1. Online Training Webinars LAPTA offers online webinar training for those needing training and who would like questions answered or to join discussions. Each course is recorded and will be linked on the training page. The full schedule for online training webinars with all meeting links and PDF documents is at LouisianaPTA.org/training. Remember that training is required for officers and can be fulfilled FIVE ways. Here is the schedule for online courses in September:
See LouisianaPTA.org/training for details. |
2. Launch Your Reflections Program If your PTA is participating in the Reflections Arts Program, the lead person needs to register with LAPTA here specifically for Reflections. We will start with the September 12 online meeting which will be offered at both noon and 6:30pm to accommodate schedules.
All details can be reviewed at LouisianaPTA.org/reflections. |
3. Plan for the Safety Poster Contest It's time to get organized to hose the LAPTA Safety Poster Contest. National Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12, 2024. LAPTA is doing a Safety Poster Contest where students can draw and color a Fire Safety Poster on regular 8½ X 11 white paper. The contest is open to Pre-K through Grade 6, plus Accessible Arts Category (students of all ages with an ADA Section 504.) The 2024 theme is Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you! Louisiana PTA will award three Awards of Merit winners and three Awards of Excellence winners per Grade Category.
See details at LouisianaPTA.org/contests. |
4. Launch the Reflections Theme Search Have you shared the Reflections Theme Search Flyer with your school? Thank you to those who have because we are getting submissions!
Help pick the 2026-27 theme that will spark fun and creativity for a future National PTA Reflections program. The theme will inspire students to create works of art in six categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. Past themes and duplicate submissions will not be considered. The past list of themes can be found at the bottom of the submission form page.
Find the flyer to share and submission link at LouisianaPTA.org/contests. |
5. Grow Your Membership If you'd like a fresh idea to grow membership, try making a student-based commercial for your families! See the one that Walnut Hill PTA made here! We are up to 1,372 members as of September 1.
Congrats to the 26 PTAs who earned the first Monthly Membership Challenge for August! Check your emails for your Digital Badge to share on social media and the Monthly Membership Challenge Certificate that are going out soon. The first $100 Challenge Winner is .... S. Highlands Elementary PTA in Caddo Parish!!! Email Peggy Mauer with any questions at Membership@LouisianaPTA.org.
All membership information is at LouisianaPTA.org/membership. |
6. Join the LAPTA Board We are still in need of a Secretary, Advocacy Chair, and DIO Chair. Anyone interested in joining the LAPTA Adventure? Email Beth Maillho for more information. |
Thank you!
Beth Maillho
LAPTA President
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