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Happy June!
The school year has officially wrapped up, and summer is finally here! I hope you’re enjoying a well-deserved break, taking some time to relax, recharge, and celebrate all that you’ve accomplished this year. Thank you for all the energy and heart you’ve poured into your school communities this past year—we truly appreciate you.
Even as we head into summer, there are a few important things to keep on your radar:
Local Elections & Officer Updates:
Many local units and county councils are in the middle of elections. There’s a new and easier way to submit officer updates—no more New & Returning Officers Form! From now on, all updates will be done through Givebacks. You can find easy-to-follow instructions here.
Leadership Convention –
We’re getting excited for this year’s Leadership Convention, happening July 10–13 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. Leadership Convention is a fun and inspiring few days to connect with PTA leaders from across Florida, share ideas, and prepare for the year ahead. The last day to make a reservation with the Omni is June 16th. Register for Leadership Convention here!
As always, thank you for everything you do to support our mission and make a difference in the lives of children and families. We’re so grateful to have you as part of this work and look forward to what’s ahead.
Wishing you a sunny and restful summer,
Maxine Ann-Marie Lewers
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🌈 Celebrating Pride Month 🌈
At Florida PTA, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported. During Pride Month, we honor the voices, identities, and experiences of LGBTIQA+ students, families, and educators across our state. We remain committed to building inclusive school communities where all children can thrive. Together, let’s celebrate love, acceptance, and the strength that comes from diversity. 💙
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Leadership Convention 2025 | We’re thrilled to announce the launch of this year’s PTA Leadership Convention! Join us for an inspiring "Back 2 Basics" themed event that celebrates the core of what makes PTA strong: connection, leadership, advocacy, and community. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. |
Calling All Singers for the 2025 Florida PTA Leadership Convention! | |
Are you ready to showcase your vocal talents at the heart of Florida’s PTA community? The 2025 Florida PTA Leadership Convention is on the lookout for dynamic performers to lead us in stirring renditions of the National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” and other musical highlights throughout the event. Our signature event will take place at the luxurious Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate from July 10–13, 2025. And yes, we are interested in group performances!
Whether you’re a student, teacher, parent, school administrator, or an aspiring star eager to make a memorable impact, this is your chance to shine!
How to Apply:
Please send an easily accessible audio or video recording of your performance to PE@floridapta.org. Selected individuals will be contacted directly to coordinate arrangements.
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MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Florida PTA is excited to offer you the opportunity to feature your business, celebration, or message in our Leadership Convention Program! Whether you want to showcase your company, honor an achievement, or send a heartfelt shout-out, this is the perfect way to make an impact while supporting our event.
Ad Options:
- Full-Page Ad – $800
- Half-Page Ad – $400
- Quarter-Page Ad – $200
- Eighth-Page Ad – $100
Your ad will be seen by attendees, sponsors, and industry leaders, giving you valuable exposure and the chance to be part of something special.
Reserve your ad space today! Reply to this email or contact Misa Mills at Executive.Director@FloridaPTA.org for more details. The deadline to submit your ad is June 13th, so don’t wait!
Thank you for your support—we look forward to featuring you in our convention program!
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Florida PTA Wellness Committee and League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Florida Collaborate for Mental Health Town Hall on Sunday, May 18th
Florida PTA was proud to participate in the LULAC State Convention, held May 16–18 at the University of South Florida in Tampa. President Maxine Lewers gave opening remarks alongside LULAC National President Ramon Palomares and FPTA VP of Education Lawrence Clermont. Highlights include a workshop on membership led by the VP of Membership Development, as well as a powerful mental health roundtable featuring President Lewers, VP Clermont, VP Nicholas, and VP Mazzola. This meaningful collaboration reflects Florida PTA’s ongoing commitment to building strong partnerships that positively impact all children.
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Children's Week 2025 at the Capitol
The Florida PTA Family Engagement Committee took part in Children’s Week Florida at the State Capitol, joining families and advocates to support children’s rights. This year included student representatives, who helped amplify youth voices in meetings with lawmakers and advocacy events. Florida PTA remains dedicated to promoting student voices and a brighter future for all children.
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THIS is the Membership MEMO Event you’ve been waiting for!🎉
Join us as the Florida PTA Membership Commission shares current strategies, contests, resources, initiatives, and incentives, along with answering your questions on how to raise membership dues and grow PTA in a fun, interactive roundtable setting!
📆 Mark your calendars for Monday, June 9th, at 7:30 PM EST!
📱 Don't forget to register in advance to join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LIFGsseLQb-WbZCe8_kDHw
✨ Bring a friend and let’s make PTA even stronger together!
| | How do you define male engagement | |
Many believe there should be more male engagement in the education process of our students. Taking that into account it would be important for us to begin with inspecting what exactly we are expecting. Before we can say we are addressing male engagement as a need we must first know what is lacking or doing well in that regard.
The Male Engagement Committee would like to hear from our members what they feel the definition of male engagement is. From this we would like to help develop programs and suggest best practices for male engagement programs.
In short, we would like to hear from our members so we can make sure the needs are met. Send an email with your definition of Male Engagement to male.engagement@floridapta.org, with the subject line My Male Engagement Definition.
Gamal Mack
Male Engagement Committee Chair
Florida PTA
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