Monthly archive for February 2018

Join us in lifting up the great things happening in your school communities during Public Schools Week, March 12-16! Share using #PublicSchoolsWeek and #LovePublicEducation why your school community is doing a great job! More info at http://lovepubliceducation.org/ .

ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Feb. 21, 2018)—National PTA joins students, families, educators, school administrators, community leaders and the nation in grief over the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and all acts of gun violence involving children and youth. This kind of loss is unimaginable, and our country has experienced far too many gun-related tragedies. It is urgent that we work together to find solutions and make meaningful changes to keep our children safe. “Every child deserves to learn in an environment that is safe and to have the opportunity to grow into a happy and healthy adult,” said Jim Accomando,

  Delaware PTA, along with other State PTAs across the country, joins National PTA as we send our deepest thoughts and prayers to the families impacted by the unspeakable tragedy this week in Florida. At 7 p.m. ET on Monday, February 19, Florida PTA will be holding a statewide candlelight vigil to remember and honor the victims of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. All PTAs and PTA members across the country are invited to join Florida PTA by holding their own vigils on Monday. We also encourage you to join us in an online vigil by changing

ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Feb. 15, 2018)—This week, the administration released its budget proposal for fiscal year 2019. “National PTA recognizes that improvements must be made within public schools to provide an excellent education for every child. Our association supports educational choices within public schools to meet the needs of all students and believes parents and families should be involved in all aspects of public school choice plans,” said Jim Accomando, president of National PTA. “There is a difference, however, between public school choice programs and the use of taxpayer dollars for private school voucher programs. Private school vouchers fund the education

ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Feb. 14, 2018)—The following statement can be attributed to National PTA President Jim Accomando and Florida PTA President Cindy Gerhardt: “National PTA and Florida PTA are deeply saddened to hear of the shooting today at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the students, families, educators and administrators impacted. “This is the second school shooting just this month. It is urgent that families, educators, school administrators, community leaders and elected officials work together to find solutions and make meaningful changes to ensure that all students have a safe environment in

Please mark your calendars to attend the Suicide Prevention Program  Tuesday, March 20th 6:30 p.m. Location: John Dickinson High School Cafeteria (enter at doors in front of flag pole) 1801 Milltown Road Wilmington, DE 19808 Questions? Dawn Riley delawarerileys@verizon.net For more information please download and share the JDHSMYP Suicide Prevention Flier 2018

Spring Board of Managers Meeting March 27, 2018 6:00pm – 8:30pm Eden Support Center 925 Bear Corbitt Rd Bear, DE Please mark your calendars and REGISTER. for the Spring Board of Managers meeting. This is a very important meeting, as it is the last meeting before the annual convention. Attendees will vote to move the action items below to the convention floor. As part of your local unit compliance, Every local unit President OR their duly appointed alternative is required to attend the BOM meeting. All registered attendees will receive a link to the agenda and other documents on or before 03/20/2018. Please bring your copies