Leader Notes September 2, 2025

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Sep 10
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Need More Training?

The live LAPTA Training Webinars kick off TOMORROW with Givebacks on Zoom, hosted by Valerie Licata, Givebacks Senior Customer Success Manager. This course requires pre-registering on Zoom.

All courses are offered at two times, offering the same information at both. More courses are coming soon. Find the full list of courses with links at LouisianaPTA.org and LouisianaPTA.org/training.

As a reminder, training is required for all officers. See the five ways to receive training at LouisianaPTA.org/training.

Courses organized by topic:

Givebacks: Sep 3 at noon, Sep 4 at 6:30pm
Affiliation: Sep 22 at noon, Sep 24 at 6:30pm
Presidents & VPs: Sep 10 at noon, Sep 11 at 6:30pm
Programs & Fundraising: Sep 10 at 6:30pm, Sep 11 at noon
Reflections Arts Contest: Sep 12 at 3:00pm, Sep 17 at 6:30pm
Secretary: Sep 16 at noon, Sep 23 at 6:30pm
Treasurer: Sep 17 at noon, Sep 25 at 6:30pm

Courses organized by date:

September 3 at noon: Givebacks (preregister here)
September 4 at 6:30pm: Givebacks (preregister here)
September 10 at noon: Presidents & VPs
September 10 at 6:30pm: Programs & Fundraising
September 11 at noon: Programs & Fundraising
September 11 at 6:30pm: Presidents & VPs
September 12 at 3:00pm: Reflections Arts Contest
September 16 at noon: Secretary
September 17 at noon: Treasurer
September 17 at 6:30: Reflections Arts Contest
September 22 at noon: Affiliation
September 23 at 6:30pm: Secretary
September 24 at 6:30pm: Affiliation
September 25 at 6:30pm: Treasurer

Principal Meet Ups

As the President of LAPTA, I (Beth Maillho) would like to meet with all principals to introduce myself, discuss their local PTA, and explain the role of LAPTA. Whatever time works best for the principal is fine -- day or evening, any day of the week -- and it can be a phone or video call. My cell is (985) 778-5799 and my email is President@LouisianaPTA.org.

Who Wants Free Money?

National PTA has a big problem -- Who will get their $1,200,000 of grant funding this year? Can you help them out? It’s easier than you think to make a difference in your school community. See LouisianaPTA.org/programs for ideas on how to use the funds. Applications open August 20 and close on September 24. The PTA must be fully affiliated with Louisiana PTA to qualify. PLEASE take a few minutes to capitalize on this easy opportunity!

👉 Apply or get more details at PTA.org/grants.

💰 Grant amounts vary from $1,500 to $5,000!

✨ Application window opens August 20 and closes September 24.

Just for Southern Louisiana

We started a BAND App group for southern LA called LAPTA South. Please join the group and help support each other. You can upload files on there, too! Don't be shy!
Please consider supporting your students in the Homeless Education Department.

Just for Northern Louisiana

What I forgot in our meeting:
- 1) We need three people to join the Minutes Committee to review and approve the minutes from the Annual Meeting. Say yes and email Beth! No, I don't have anyone yet, so I need you. Just reply to this email. It'll take 10 minutes max!
- 2) See the financial report below from the annual meeting. (The LAPTA budget is approved at a Board Meeting rather than at a General Membership Meeting like the local PTAs do, FYI.)
We started a BAND App group for Caddo PTA Leaders called LAPTA North. Please join the group and help support each other. You can upload files on there, too! Don't be shy!
LAPTA is going to get the definitive guidance on Local Level from the Caddo Parish School Board. We'll send that info out as soon as we get it. Email the Caddo contact if you know whom I should ask.
Please consider supporting your students in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Dept. Attend their event on September 11 at 10:00am until noon. RSVP here. See the flyer for more details.