October 15, 2015
Assessments and Score Reports Webinar + Free Raffle
Join National PTA for a webinar, Tues., Oct. 20, for parents on assessments and score reports. During the session, we'll discuss tips, resources and hear from special guests featuring:- Lucille Davy, senior advisor for the Hunt Institute, will review the key changes in standards, assessments and score reports.
- Bill Jackson, CEO and founder of Great Schools. Bill will review the new parent assessment guide offered on GreatKids.org that help parents understand what the assessment scores mean.
- David Park, EVP of strategy & communications for Be A Learning Hero, will review the new parent resources offered on BeALearningHero.org that help parents understand their child’s strengths and weaknesses.
We'll also raffle five $100 Amazon gift cards to the child’s school of randomly selected attendees. Winners will be notified by Fri., Oct. 23 via email. Space is limited, so register today to reserve your spot!
Webinar: What is PTA and Why Should You Get Involved to Support the Children You Love?
National PTA, Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Univision will join together to host a webinar for
families of Hispanic students, What is PTA and Why Should You Get Involved to Support the Children You Love?
Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. EST - Register Now (in Spanish)
National PTA's Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
Federal employees can donate to National PTA through the 2015 Combined Federal Campaign. The campaign ends Dec. 15.
Reflections Theme Search is Underway!
The search is on for the next PTA Reflections program theme! Encourage your child to enter the Theme Search Contest. Learn more
Set Your Ground Rules with #TheSmartTalk
National PTA and LifeLock have partnered to create The Smart Talk, an interactive tool that can help parent-child duos set ground rules together about smart digital habits.Here are three easy steps to get started:
- Have your kid join you.
- Answer a series of questions.
- Print your very own—and totally fridge-worthy—agreement.
You can also check out some of The Smart Talk’s other tools and resources including their infographic, video series and The Smart Talk Quick Guide.
Parents: Better School Communication Needed to Help Children Prepare for College, Career
The third and final phase of a new national survey released by Achieve—Rising to the Challenge: Are Recent High School Graduates Prepared for College and Work—shows that better communication between high schools and parents is needed to address the disconnect between parents and students, faculty, and employers in perceptions of recent graduates' readiness for life after high school.
This survey builds upon Achieve's 2014 survey of recent high school graduates and 2015 survey of employers and college faculty about recent graduates' preparedness for success in college and careers. Read more
Report: Parents Value After-School STEM Learning
Parents rate homework help, physical activity, and healthy snacks at the top of their list when choosing after-school programs for their children, but access to hands-on activities in STEM—science, technology, engineering and math—is gaining a following, according to Full STEM Ahead, a new report from the Afterschool Alliance, released recently. Read moreA Surprisingly Simple Way to Get Kids to Eat More Veggies
It seems like an age-old problem—kids not eating their vegetables—and it is. Little ones, more interested in macaroni and cheese than sautéed spinach, are still leaving the latter largely untouched.Nine out of 10 children still don't eat enough vegetables, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read more
The start of a new school year comes with new people to meet, new material to learn, new rules to follow and for some kids, new responsibilities like taking care of their first phone or device and diving into a whole new social world online.
It seems like an age-old problem—kids not eating their vegetables—and it is. Little ones, more interested in macaroni and cheese than sautéed spinach, are still leaving the latter largely untouched.Nine out of 10 children still don't eat enough vegetables, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read more
New School Year. New Smart Phone. New Rules
The start of a new school year comes with new people to meet, new material to learn, new rules to follow and for some kids, new responsibilities like taking care of their first phone or device and diving into a whole new social world online.
Today, kids are getting phones at seemingly younger and younger ages. A new survey commissioned by LifeLock revealed that 30% of 9-year-olds have a phone.
Just as we want to ensure children start the new year strong and stay on track to success, we want the same for their participation in the online world. As expectations and goals are set for children for the school year, it is important to also set rules for their use of digital devices and teach them how to be good digital citizens. Read more
Mark Your Calendars
Global Handwashing Day
Oct. 15
Oct. 18-24
Oct. 23-31
Oct. 24
You're Invited: Annual Parent's Summit
Join National PTA and the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) Nov. 18-19 for the Parent's Summit in Washington, DC during their annual conference.
Enjoy workshops, keynote speakers, a listen and learn session by the U.S. Department of Education staff and limitless networking opportunites.
Visit NABSE for more info and to register.
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