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September 26, 2022
Notes from the Backpack: Middle School: What Every Parent Should Know

As we prepare for the start of the school year, we are revisiting Notes from the Backpack episode 3: Middle School: What Every Parent Should Know. Middle school can be a difficult transition for students and their families as they navigate the developmental and social changes it brings. We dive into parents’ top concerns about middle school with Phyllis Fagell—school counselor, therapist, author and mother of three. Listen now.
What Did Hubble See on Your Birthday?

The Hubble Telescope explores the universe 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That means it has seen cosmic wonder every day of the year, including on your birthday. Enter your birth month and date at NASA.gov to find out and learn more about different galaxies!

Beware Email Phishing!

Some PTA leaders in our state have received fake emails that look like they came from a fellow PTA leader. These emails may ask for a password, request the purchase of gift cards, or talk about an urgent need. Please contact the “sender” of the email in another way to check the validity of the request. Don’t reply to the email and definitely don’t share passwords or other information.
 
Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation
Hispanic Heritage Month Theme for 2022



Happy, happy Hispanic Heritage Month to all of the members of New Mexico PTA!


Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15 through October 15. Its mid-month start celebrates Days of Independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua (September 15); Mexico (September 16); and Chile (September 18).

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week, and was expanded to a 30-day celebration starting in 1988.

There are 62 million people with Hispanic heritage living in the U.S. and it’s the country's fastest-growing demographic. In New Mexico, per the 2021 US Census, 50.1% of the population identifies as Hispanic. While ancestor origins from Spain unite those who might identify as Hispanic, the broad culture has roots in the Caribbean, North America including the U.S. and Mexico, Central America, South America, and Europe. 

We are proud of our strong Hispanic community in New Mexico, and NMPTA celebrates this heritage during Hispanic Heritage Month and every single month of the year. 


Mucho respeto, amigos.
Become a School of Excellence

New school year—new PTA year goals! Get the head start your PTA needs to succeed by enrolling in the School of Excellence program. Your School of Excellence designation will help attract new, action-oriented PTA members who want to focus on the issues that affect our children the most. Start your journey to excellence—enrollment is open until Oct. 1 at PTA.org/Excellence.
 
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