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The arts and Delaware PTA Reflections support student success and serve as a valuable tool for engaging families and building strong partnerships in the school community.  Founded in 1969, Reflections engages nearly 300,000 students and their families in arts education activities each year by encouraging students to explore the arts for fun and recognition. REFLECT on the theme, CREATE art.  BE RECOGNIED Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 students are encouraged to submit original works of art in one or more of the following categories: Literature Musical Composition Film Production Photography Visual Arts Dance Choreography   Students with disabilities may receive special accommodations by

PTA Members, We have two very important dates coming up which require your immediate attention. The first date is Tuesday 9/22 for the Board of Managers meeting. Although many units have registered, there are still units that have not registered. As a reminder, every local unit President ( or their appointed designee) must attend Board of Managers. If your unit is not registered please use the link below to register today. You can also find out more information on Board of Managers on our website. Register for Board of Managers http://www.123contactform.com/form-700656/September-2015-BOM-RSVP The second event is the Annual State Convention on

Learn about Delaware PTA’s Reflection Arts Program!!    The arts and Delaware PTA Reflections support student success and serve as a valuable tool for engaging families and building strong partnerships in the school community.  Founded in 1969, Reflections engages nearly 300,000 students and their families in arts education activities each year by encouraging students to explore the arts for fun and recognition.  REFLECT on the theme, CREATE art.  BE RECOGNIZED Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 students are encouraged to submit original works of art in one or more of the following categories: ·         Literature ·         Musical Composition ·         Film Production ·         Photography ·        

  All local units paying dues during the month of September will be eligible for a drawing for a free registration to this years’ convention. Since August is the official beginning of the school year, this would be a great time to pay for all those who paid membership at the beginning of the school year. There will be three lucky PTA’s selected. Mark your calendars, Convention is being held at Del Tech, Dover in November 21st. You have to be in it, to win it. Deadline for payment of dues is September 30th.

Legislation:             Click here to Take Action on the Family Engagement Act Programs: National Arts in Education Week – Sept. 14-18 with the Theme “Let Your Imagination Fly” We encourage all locals to get involved on Facebook and on Twitter and Instagram using #ArtsEdWeek and #PTAReflections School of Excellence – deadline to register is approaching – Oct. 1 Sponsor Contests:  Uncle Ben’s Rice – Ben’s Beginner’s to encourage parents to cook with kids to foster healthy habits to create a short cooking video.  Five families have a chance to win big!!  The contest ends 10/12/15 and the website is: https://www.unclebens.com/ben’s-beginners/about   Lysol – Healthy Habits Kids in

Kick off the new school year by taking the E- Learning challenge and help your unit win $100.00. From now until November 15, 2015 each E Learning course you take will bring your local PTA unit one step closer to winning a $100.00 cash prize.  As a PTA member, you have access to a library of FREE online E-Learning courses on a variety of topics. Each module takes 40 minutes or less to complete and can be completed from the comfort of your home – anytime day or night! Once you have completed the course, you will be able to