Virtual Events Run from Monday, April 4^th to Thursday, April 7^th

In-person or Virtual Session Saturday, April 9^th

Join us for “I Will Change the World By…”

Whether you are looking for ways to diversify your PTA’s leadership, increase interest in local PTA events, find no-hassle fundraising ideas or increase and diversify your membership and volunteer leaders, the 2022 MA PTA Convention has opportunities for you to discover it all.

You will come to Convention knowing what you do at your school and PTA. But you will leave Convention thinking about the possibilities for your school and PTA, as well as your own leadership abilities.

Workshops will deliver proven ways to:

• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders
• Engage and empower parents to support student success and overall well-being
• Advocate for the needs of every child in your school, community or state
• Develop partnerships that support growth and mission implementation

Check out Sessions for the 2022 Convention

Monday, April 4, 2022 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Session 1 Minding Your Mind

Presented by: Elizabeth O’Neil- Licensed Social Worker and Acclaimed Speaker

We’re happy to welcome Minding Your Mind’s Stories Over Stigma Speaker, Elizabeth O’Neill. Elizabeth is a licensed clinical social worker and an acclaimed speaker. She speaks all over the country sharing her mental health story of resilience while carrying a message of hope to students, teachers, parents and caregivers. 

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Session 2 Special Education Program

Presented by: Christopher Gusman- Interventionist, Fall River Public Schools

This session is designed to help parents navigate their roles and responsibilities in the face of an increasingly complex educational world. Providing better insight into children and various academic or behavioral challenges with the purpose of promoting student well-being, academic success and parental support.

Thursday, April 7, 2022 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Session 3 Be Mental Health Champions in Your Community: How to Run PTA Healthy Minds Programming

Presented by Shaton Berry- National PTA’s Healthy Minds Ambassador

Come learn about National PTA’s new PTA Healthy Minds programming. Your PTA is perfectly positioned to help families and communities make mental health a priority! You will learn about the program materials National PTA has to help your PTA understand the needs of families and share relevant resources with them, communicate with school administration, and facilitate PTA Healthy Minds sessions with families.

To View the Recording of this session Click Here

Saturday, April 9, 2022 ANNUAL MEETING DAY!

To View the Recording of this session Click Here

Registration 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Registration10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration

• Reflections Awards Recognition
• Local Unit Awards
• Committee Reports
• Elections (Slated Candidates)
• Installation of Officers

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch with Keynote Speaker

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Networking/Round Tables

Please check back or contact convention@masspta.org for more information about scheduled events.

Virtual Events Run from Monday, April 4^th to Thursday, April 7^th

In-person or Virtual Session Saturday, April 9^th

MA PTA is proud to announce this years event is $20.00 to all who wish to attend the event. Award recipients will receive an email detailing how to register themselves.

REGISTER HERE TODAY!

PTA has a long and proud history. Join us for our virtual workshops April 4-7, 2022 and either virtually or in-person on April 9, 2022 at the John Carver Inn in Plymouth, MA as we celebrate that history and look forward to the challenges and opportunities of the future. Meet our National PTA Representative, Yvonne Johnson, President-Elect of National PTA!

Please check back or contact convention@masspta.org for more information about scheduled events.

Tentative Schedule-

• Monday, April 4, 2022
  • 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Minding Your Mind- Elizabeth O’Neil
• Wednesday, April 6, 2022
  • 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Special Education Program- Christopher Gusman
• Thursday, April 7, 2022
  • 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Be Mental Health Champions in Your Community: How to Run PTA Healthy Minds Programming- Shaton Berry
• Saturday, April 9, 2022 Convention Day
  • 10:00 am – 10:30 am Registration
  • 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony
    • Awards
    • Elections (Slated Candidates)
    • Installation of Officers
  • 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch with Keynote Speaker
  • 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Networking/Round Tables & Children’s Paint Party

Virtual Events Run from Monday, April 4^th to Thursday, April 7^th

In-person or Virtual Session Saturday, April 9^th

Awards to be presented at the Massachusetts PTA VIRTUAL Annual Convention, April 9, 2022

Leadership Awards –

Application online is required

Nominations need to be submitted online to the Massachusetts PTA by Saturday, March 26, 2022 in order for the nominee to be awarded at the IN PERSON Awards Luncheon Celebration on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at the John Carver Inn in Plymouth, MA.

The Barbara Bailey Membership Award

Barbara Bailey was president of Massachusetts PTA in the early 1990’s.  During her term (and beyond!), she was able to help units manage memberships, bylaws, and conflicts.  To recognize her continued dedication to units across the state, we are honored to name this award after her.  Describe a successful membership drive that your unit completed during the past year.

The Carol Woodbury Leadership Award

Carol Woodbury was the president of the Massachusetts PTA from 1999-2002.  During her term, she inspired units across the state to work together and form positive relationships with school administrations and the community.  Carol continues to work on behalf of students, parents and teachers in Massachusetts where she works as a superintendent. Write a brief description of an inspiring leader in your local unit.  Tell us what makes that person inspiring and how it made a difference in your school/community.

