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National PTA #ThankATeacher Contest Closes | Apr. 3-17
2017-04-17
Has a teacher in your life gone above and beyond to deliver a brighter future? Take your gratitude to the next level by entering the National PTA #ThankATeacher Contest. Enter the contest April 3-17, 2017 and win up to $4,500 in products for your teachers!
Read the official contest rules & frequently asked questions for more information and submit today.

Share a photo or video with a caption and the hashtag #ThankATeacher on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram—be creative and have fun with it!
Complete the #ThankATeacher here.

Convention T-Shirt Orders Cutoff
2017-04-16
Are you #WSPTAproud? Attend convention with PTA pride! Cost per shirt is $2.75.
Order your own convention t-shirt by the end of today – orders will be shipped by April 20.
To mitigate the cost of each shirt, Kustom Imprints (PTA store) has graciously cosponsored total shirt costs. Promote your PTA today with branded PTA merchandise in the PTA store.

Convention Hotel Cutoff
2017-04-05
We have a block of rooms reserved for the convention at a discounted rate. Please book your room now on the Hilton website.
Convention attendees must check-out on Sunday, April 30 by 11 am.
For dining and travel information, visit the convention Hotel & Travel page.

National PTA #ThankATeacher Contest Opens | Apr. 3-17
2017-04-03

Reminder: Annual Corporation Renewal
2017-03-31
If your PTA incorporated this month, the annual corporation renewal is due; regardless of the income your PTA earns. This is separate from the Charitable Organization registration/renewal. When you are about to file, click File Online for Nonprofits.
You can check the status of your renewal on the Secretary of State’s website. Enter your UBI number and you will be provided with details to your PTA’s corporation registration.

Reminder: Monthly Dues ACH Transfer
2017-03-31
If your PTA opted to participate in the direct debit authorization program, membership dues via ACH transfer will be automatically withdrawn from your PTA’s account today (the last business day of the month). Be sure to note in your PTA’s checking account register.

WSPTA Online Children's Bookfair Closes | Mar. 10-24
2017-03-24
We’re excited to announce a statewide online book fair with Children’s Bookstore to expand and support Reflections throughout the state. Proceeds from the book fair will be used specifically to support Reflections. The Reflections program provides an invaluable service to our children. It’s amazing to see the creativity and effort our children put into their works of art.
There are more than 200,000 titles available, from baby books to young adult books; every book on the website is eligible for our book fair.
Washington State PTA will earn 30% of every purchase.
Please forward this information to friends and family anywhere in the U.S. Please also post information about our book fair to your Facebook page or Twitter.
If you arrive at the website through a page other than our book fair page, please enter our unique code at checkout: WASPTA
Happy reading!

Instructions

Visit https://www.childrensbookstore.com/go/waspta
Buy the books you can’t wait to read!
Books will be shipped directly to your home.

WSPTA//Game Development Contest Submissions Due
2017-03-15
Students must participate through a local PTA/PTSA in good standing. Parent groups not affiliated with WSPTA are not eligible to sponsor this program. It is the responsibility of the local PTA/PTSA to determine each student’s eligibility in the program. A student/team may develop an entry in or outside of school.
Questions? Email the Game Development Competition chair.

Early Bird Convention T-Shirt Orders
2017-03-14
Are you #WSPTAproud? Attend convention with PTA pride! Cost per shirt is $2.75.
Order your own convention t-shirt today – shirts are on sale until April 16. Orders dated by March 14th will ship by March 15th. All later orders will be shipped by April 20.
To mitigate the cost of each shirt, Kustom Imprints (PTA store) has graciously cosponsored total shirt costs. Promote your PTA today with branded PTA merchandise in the PTA store.

Region 7 Spring Conference
2017-03-11 08:45 - 12:00 UTC | Sno-Isle Skills TECH Center, 9001 Airport Road, Everett, WA, 98204, United States
We will provide water, coffee, hot cocoa, and some light refreshments. Our classes will be more of a roundtable than in past conferences. Bring your questions, binders, etc, and prepare to participate in the conversation.
This training satisfies this year’s annual training requirement.
8:45 am: Check-in/registration
9:00 am:

Welcome
BINGO
Introductions
Intro to Convention
Legislative Update
Membership Update
Sno-Isle Tech Center overview

9:30 Session 1

I have No Idea What I’m Doing
Events and Activities
Fundraising

10:45 Session 2

Finding Volunteers
Treasurer Roundtable
Membership Roundtable

WSPTA Online Children's Bookfair Opens | Mar. 10-24
2017-03-10

Reminder: Monthly Membership Invoicing
2017-03-10
Please take time before invoices are generated to check your PTA’s membership roster for duplicates and erroneous entries. Once a member has been included on an invoice, staff is unable to delete them from the database. As a result, your PTA will owe payment for that person, regardless whether that person is an active paid member or an erroneous entry.

