We grow stronger and achieve together!

The Massachusetts Parent Teachers Association extends a heartfelt welcome to all parents, educators and all community members as we embark on another wonderful and inspiring school year! This journey is not just about the students; it’s about us coming together as a vibrant community to ensure that our children thrive in a supportive environment. We truly believe that it is for them, and we need you to join us in this mission. Together, we can create a learning environment where our children are not only happy and healthy but also are always being inspired to be curious and delight in their learning.

Let us together make this year a remarkable one for our

children and students !


“Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader.”

Margaret Fuller


Welcome back! We hope your school year is off to a fantastic start. As we dive into another exciting year of learning, growth, and community, we’re here to support you with updates, resources, and opportunities to make your PTA impact even stronger.

Your dedication truly matters—and we thank you for everything you do to connect families, schools, and communities across Massachusetts.

Stay Connected!


If you have questions, ideas, or feedback? We’d love to hear from you! Please email us anytime at info@masspta.org.


Show Off Your PTA!

We know incredible things are happening in your PTAs—and we want to help share them!

Tell us about:


  • Community events
  • Student success stories
  • New programs or partnerships
  • Amazing volunteers or team members


Send your stories and photos our way so we can help celebrate and spotlight your hard work! You can also send your stories to MA PTA Communication Chair and Board Member, Jackie Coogan at j.coogan@masspta.org


Leadership Opportunity: President-Elect Position Now Open!

Are you passionate about making a difference? Ready to lead with purpose and vision?

Massachusetts PTA is seeking a committed leader to serve as our next President-Elect. In this exciting role, you’ll:

  • Support and mentor PTA leaders across the state
  • Shape statewide policies and initiatives that support children and families
  • Build meaningful partnerships at the state and national level
  • Prepare to step into the role of President in the next term



Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Submit a Letter of Interest to info@masspta.org

Applications accepted now and on a rolling basis until filled

Learn more: www.massachusettspta.org


Let’s continue working together to inspire, support, and connect families, schools, and communities-all year long.

A strong Message regarding Bullying from our Advocacy Chair and MA PTA Board member... Marina Youssef



Children, Adolescents and Adults are bullied at school because they are perceived as different, such as, due to appearance, social skills, or identity, which can make them seem like easy targets for those who want to feel powerful, popular, or have jealousy issues.


Bullying is a learned behavior, and factors like witnessing aggression at home, a lack of empathy, or an environment which allows bullying can also contribute to why children and Adolescents become bullies. 

It is important that we all recognize this behavior and have zero tolerance for this behavior. We need to know how and why and then how to help our Children and Adolescents who are victims.


Donna Grady, MA PTA HSW Chairperson Health, Safety, and Wellness Committee is sharing with you! Be sure to read all information!

Big News to keep your children healthy and moving!

NFL PLAY 60 and the American Heart Association.

In addition News and Information from Special Olympics

Working together to get youth physically active!

Greetings from the Membership Team!!!


We are so excited to start the new school year and we can’t wait to hear about all of the fun and engaging activities you have hosted to engage your students, families and communities. We extend a sincere “Thank You!” to all the units who have started to report dues. We appreciate everyone’s diligence and passion for PTA and all that you do everyday to make every child’s potential a reality!! Remember reporting dues is essential to ensuring your units are in good standing and qualify for any awards (Reflections, Leadership, etc.)!! 


Please also remember the MA PTA Membership Incentives to spark enthusiasm for your membership drives. Friendly competition is always fun!! We look forward to celebrating all your success stories!!


Please reach out with any questions or if you need any help at all!!

Thank you!


Until next time!! 

Karen DeRoche Christie Daniels

Membership chair                VP of Leadership             

k.deroche@masspta.org          c.daniels@masspta.org


Attention: New Forms for Membership


PTA Unit Officers especially Membership Chairs, Treasurers and Presidents

please read and review.

Your MA PTA Leadership team has created a new form to assist you with reporting and organizing your members, your counts and it has much fewer steps. Please View Here.


Please also see new Dues Remittance Form



Questions and/ or need more explanation, please contact Christie Daniels , MA PTA VP of Leadership c.daniels@masspta.org
 

Help Meet the Needs of Bereaved Students

One in twelve children in the U.S. will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18, yet the needs of these youth are often overlooked. Seeing the demand for greater support for bereaved youth and the caring adults who seek to support them, the New York Life Foundation has been working since 2008 to understand and meet unaddressed needs of communities across the country.

 

Seeking to meet children where they already receive support, New York Life Foundation championed the Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative, a nationwide program to provide educators with the tools and understanding to meet the needs of bereaved students. This tier 1 support model equips schools and youth-serving nonprofit organizations with practical tools, training and resources to build grief-informed, compassionate environments for all students.

The Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative not only provides directly to educators, but it also provides a $500 grant to schools and organizations to support their continued education and resource development. Joining the Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative unlocks a series of tools for school communities, strengthening bereavement support where it matters most.

Join the Initiative

Help Meet the Needs of Bereaved Students

One in twelve children in the U.S. will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18, yet the needs of these youth are often overlooked. Seeing the demand for greater support for bereaved youth and the caring adults who seek to support them, the New York Life Foundation has been working since 2008 to understand and meet unaddressed needs of communities across the country.

 

Seeking to meet children where they already receive support, New York Life Foundation championed the Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative, a nationwide program to provide educators with the tools and understanding to meet the needs of bereaved students.

 

The Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative not only provides directly to educators, but it also provides a $500 grant to schools and organizations to support their continued education and resource development. Joining the Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative unlocks a series of tools for school communities, strengthening bereavement support where it matters most.

Join the Initiative

 
 


Governor Healey announced important information about vaccine availability and guidance in Massachusetts.


The article and link for information posted on the Mass.gov website follows - Governor Healey Announces Immediate Steps to Ensure Vaccine Availability in Massachusetts Amid Trump, RFK Rollbacks


From MCAAP President, Dr. Brenda Anders Pring, "The MCAAP applauds Governor Healey and Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner Goldstein on their historic effort, continuing the Massachusetts legacy of leading the nation when it comes to public health."


Related News and Information:



Updated COVID-19 vaccine recommendations will be sent when they become available.

For more information, please contact

Cynthia McReynolds at cmcreynolds@mcaap.org.www.mcaap.org
 

Massachusetts PTA is on the move!

We are all hoping you will join us during the Month of October and first two weeks of November, the MA PTA Board of Directors will be out visiting in your regions with MA PTA Local units in each of the Regions 1-6.


It is Time! We have not been in the Local PTA membership meetings and communities face to face since CORVID! You will be hearing from us to set times and dates that will be good for you and us.

Very much looking forward to seeing, visiting and talking to all of you and your PTA Successes!

Thank you for all that you do for children , students, schools , educators , families and your communities!

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


Many Many Thanks to all of our Partners, Sponsors and Supporters. The Massachusetts PTA appreciates tremendously your support and partnerships.


A special "thank you" to the Massachusetts Teachers Association for their generous grant which will most definitely help us this year to bring many programs on Health, Safety and Wellness as well as Advocacy and Engagement! Thank You MTA!!


We could not accomplish all that we do without You!!

Thank You !

See our  website for all of our partners, sponsors and supporters!
 

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