WCPTA October Newsletter

ADVOCACY 
WCPTA Resolution in Support of Wake County School Bond Referendum Why did WCPTA pass this resolution and why is the bond so important? Talking points to share with your PTA members. VOTE YES on November 6th!

• The bond will help pay for the renovation of 11 school facilities, five new elementary schools, one new middle school, one new high school, new digital classroom technology and updated school safety and security measures.
• There is broad support for the school bond proposal. The county commission and the board of education are working together in support of the bond. Civic, community, educational, and business leaders have joined forces to promote the passage of the bond in November. 
• Voter approved bond financing is the most cost-effective and fairest way to pay for new schools and renovations. They carry the lowest interest rates. If voters DO NOT approve the bond, County Commissioners will be required to use other forms of financing that will ultimately cost taxpayers more. The County Commissioners are statutorily responsible for funding the school construction and renovations.
• Facility renovations create safe and healthy learning environments four our children as well as helping to retain and recruit the best classroom teachers.

• School security upgrades, including security cameras, to improve student/teacher safety are included in the budget.

For more information on the bond, visit Friends of Wake County 

Check out this handy summary of important voter information that the Advocacy Chair at Penny Road put together:  November 4th Voter Guide

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WAKE SEIC

​The STEM Career Showcase for Students with Disabilities is an annual educational event where attendees meet role models with disabilities who have thriving careers in STEM fields.
NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Tuesday, October 16th 10am-3pm. Registration is required.


​October is Disability History and Awareness Month. Share this resource with anyone looking for books that build understanding of disabilities.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Promote a health and wellness lifestyle by highlighting these awareness topics 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. healthandwellness@wakepta.org

​October is National Bullying Prevention Month ​

What is your school doing to stop bullying and cyberbullying? Check out the great ideas at and share your activities with us @WakePTA, #nationalbullyingpreventionmonth.

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October 11th ​National Depression Screening Day

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth between the ages of 11 and 18
- Centers for Disease Control, 2015

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Resources for depression screening and mental health awareness:
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
NAMI
Mental Health America
Project Semicolon - Teens
Safe Place
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255), free 24-hour help

October 23rd: Lock Your Meds Day

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LEADERSHIP

​PTA President-Leading Your PTA: October 8, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.
You have been elected PTA President – now what? Join NCPTA as we discuss the role and responsibility of PTA President.

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