PTA Mission: To Make Every Child’s Potential a Reality by Engaging and Empowering Families and Communities to Advocate for All Children

Resources for advocacy on behalf of children and youth, developing parent skills, and encouraging parent and public involvement in public schools. Membership is open to anyone who believes in the mission and purposes of Parent Teacher Association. Individual members may belong to any number of PTAs and pay dues in each. Every person who joins a local PTA® automatically becomes a member of both the state and national PTAs. Together we are a powerful voice for children. With your help, we can continue to work toward PTA's goal of a quality education and nurturing environment for every child. Connecticut PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of children and youth. REPORT YOUR OFFICERS /CHANGES FOR 2026- 2027 2026 Symposium & Expo Exhibitor Applications Open Now!! Symposium PTA LEADER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN (CLICK HERE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CT PTAs Anchor 1 PTA SONG FOR ALL! CLICK IT Shop with us! Visit the CT PTA Store! Gifts for everyone! Mission & Values of the PTA Collaboration: We will work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to broaden and enhance our ability to serve and advocate for all children and families. Commitment: We are dedicated to children’s educational success, health, and well-being through strong family and community engagement, while remaining accountable to the principles upon which our association was founded. Diversity: We acknowledge the potential of everyone without regard, including but not limited to: age, culture, economic status, educational background, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, legal status, marital status, mental ability, national origin, organizational position, parental status, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and work experience. Respect: We value the individual contributions of members, employees, volunteers, and partners as we work collaboratively to achieve our association’s goals. Accountability: All members, employees, volunteers, and partners have a shared responsibility to align their efforts toward the achievement of our association’s strategic initiatives. THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS

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Officer Information Entry Form Report Officers Information: This is required to allow State & National PTA to communicate with each PTA and the leadership team responsible. Officer’s information is required yearly even if there are no changes to officers. PTA 2026-2027 Officers are due to CT PTA by July 1st. Even if you have no change in officers as of July 1, please submit an updated Officer Information Sheet. Please note, officers information is shared with National PTA. To report a change in officers throughout the year, please email CT PTA at office@ctpta.org Form below is updated for the 2026-2027 school year. If you have any questions, reach out to CT PTA at office@ctpta.org or 203-891-6140. USE THS FORM TO REPORT ALL OFFICERS

CT PTA 2026-2027 EVENTS IKEA DAYS SAVE THE DATES AND JOIN US! August 12,13,14 2026 Back To School Shopping for PTA members in CT! August 12th & 13th 15% Discount QR Code Coupon** Free Kids Meals ( two free with one adult meal purchase) ** IKEA Family Membership required for Discount Discount applies to in store purchases only PTA Swag CT PTA FUN DAY! August 14th 15% Discount QR Code Coupon** Free Kids Meals ( two free with one adult meal purchase) ** IKEA Family Membership required for Discount SCAVENGER HUNT FOR THE KIDS! BRING YOUR FAMILIES! PTA SWAG SPIN THE WHEEL, WIN A PRIZE CONNECTICUT PTA WILL EARN $5.00 For every QR Code Coupon Used! Help us earn Funds go Directly to the Local Units Though Grants! WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US! Symposium and Expo September 19 2026 Quinnipiac University, North Haven CLICK HERE FOR MORE

