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AFTERNOON WITH THE STARS on October 10, 2010 at the SouthPoint Casino. A variety show benefiting Nevada PTA. .
EMERGING MINORITY LEADERS CONFERENCE in Las Vegas - October 16, 2010 For more information please contact the Nevada PTA office or see 'Programs' page.
Attention Las Vegas PTA's
You're eligible to apply for grant money through the City of Las Vegas for your parent involvement efforts! "Parents As Learning Support" (PALS) is the grant name and you have until October 25, 2010 at 4pm to apply. Grants are up to $8,000. Visit the City of Las Vegas website at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Apply/20717.htm
(Highlight the above link and right click and you will be given option to go to link)
National PTA Big Box of Possibilities
ALERT! ALERT! ALERT! Don't miss out on your opportunity for valuable resources. All local PTAs must register to receive their Official PTA® Kit. The incoming 2010–2011 PTA president or other authorized PTA leader must fill out the registration form to select the preferred shipping address and date for the kit. The order form will only be available through September 17, and kits will start shipping weekly in late June. www.pta.org/3104.asp
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Programs

PTA programs are created to organize and support parent involvement in children's education. Our programs are created with leading expert organizations on topics of importance to our members.


 

SAVE THE DATE

Diversity without Division

 

The first Emerging Minority Leadership Conference (EMLC), presented by Nevada PTA!

*  Designed to engage ethnic minority leaders and create a supportive network
*  Presented to instill the cultural sensitivity critical to working with ethnic minority families
*  Features valuable techniques, tools and resources to help navigate the school system
*  Interactive workshops facilitated by national and local leaders
*  Continental breakfast, lunch and materials are provided!

Our goal is simple:  “Diversity without Division!”

This conference is for you, if you are

*  An emerging minority leader
*  Interested in increasing your leadership skills
*  Seeking an opportunity to share information and resources with fellow minority leaders
*  Seeking to learn strategies for engaging ethnic minority communities and schools

Date:                       Saturday, October 16, 2010

Time:                      8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Event Facility:          Dr. William U. Pearson
                           Community Center
                           1625 West Carey Avenue
                           
North Las Vegas, NV 89032

RSVP:                       Seats are limited, please reserve today or before Tuesday, October 12, 2010

For more info or to register, please call:

Nevada PTA at 702-258-7885 or Email your registration request to: office@nevadapta.org


 

Program informational flyer from May 2010 newsletter

Programs Checklist   pdf_button

 

 

PTA MORE

MISSION

Coalition members of PTA MORE serve as a conduit for greater father and significant male involvement, resulting in positive outcomes and successful relationships for children, parents, schools and communities. PTA MORE helps PTA leaders and units

  • Work with schools and communities to provide programs that engage fathers and positive male figures in the educational and social development of children,
  • Develop male leaders who work with fathers and male role models to enhance positive male parenting and involvement with youth,
  • Act as a resource for families, communities and schools on fatherhood initiatives and issues,
  • Increase the visibility and outreach of the quality programming of the coalition members.

Current Coalition Members...

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Three for Me

Three for Me—A Little Means A Lot

Three for Me is a PTA program designed to effectively involve parents and families in support of children and their education. Three for Me will help schools, PTAs, parent groups, and other volunteer based organizations reach volunteer hours never thought possible. Learn how to tap into the many talents and skills that parents are happy to offer.

With Three for Me, you will find creative ways to connect all families to their child's school and education, ideas to strengthen home-school-community partnerships, and resources to motivate parents.

Get Three for Me started at your school, or organization today and put a new face on parent involvement. For more information www.Three4Me.com

 
Need A Computer?
Nevada PTA has received a generous donation of previously owned desktop computers and we are happy to offer these computers to PTA members. The computers were produced by name brand manufacturers and have a variety of specifications. They were used in a call center, so they only come loaded with Windows XP but no other software. Examples of the computers' specifications; Windows XP loaded, Intel processor 2.54 GHz, 256 mb RAM, 64 mb video card, CD-RW drive, 40 GB hard drive (minimum donation $30) Windows XP loaded, AMD 3400+ processor, 1.8 GHz, 1GB RAM, 64 mb video card, DVD drive, 40 GB hard drive (minimum donation $40)
The computers are provided As-Is with no warranty and they do NOT include monitor, keyboard or mouse. Donations must be made in cash or by credit card only. Contact the PTA office at 702-258-7885 to make arrangements to receive your computer!