle schools and seven elementary schools. You can find information on the capital improvement program at the following website: www.wcpss.net/2018bond School Board Elections & County Commission Elections There’s a lot on the ballot this year including Wake County school board and county commissioners. The school board makes decisions about issues such as school assignment, bell schedules and instructional programs. County Commissioners provide funding for our schools, including capital funding for building our school facilities. It matters who holds these local offices! These local elections are critically important, please communicate to your PTA membership the importance of voting the whole ballot. All 9 districts (or seats) of the Wake school board are on the ballot November 6th. The General Assembly made changes to Wake school board elections in 2013, mandating all 9 districts to run at the same time. Historically, these elections have taken place in odd numbered years and the seats were staggered. Candidates for commissioner run in districts but the elections are county-wide. This means every Wake County voter can vote for one candidate in each race. There are 7 elected members of the county commission. All candidates for Wake county commission are listed below in alphabetical order. Commissioners run county-wide and are voted on by all voters. All commissioner districts are listed on your ballot and you can vote for one candidate in each of these races (districts). FINANCE From our friend and PTA Leader in all things - Gary Lewis: Local PTA units are eligible for discounted software for non-profits through techsoup.org Once you qualify for TechSoup, you can also sign up for Google for Non-Profits – which will allow you to get Gmail accounts using your own domain (i.e. president@wakepta.org is created from this). Once you have Google for Non-profits, you can request GSuite for Non-profits, you can purchase a domain from Google (if you don’t already have one) or use a domain you already own and it will be set-up to allow Google User IDs that are linked to your domain (as many as you want). There is a control panel that let’s an admin fully control all of them (so past Board members can’t refuse to turn them over to new Board Members). Gary is happy to discuss and/or help units interested in setting up GSuite for non-profits. You can contact him at glewis1@nc.rr.com There are also 2 great deals being offered for Quickbooks – $50 per year for Quickbooks Online Plus (this is a substantial savings and can be renewed annually) or $50 for Quickbooks Pro (select the non-profit version) which you would then own to use on any laptop or Mac. GRANTS Engage, Support, Improve, Increase, Celebrate Throughout the year, National PTA offers awards or grants to honor or support PTAs as they: engage families, support student success, improve the health and safety of students and families, increase access to arts education or celebrate advocacy and diversity. National PTA Grant Opportunities - Due 11/11 National PTA is committed to promoting and encouraging many types of diversity and inclusion as part of our commitment to every child. In addition to evaluating the merits of each application, we may also consider geography, need, and other criteria to ensure a robust and diverse pool of grantees. HEALTH AND WELLNESS November is Healthy Lifestyles Month National PTA and GOYA-Move have teamed up to encourage schools to advocate for healthy lifestyles by awarding 15 PTAs with a $1,000 grant to host a “Get Off Your Apps” Physical Activity Event at their elementary and middle schools during the month of November. These grants are part of the healthy lifestyles initiative that provides PTAs with education and tools to partner with schools and advocate for healthy changes in nutrition and physical activity. In addition, a social media challenge will be open to families and schools throughout the month of November where they can participate in some form of physical activity, then share it on social media by including the hashtag #GoyaMoveDay! This will conclude with a “Get Off Your Apps” Day on Nov. 29. In celebration of Healthy Lifestyles Month, schools who did not receive a grant can still participate by downloading the National PTA Healthy Lifestyles Month Planning Toolkit to have a "Get Off Your Apps" Physical Activity Event at their school to promote health and wellness. For more information about the Goya-Move event and to access the toolkit, visit: PTA.org/CelebrateHealthyLifestyles.  Come and see award-winning, must-see 60-minute film Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope! Tuesday, November 13th, 6:00-8:00 Crossroads II 110 Corning Road Cary, NC 27518 Room 1400 (See more about film here - http://kpjrfilms.co/resilience/) (Spanish subtitles are available.) The screening is co-hosted by the WCPSS Office of Equity Affairs & Office of Counseling and Student Services, the Wake NCAE, the Wake PTA Council, and Public Schools First NC. This limited release documentary examines how abuse, neglect and other adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) affect children's development & health outcomes in adulthood. Research shows ACEs are common, they affect all income levels, and their impact on health and well-being is significant. "The child may not remember, but the body remembers." Schools have a critical role to play in promoting the great childhoods that children deserve. One great takeaway from Resilience is that there is always hope! Science shows the effects of ACEs do not have to be permanent. The