Fall is here!
As most local units are getting prepared for fall activities like Fall Festivals and Trunk or Treats, we just want to take a moment to smell the pumpkin spice and enjoy time with our loved ones this season. We all have a lot to be grateful for. We also need to reflect on how we can help those affected by these terrible storms. Our PTA Friends and families have been devastated by these storms and need help.

From National PTA
In the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many of our PTA communities are facing significant challenges. Families have lost homes. Schools have been damaged and entire communities are struggling to recover. In these difficult times, the National PTA Disaster Relief Fund stands ready to provide crucial support—but we need your help. Your donation to the National PTA Disaster Relief Fund will directly assist affected PTA communities by supporting State PTAs in the reopening and rebuilding of damaged schools. Every contribution, regardless of size, makes a difference. By donating, you’re not just giving money—you’re giving hope and showing the true strength of our PTA family.
Donate here. 

Have You and Your PTA Done Amazing Work this Year?!

Applications for National PTA’s Outstanding Advocacy Awards and Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Awards are now open! You and your fellow PTA members work hard every day to make real differences in your school community, and these awards provide an exciting opportunity to receive recognition and visibility. New for this year: both award applications open and close simultaneously, streamlining the process for applicants. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your PTA’s impact: apply by 11:59 p.m. PST Nov. 12, 2024

Do You Know Any Youth Between the Ages of 13-17 Who Are Part of a PT(S)A? National PTA is starting a Youth Advisory Council to promote digital well-being and safety. Council members will have the unique opportunity to gain valuable leadership skills while promoting National PTA’s digital safety initiatives.
The application will open later this month.

From Florida PTA
Every year, National PTA hosts an annual Reflections Theme Search Contest to select one student theme to inspire student artists as they participate in the national Reflections program. Themes are selected two years in advance. Students can participate in the Reflections Theme Search Contest by submitting a completed theme idea form to Florida PTA by November 1, 2024. For details, please see the Theme Search Form found on our website. The Theme Search Form can be submitted via email to reflections@floridapta.org. The student who submits the winning entry will receive $100 prize from
National PTA. You can access the theme search here.

Apply now for the Early Bird Award! This award is earned by a PTA submitting an application and remittance form for state and national dues for 100% membership or any amount over last year’s membership. Dues must be paid and received in the Florida PTA Office on or before October 1st for the Golden Early Bird, November 1st for the Silver Early Bird, or December 1st for Bronze. Visit our website for more information.

Sincerely,
Tiffanie Graham
President
Duval County Council of PTAs and PTSAs