IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
WSPTA ESSAY CONTEST
Have you heard about the WSPTA Essay Contest? The theme this year is: People Making a Difference in Children’s Lives
The WSPTA Essay Contest is for students of all ages to write an essay about an influential role model that has had a profound impact on their life. The objective is to help celebrate the people that are most important in influencing the lives of children around the state of Washington. For WSPTA Essay Contest Instructions and Applications Form, please visit this link.
The application deadline was February 15, 2023 and the application period is now closed. The submission process is new this year. We encourage you to read this blog to learn more. The student must personally know the influencer that they are writing about.
Submissions must be submitted through the online form.
If questions, see the WSPTA website or contact everettptsacouncil@gmail.com.
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WSPTA GAME DEVELOPMENT COMPETITION
The Washington State PTA Game Development Competition is a STEM-based program designed to encourage and support student success. Students in grades 6-12 may participate individually or in teams up to five members. Teams are encouraged and may be
composed of multiple grades. A PTA/PTSA must be in good standing and may have an unlimited number of teams.
*** NOW INCLUDING BOARD GAMES! To ensure ALL students have an equal opportunity to participate (regardless of access to computers and programming classes) a new category has been added, Best Board Game. Students may now enter by creating a board game (this includes card games) so no prior knowledge of programming is required. All students will be able to showcase their creativity, determination, and game design skills. ***
The 2022-2023 theme is 'Curiosity.'
The application deadline was February 15, 2023 and the application period is now closed. The submission process is new this year. We encourage you to read this blog to learn more.
Find all the details on the WSPTA website: https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/game-competition/
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WSPTA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Washington State PTA offers four $2,500 scholarships to graduating seniors from Washington state public high schools with an active PTA, who will be starting college (either two-year or four-year) in the fall. Qualified student applicants can learn more details and submit an online scholarship application via this link.
The application deadline was February 15, 2023 and the application period is now closed. Scholarships are awarded by April 30. The submission process is new this year. We encourage you to read this blog to learn more.
WSPTA ESSAY CONTEST
Have you heard about the WSPTA Essay Contest? The theme this year is: People Making a Difference in Children’s Lives
The WSPTA Essay Contest is for students of all ages to write an essay about an influential role model that has had a profound impact on their life. The objective is to help celebrate the people that are most important in influencing the lives of children around the state of Washington. For WSPTA Essay Contest Instructions and Applications Form, please visit this link.
The application deadline was February 15, 2023 and the application period is now closed. The submission process is new this year. We encourage you to read this blog to learn more. The student must personally know the influencer that they are writing about.
Submissions must be submitted through the online form.
If questions, see the WSPTA website or contact everettptsacouncil@gmail.com.
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WSPTA GAME DEVELOPMENT COMPETITION
The Washington State PTA Game Development Competition is a STEM-based program designed to encourage and support student success. Students in grades 6-12 may participate individually or in teams up to five members. Teams are encouraged and may be
composed of multiple grades. A PTA/PTSA must be in good standing and may have an unlimited number of teams.
*** NOW INCLUDING BOARD GAMES! To ensure ALL students have an equal opportunity to participate (regardless of access to computers and programming classes) a new category has been added, Best Board Game. Students may now enter by creating a board game (this includes card games) so no prior knowledge of programming is required. All students will be able to showcase their creativity, determination, and game design skills. ***
The 2022-2023 theme is 'Curiosity.'
The application deadline was February 15, 2023 and the application period is now closed. The submission process is new this year. We encourage you to read this blog to learn more.
Find all the details on the WSPTA website: https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/game-competition/
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WSPTA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Washington State PTA offers four $2,500 scholarships to graduating seniors from Washington state public high schools with an active PTA, who will be starting college (either two-year or four-year) in the fall. Qualified student applicants can learn more details and submit an online scholarship application via this link.
The application deadline was February 15, 2023 and the application period is now closed. Scholarships are awarded by April 30. The submission process is new this year. We encourage you to read this blog to learn more.
Programs Contacts
Everett PTSA Council Chair: Margaret McAdams
WSPTA Programs Director: Laura Peterson-ptaprogdir@wastatepta.org
For awards: Essay Contest, Game Development, and Scholarships, will be due February 15th.
WSPTA Awards of Excellence and Leadership Service Award will be due March 15th.
Everett PTSA Council Chair: Margaret McAdams
WSPTA Programs Director: Laura Peterson-ptaprogdir@wastatepta.org
For awards: Essay Contest, Game Development, and Scholarships, will be due February 15th.
WSPTA Awards of Excellence and Leadership Service Award will be due March 15th.
Washington State PTA Programs
Our Programs have been developed to support both the Mission and the Objects of the WSPTA. The programs are statewide in scope and benefit the children, parents and communities of Washington.
SEE OUR FLYER ABOUT THE WSPTA STUDENT PROGRAMS!
