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New Mexico Parent Teacher Association Newsletter | |
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.
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Black History Month is a time to honor the contributions and legacies of Black individuals throughout history. It serves as a reminder of the resilience, creativity, and strength that was exhibited by Black communities in the face of adversity. This month-long observance is a crucial opportunity to amplify the voices and stories of Black trailblazers, from civil rights leaders, activists, artists, inventors, and beyond. By celebrating Black History Month, we not only honor the past, but also recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in shaping a more just and equitable future for all. | | |
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NMPTA LEGISLATIVE DAY 2025: ADVOCACY IN SANTA FE ON FEB 22
Celebrate the importance of family engagement and advocacy. Join the New Mexico PTA for Legislative Day in Santa Fe on Sat, Feb 22, 2025. This fun and informative day will include family activities, lunch, a tour of the Governor's office, advocacy training, and meetings with our Legislators and key decision makers.
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APPLY FOR THE SAVING FOR SUCCESS AWARD
Up to 50 eligible students in New Mexico will receive a Saving for Success Award of $1,000 invested in a 529 education savings plan account with The Education Plan®! Consideration for the award is based on academic achievement, community involvement, and higher education goals. The deadline to apply is Apr 1, 2025.
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NOMINATE A PTA, STUDENT, EDUCATOR, OR PARENT FOR A $500 NMPTA PROUD! SCHOLARSHIP OR AWARD | NMPTA Proud! grants and awards recognize local PTAs, students, educators, and parents that successfully plan, organize, and implement the PTA Standards for Family-School Partnerships. Nominate candidates for this $500 award by Mar 15, 2025. | | |
2025 SMILES ACROSS NEW MEXICO GRANT PROGRAM | |
"Through the Smiles Across New Mexico program, Delta Dental of New Mexico provides grants to nonprofit organizations throughout New Mexico to help fund dental education initiatives and programs designed to promote/improve the oral health of underserved or at-risk populations and to those which have an oral health education component."
If your nonprofit organization can implement an eligible grant program, apply for a $2500-$5000 grant by Mar 31, 2025.
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Here's tip #2 from the top-10 list of do's and don'ts we wish every PTA leader knew. The list focuses on issues like self-care, communication, cooperation, and doing the right thing.
#2 - DO reach out for help. We are here to support and guide you. There is no such thing as PTA police. One of the benefits of being in PTA is a state office to take care of you, so keep in touch. We want to hear from you.
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PLACING LIMITS ON VIDEO GAME USE | |
"Most kids in the US play video games. For many, gaming is one of a variety of activities they enjoy. But for others, it can be a problem. They might stay up playing all night. Their schoolwork can suffer. They can lose interest in other activities. But there are steps a parent can take to set limits on gaming. Setting rules can prevent a problem. They can also fix a gaming habit that’s out of control."
The Child Mind Institute explains how to manage your child's video game use in the article, "Healthy Limits on Video Games: How to Prevent (or Overcome) Problems with Gaming."
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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUNG WOMEN IN STEM | "New Mexico Out of School Time Network (NMOST) is excited to announce the 2025 Advancing Young Women STEM Scholarship application is NOW OPEN! Submissions are due on March 8, 2025 - International Women's Day. It is vitally important that diversity of perspectives and ideas are actively encouraged in the STEM disciplines and the Advancing Young Women in STEM scholarship is one small way we can support an underrepresented group, women, in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)." | |
GET THE LATEST NEWS FROM NATIONAL PTA | Subscribe to the e-newsletters published by National PTA to get the latest tips on advocacy, parenting and caregiving, family engagement, leadership, and so much more. | | |
THIRD QUARTER MEMBERSHIP CHALLENGE TAKES YOU TO NMPTA'S CONVENTION | The third quarter membership challenge for New Mexico PTAs is to report 110% of last year's membership by Mar 25 to receive a free registration to NMPTA's Annual Convention! | | | |
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FEB 11 IS SAFER INTERNET DAY
Tue, Feb 11 is Safer Internet Day 2025. It’s a global event observed in more than 100 countries. ConnectSafely is the official U.S. coordinator. This year, they're focusing on six key topics, but you can focus on any topic that helps lead to a safer internet for you, your family and your community.
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