PTA HEALTHY LIFESTYLES GRANT PROGRAM – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CALL
Join National PTA on Monday, August 30th to learn tips and techniques to apply for PTA’s Healthy Lifestyles Grant. These grants provide up to $1,000 to support PTAs in increasing access to and awareness of healthy foods, increasing physical activity for students and families, providing healthier food in schools, and engaging family members in promoting physical activity and good nutrition. To learn more about Healthy Lifestyles Grant program, click here.
During this call, National PTA staff …
The Denver Co-op partnership with the Colorado PTA continues to be strong and we are excited to continue our relationship through this highly visible community program. Information about the McDonald’s Teachers Challenge will be posted on the Colorado PTA web site at www.copta.org and we will again be gathering the names of interested PTA members at the CO PTA annual convention later this month. We will be contacting you with the names and contact information of the PTA representatives who indicate their interest in signing up for McTeacher’s Nights.
Our hope …
“Beauty is Hilarious” by Daniel J. Fairbanks- – Livonia, MI
Arts program recognizes six students,
celebrates 40 years of student expression
Chicago, IL (May 11, 2010) – As National PTA® celebrates the 40th anniversary of Reflections, the country’s longest running arts in education program, the association announced this week the 2010 Reflections Outstanding Interpretation Award winners in six arts categories. The winners were chosen from more than 500,000 submissions from students across the nation who participated in this year’s program, themed “Beauty is…” Each year the program provides …
DECIDE stands for “Decide: Education Cuts OR Invest in our Democracy and Economy.”
DECIDE is a proposed referred measure that would give voters the chance to DECIDE whether they want an alternative to balancing our state budget by making deep and irreparable cuts to Colorado’s public schools, colleges and universities.
What would DECIDE do?
DECIDE would allow voters to grant authority to the legislature to increase revenues in order to prevent more cuts to education and invest in K-12 and higher education. New revenues could be …
Since 1984, PTA has designated the first full week in May as National Teacher Appreciation Week, a special time to honor the men and women who lend their passion and skills to educating our children. PTA events at the national, state, and local levels celebrate the outstanding contributions teachers make.
PTA Teacher Appreciation Week 2010 will be May 2-8. Plan to host a teacher appreciation event in your school or community. Download activity ideas, posters, timelines, and other resources here.
April 23 & 24, 2010
at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center
Budget for your leaders to attend this Annual Convention.
Don’t miss this two-day event filled with great food, fabulous speakers, informative workshops, exhibitors, and the ultimate networking arena.
For more information contact the Vice President of Convention.
Registration Form
Printable Flyer
NEW: Convention Exhibitors Packet
Convention Schedule