Our Programs have been developed to support both the Mission and the Objects of the WSPTA. The programs are statewide in scope and benefit the children, parents and communities of Washington.
SEE OUR FLYER ABOUT THE WSPTA STUDENT PROGRAMS!
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Awards of Excellence
Does your PTA follow best practices as outlined by WSPTA? Do you have a great PTA website or send out regular newsletters? Consider applying for one or more of the WA State PTA Awards of Excellence to highlight these achievements to your members and school community. Award applications are February 28, 2022 but are now available and provide a list of judging criteria and point values. By reviewing the award standards early you may find that they also give your PTA Board ideas to improve upon the work they are already doing. PTAs can earn either Bronze, Silver or Gold level for these awards with the exception of the Standards of Excellence Award which also has a Platinum level. If you have questions or would like to see examples of applications, join us at one of our Council Meetings to speak with our Council team, or contact Everett PTSA Council to have a Council member come out and meet with your PTA individually. All PTAs are encouraged to apply! Click HERE for information and judging rubric. |
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WSPTA Leadership Service Award
Volunteer Recognition Award
Washington State PTA is a volunteer organization. The differences made in the lives of children are because of volunteers who are committed to being a voice for every child. In gratitude for many hours of service and training, the WSPTA Board of Directors created a leadership program. The purpose of the program is to recognize and acknowledge leadership skills attained by PTA leaders throughout all levels of the association. PTA leaders are encouraged to apply for the Leadership Service Award (formerly known as the Leadership Academy) and submit their activity annually to create a record of their leadership in the association.
The program awards leadership points for leadership positions held in both PTA and other educational committees, classes presented, conference attendance, and other WSPTA and National PTA events. The award identifies four leadership levels from bronze to crystal. All levels are recognized with a certificate and a pin. Crystal awardees are recognized at the WSPTA annual convention each spring.
Leadership Service Award online application is due February 28, 2023.
This program is free to join. It is a great way to create a record of your leadership development that can be included in your professional résumé, as you gain the skills to become a leader in your community. View the list of past crystal level recipients.
More information for the Leadership Service Award: click HERE
Leadership Service Application: Click HERE
Note: Points will only be accepted for up to five years, including the current PTA year. View the points system PDF
Volunteer Recognition Award
Washington State PTA is a volunteer organization. The differences made in the lives of children are because of volunteers who are committed to being a voice for every child. In gratitude for many hours of service and training, the WSPTA Board of Directors created a leadership program. The purpose of the program is to recognize and acknowledge leadership skills attained by PTA leaders throughout all levels of the association. PTA leaders are encouraged to apply for the Leadership Service Award (formerly known as the Leadership Academy) and submit their activity annually to create a record of their leadership in the association.
The program awards leadership points for leadership positions held in both PTA and other educational committees, classes presented, conference attendance, and other WSPTA and National PTA events. The award identifies four leadership levels from bronze to crystal. All levels are recognized with a certificate and a pin. Crystal awardees are recognized at the WSPTA annual convention each spring.
Leadership Service Award online application is due February 28, 2023.
This program is free to join. It is a great way to create a record of your leadership development that can be included in your professional résumé, as you gain the skills to become a leader in your community. View the list of past crystal level recipients.
More information for the Leadership Service Award: click HERE
Leadership Service Application: Click HERE
Note: Points will only be accepted for up to five years, including the current PTA year. View the points system PDF
Individual Awards
* GOLDEN ACORN * OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR * OUTSTANDING ADVOCATE *
* OUTSTANDING STUDENT ADVOCATE * HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP *
* OUTSTANDING STUDENT ADVOCATE * HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP *
individual_awards_and_celebration_timeline___tips_2022.docxPTA is a volunteer organization. Each year, PTAs have the opportunity to recognize and thank their volunteers through individual awards. The culmination of these awards is the Everett PTSA Council Awards Celebration.
The Timeline and Tips document (link below) is a suggested timeline that will assist your PTA in organizing the nomination process, presentation and celebration of your Golden Acorns, Outstanding Educators, Outstanding Advocates, Outstanding Student Advocates and Honorary Life Membership recipients. Please keep in mind deadlines for nominations, ordering awards, and presentations. The Everett PTSA Council looks forward to celebrating your volunteers this Spring.
Council Timeline and Tips for Individual Awards, click HERE.
For more information on Individual Awards, click HERE.
PTA store for award certificates, pins, and certificate holders, click HERE.
The Timeline and Tips document (link below) is a suggested timeline that will assist your PTA in organizing the nomination process, presentation and celebration of your Golden Acorns, Outstanding Educators, Outstanding Advocates, Outstanding Student Advocates and Honorary Life Membership recipients. Please keep in mind deadlines for nominations, ordering awards, and presentations. The Everett PTSA Council looks forward to celebrating your volunteers this Spring.
Council Timeline and Tips for Individual Awards, click HERE.
For more information on Individual Awards, click HERE.
PTA store for award certificates, pins, and certificate holders, click HERE.