Spirit of PTA Award

This award recognizes volunteers who promote and encourage the essence of PTA in their communities…every Child. one Voice.  Write a short essay describing someone you feel portrays the true essence of PTA. Members must be registered to accept the award. This award is open to a variety of leadership roles that your unit feels a member is deserving of recognition: newsletter, event planning, public relations, fundraising, etc. Your local dues can cover any convention expenses, as well.

Outstanding Advocate Award

[3 separate awards will be given- 1st for Student Advocate; 2nd for Member Advocate and 3rd for a Local Unit]

This award is given to a student, PTA member and Local Unit on the Local Unit level who has made significant contributions through Leadership/Service. In a short essay, describe how this person or unit exemplifies and stands out among others, how they adopted and carried out the mission of the PTA and volunteered their time to bring this to fruition.

Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award

[3 separate awards will be given- 1st for elementary; 2nd for middle school and 3rd for high school]

This award is to recognize a school teacher who is supportive, helpful, and personally involved in the PTA.

Outstanding Vice Principal of the Year Award

[3 separate awards will be given- 1st for elementary; 2nd for middle school and 3rd for high school]

This award is to recognize a school vice principal who is supportive, helpful, and personally involved in the PTA.

Outstanding Principal of the Year Award

[3 separate awards will be given- 1st for elementary; 2nd for middle school and 3rd for high school]

This award is to recognize a school principal who is supportive, helpful, and personally involved in the PTA.

Outstanding Superintendent of the Year Award

This award is to recognize a school district superintendent who is supportive, helpful, and personally involved in the PTA.

Outstanding Counselor of the Year Award

This award is to recognize a  school counselor who is supportive, helpful, and embodies the mission of PTA.

Unsung Hero Award

This Unsung Hero has gone above and beyond the call of duty. This is a special person who has done extra special things for those in need.  This special person has done good work without receiving or expecting praise and recognition. In a short essay, describe how this person exemplifies and stands out among others, how they adopted and carried out the mission of the PTA. This person could be: ESP’s (Educational Support Professional), School Nurses, Crossing Guards, Guardians, Grandparents, Cafeteria Personal, Bus Drivers, School Bus Monitors, Custodian/Maintenance Personal, Lunch/Recess Monitors, etc.

Spotlight on Male Engagement Award

This award rewards those units who focus on ways to engage the fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles, mentors, business partners, etc. In a short essay, describe how your PTA has utilized or involved fathers in your school or community.  Attach fliers/news articles/screenshots that are related.

Newsletter/ Communications (Examples of Publication Required)

Do you have a great way of keeping your PTA community informed? Whether it is newsletters that are sent home in a backpack, emails or a website that helps members keep up-to-date with your PTA happenings, show us how you communicate. Submit an example of your communication.

Community Membership Award

In order to bring into closer relations the school and community, i.e., places of worship, businesses, community leaders, etc., this award will be given to those PTAs that recruit twenty-five members from the community in addition to parents who also serve in community leadership positions.

Literacy Award

This Award is given to PTA units that promote literacy among students, families and the community; support the Media Center with activities that help make students better readers, writers and thinkers; and advance the ideals of learning through the written word.

General Membership Awards – No application needed:

• Golden Apple Award – Units with 100% membership of full-time certified teachers.
• One Voice for Every Child Award – Membership equal to or greater than number of students enrolled in the school.
• Massachusetts Honor Roll – Units with membership equal to or greater than 60% of students enrolled in the school.
• Challenge Award – Units with 5% membership increase over the previous year’s membership total.
• Making a Difference Award – Units with at least a 15% member increase over the previous year’s membership total.

Win gift cards for your unit!

All units which submit their dues and membership lists by November 15, will be placed in a drawing for $50 gift card. Two units will be selected.  

The following will be determined and awarded based on dues/membership submissions received by December 15, 2021

First unit to submit:  

a 15 member increase over last year’s total membership will receive a $25 gift card*

a 25 member increase over last year’s total membership will receive a $50 gift card*

a 30 member increase over last year’s total membership will receive a $75 gift card*

*Units will receive a TD Bank Visa Gift Card!

Simply and Successfully Sweet: Volunteer Awards
Application online is required

Online applications are due by Saturday, March 26, 2022.

PTA is a volunteer driven organization. To provide all of the amazing programs and events a local PTA may provide for their community it requires many dedicated volunteers. To encourage and recognize the outstanding work of volunteers, Massachusetts State PTA (MA PTA) provides multiple individual recognition awards that local PTAs may choose to award to deserving volunteers. Local PTAs develop their own timeline for recognizing volunteers, nomination form(s), and rubric for determining eligibility. Each unit can submit up to 8 nominations, 1 for each candy listed below.

