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USDA Announces New Standards for School Meals
First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently unveiled the new standards for school meals. According to a news release issued by the USDA, this is the first improvement in school meals standards in over 15 years. Learn more by joining the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) and USDA Thursday, Feb. 2 for a webinar.
Hurricanes Offer Ticket Savings for NCPTA Night
Get in on the action as the Carolina Hurricanes team up with NCPTA! Take advantage of big savings on tickets for the Hurricanes vs. Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, Feb. 4. Each ticket purchase will also benefit the NCPTA Family Involvement Programs. Order online through Jan. 30 while they last! Download Flyer to share with your PTA. Learn More.
Codington Elementary Wins NCPTA Champions of Play Grant
Margie Butts, a member of the Codington Elementary PTA in Wilmington, deserves high fives all around for taking the initiative to get her PTA off to a running start. Her application for the NCPTA Champions of Play grant was selected as the winner. Codington PTA will receive a $500 grant to support a fun, integrated approach to helping families increase their activity levels and improve healthy choices. Learn More.
Exhibitor Registration is Open for NCPTA Parent Education Conference
NCPTA invites you to exhibit Saturday, April 28, 2012 at its Parent Education Conference in Raleigh. This is your opportunity to meet parents, teachers, and school administrators from across the state. Learn More.
Five Winners Selected at State Level for Reflections 2013-2013 Theme Search
PTAs across the state submitted creative ideas from students, and the top five themes have been selected for entry at the national level. Learn more about the winners and this year’s Reflections details.
Annual Awards Applications for PTAs Across NC Are Open Early
Get recognized – you deserve it! Start sharing your outstanding accomplishments now. Honor a parent, teacher, principal, administrator or your PTA by applying for an award. The outstanding work of those in your local community may be chosen to be in the spotlight at the Parent Education Conference in Raleigh on April 28, 2012. Apply today!
Take Your Family to School Week
Make plans now to celebrate and build family-school partnerships during PTA Take Your Family to School Week February 12–18, 2012.
The Public School Forum's Friday Report
In this week's issue: Governor Perdue Won‟t Seek Second Term, State Schools Superintendent Race, Teacher Effectiveness Ratings Available, 2011 Local School Finance Study Available, Regional Teachers of the Year Named. And much more! Read more.
Click to Connect with the NC Department of Public Instruction
A list of highlights on the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) website. Read More
