The PTA organization is a volunteer organization of adults and students whose sole purpose is to advocate for children and youth. The NJPTA has nearly 800 local PTAs in all 21 counties of New Jersey and a total membership of approximately 200,000 members.
The mission of NJPTA:
To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children;
To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; and
To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.
Time is running out to order the Official 2010-2011 PTA Kit! The deadline is September 17, 2010.
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Reminders for Local PTA officers!
The following were due to the NJPTA
Office June 1st for your PTA to be considered in Good Standing:
2010-2011 Local PTA Officer's Form
Dues for 2009-2010
2009-2010 Membership Breakdown Form
Also, your Bylaws must be current (they must be resubmitted every 3
years); and audits for all years up through 2008-2009 must be submitted
for your PTA to be considered in Good Standing.
Contact the NJPTA
Office today if you have questions.
Mark your calendars!
110th NJPTA Convention
Friday and Saturday, November 19-20
Bally's Atlantic City
Registration opens September 7, 2010
New Jersey PTA Part of National Effort to Mobilize Parents For Common Core Standards
read more about the National PTA initiative and the Gates Foundation Grant for the Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) here
To be added to our mailing list, enter your email address here and receive updates and information about the Common Core State Standard Initiative (CCSSI) and other NJPTA programs and news.
Your
NJ PTA membership just got even better!
Now,
all NJ PTA members can get special low rates on auto insurance, and
access new fundraising opportunities for your childrens' schools with
Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ.
The New Jersey Parent-Teacher is the official bulletin of the NJPTA.
