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2008 Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement Grant Program

A limited number of matching grants of up to $1,000 are awarded each year to local PTAs for student-centered programs focused on arts education.

Local PTAs must submit complete applications and provide funds that match the amount they are requesting from the national PTA organization. Click here to download the guidelines and application form. Applications must be submitted to National PTA on or before May 1, 2008.

Celebrate PTA Teacher Appreciation Week - May 4-10

PTA established Teacher Appreciation week - the first full week in May - as a way to honor the dedicated men and women who lend their passion and skills to educating our children.

Join us in showing our appreciation by signing the nation's largest teacher thank-you card, or click here for more activity ideas from National PTA

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

Join Massachusetts PTA and the National Association for Sport & Physical Education in celebrating physical activity and sport. You can find May fitness calendars for elementary and secondary levels in English and Spanish, a parent letter and much more to help celebrate this special month in the NASPE’s Teacher Toolbox.

Be sure to check out "Moving Is A Learning Experience!" for new activities for National Physical Education and Sport Week, May 1-7.

Join us at the 112th Annual PTA National Convention

112th Annual PTA National Convention & Exhibition
Friday, June 20 - Monday, June 23

Town and Country Resort and Convention Center
San Diego, CA

Join Massachusetts PTA and the thousands of other parents, teachers, students, and leaders who come to national convention each year to enhance their skills, connections, and success!

Education - choose from 50+ workshops
Exhibits - visit more than 200 exhibits
Issues - raise your voice on national business and emerging issues
Resources - gather 100s of ideas, handouts, and giveaways
Connections - interact with 1,000s of other PTA leaders from around the country
San Diego - stay and play in this great family destination

Registration discounts are available, including a buy one get one free special for student registrations. To register please visit National PTA's website.

Three for Me

Three For Me is a PTA national program that helps engage parents in their children's educational experience. The program:

Increases parent and family involvement in schools
Asks parents to make a commitment to dedicate at least three hours each school year on behalf of their children's education
Is easy, free, and powerful
Helps schools and organizations reach volunteer hours they never thought possible

For more information about Three For Me please visit three4me.com.

2007-2008 Reflections Winners Announced

The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program for students. The program provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a pre-selected theme, while increasing community awareness on the importance of the arts in education.

The theme for the 2008 contest was I Can Make a Difference By..... You can view the full listing of Massachusetts PTA Reflections award recipients here.

Massachusetts PTA Honors Freyda Siegel for 50 Years of Service

Freyda Siegel of Needham, MA, is leaving her long-time leadership position as Family Life Chair on the Massachusetts PTA Board of Directors. Massachuetts PTA honored Siegel and her 50 years of service to PTA and its cause at its annual meeting on March 15, 2008.