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126th Connecticut PTA ANNUAL MEETING JOIN US ON Thursday, June 4, 2026 CT PTA 60 Wellington Road, Milford CT CT PTA Members and Scholarship Winners - 5:45 pm (Nutmeg Members: 5:00 pm) Agenda to follow Register Today!

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.

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. PTA LEADER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN (CLICK HERE Reflections Award Ceremony Registration 2026 Symposium & Expo Exhibitor Applications Open Now!! Blueprint for Belonging DEIJ Train-the-Trainer Zoom Workshop for CT PTAs May 19, 2026 7:00 PM Train the Trainer DEIJ MAY 19 2026 Zoom with CT PTA President, Judy Goldberg May 28 7pm Zoom link to join available in the Leaders only Tab GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CT PTAs 2026 CT PTA ANNUAL MEETING Save the Dates 2026 CT PTA Annual Meeting -Thursday, June 4 2026 Annual Symposium & EXPO- Saturday, September 19 2026-03-03_14-32-25_735 2025-99 Describe your image 2026-03-03_14-32-25_735 1/8 Anchor 1 PTA SONG FOR ALL! CLICK IT REPORT YOUR OFFICERS /CHANGES FOR 2026- 2027 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

Congratulations To Connecticut PTA's 2026 Outstanding Educators and Volunteers...... "Dawn Hochsprung" Elementary School Principal Joseph Apicella Orange Ave PTA Superintendent Dr. Susie Da Silva Ridgefield Council High School Assistant Principal Cora Munoz Wilbur Cross PTA Middle/ High School Assistant Principal Michelle Salvas PHACT PTA Middle School Teacher Riley D'Agostino John Read PTA Elementary School Teacher Sarah Levesque Spencer PTA High School Teacher Karen Abbey PHACT PTA Support Staff Nick Decesare Hamden SEPTA Paraprofessional Jamie Bairaktaris John Read MS PTA Parent Volunteer Robin Foley Lillie B Haynes PTA PTA President Aarika Friend Booth Hill School PTA PTA President Beatrix Eriksen John Read MS PTA BOD Member Sarah Lefebvre Cheshire SEPTA/Doolittle PTA

Join Us as Connecticut PTA Celebrates State and National Level Winners May 13 2026 Roger Ludlowe School MS Fairfield 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). 2025 Reflection Winners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsi2OxHmzg4&list=PLbV_L0Xm1BjxK51FqwUADhXJVv-f_G9Tj 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!

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 invites all eligible PTAs and SEPTAs to apply and attend. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, celebrate, and succeed—your PTA/SEPTA could be selected as a winner! It’s sure to be a great day for PTA! PTA LEADERS; TO REGISTER TO ATTEND: CLICK HERE National PTA In Person and At Home Programs & Grants Available for PTAs! National PTA provides PTAs free, engaging, educational, and fun In Person and At Home programs that have been proven to build the knowledge, skills, and habits children need to realize their full potential. PTAs can visit PTA.org/Programs to learn more! Visit PTA.org/Grants

Connecticut PTAs Membership Team 2025-2027 Vice President of Membership- Lisa LaBelle Director of Membership- OPEN office@ctpta.org 203-891-6140 Become Inspired! Watch Video below

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Resources for advocacy on behalf of children and youth, developing parent skills, and encouraging parent and public involvement in public schools. CT PTA hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year that support families, empower leaders, and strengthen local PTAs. Our signature events include the annual Symposium and Expo , featuring workshops, resources, and networking opportunities; the Reflections Program , which celebrates student creativity and expression; and the Outstanding Administrators Brunch, honoring school leaders who make a meaningful impact on students and communities. In addition, CT PTA offers ongoing trainings and workshops designed to build leadership skills and organizational effectiveness, as well as our Annual Meeting , where members come together to conduct association business and shape the future of our organization. For more Details Click Here