Click to see the 2012-2013 Reflections Winners
The theme this year was "the Magic of a Moment"
Congrats to all the winners
 

Celebrate higher education by participating in the

OHIO PTA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Since its establishment in 1947, this PTA program has assisted thousands of youth in realizing their dreams.

The Scholarship Brochure  provides more information.

The 2013 scholarship applications will be mailed to high schools with at least one PTA in their district beginning January.  Guidance counselors should watch for this.


2013 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

2013 TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

2013 SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

 

 

2012 - 2013 Theme "The Magic of a Moment"  Winners Announced. 

The student's Awards of Excellence pieces will be placed on this website soon.

Awards of Excellence have moved onto National PTA.  We all await this announcement.  Congratulations to all who participated in this year's Reflections Program.  Everyone created wonderful pieces.

 2013 REFLECTIONS
"Magic of a Moment"


Visual Arts Rules
Photography Rules
Dance Rules
Film Rules
Music Rules
Literature Rules

 

 

 

 

WHAT IS REFLECTIONS? The Ohio PTA, through National PTA, holds an annual cultural arts program, Reflections. Children in preschool through grade 12 are encouraged to create and submit works of art in six areas: literature, visual arts, photography, Dance Choreography, Film/Video and musical composition. The Reflections program allows PTAs throughout the state to recognize children for their creativity in portraying yearly themes. Teachers, parents, children and community can get involved in enhancing arts education though the Reflections progam. The Reflections Program is one of the best examples of the PTA's ability to bring out the best in our youth. PTA strongly supports education in the arts. The Reflections program is run across the country and uncovers some truly amazing talent. Many of the national finalists have been from right here in Ohio. As always, we will highlight the best of the best but bear in mind that this program is not about winning a contest. It is about creating educational excitement and involvement within our schools between parents, teachers and our kids.



Interested in learning more about the arts in education?  OAAE, Ohio Alliance for Arts Education, provides a weekly Arts Online Education Update. 


National Response to Address Children's
Exposure to Violence

Did you know that more than half of this nation's children - estimated at 43 million - will have their lives touched by violence, crime, abuse, and psychological trauma this year?  It will happen in their homes, neighborhoods, schools, playgrounds or playing fields, locker rooms, place of worship, shelters, streets, or in juvenile detention centers.  The U.S. Attorney General's Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence is a must read report for every parent, guardian, and/or community stakeholder.


To view the complete report:

Visit National PTA for additional resources:


USDA Release Proposed Rule on

 "Competitive Foods' in School






     


        
       

2011 - 2012 MEMBERSHIP AWARDS

At the recent 106th Annual Ohio PTA Convention, PTAs that had outstanding membership drives were recognized.

Grindstone Elementary PTA of Berea Council of PTAs was awarded the Bronze Award for the most creative campaign. They provided a great showcase of their theme during the convention complete with a great video they made to showcase their school and PTA.

Mercer Elementary of District 6 also received the President's Gold Award with the most membership increase with an increase of 282 members.

McCord Middle PTA of Worthington Council of PTAs in District 10 received the President's Silver Award with the largest increase by percent with an increase of 3000%.

The President's Gold Award for the council with the largest increase by number was awarded to South-Western City Schools Council of PTAs with an increase of 123 members. Way to go South-Western!

The President's Silver Award for the council with the largest increase by percent was Greenville Council of PTAs with a 44% member increase.

Congratulations to all units who worked so hard this year to increase membership.

CLICK HERE to Download the Membership Award Program

2012 Ohio PTA School Nurse Award

Amanda Cowans of Harmon Elementary in South Western City Schools.

Below is a personal recommendation written by a parent.

Today's successful school nurse serves many students with varying medical issues, often in multiple schools and encompassing diverse racial and socio-economic backgrounds - in a timely, individualized manner.  Mandy Cowans excels through all these challenges.  Our daughter has Celiac Sprue and food allergies, and Mandy is always proactive in getting her information updated before beginning of each school year.  She acts as a liaison between us and teachers to achieve consensus.  I feel comfortable sending my child to school. Thanks to Mandy, there have been few crisis for our daughter, and she alerts us immediately when there is a concern.

A local unit may nominate a school nurse by writing a 100-word essay. They may have staff, teachers or even students think of their school nurse as he/she defines the words: School Nurse. The application deadline is February 1.

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS/UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS COUNCIL OF PTAS

Cleveland Heights/University Heights Council of PTAs will implement a Healthy Lifestyles program in their schools that consists of three elements. The first is a school wide "Healthy Lifestyles Wellness Challenge" that will give families tips and strategies to stay healthy as a family. The second is a "Walk the Block" program, where families will join together for a 1‐5 mile walking challenge each month. Children and parents will use score cards to help them track their progress month by month. The third is the "Art of Healthy Cooking" program that will emphasize healthy eating behaviors. Designed for students in grades 9‐12 and their parents, participants will learn how to cook foods that are healthy and affordable.

They will receive a grant of $1,000 to implement from National PTA. National PTA’s Healthy Lifestyles Program is sponsored by Malt-O-Meal®, a Proud National Sponsor. Congratulations!




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