📸 The photos from our Reflections 2026 Award Night are now ready for viewing! What a wonderful evening celebrating the creativity and talent of our amazing students. A special thank you to our sponsor, Irvin Simon, for helping capture these memories and preserving the smiles, celebrations, and special moments from the night. 💙✨ Take a look and relive the memories with us! 1. Click this link: https://irvinsimon.box.com/s/k50izcb7q0wwefvjoqmi7pi9fi7h3q2i 2. Enter password: S52909A! 3. Click “OK.” 4. Click the "Download" button and you're all set! IMG_7836 refelctiosn 2026 IMG_7839 IMG_7836 1/12 2026 Reflections Award Recipients Full List here National PTA Reflections Program – 2027 Theme Announcement We are proud to share that the 2027 National PTA Reflections Theme has been announced, even more exciting this theme was a winning entry that comes from right here in Connecticut! The 2027 theme was created by a talented student from Wilton High School, whose creativity and voice stood out among submissions from across the country. Their original theme will inspire thousands of students nationwide to explore the arts and express themselves through the Reflections program. Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement and the incredible talent of all our Connecticut students. We look forward to seeing how this theme comes to life through art, music, literature, dance, photography, and film in the year ahead. Reflections Explore the Arts and Express Yourself This program is for students of all grades and their parents and caregivers. National PTA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. For over 50 years, Reflections has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students in pre-K through grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-created theme. In Reflections, students submit artworks in the available arts category areas and program divisions: Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Accessible Arts (All grades welcome). Questions? Contact CT PTA Reflections Chair Anne T Bausher reflectionsctpta@gmail.com National PTA has a new and improved Reflections website. All information needed to run a program is now on one page: https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections/startyourprogram promotional materials (posters, social media graphics) Local Leader Guides paper entry forms if needed more!

Meet the 2025-2027 CT PTA Executive Committee & Board of Directors July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027 President Judy Goldberg President Elect Sarah O'Dell Secretary/Treasurer Kathy Brown Membership Support VP Lisa LaBelle Government Relations VP Jim Accomando Inclusivity/Outreach VP Melinda Gladden Board of Directors Assistant Treasurer: Helen Craye Director of Membership : Open Nominating Committee Chair: -Annie Baldarelli Office Manager : Mary Battaglino Council President: -Westport Council Local Unit President : -Cheshire SEPTA: Aimee Sobkowiak Director of Special Education Resources : Maria Daulas Director of Marketing/Communications : Stephanie Bora Director of Technology/Digital : Dr. Sonia Mitchell Director of Events/support coordinator : Myke Hal pin Immediate Past President : Sonya Singh Smith Non Board Positions Toy Rep, Sec of State Rep - Jim Accomando Advisory Board: Bridget Krauss, Myke Halpin, Beverly Blackwell, Anne T Bausher, Katie Toolan Reflections Chair - Anne Tranquilli Bausher CT PTA Parliamentarian : Marne Usher Executive Committee Connecticut PTA 60 Wellington Road Suite F Milford, CT 06461 203 -891-6140 Office Staff Mary Battaglino Annie Baldarelli

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Incorporation Why is this so important to your PTA and your own personal assets? PTAs involved in various activities must recognize the responsibilities that the members and officers of the organization have in conducting the affairs of that organization. Incorporating your PTA will protect and limit the liability of your individual members. A Corporation is an impersonal entity created by law that can own assets and incur liabilities therefore protecting the personal assets of members representing the mission of the organization and their assets cannot be seized in the settlement of any claims. Consult with the CT PTA office for further information on how to incorporate your PTA. To protect your members and your unit, your unit should also carry liability insurance.

