New Mexico Parent Teacher Association Newsletter

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The mission of NMPTA is to make every child's potential a reality

by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

INCLUSIVE TIME WITH SANTA CLAUS

Bring the whole family for a special Meet and Greet event, where individuals can share their wishes, snap festive photos, and experience the joy of the season in a way that suits your family best. Sign up at the link and receive additional resources to enhance this experience for the whole family.


Resources include sensory-inclusive map, visual schedule, and quest chronicle.


Sunday, December 15th, 1-4pm

5130 Masthead St NE, Albuquerque

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SUPPORT YOUNG ARTISTS WITH THE REFLECTIONS PROGRAM

Sign your PTA up to participate in Reflections! It’s not too late to host this art program at your school. Watch our webinar to learn details. Students at schools without a PTA can join the Land of Enchantment PTA to participate in the program.

Learn more about the Reflections art program

MEET THE MEMBERSHIP CHALLENGE AND GET A $25 SHOP PTA CREDIT

This quarter's membership challenge is to report 100% of last year's membership by December 25, 2024. Every PTA that accomplishes this goal will earn a $25 Shop PTA credit.

Learn more about the current membership challenge

LEARNING & THINKING DIFFERENCES

Learning Heroes released their "Learning and Thinking Differences: A Playbook for Schools, Service Providers & Advocates" to highlight ways to better support children with learning differences.

View the Playbook

NATIONAL PTA INSIGHTS PROGRAM

Join the National PTA Insights Program and make your voice heard! National PTA hosts focus groups throughout the year, facilitated by our trusted sponsors, on various topics aligned with the PTA mission. Your valuable insights will help us better understand the needs and preferences of PTA communities and families. Complete the survey to join the opt-in list for participant consideration. Selected participants will receive a $25 gift card, with the potential to upgrade to $50.

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NATIONAL PTA AWARDS OVER $1M TO PTAS

National PTA announced the recipients of over $1M in funding to support PTAs across the country as they engage families, support student success, improve the health and safety of students and families and increase access to arts education through PTA programs. The funding is made possible by AT&T, TikTok, Google and YouTube, Discord, Norton (a part of the Gen family of brands), the New York Life Foundation, Walmart, The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Bayer Fund and Huntington Ingalls Industries, as well as the family of Mary Lou Anderson, as part of the association’s PTA Connected, Healthy Lifestyles, STEM + Families and arts education initiatives.


Four PTAs in New Mexico were awarded:

Arroyo Del Oso Elementary PTA

Double Eagle Elementary PTA 

Wherry Elementary PTA 

Country Club Elementary PTA 

See the complete list of grantees
Learn more about National PTA programs

GROUPO VIRTUAL DE APOYO PARA FAMILIAS DE NINOS CON DISCAPCIDADES

Thursday, December 12th

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM


El grupo de apoyo le proporcionará un lugar seguro para compartir sus experiencias y conectarse con otros padres. Le proporcionará un espacio para hablar sobre los éxitos, las frustraciones y las preocupaciones que enfrenta como padre de un niño con una discapacidad.

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