Nominations need to be submitted to the Massachusetts PTA by Saturday, March 26, 2022 in order for the nominee to be awarded at the IN PERSON Awards Luncheon Celebration on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at the John Carver Inn in Plymouth, MA. Each winner will receive a certificate and the corresponding candy for their award.

Starburst- You always burst with energy and excitement

Pay Day- You always keep us on budget

Crunch- You are always help others when they are in a crunch

KitKat- You are always helpful and give others a break

Pop Rocks- You rock our world!

3 Musketeers- You are loyal and a good friend

Extra- You are a hard worker and go the extra mile

Rolo- You always roll with the punches

REGISTER HERE FOR CONVENTION TODAY!

Please check back or contact info@masspta.org for more information about scheduled events.

Virtual Events Run from Monday, April 4^th to Thursday, April 7^th

In-person or Virtual Session Saturday, April 9^th

MA PTA is proud to announce this years event is $20.00 to all who wish to attend the event. Award recipients will receive an email detailing how to register themselves.

REGISTER HERE TODAY!

Please check back or contact convention@masspta.org for more information about scheduled events.

Tentative Schedule-

• Monday, April 4, 2022
  • 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm VIRTUAL- Minding Your Mind- Elizabeth O’Neil
• Wednesday, April 6, 2022
  • 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm VIRTUAL-Special Education Program- Christopher Gusman
• Thursday, April 7, 2022
  • 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm VIRTUAL- Be Mental Health Champions in Your Community: How to Run PTA Healthy Minds Programming- Shaton Berry
• Saturday, April 9, 2022 Annual Meeting Day (IN PERSON)
  • 10:00 am – 10:30 am Registration
  • 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Annual Meeting & Awards
    • Awards
    • Elections (Slated Candidates)
    • Installation of Officers
  • 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch with Keynote Speaker
  • 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Networking/Round Tables

Virtual Events Run from Monday, April 4^th to Thursday, April 7^th

In-person or Virtual Session Saturday, April 9^th

PTA has a long and proud history. Join us for our virtual workshops April 4-7, 2022 and either virtually or in person on April 9, 2022 at the John Carver Inn in Plymouth, MA as we celebrate that history and look forward to the challenges and opportunities of the future. Meet our National PTA Representative, Yvonne Johnson, President Elect of National PTA!

We have an exciting schedule of virtual sessions on the topics that you have requested from our Special Education Committee, Health Safety and Wellness Committee, and National PTA. This week long opportunity to engage and learn how to support our children, families, and communities culminates in our Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration on Saturday.

MA PTA is proud to announce this years event is $20.00 to all who wish to attend the event. Award recipients will receive an email detailing how to register themselves.

REGISTER HERE TODAY!

Host Facility

John Carver Inn and Spa – Plymouth, MA is the official facility for the  2022 MA PTA Convention – I Will Change The World By…

John Carver Inn and Spa -Plymouth

25 Summer St, Suite #1
Plymouth, MA 02360

508-746-7100

Transportation

Driving Directions 

From the North

• Take Route 3 South to exit 6A (Route 44) 
• Turn right off the ramp and follow to the second traffic light 
• Turn right (Route 3A) and follow to the next traffic light 
• Turn right onto Leyden Street 
• The road immediately turns to the left, the John Carver Inn is on the right

From Logan International Airport

• Take The Callahan Tunnel toward Boston; stay right through the tunnel 
• Follow the signs to Route 93 South and loop around under the highway to the on-ramp to Cape Cod/South Shore 
• Follow Route 93 South for approximately 8 miles. Get into the left lane and exit left onto Route 3 South 
• Follow Route 3 South to exit 6A (Route 44) 
• Turn right off the ramp onto Route 44 East 
• Follow to the second traffic light and turn right onto Route 3A 
• Follow Route 3A to the next traffic light and turn right onto Leyden Street 
• The road immediately turns to the left, the John Carver Inn is on the right

From the Cape

• Take Route 6 West to the Sagamore Bridge – cross over bridge 
• Follow Route 3 North to exit 6 
• Take exit 6 and bear right onto Route 44 East 
• Follow to traffic light and turn right onto Route 3A 
• Follow Route 3A to the next traffic light and turn right onto Leyden Street 
• The road immediately turns to the left, the John Carver Inn is on the right

Please check back or contact convention@masspta.org for more information about scheduled events.

Tentative Schedule-

• Monday, April 4, 2022
  • 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm VIRTUAL- Minding Your Mind- Elizabeth O’Neil
• Wednesday, April 6, 2022
  • 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm VIRTUAL- Special Education Program- Christopher Gusman
• Thursday, April 7, 2022
  • 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm VIRTUAL- Be Mental Health Champions in Your Community: How to Run PTA Healthy Minds Programming – Shaton Berry
• Saturday, April 9, 2022 Annual Meeting
  • 10:00 am – 10:30 am Registration
  • 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony
    • Awards
    • Elections (Slated Candidates)
    • Installation of Officers
  • 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch with Keynote Speaker
  • 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Networking/Round Tables