film highlights how communities working together can build resilience in kids to overcome the impact of ACEs. Come see this highly acclaimed film to learn more about ACEs, how they increase the likelihood of disease and illness, and how together we as a community can mitigate the impact of ACEs for Wake County children. There will be short commentary/discussion following the film. Come and learn what Wake Co. Public School System is doing to help create trauma-informed school environments and to help our students build social and emotional learning skills to help them be successful in school and in life. THIS FILM IS INTENDED FOR ADULT AUDIENCES. This powerful movie is a conversation-starter and a perspective-changer. THIS IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Tickets are not required. RSVPs are appreciated at info@publicschoolsfirstnc.org. You can find more information on ACEs at Advocates for Health in Action, and resilience related resources at Public Schools First.  The Poe Center has partnered with SAS Software through Curriculum Pathways to provide FREE health education lessons online! These lessons are designed to complement the Poe Center's health education curriculum, and they are available at no cost to teachers across North Carolina. Programs and online content align with the NC DPI Healthful Living and Science Essential Standards. The lessons have been created with a free, open resource called Crio, which puts audio, text, images, video, and interactive content into the hands of educators. Teachers can easily drag & drop to transform lessons into interactive online resources. Teachers: get started today! Click the link below to create a Curriculum Pathways account, and then search for "Poe Health" in the search box. https://www.curriculumpathways.com/portal/ LEADERSHIP We've had 112 local units pay their dues to WCPTA this year. It's not too late to join! The role of the Council is to inform, advise, guide, instruct, provide customer service, encourage leaders of local units, and be responsive to their needs for membership recruitment and retention, leadership training and coordination of efforts of every PTA unit in Wake County. The Wake County PTA Council:
NATIONAL PTA National PTA Statement on the Shooting Death at Butler High School National PTA President Jim Accomando issued the following statement on the shooting at Butler High School in Matthews, N.C.: “While we don’t know the specific circumstances of this tragedy, our hearts and minds are with the parents, students, families and educators at Butler High School. “Any act of violence at a school or involving children and youth is intolerable. Every student deserves to learn and grow in a safe environment. And no parent should fear for the safety of their child every time they leave home for school. This is yet another call for action to prevent gun violence in the United States of America. School safety is a critical priority for all parents, educators, students and community members that cannot be taken for granted. We must make every attempt to reduce violence, especially incidents that involve firearms. “It remains a top priority of PTA to promote safety for children and youth and improve education. PTA has a strong history of supporting and advocating for policies in the areas of gun safety and violence prevention, juvenile justice, mental health and students’ overall well-being. “PTA is also committed to supporting students, families, schools and communities in coping with and preventing violence. We offer a variety of resources at PTA.org/SchoolSafety.” NCPTA Fostering Positive Relationships with Administration and Resolving Conflict in your PTA: November 12, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. What does it mean for the PTA and the Principal to work as partners? What do you do when conflict take ahold of your board? Join us as for this two-part discussion as we talk about the important roles PTAs and Principals play for each other and how to handle discord among board members. NCPTA is currently matching schools in need with schools that would like to support them.
Additionally, FAST NC (Florence Aid to Students and Teachers of North Carolina) is an effort led by a bipartisan group of current and former North Carolina education leaders to help the state’s public schools as students and educators struggle to return to normal following Hurricane Florence and its impact. For more information and to donate, click here. REFLECTIONS Reflection Chairs or Committee members, please share your questions or suggestions via wake-pta-reflections@discuss.memberhub.com Your post will be shared with all PTAs participating in Reflections this year.  SPECIAL EDUCATION INCLUSION COMMITTEE SEIC is a committee of the Wake PTA Council that promotes awareness and inclusion of students with special needs.
GOALS & TIPS 1) Support PTA Programs: Offer ideas that facilitate the inclusion of students with special needs. TIP: Many PTA's have created "Quiet Zones" during hectic PTA events (such as festivals, carnivals, science fairs, literacy evenings, etc) as a safe space where anyone can regroup. Join SEIC on MemberHub and look for examples from other PTA’s in the Bulletin Board -“Quiet Zone: A refuge during hectic PTA events.” 2) Provide Information: Serve as a link to special education and related community services. TIP: SEIC has its own Facebook page. If your PTA uses Facebook as a communication tool, you can share events directly from this page. Facebook: Wake-SEIC |
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