It’s that time of year again – I know you think I mean spring, but I’m actually referring to the Florida legislative session. It may not feel the same as bright green leaves and birds chirping, but it’s important, it affects everyone including (especially!) our children, and we all need to pay attention.
Check out the Advocacy section of our newsletter for various ways you can follow what’s happening in Tallahassee and tips to help you use your voice. This legislative session, let’s all try to step outside our comfort zone, speak up for our children, and keep building a bridge together.

Sincerely,
Theresa Rogers
President, Duval County Council of PTAs and PTSAs
COMING UP:
NEXT General Meeting Info
Thursday, March 25
9:30am via Zoom

Programs Speakers: 
Joani Maskell from Swimming Safari

Register in advance for this meeting  Please Note: Registrations can only be approved though 6pm, 3/24:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to join.

It’s “Bring A Friend” month. Encourage a member who has never been to or doesn’t regularly attend our DCCPTA meetings to join in this month!

IMPORTANT: Presidents – if you have not already, please fill out google form with president and voting delegate info: https://forms.gle/GYVrJbw6aSucN5Uq6  

If you are sending an alternate for either the president or the other voting delegate, please email that information to Registration@dccpta.org at least two days prior to the meeting the alternate(s) will be attending.


NEWS:*REFLECTIONS Celebration *Advocacy
*2021-2022 Slate of Officers *Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Info
*$$$$ Scholarship Info *AWARDS

Membership, Treasurer, Bylaws: *Increased Membership!!

etc: *Community First School of the Month
 *DCPS Covid-19 Dashboard *Voter Voice * and so much more!

Quick Links: *Additional information and resources

Member Benefits, Business Partners
NEWS
REFLECTIONS

The 2021 DCCPTA Reflections Celebration will go live Friday, March 19, 6:00 PM

To watch, go to: 
A D V O C A C Y

Ways to follow what's going on in the legislature:

The Florida Channel:   https://thefloridachannel.org/schedules/

Florida House of Representatives:  https://myfloridahouse.gov/

The Florida Senate:   http://flsenate.gov/

Sign up for Voter Voice legislative alerts (Florida PTA’s Take Action Network): https://floridapta.org/voter-voice-legislative/ 

Florida PTA 2021 Legislative Priorities: https://floridapta.org/legislation/

Facebook: Florida PTA Advocacy Group

Follow on Twitter: @FLPTA_Leg


FPTA’s Guide for the PTA Advocate: https://floridapta.org/guide-for-the-pta-advocate/


Easy way to track a bill: https://legiscan.com/FL
In case you missed it…

The DCCPTA Nominating Committee would like to present the proposed slate of officers for the Duval County Council of PTAs/PTSAs for the 2021-2022 school year:

President: Kay Hawkins
1st VP, Programs: Tiffanie Graham
2nd VP, Local Units: Leisa Potter
3rd VP, Leadership
Treasurer: Doreen Abbott
Recording Secretary: Deepika Ancha
Corresponding Secretary: Billie Allston
DCCPTA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
has launched two initiatives!

The PTA Mentorship Program and
“Let’s Talk About It” monthly education posts.

Visit our new DEI page to learn more: 

If you’re interested in being a mentor or mentee,

A W A R D S

Only a few more weeks left! 2021 DCCPTA Award applications are due March 31, 2021 by 12pm. 
Find the applications on our website: 
MEMBERSHIP - TREASURER - BYLAWS
Congratulations Duval PTAs and PTSAs
who increased their membership
during the month of February!

1st Place: Loretto Elementary PTA
2nd Place: Greenland Pines Elementary PTA
3rd Place: Andrew Jackson High School PTSA
All of the following PTAs added members in February:
Andrew Jackson High School PTSA
Atlantic Coast High School PTSA
Central Riverside Elementary PTA
Douglas Anderson SOTA PTSA
Fort Caroline Elementary PTA
Greenland Pines Elementary PTA
Kernan Trail Elementary PTA
Loretto Elementary PTA
Mandarin High School PTSA
etc.
Community First Credit Union is sponsoring a “School of the Month” recognition program, honoring one DCPS school from each region every month. Monthly winners receive a luncheon, a trophy, and a check for the school.
Is there someone special your PTA wants to recognize?
 
How about an Honorary Life Membership? 
-New and improved DCPS Covid-19 Dashboard: 
-Sign up for Voter Voice legislative alerts (Florida PTA’s Take Action Network): 
Quick Links (click the icons/buttons)
Follow the DCCPTA Wellness Instagram Page: @dcc_pta_wellness
MEMBER BENEFITS - BUSINESS PARTNERS
Member Benefits
Visit our website DCCPTA MEMBER BENEFITS 
to see 2020-2021 Member Benefits! Keep checking back for updates.

DCCPTA thanks its 2020-2021 Business Partners! Check out our partners here: https://www.dccpta.org/resources-for-families/dccpta-business-partners/


Interested in partnering with the Duval County Council?