THANK YOU!!

New Jersey PTA, along with all of our local PTAs, recognizes that teachers/staff members are the ones who inspire and guide our children to become future leaders and open their eyes beyond academics. Teachers also help to instill values, shape character, and empower our children to pursue their dreams and make a positive difference in the world.

Use this link to access National PTA's Teacher Appreciation Week Toolkit

https://www.pta.org/home/events/PTA-Teacher-Appreciation-Week

May begins the transition period for all New Jersey PTAs! Communication and sharing of
Information between outgoing officers and incoming officers is key to the success of your PTA. See below for some reminders and tips.

Reminder: 

Membership – Login to MemberHub and check your membership dues status. Pay any outstanding dues by 5/15/23.
Tip: Set up an alarm on your phone to check MemberHub again in June to make your final membership dues payment!

Reminder: 

Officer Information – As soon as your new Officers are elected, log in to MemberHub, go to PTA year 23-24, and enter their name, position, and contact info! Even if it is an officer’s second year or term, you must provide the officer's contact information for the new school year.
Tip: On 7/1, log in to MemberHub and update your system Administrators for the 23-24 PTA year!

Reminder: 

Financial Review – Begin to prepare your financial records for the 22-23 Financial Review. Select your Financial Review Committee – all members are eligible to serve on this committee except those officers authorized as check signers on the bank account(s).
Tip: Send the Committee to the njpta.org Resources Hub to read and become familiar with
the Financial Review process!

Reminder: 

Transition to the 23-24 PTA Year – As soon as your new officers are elected, set up a meeting to discuss the transition of records and knowledge to the 23-24 officer team. Consider team meetings as well as one-on-one officer meetings to accomplish your goal for a smooth leadership transition.
Tip: Review and update your position procedure book so it will be ready to turn over to your successor in July (per the NJPTA Local PTA Uniform Bylaws Article XI Section D. Outgoing Officer Requirement.)

If you need help or support, please contact the NJPTA Office or your Field Service Contact.

Congratulations to all the winners!

Local PTA Recognition Awards

President's Recognition Award - Robert Gordon Elementary School PTA

Advocacy - West Orange Council of PTAs

Diversity, Equity, and, Inclusion - PS5 PTA

Family Engagement - Raymond Voorhees PTA

Exceptional Volunteer - Virginia (Jennie) Jackson 

Nominated by Hawthorne Park PTA

Exceptional Local Unit - Spotswood PTA

Outstanding Partner Awards

NJPTA Outstanding Superintendent Award - Dr. David Aderhold 

Superintendent West Windsor Plainsboro Regional School District

Nominated by Community Middle School PTSA

NJPTA Outstanding Administrator Award - Dr. Joy Dorsey-Whiting

Principal Hackensack Middle School

Nominated by Hackensack Middle School PTA

NJPTA Outstanding Educator Award - Rachel Scupp

 8th Grade Teacher at Thomas Grover Middle School

Nominated by Thomas Grover Middle School PTSA

PTA Partner Award - Mike Orlando, Mike's Pizzeria

Nominated by Lake Riviera Middle School PTA