Virginia PTA

Let’s hear it for these @Mosaic_ES students for completing Family Reading BINGO! While prizes are fun, the real winning comes from strengthening literacy skills. Thank you @VirginiaPTA for making the board and for encouraging students across the state to read, read, READ! ❤️📚❤️

Thank you to @SecCardona & @BobbyScott for making time last week following the school infrastructure announcement to meet with parents from @PortsmouthCouncilPTA to hear their concerns and share ideas for improving education resources. @NationalPTA @PortsVASchools

Great day in Richmond meeting with our principal and teacher partner associations!

THIS THURSDAY@6PM Virginia PTA members are invited to join Dr. Lisa Coons, Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction, for a Back to School Town Hall. Learn what the @VDOE is working on and share your ideas about ways to support student success us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Today we honor and remember the lives lost, those who responded, and those who make sacrifices to protect our country every day. #PatriotDay🇺🇸

CONGRATULATIONS to the 23 local units from Virginia who have been awarded the 2022-2024 @NationalPTA School of Excellence Award for their commitment to open communication and use of parent surveys to make data driven decisions to improve family engagement @VDOE_News

💥LET'S GET FAMILIES CONNECTED! The Affordable Connectivity Program provides eligible households up to $30/month ($75/month on Tribal lands) off internet bills, as well as a one-time discount of up to $100 off a computer, or tablet. Learn more: getinternet.gov

VBOE PUBLIC COMMENT: MATH STANDARDS Public comment is open for the Math Standards, last reviewed in 2016. REVIEW MATERIALS: doe.virginia.gov/state-board-da… WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT forms.office.com/g/ksfTdq2NKq SIGN_UP TO SPEAK ON THURSDAY forms.office.com/g/vwL5cfsudr

Join us in taking action today by contacting your members of Congress to urge them to support common sense gun safety and violence prevention measures: bit.ly/42tEGWQ. At PTA, we will never stop speaking loudly and demanding more to protect our children and families.

Today Virginia PTA joined @NationalPTA and Free State (Maryland) PTA in marking National Gun Violence Awareness Day at a #WearOrange event featuring @VP Kamala Harris and @SecCardona. We must all work together to end gun violence.#TakeAction4Kids

.@NPTAPresident Anna King, National PTA Executive Director @nathanmonell and other PTA leaders and staff marked #WearOrange and National Gun Violence Awareness Day at an event in Springfield, VA featuring @VP Kamala Harris, @SecCardona, @Everytown and @MomsDemand. #EndGunViolence

🎓🌟CONGRATULATIONS to our 2022-23 Scholarship Recipients! We wish you lots of success in your future endeavors!

Let's Dive In! It's time to transition your PTA to a new school year. Whether you are newly elected, or just want a refresher, join us for Summer Leadership Webinars. LEARN MORE & REGISTER: vapta.org/pta-basics/tra… #PTAConnections #PTASupportsVolunteers

So incredibly fortunate to get to represent @VASCD and present with Jenna Alexander during @VirginiaPTA Annual Meeting and Conference!

Thank you @VirginiaPTA, for honoring me today as your Child Advocate of the Year. I look forward to continuing to partner with your organization and other advocates to improve the lives of children, educators and families in Virginia

Did you receive a thank you note from the Virginia Lottery during Teacher Appreciation Week? Don't forget to enter the code on the back at ThankATeacherVA.com for a chance to win a VA vacation and supplies for your school! Deadline: May 19 #ThankATeacherVA @VirginiaPTA

Recognizing Mother’s Day 💐

Join this 2023 Annual Meeting workshop with @VAEducatorCMJ and Jenna Alexander to learn about developing strong PTSA-Principal partnerships and setting shared family engagement goals that support student academic success. REGISTER: app.memberhub.gives/2023vapta-annu…

Virginia is changing the way it teaches reading. Join this workshop at the 2023 Annual Meeting with @NCILiteracy to learn how your PTA can incorporate literacy best practices into your Family Reading events. ⬇️REGISTER TODAY: app.memberhub.gives/2023vapta-annu…

It's time to #ThankATeacherVA! You can send @VirginiaLottery thank-you notes to Virginia’s public school teachers. Teachers who receive the thank-you notes can enter a drawing to win one of four Virginia vacation packages and money for their school! 📲 thankateacherva.com