Minnesota PTA Office Hours for May 26-June 10
Thank you to those who joined us for an incredible day of connecting at our annual convention on May 19. In an effort to keep everyone up to date, we will be adding the resources shared at convention to our website over the summer.
During the 2 weeks between May 26 and June 10, we will have limited office hours. Emails will be checked regularly, but phone messages will only be checked twice during this time. Enjoy!
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2018 Scholarship Program Recipients
Congratulations to our three $1,000 college scholarship winners!
Brendon Jacobson – John Marshall High School, Rochester. Neesha Moore – Highland Park Senior High School, St. Paul. Alyssa White – Century Senior High School, Rochester.
We will also offer three scholarships of $1,000 each to the Class of 2019. Those eligible to apply are high school seniors who will be entering the field of education at a Minnesota College or University. The scholarships will be awarded based on academic ability, financial need, community service, and essay response. Only high school students attending a high school with an active PTA, or have purchased a membership with the Minnesota PTA ($15), are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
Click here for more information or to download an application.
National PTA’s 2016-2017 Annual Report
“Our mission—to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children—is a belief that touches the lives of over 16.5 million students every day.” Annual report viewed here.
Minnesota PTA Recognized as a “Friend of Bloomington Public Schools”
On Monday, December 14, Minnesota PTA was recognized by the Bloomington School Board as a “Friend of Bloomington Public Schools.” Friends of BPS are “businesses, organizations, faith communities and individuals who partner with [BPS] to provide educational opportunities and support to [their] students.”
We are pleased to announce the 2018 MN PTA Reflections winners for this year’s program.
The “Outstanding Interpretation” winners have already been prepared and advanced to the next level of competition in Alexandria, VA. where our National PTA office is located. All 50 states and foreign country PTA’s are now being judged at the national competition. So GOOD LUCK to our Minnesota Outstanding winners at the 2018 National PTA Reflections competition!
The Reflections program is a great opportunity to get students involved in more cultural arts opportunities and for parents and families to get involved with PTA events at your school. Browse the checklist and get ready to host Reflections in your school!
Click here for your 2018 MN PTA Reflections winners