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Please join Delaware PTA in supporting the Delaware Kids Hope Trust by signing the petition urging the General Assembly and Governor Carney to allocate the 55 million in unanticipated revenue for these proposed initiatives. You can read all the details of the  Hope-Trust-Full-Plan   as well as Delaware PTA’s statement of support which demonstrates how these proposed initiatives align with the mission and vision of PTA. SIGN THE PETITION TODAY  

Congratulations to Mount Pleasant Elementary PTA and Maple Lane PTA in the Brandywine School District. Both units applied for and received a $1000.00 grant from Target as part of Target’s commitment to local youth soccer. The grant will support player registration fees, player & field equipment, as well as professional development for volunteer coaches. Just another example of PTAs leveraging community partnerships to support our communities and students. #ValueofPTA

We are pleased to announce the following students have been selected as the Reflection Theme Search winners at the state level. We received more than 100 entries this year from a lot of talented students, so it was a tough decision. These entries will be sent to National PTA and judged at the National level. One exceptional theme will be chosen February 1, 2018 to inspire creativity for the 2019-2020 PTA Reflections program theme. Good luck to all participants!   State Level Theme Search Winners Be Your Own Hero….. Anaiya Kahn, Grade 3, North Star Elementary  Believe In Yourself… Paulina Bedolla, Grade 12, Newark

Delaware PTA has partnered with the Orlando Employee’s Discount Program to offer exclusive discounts on Orlando events, theme parks, accommodations and other attractions just for Delaware PTA members. Once you have activated your card, don’t forget, check out this exclusive benefit!!!  

We want to make sure that all of our local units are aware of upcoming rate changes with AIM insurance. You will receive additional communications from AIM within the next several weeks. Here is the updated insurance application Delaware PTA Application 2018 AIM Insurance Application Below is a list of coverages currently available to local units: (We have noted any limits or lines of coverage experiencing an increase in cost and will take effect 1/1/2018.) General Liability $1,000,000 limit Option -Cost increase from $75 annually to $85 Medical Payments increased limits No change Media Liability No change Fidelity Bond $10,000 Limit

        We are excited to announce that DPTA will be awarding grants to local units that are in good standing (up to $250 per unit).  The total amount that will be granted for the 2017-18 school year is $2,500. Why??  DPTA wants to support units that are promoting PTA programs.  These programs are: Student and School Success (Family Engagement) (e.g., school events for families, advocacy) Health and Safety (e.g., after-prom, walk-a-thons) Arts in Education (e.g., Reflections, after school art program) Not sure what these programs are?  Information is at the top of the application.  Or log onto

The Delaware PTA Finance Guide contains information, templates and resources on every aspect of 501(c)(3) financial guidelines and best practices. The guide covers everything from field trips, taxes, banking, insurance and to fundraising and lobbying. We recommend that you keep this guide handy.