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As we begin to wrap up February and enter our next season in PTA – programs, celebrations, nominations and elections - please take the time you need to relax, relate, release and remember your WHY PTA. Why did you participate in PTA? Why did you raise your hand to be a PTA leader? Why do you feel so passionate about serving your school community?


Reflect on all the good work your local unit has accomplished to this point in the school year. Or even the items you have not, and how you will adjust your course and continue to make an impact in your school community. You might be thinking, we do not feel like we have accomplished half of what we are used to. And to that I say: yes you have! We must take the time to recognize and celebrate everything we have been able to achieve, the good with the not-so-good. Taking time to celebrate the small wins and the big ones, will help lead us to a more positive reflection of our accomplishments. It is true that our meetings, events, programs, fundraisers, and membership, are still not what we are accustomed to, but that is OK. Every day we will continue to do the work and move forward. Give yourselves and your team credit for what you have been able to do and celebrate.


Our children are counting on us, and I am so proud of the wonderful volunteers like you working to make a difference for all children. Thank you for being you and giving your time, talents, and treasures to help make every child's potential a reality. We Are VAPTAProud and we will continue the work!


With appreciation and many thanks,

Pam Croom, VAPTA President

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Scholarship Program

In keeping with our policy of providing quality education for young people, Virginia PTA goes one step further by assisting qualified students who wish to continue their education beyond high school. We offer scholarship opportunities funded by money derived from Honorary Life Memberships, Scholarship Fund functions and other contributions.


This is a one time (non-renewable) award and will be awarded to students who are interested in getting a start in life through higher education.


This award is specifically for a student who wishes to pursue their education at a University, Fine Arts School, Community College, or Special Education student pursuing higher education.

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Video Contest

Create a short video using the contest theme: How do we transform education now for the future?


ELIGIBILITY: The contest is open to middle & high school students from a local unit PTA/PTSA in good standing.


CRITERIA: Videos will be judged on how well they address the topic, as well as the quality of the production and the creativity of the video.


The video should be between 30 seconds – 1 minute long. Videos exceeding the time limit will be disqualified.


DEADLINE: Saturday, April 2, 2002 by Noon


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Volunteer of the Year Nominations

It's time to honor an outstanding PTA volunteer from your school community by nominating him or her for the 2020 Outstanding PTA Volunteer of the Year Award. We know that all of our local units have many exceptional volunteers. A nomination for this award is a special acknowledgment of dedication and service.


The winners of these honorary awards will be announced at the 2022 Annual Meeting & Conference on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Categories include: Elementary, Secondary and Combination Schools.


Nominations are due by Noon on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Link to application at https://www.vapta.org/programs/awards/local-impact-awards

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ANNUAL SPONSORS

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