Nutmeg Statewide PTA (NSPTA) is the statewide unit of the Connecticut PTA (CTPTA), chartered in 1989 with support from National PTA. NSPTA connects individuals who care about statewide issues affecting the health, education, and well-being of Connecticut’s children and youth. A key priority is building a scholarship endowment for graduating seniors pursuing careers that serve children and families. Since 2000, NSPTA has awarded over $13,500 in scholarships. 2026 NUTMEG PTA ANNUAL MEETING Thursday, June 4, 2026, CT PTA:60 Wellington Road, Milford CT This meeting will be held at 5:00pm followed by the CT PTA Annual Meeting Register Today! Join NUTMEG Today!! Donate to Nutmeg Statewide PTA Endowment Fund History of the NSPTA In 1988 when Carol Duggan was the CT PTA State President, National PTA was interested in increasing membership and asked state PTAs for ideas by offering grants to fund pilot projects. CT PTA applied for and received a grant to survey past State Board members and CT PTA Life Achievement Award recipients to see if there was interest on their part in participating in CT PTA. Nutmeg was born. NSPTA was chartered on Founders’ Day, 1989, by CT PTA with 15 founding members. It was CT PTA’s first statewide unit. NSPTA was written into the CT PTA Bylaws and adopted by the CT PTA membership at the 1989 Annual Convention. In addition, the unit was to provide service to the state organization when needed, plan for the 100th anniversary of CT PTA in 2000 and develop a scholarship endowment fund. NSPTA for the 100th convention created, printed and distributed a history of CT PTA which is posted on the CT PTA website. NSPTA also placed a wreath on CT PTA Founder’s grave on the actual day in December when National PTA signed the CT PTA charter. The endowment fund was created in 1998 when Joseph Pearson, a former board member and career education activist, left $85,000 to NSPTA upon his death. Until then, the balance of the membership fees constituted the fund. The first scholarship in the amount of $5,000 was awarded at the 100th meeting. NSPTA membership is a solid core members who join annually for $20.00 and others who may join so that they can go to NPTA Convention or they have a special issue they want to bring forward at the CT PTA Convention or they are a non-PTA SEPTA in need of PTA affiliation before that statewide unit accepts them. NSPTA pays the membership fees to the state and national and the balance of $15.00 is deposited directly into the endowment fund as we have been able to find donors to provide postage and paper. Every other year, NSPTA does additional fundraising through a matching grant program. Two years ago this brought in an additional $1,000 plus the grant of $1,000. On the off year, the members of the NPTA State Presidents’ Club are invited to join as a Founders’ Day gift to NSPTA. The Endowment Committee meets twice a year. NSPTA has evolved into a scholarship vehicle for CT PTA. Three scholarships are awarded annually. The amount varies depending on NSPTA's income. The Carol P. Duggan Nutmeg PTA Scholarship The Joseph Pearson The Janet E. Petkus Grant - funded by Carol Duggan's family Scholarship instructions and applications are distributed to PTA High schools Career centers or Guidance offices of eligible high schools. We accept only one applicant per PTA/PTSA.

CONNECTICUT PTA VICE PRESIDENT of ADVOCACY Jim Accomando 203-526-4232 office@ctpta.org Find Your Legislator 2026-03-03_14-32-25_735 2025-99 Describe your image 2026-03-03_14-32-25_735 1/8 Leaders from Connecticut PTA proudly traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the 2026National PTA Legislative Conference (LegCon) — joining PTA advocates from across the country to elevate the voices of children and families. During our visit, CT PTA representatives met with members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation and legislative staff to discuss the issues that matter most to our students, schools, and communities. Together, we advocated for policies that support public education, student well-being, family engagement, and equitable opportunities for every child. PTA advocacy ensures that parents, caregivers, and educators have a seat at the table where decisions are made. We are honored to represent Connecticut families and bring their voices directly to Capitol Hill. 💙 Every child. One voice. Top CT school priorities are emerging. Statewide cellphone ban, AI and more targeted By Livi Stanford | lstanford@courant.com | Hartford Courant staff PUBLISHED: January 28, 2026 at 5:30 AM EST When Connecticut lawmakers convene for the legislative session Feb. 4, they will try to address a number of problems plaguing schools: federal funding cuts, inflation, soaring special education costs and cell phones. Leaders of the Education Committee plan to file legislation this session to increase the Education Cost Sharing formula to align with inflation and to implement a statewide ban on cell phones in schools. How schools should or should not use artificial intelligence is also a subject of discussion. Click here for more NATIONAL PTA RESOURCES National PTA takes action Position Statements and Resolution Public Policy Priorities Take-action Opportunities Federal Legislation Sample Letters to Policymakers School Safety- Family Resources CONNECTICUT PTA IS THANKFUL FOR THE LOBBYING FIRM INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENTAL STRATEGIES 9 Depot Street, MIlford, CT https://www.igovstrat.com James A Amann - Manager Partner Michael Rell- Partner Connecticut PTA was proud to attend CABE Luncheon in November, 2025. A wonderful opportunity to connect with education leaders, celebrate partnerships, and continue our shared commitment to supporting every child, every family, every school. Thank you, CABE, for bringing us together.