Arizona PTA

Mountain America Credit Union workshop TODAY at 12:00p.m. Check your email for the link.

DON'T MISS IT
Mountain America Credit Union workshop:
~ Everyday Financial Success ~
Tuesday 10/24/23 12:00 - 1:00p.m.

*The link was included in the newsletter and MACU reminder email.
You must attend both October and November workshops to be entered to win the Amazon gift card.

Today is World Mental Health Day. Take time to prioritize your mental health each day as it matters cuz YOU MATTER!

National PTA's Healthy Minds Program helps families make mental health an everyday priority. ✅ Out program details here: https://www.pta.org/home/programs/Healthy-Lifestyles/mental-health

Today, 10.10.23 is the Arizona deadline to register to vote! With many School bond issues on the ballot, we encourage you to spend the 5 minutes and register to vote! Make your voice heard. https://azsos.gov/elections/voters/register-vote-update-current-voter-information

Did you know that National Parent Teacher Association has grants for local units AND you don't need to be a professional grant writer to apply? Have a great program idea or need funding for an existing one? APPLY! The answer is NO, if you don't even try! Visit www.PTA.org/Grants for details and the easy application!

Today is the DEADLINE. The road has brought us to stop 5. Be sure to send in your MEMBERSHP DUES and all SOA’s by TODAY!

Smart savings are here!

REMINDER:

Please join us TONIGHT at 5:00 PM for a virtual conversation with Christina Morgan with Sechler Morgan, CPA. (Zoom link was provided via email)

Thank you!

Reach out to your Region Director if you have any questions.

Please be sure to check your email for important information regarding the virtual meeting tomorrow:

Taxes & Nonprofits 101 (Round Table with Sechler Morgan CPA)

We hope to see you there!

Reminder: Submit your Teacher of the Month application no later than 9/30/23
https://forms.office.com/r/CKi2xZkhud

In loving memory of those lost on September 11, 2001. Arizona PTA pays tribute to the heroes, the lives forever changed, and the resilience that emerged from that fateful day. We honor their memory by fostering unity, understanding, and a commitment to a brighter, more compassionate future for all.

“Dreams don’t work unless you do.” —John C. Maxwell

REMINDER: It is that time of year that all of your SOA's are due. Please be sure to upload your documents to MemberHub/givebacks this year. If you have questions, please contact your region director.
https://www.azpta.org/leaders-documents

Thank you!

Arizona PTA

The AZ PTA Health and Safety committee has some info to share with you. Volunteers are needed. 😊

Mental Health Matters Arizona 2023 Conference

The mission and purpose of this conference is to educate the community at large on mental health, substance abuse, LGBTQIA+ and eating disorders and provide information on ARIZONA resources that are available, specifically around these issues. Please come to raise awareness and learn how to best support your family members and community. We are looking for 15 volunteers to help the day of the conference, please reach out to Christine Driscoll to volunteer at [email protected]
To attend conference register here https://secure.givelively.org/event/mental-health-america-of-arizona/mental-health-matters-arizona-conference-2023

Membership Minute Tip #20 - Host a Back to School Event

In collaboration with WeAreTeachers, is hosting the "Clear the Wish List Giveaway." Encourage your educators to enter this giveaway by submitting their Amazon Wish list, including Lysol, and 200 lucky teachers will have their wish lists cleared (up to $200). Tell your school to head over to https://www.weareteachers.com/contest/lysol-clear-the-wish-list-giveaway/ now to enter the giveaway and for full terms & conditions. Good luck!

https://www.azpta.org/leaders-documents

National PTA is proud to offer grant support for PTAs to empower more of your programming. Have you previously used a grant for your PTA's activities or do you have a focus that a grant could help support? Check out what opportunities there are! www.pta.org/grants

We are pleased to honor our 2022-2024 National PTA Schools of Excellence for building strong partnerships between families and their school that are enriching the educational experience. We invite you to read the full list of honorees at https://bit.ly/45bmxia.

Register Here: https://www.canva.com/events/whats-new-wednesday-03/

Sharing… “We have found some back to school resources for anyone who may be in need. Please note we do not have additional info on these events as we are not affiliated.”

The Arizona PTA Board of Managers and several committees met today for some training and team building.
A special thanks to Manny with Produce Positivity for some inspiration.

Thank you to all of our 2023 Convention Sponsors & Exhibitors!!!
Additional Convention supporters/donors can be found on our website:
https://www.azpta.org/2023-convention-schedule
You are all very much appreciated!!!

At the 2023 National PTA Virtual Convention ( ), PTA delegates voted to amend sections 2.A.3. and 3.A of Article VIII of the National PTA bylaws. The amended bylaws are posted on PTA’s website at PTA.org/Bylaws.

Join us in celebrating our 2022-2023 Outstanding Interpretation Award winners! Check out our blog post highlighting these 7 talented, young artists: https://bit.ly/3O1AZ6P! Stay tuned to National PTA’s YouTube page Wednesday, July 19 at 7 p.m. EDT for the public premiere of our 2022-2023 Reflections Outstanding Interpretation Winner Celebration. Join us on YouTube at https://bit.ly/44pavkT.

Don’t forget to update your officer’s list and Givebacks/MemberHub info if you haven’t already.
https://www.azpta.org/leaders-documents

https://www.azpta.org/leaders-documents

As you are planning for next school year, start on the right foot! Enroll in National PTA's School of Excellence program for intentional ways to build confidence in your school and PTA. PTA.org/Excellence

The Top 10 Social Media Apps According to Students, and What Parents Need to Know To help parents stay on top of the latest social media trends, here are reviews of the top ten social media apps that students are using,

2023 Local Unit Officer e-Training is now available online at:
https://www.azpta.org/2023-online-training