Regions 5 & 9 | PTA & the Law webinar
2017-03-09 18:30 - 21:00 | webinar
PTA & the Law is a vital training for your entire board and school principal. PTA & the Law deals with state & federal rules and regulations for running a charitable, tax-exempt nonprofit corporation in Washington State and will explain how these rules can and do affect your PTA.
This is one of the most important classes you will take every year.

Learn what it means to be a non-profit organization registered with the State of Washington. How do you maintain non-profit status? What laws must your PTA obey?
If you write a newsletter, run a raffle, work on an event with student helpers, serve alcohol at an event, enter into any contracts, file taxes with the IRS, or hold meetings YOU NEED TO ATTEND THIS CLASS!
Laws and regulations change every year, so whether you went last year or haven’t been in a few years or have never been to this class, this presentation is for any officer or committee chair.
PTA and the Law attendance by one elected officer per local unit or council is required by the WSPTA. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet this requirement!

Advance registration is required.
Space is limited to the first 100 registrants.
This WSPTA webinar is an approved training and satisfies the annual training requirement. Please keep a copy of your registration for your PTA records.
Despite our best efforts, technology issues may occur with webinars. WSPTA may cancel or reschedule this event due to lost internet connectivity or other issues.
WSPTA is unable to provide technical support for individuals accessing webinars.

March is National Reading Month
2017-03-01
This month, thousands of schools will transform their National Reading Month event into a PTA Family Reading Experience – an interactive event that engages the whole family in reading activities.
Parents take part in the fun with their kids and leave the event with a deeper understanding of the simple ways they can support the core skills of literacy.
The PTA Family Reading Experience helps families grow kids who love to read. Get started today.

Sign Up your event.
Tell us about your 2017 National Reading Month plans.
Access the Family Reading Experience Toolkit.
Plan your PTA Family Reading Experience for March 2017 using the National Reading Month event check-list, interactive learning stations, turn-key event promotion tools, take-home family tip sheets, videos to share and more.
Enhance your school’s technology with the Kindle Giveaway.
Learn how you can access free Kindle e-readers for your school.
Inspire families to have reading fun.
Share ideas to inspire family reading experiences at home.
Spread the word using #FamiliesRead.
Share videos and social media messages to remind families that when they read together – the love of reading grows.

Research shows that when families read together, learning happens and memories are made that last a lifetime.

Focus Day 2017
2017-01-16 08:00 - 17:00 | State Capitol, 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW, Olympia, WA, 98504, United States
Purpose of Focus Day
Focus Day is intended to serve a s focal point for WSPTA’s legislative advocacy.
8:00 a.m. – Registration
9:00 a.m. – Introductions, etc.
9:15 a.m. – Overview of the day, WSPTA Platform Discussion
9:30 a.m. – Program (to be announced)
11:35 a.m. – Lunch Break (box lunch pickup if pre-ordered)
12:15 p.m. – Program in Rotunda (to be announced)
1:00 p.m. – Program Ends

Region 1 Training: Money Matters
2016-12-12 18:00 - 19:30 | South Kitsap District Building, 2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA, 98366, United States
Training
This training will cover shared fiduciary responsibility, officer responsibilities, basic financial management, legal requirements, and missing money.
Money Matters provides guidelines for responsible fiscal management of local PTAs and councils. This training will help board members develop a basic understanding of the procedures and processes which should be in place to help assure the proper, prudent, and diligent management of the PTA’s financial resources. The entire board of directors, not just the treasurer, is responsible for the financial well-being of the PTA.
The training and handbook should be used in conjunction with other WSPTA publications, including Treasurer’s Handbook, PTA & the Law, and Washington State PTA Uniform Bylaws.

2016 Legislative Assembly
2016-10-21 - 2016-10-22 | Red Lion Hotel, 2300 Evergreen Park Dr SW, Olympia, WA, 98502, United States
Resources
Visit the WSPTA Legislative Principles page for Advocacy FAQ, Platform and Resolution Submittal Forms, Submission Rules, and Issue Team Code of Conduct.
