Ninth District PTA

Don't miss this! Join California State PTA President, Carol Green and National PTA President Anna King in an interactive, online chat celebrating PTA's 125th An...niversary. Join the conversation or just listen in next Monday 2/7 at 6pm and again Tuesday 2/8 at noon. Register now! https://zcu.io/hgkT All PTA members are welcome!

DYK? National School Counselor Week is next week. It's a great opportunity to begin a dialog with your child’s counselor. On Family Engagement Friday we're sha...ring an interview full of tips and recommendations from a conversation with a current high school counselor for all grade levels. https://zcu.io/VWFK See more

DYK? Rosa Parks inspired a bus boycott after being arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white person in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955. Rosa Parks stood... up for African Americansby sitting down. Read our advocacy goals, then join us in doing what's right for all children and families: https://zcu.io/sAO2

Take a look back to 1997 with us - PTA's 100th Birthday! As part of the century of achievements celebration, PTA had a float in the Tournament of Roses Parade i...n Los Angeles. Over 1,000 PTA members (many from throughout California) spent hours creating "The Field Trip" themed float which was awarded the Sweepstakes Trophy. Here are a few pics from our photo album at the state office. Were you there, or a part of the build? How are you celebrating PTA's 125th Birthday? https://zcu.io/2Awc #PTA4KIDS #TBT

Membership Tip: Growing membership can be as easy as a cup of hot chocolate. Read this week's edition of Membership Monday. https://mailchi.mp//membership-monday-spread-warmth-and-gr

Ninth District PTA General Meeting/ Reunión general de la PTA del noveno distrito

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Did you know? Half of all mental disorders start by age 14! A parent’s role is critical in early identification, getti...ng access to help and treatment for mental illness. Mental disorders in children are treatable; early identification and treatment help children reach their full potential. Children’s mental health matters!

Youth Voices Matter WEBINAR Thursday, June 10, 2021 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. If you are a pre-teen, teen or young adult who is struggling with life challenges, this webinar is for you! Come join us to learn about concerns faced by you and your peers related to school closures/reopening, cyber bullying and mental health as well as strategies and resources to help you cope. Parents are welcome.... This workshop will be conducted using Zoom. After registering, you will receive an invitation to join the Zoom meeting. Register Here: https://bit.ly/3hQqhjK

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National PTA is now accepting applications for the National PTA Whole Child Fellowship! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from mental health and social emot...ional learning experts, elevate the voice of parents as partners and network with a small group of other PTA leaders who are deepening and exercising their leadership in whole child development. Fellows will receive a $1000 stipend for their participation. Select PTA leaders are eligible to apply including those who have received a COVID-19 relief grant or a School of Excellence designation (2015-2020). Learn more about the Fellowship by attending their upcoming information session June 3 at 5 p.m. Click here to register: https://pta.zoom.us///tJAvdeyrrjIuGNT--vE8h-8z-mkjue0C90Da

We want to remind you that the TOTEM electronic membership system shifts to the 2021-2022 membership year as of June 1. Memberships purchased through TOTEM unt...il 11:59 PM tonight (May 31) are for the current year2020-2021. Starting June 1 and throughout the month, memberships purchased through TOTEM will be preregistrations for the next school year 2021-2022. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

This year at Convention we will be electing the Board of Directors for the 2021-2023 term. This group of leaders will work together to guide our organization f...or the next two years. Today is the final day to register as a voting delegate so don't miss your chance to have your voice be heard. https://capta.org/programs-events/convention/ See more

Ninth District PTA presents Meetings Gone Wild!/La Asociación de Padres de Alumnos del ...

Today we celebrate teachers! California State PTA is so proud to honor these individuals who enrich the lives of students everywhere. We know how hard you work and we are so thankful for all you do!

Today is the final day for the Early Bird rate for Convention. For only $50 you can experience workshops, keynote speakers, networking, our vendor hall, fun contests, and SO MUCH MORE! Be sure to register today to save your unit some money. https://capta.org/programs-events/convention/

Do you want to better understand how the state funding impacts equity? Join us at the 2021 Legislation Conference 2/8 & 2/9/21 for a panel discussion with Kevin... Gordon, Capitol Advisors Group and Jeff Bell, California Department of Finance, joined by Chris Hoene from the California Budget and Policy Center to talk to us about the budget, and the impact it has on All Children. John Fensterwald from EdSource will moderate this panel. See more

Our friend from Las Vegas and National PTA Board Members, Alison Turner, sent us the link to Amanda Gorman's poem The Hill We Climb from this morning's inauguration. This poem is awesome. https://www.poetry.com/poem/60572/the-hill-we-climb

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Did you know that today is National Penguin Day? Our Resource Library has some fun science activities you can do as a family to learn more about these remarka...ble animals. Search "penguins" and you will see how you can use crayons and paper to learn how penguins keep their feathers dry, use ice cubes to see how penguins slide on the ice, and a ball to see how penguins keep their eggs off the ice. https://capta.org/resource-library/ See more

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Students are valuable members of the California State PTA Board of Managers. Students share their perspective on current issues, voice their concerns, and prov...ide insight during the meetings they attend. Volunteer service as a member on the board provides students with an opportunity to further develop leadership skills within the framework and organizational structure of the California State PTA. Application materials for students who will be high school juniors or seniors in the 2021-2022 school year interested in serving a one-year term as a student board member can be found on our website and the application deadline is March 15, 2021. https://capta.org//california-state-pta-seeks-student-lea/