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"Every day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children."
Charles R. Swindoll.
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MA PTA and National PTA News, Updates and Information, you need to know:
Did you know?
Tools for Your Child’s Success:
At National PTA, our mission is to make every child’s potential a reality, so we are invested in your child’s success.
We’re parents also, so we know just how critical you are to your child’s future. That’s why we wanted to share our toolbox to help you navigate all of the academic, social and emotional milestones your child will experience.
These resources were created for you—the parent who’s always on the go, but still looking for a community that offers the best info to help your child excel at school and in life.
See Information Here
At Massachusetts PTA, we have many programs which will help all PTA units and parents across the state.
- You want to become a member, see your local school PTAs and if not go to www.massachusettspta.org or contact k.deroche@masspta.org for Cranberry Unit Membership
- We have many Health, Safety and Wellness programs as well as Advocacy for children, parents educators, and community members.
- See below our information for our DESE approved Professional Development Programs for PDPs.
- Our whole Board of Directors are here and willing to help and assist with parents, educators and community members.
- Check out our Website www.massachusettspta.org for more information
- you can always contact our MA PTA President, Kathresha Cureton, at k.curenton@masspta.org
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Reflections will be here before you know it,
so use this time as we are getting ready to go back to school.
Be sure to get your Reflections program in order!
Reach out to MA PTA Reflections Chairperson Samantha Lewis for all Inquiries on the Reflections Program. You can email her at s.lewis@masspta.org
Here's a handy checklist you can use!
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MA PTA is proud to be able to offer to all members this FREE Professional Development program certified by Massachusetts DESE.
To learn more about the program click here..
You may also join MA PTA from this link also if not a member.
Have questions , you can also contact Donna Grady, MA PTA HSW Chair at d.grady@masspta.org
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Keep our Children Safe!
The beginning of School
is just around the corner!
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Massachusetts Safe Routes to School Celebrates our Twentieth Year!
Since 2005, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program is a free, federally funded, public school, K-12 program that works to increase safe biking and walking by using a collaborative, community-focused approach that bridges the gap between health and transportation. The program uses a public health foundation of Evaluation, Engineering, Engagement, Encouragement, Education, and Equity. The program involves 1,200+ MA Partner Schools and 325+ Alliance Partners (non-schools).
Calendar Updates:
1.October 5 – High School Video contest entries due
2.October 8 - International Walk to School Day and Flagship Registration
3. MA SRTS FY26 Grant Cycle
4.Signs and Lines Grant application deadline: October 3, 2025
- Infrastructure Grant application deadline: October 17, 2025
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Bike rack grant: October 31-November 14, 2025
For more information, please contact Judy Crocker, Statewide Coordinator Judy.Crocker@aecom.com
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Back to School Tips for You!
Cynthia McReynolds, Program Manager, Immunization Initiative, Massachusetts Chapter, American
Academy of Pediatrics; cmcreynolds@mcaap.org; Mass PTA Health, Safety and Wellness Committee
member
The new school year is right around the corner and for some children it may have already begun!
The American Academy of Pediatrics has created a list of Back-to-School Tips that can help your kids to
have a happy, safe and productive year.
Being up-to-date on recommended immunizations is important for your child’s overall health and can protect them against severe illness and missed school days. In addition to immunizations required for school, influenza vaccines are available and are recommended for children 6 months of age and older.
If you are unsure whether your child’s immunizations are up-to-date, or if you have not scheduled a
back-to-school physical, contact your provider to schedule an appointment. In addition to ensuring that your child is up to date on vaccines, your provider also may perform hearing and vision screenings;
check blood pressure, vital signs, and developmental milestones; and complete routine lab tests.
At that appointment you can talk with your child’s provider if you have questions about vaccines and other
health-related issues
Resources:
Checklist for the First Day of School (Healthy Children.org)
Preparing for Return to School (Massachusetts Department of Public Health)
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MA PTA Unit Leaders- Do you have Membership Questions and Issues?
As we begin the school year, 2025-26, and you would like membership information and /or have questions.
CONTACT Karen DeRoche at k.deroche@masspta.org and/or Christie Daniels at c.daniels@masspta.org
You can also go to PTA Leadership-FORMS at www.massachusettspta.org
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"You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think" Winnie the Pooh
Encourage children and students to trust their inner strength.
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Massachusetts PTA Advocates for all children, parents, educators and communities.
Do you want to join the team, you have questions, you want Marina to visit your school virtually to talk with your PTA local unit?
Get in touch with Marina Youssef, MA PTA Chairperson of Advocacy.
Email her at m.youssef@masspta.org
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✨ PTA grants are NOW AVAILABLE
for the 2025-2026 school year!
National PTA is offering funding to over 650 PTAs/PTSAs to help conduct programs for families in the areas of digital safety, STEM, healthy lifestyles, the arts and youth and family engagement. The application period is now open.
Grant opportunities are available to engage youth and families and support hosting PTA programs like PTA Connected, Healthy Lifestyles, STEM + Families and more. These grants could fund the programs our
students need. Learn more and apply at PTA.org/Grants..
There’s a PTA program for every age group! From digital safety and STEM to healthy lifestyles, find a program to benefit your high school, middle school or elementary school community. The application process is easy; learn more and apply now at PTA.org/Grants.
Applications open Aug. 20 and close Sept. 24 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.
By answering a few questions, your PTA can be eligible to receive program funding to help cover expenses like food, transportation and translation services to ensure all families can participate. There are also grant opportunities specifically for high school PTAs/PTSAs to support youth engagement! No prior grant-writing experience is needed.
Visit PTA.org/Grants to learn more and apply by Sept. 24 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. The application period is now open on August 20, 2025
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Many Many Thanks to all of our Partners, Sponsors and Supporters.
The Massachusetts PTA appreciates tremendously your support and partnerships.
We could not accomplish all that we do without You!!
Thank You !
See our See our website for all of our partners, sponsors and supporters!
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It is for THEM,
that we need YOU!
To keep them Healthy,
To keep them Safe,
To keep them Well.
The Massachusetts PTA
thanks you for everything
that you do for PTA,
our families, our schools, our communities,
but most of all, our children!
www.masschusettspta.org
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