Alabama Parent Teacher Association

🎨✨ As many of you begin preparing for the 2026–2027 Reflections program, this year's theme is "What My Culture Means to Me."

We look forward to seeing how students across Alabama bring this meaningful theme to life through their creativity and artistic expression.

Several of you have already reached out about getting a head start this summer, and we think that's a fantastic idea! Starting early gives students plenty of time to reflect, create, and develop their entries.

If you need information about this year's Reflections program, we're here to help. Feel free to reach out anytime at [email protected]. We want to make sure you have the information and support you need to make this year's program smooth and successful.

Let's get ready to celebrate our students' creativity and help them share what their culture means to them!

The Alabama chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is hosting a measles and vaccine hesitancy live webcast on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 from 12:15-1:30. We encourage you to participate if you are able. You may register for the webcast at https://adph.org/Extranet/Default.asp?action=signin&FormID=9895&message=27

NEW RESOURCE: As part of National PTA’s commitment to supporting families and proactive mental health care, here is a new resource with quick tips and key information about anxiety. Download it today at PTA.org/HealthyMinds

👉Attention Elementary PTA leaders, current and new!
💻📱 Receive a $25 Gift Card & Learn About National PTA’s Ready, Tech, Go! Program! 🎁

Parenting in the digital age can be challenging. Families today are faced with important decisions about technology use, online safety, screen time, and determining when children are ready for their first device.

🤝 National PTA and AT&T have partnered to help parents and caregivers navigate these challenges through the Ready, Tech, Go! program.

📚 PTA leaders are invited to participate in a FREE 30-minute training designed to:
✅ Provide information on online safety and screen readiness
✅ Prepare your PTA to host a program in your local community
✅ Share resources for elementary-aged families and caregivers

🎁 Participants will receive a $25 gift card for attending! No obligation.

❤️ In addition, Alabama PTA will receive a donation from National PTA based on the number of Alabama participants who attend the training.

📝 When registering, please indicate that you heard about this opportunity through Alabama PTA by marking you heard it from "State PTA".

📅 Training Dates (You only need to attend one. More than one leader per unit may attend):

May 28 at 12pm EST / 11am CST
https://events.zoom.us/ev/Aqnq0H_p6ALfGzqGNDztR_IZQ9EFHSoDBRlNKC9zNYdvK1XO2gCm~Ao9eT5-snhgvUti1vjfls-oPc9SWNdaEZ7Ti_htY-PjYqMy_gGBv5iuA8g

June 10 at 8pm EST / 7pm CST
https://events.zoom.us/ev/AgKhovzbJgB88DJfRSZ-iulSQZZv9DmGChYMfsM_8aUNJ0zbNQBS~AtIzvik-N-7REf8KDwrIwGCx9DYL3BIXaUEk7USagBklyVEsBGfAUAon8w

June 25 at 7pm EST / 6pm CST
https://events.zoom.us/ev/AofTC8SB30jytxKKxDJFyWOZt-aRv1AuNnT-Oid36D_7RrLAPdIM~ApgCK0LpCY0Ro9tIxq7MassIaAzvVPgFuZxx_gth-izpken7r4J9tiltmg

July 15 at 8pm EST / 7pm CST
https://events.zoom.us/ev/AvG3MZg4LumFcQcTmsKVSq7PpOB56Pfjt5I2snEukL16ZH_ENk4S~AjgfrFV97miQey5v9sGaFHA0P3oj64jYqAfbhnS9kX6lttw-S0oFNs9Cug

📢 Register today, earn a $25 gift card to find out how you might support families in navigating technology safely and confidently!

In the National PTA spotlight! Great job, Adamsville Elementary PTA👏

📢 Attention Voters! 📢

If you don’t know who’s on the ballot for School Board Representatives, now is the time to find out before heading to the polls for the Primary Election on April 19th. 🗳️

There are candidates running in:
✔️ District 6
✔️ District 8

Your vote matters — take a few minutes to learn about the candidates and make an informed decision for Alabama schools and community.

Here is an informative article to get you started.
https://aldailynews.com/campaign-spending-differs-in-alabama-state-school-board-gop-primaries/

You can find your state school board district here. https://www.alabamaachieves.org/state-board-of-education/school-board-districts/

Campaign spending differs in Alabama state school board GOP primaries BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Campaign spending differs sharply in two Republican primaries for Alabama State Board of Education seats in north and northeast Alabama, with the District 6 race drawing far more money and spending than the open District 8 contest. Voters on May 19 will choose Republican nominee...

🎉 A BIG shout-out to all of our Reflections Chairs and everyone who played a part in making this year’s Reflections Arts Program a success!

Whether your role was big or small, at the local, council, or state level, please know that your time, support, dedication, and heart made a difference, and I am truly grateful for each of you.

Because of your efforts, students across Alabama had the opportunity to share their voices, express their creativity, and show what “I Belong” means to them in such meaningful and inspiring ways.

To our families, teachers, schools, volunteers, PTAs, judges, and supporters, thank you for believing in the arts and in our students. This program would not be possible without you.

As we wrap up this incredible year, be looking out for a special slideshow presentation featuring student artwork and entries from this year’s program. We are excited to continue celebrating the amazing creativity and talent of our students.

We are also looking ahead to the 2026–2027 Reflections theme, “What My Culture Means to Me.” It is never too early to start preparing and encouraging participation, and summer is a great time to begin brainstorming ideas and building excitement for another amazing year.

I am always here to assist and support you however I can. Thank you again for helping make this year’s Reflections program such a memorable and successful experience for our students. 💙🩵

Tawonia

🎉 What an incredible day celebrating our Alabama PTA Reflections State Winners!

From visual arts and photography to dance, literature, music, and film, our students have truly shown what it means to express themselves through this year’s theme, “I Belong.”

We are so proud of every student who participated. Your creativity, talent, and voices continue to inspire us all.

Thank you again to the families, teachers, schools, and PTAs who support these students and make programs like Reflections possible.

Alabama is full of talent, and we loved celebrating it today!

If you missed any of today’s posts, be sure to scroll back and help us congratulate these amazing students.

🎬 These students brought powerful stories to life on screen.

🎉 We are so excited to celebrate our Alabama PTA Reflections State Winners in Film Production!

Through film, these students creatively expressed this year’s theme, “I Belong,” in ways that are both meaningful and inspiring.
We are so proud of each of them.

These students were recognized and celebrated during our Alabama PTA Annual Awards Ceremony on April 25 at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery.

Students marked with * also placed at the national level, which makes this even more exciting!

Thank you to the families, teachers, schools, and PTAs who continue to support these students and their creativity.

If you have any questions, concerns, or corrections, please email [email protected]