Arizona PTA

Congratulations to the November Arizona PTA Teacher of the Month, Douglas Middlebrooks from West Point Elementary PTSA. "We are nominating them because of their continued support to the students, staff, school, and ptsa. They come to every ptsa event and meeting to show support and help with anything asked of them. They put in their time and own hard earned money to make sure students have fun and exciting activities to do in their classroom. They have a heart of gold any time a child is in need they offer to help. Every year they help tremendously with every event especially our angel tree they make sure every child in need has a gift under the tree. Each morning they go above and beyond to make sure every person they see is greeted with a smiling face to start their day. Without them our school wouldn't be the same, every student is always so happy to see them. If anyone deserves recognition for their dedication to the school and our students it's them."

To nominate an outstanding teacher or staff member at your school, please visit https://www.azpta.org/teacher-of-the-month . Entries are currently being accepted for December!

🍁🍁Arizona PTA wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving filled with gratitude and hope. 🍁🍁

Congratulations to all of the Arizona PTA local units that received a National PTA Grant this year! Mountain Shadows PTSA , Morristown Elementary PTSA AZ , North Ranch Elementary PTA , CollierCoyote Ptsa , Desert Willow Elementary PTA , Eagle Ridge PTSA fanpage , Magee Middle School PTSA , and Civano Parent Association

Congratulations to the Arizona PTA October Teacher of the Month from Stetson Hills PTSA Members Group Jessica McAllister. Jessica McAllister definitely puts the T in PTA. Jessica is currently serving on our PTSA executive board as secretary as well as teaching science to over a hundred seventh graders. Jessica's exceptional wit and humor endear her to both students and staff. She brings her lively and energetic personality into the classroom where she shows her students the wonder of science. Jessica is frequently seeking out ways to make science come alive by using her own funds to create hands on experiments for class. She engages students with humor and caring, making her a favorite among the students. Jessica is our tireless advocate amongst the students and staff and heads up our Student Engagement Committee working to bring students together with the PTSA.

There is still time to get your nominations in for the November Teacher of the Month. Submit here: https://www.azpta.org/teacher-of-the-month

Teacher of the Month Nominations are currently open! Make sure to submit your nomination for teacher or staff member by going to https://www.azpta.org/teacher-of-the-month

Call for entries for the National Reflections Theme Search. Students can submit ideas for the Theme Search Contest and have a chance to win $100. Entries are due by Nov. 25, 2024. For more information visit https://www.azpta.org/reflections

Taxes are due 11/15/2024, it's easier than you think. File990.org is free for local units chartered under Arizona PTA and is easier than ever to use. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

Arizona PTA sends our deepest thanks to all of the brave men and women who have served in the military. Thank you for your service, and your sacrifice.

Call for entries for the National Reflections Theme Search. Students can submit ideas for the Theme Search Contest and have a chance to win $100. Entries are due by Nov. 25, 2024. For more information visit https://www.azpta.org/reflections.

Arizona PTA has several committees working throughout the year to help build resources for all of the Local PTA Units. Nearly every committee can use more help! If you would like to "dip your toe" in the Arizona PTA Board of Managers waters, joining a committee is the best first step! Learn more about the committee's work, and make a bigger impact for the children of Arizona.

For more information about this fantastic group, head to https://www.azpta.org/boardofmanagers

Meet your Region Directors!
⭐️ Northern Region: acting director Danielle Padia
⭐️ North Central Region: Monique Nieto
⭐️ Northeastern Region: acting director Nicole Martin
⭐️ Southeastern Region: acting director Nicole Martin
⭐️ Southwestern Region: Irene Dargan
⭐️ Southern Region: acting director Tiffany Rogers
⭐️ Western Region: acting director Tiffany Rogers

Region Directors are elected by their region. When there is no one from the region willing to take on the role, a member of the Board of Managers is appointed to the role of acting region director in addition to their Board duties. This ensures that the region is still being looked after. If you are in a region with an acting region director, please contact them to learn more about the role.

Learn more about these remarkable people here: https://www.azpta.org/boardofmanagers

Meet the Arizona PTA Office Managers!
⭐️ President: Sara Gagliardi (2023-2025)
⭐️ 1st Vice President: Kirsten Morgan (2023-2025)
⭐️ Vice President: Danielle Padia (2023-2025)
⭐️ Vice President of Membership: Brittney Smith (2024-2026)
⭐️ Treasurer: Tiffany Rogers (2024-2026)
⭐️ Secretary: Samantha Wootton (2024-2026)

Learn more about this incredible team at https://www.azpta.org/boardofmanagers

🚨🚨TONIGHT!🚨🚨 Please join Arizona PTA's Vice President of Membership, for an informative webinar about Givebacks. You'll learn more about how to submit your dues, manage your unit store, and more! The Zoom link has been emailed out. If you have not received it, and wish to attend, please contact [email protected].

Congratulations to the September Teacher of the Month, Kimberly Williams from Stetson Hills Elementary School, Stetson Hills PTSA! "Transitioning from teaching ELA to becoming the art teacher, she has seamlessly blended art with literature, offering a unique and immersive learning experience where students are learning both simultaneously and having fun while doing it. Her dedication to PTSA is unwavering; from attending all meetings to volunteering to host our Family Bingo Night, she always shows up for us." Congratulations again!

Teacher of the Month Nominations are currently open for October! Be sure to nominate your amazing Teachers and Staff here: https://www.azpta.org/teacher-of-the-month

Join the Arizona PTA Advocacy committee for a live webinar with a panel of experts to discuss the upcoming bond and override measures on the ballot this November. The webinar will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, October 16th at 7pm. The Zoom link will be sent via Givebacks prior to the webinar. If you have any questions please contact [email protected].

Join our VP of Membership for a Q&A regarding Givebacks on Tuesday, October 22nd at 7pm via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out via Givebacks prior to the meeting. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].