Tip of the Week – September 30
Financial To-Do List to Start the Year The entire board of directors should review PTA budget and monthly financial statements Written financial policies, including for electronic banking and passwords Insurance policy renewal IRS informational filing (990N/990-EZ/990 – filing due November 15) Standards of Affiliation At the first membership meeting, PTA members should Adopt/re-adopt the PTA…
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Leadership
2021 Membership Contest – Online Join
The first membership contest for 2021-22 ended on September 15. Thank you to the 172 PTAs who participated by submitting their online join links. For each PTA who participated, we have added your online join form link to the website under the Find Your PTA page. Though the contest is over, the online form is…
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Membership
September 2021 – Executive Director Message
Dear Members, One of the principles underlying parliamentary procedure in a meeting is that every member present should have an equal voice and vote. This is one of the reasons why I love parliamentary procedure. At its core, it is profoundly democratic. However, there are a few barriers that come with this. Members have to…
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September Programs Plug
Here is the first Programs Plug to help let you know about what’s new. Your help is needed to promote all our PTA programs so we can meet our goal for increased participation. The biggest news is that Washington State PTA (WSPTA) will be using a new online submission platform for most of our awards…
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Programs
The Shape of Our Families
We all know that families come in many shapes and sizes. Some families are large, with lots of children. Some are small. Some families have one parent, some have several parents. Some families are headed by grandparents or foster parents, two moms, two dads. Some families have welcomed adopted children or foster children in addition…
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Family Engagement
Kids and Screens: An Invitation to Learn More
Guest post provided by Sponsor, Recovery Café Technology can be used to enrich our lives, and it also creates challenges. For many children, cultivating healthy boundaries and limits to technology use at an early age will help prevent the development of addictive screen use. Our increased reliance on and general integration of the internet has…
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News
2021/22 Movie License Details
Note: The deadline has been extended until Friday, October 22, 2021. Act now! Swank Movie Licensing USA is excited to continue our partnership with the Washington State PTA to bring movie licensing to WSPTA member schools at significant savings. We realize schools are facing obstacles during these uncertain times as they plan for activities and fundraising…
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News
August 2021 – Executive Director Message
Dear Members, Our Local PTA Specialist, Tatia Vasbinder, assisted with this month’s article. Last month I wrote about purpose, both the purpose of Washington State PTA and my personal purpose. What I missed was the purpose for your local or council PTA. Do you know what that is? The stated purpose of any nonprofit organization…
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Leadership
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: How to Make Your PTA a Welcome Place for Every Parent
Guest post provided by Platinum Sponsor, Association Insurance Management Inc (AIM) As our communities become more diverse, we should take extra care to ensure our PTAs are an open and welcoming place for all parents. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are necessary components for continued group success. The benefits of creating an inviting environment only further…
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Family Engagement
July 2021 – Executive Director Message
Dear Members, I have been thinking about “purpose” quite a bit lately. We are slowly, tentatively releasing the constraints that have held us back in the last year and a half. Much like the new year, it is a time for celebration and reflection. I am grateful for all of the fantastic work we have…
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Leadership