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.
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 to encourage and support student success. Students in Grades 9-12 (or 7th and 8th Grade students as part of a larger group of 9th Graders or older) attending a school with a PTA in good standing may participate and share their knowledge based on an assigned theme.
*** 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 2021-2022 theme is 'Changing the World'.
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 three $3,000 scholarships and one $1,000 scholarship 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.
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.
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 to encourage and support student success. Students in Grades 9-12 (or 7th and 8th Grade students as part of a larger group of 9th Graders or older) attending a school with a PTA in good standing may participate and share their knowledge based on an assigned theme.
*** 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 2021-2022 theme is 'Changing the World'.
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 three $3,000 scholarships and one $1,000 scholarship 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.
Programs Contacts
Everett PTSA Council Chair: OPEN
WSPTA Programs Director: Candance Walters - ptaprogdir@wastatepta.org
For awards: Essay Contest, Game Development, Scholarships, and Awards of Excellence will be due March 1st, and the Leadership Service Award will be due March 15th.
Everett PTSA Council Chair: OPEN
WSPTA Programs Director: Candance Walters - ptaprogdir@wastatepta.org
For awards: Essay Contest, Game Development, Scholarships, and Awards of Excellence will be due March 1st, and the 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 due March 1 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 flyer. |
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WSPTA Leadership Academy
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 the Leadership Academy program. The purpose of this program is to recognize and acknowledge leadership skills attained by PTA leaders throughout all levels of the association. PTA leaders are encouraged to join the Leadership Academy program 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 recognizes 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.
More Information for the Leadership Academy, click HERE
Leadership Academy application, click HERE
View the point system pdf, click HERE
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 the Leadership Academy program. The purpose of this program is to recognize and acknowledge leadership skills attained by PTA leaders throughout all levels of the association. PTA leaders are encouraged to join the Leadership Academy program 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 recognizes 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.
More Information for the Leadership Academy, click HERE
Leadership Academy application, click HERE
View the point system pdf, click HERE
Individual Awards
* GOLDEN ACORN * OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR * OUTSTANDING ADVOCATE *
* OUTSTANDING STUDENT ADVOCATE * HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP *
* OUTSTANDING STUDENT ADVOCATE * HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP *
PTA 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.