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 …

Panera Bread and Colorado PTA present the annual Rising Above Award to recognize outstanding teachers in the state of Colorado.  Encourage your PTA schools and kids to participate for a chance to win a grant for the school, a Panera Bread gift card for the teacher, a savings bond of the student, and much more! Winners for 2010  were announced at the annual Colorado PTA convention on April 24th.

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.

Colorado PTA and Panera Bread are calling all students, grades K-12 to nominate a teacher for the Annual “Rising Above Award” Honoring Outstanding Teachers.

Participating McDonald’s restaurants in Northern Colorado* are partnering with the Colorado PTA to host the “McDonald’s Teachers Challenge” during the months of October and November. McDonald’s and the Colorado PTA will give you the opportunity to raise funds for school programs, equipment or any other special projects.How does it work? While students, parents and other school supporters are enjoying themselves dining at McDonald’s on a designated night during the months of October and November, you and the school staff are working behind the counter. As a bonus for your …