Alabama Parent Teacher Association

09/08/2026

09/07/2026

Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?
Labor Day is more than a day off from school. It is a day to recognize the contributions of workers and remember the history of people who worked together to improve working conditions and protect workers' rights.

A Look Back:
The first Labor Day celebration took place in New York City in 1882. In 1894, Congress made Labor Day a federal holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September.

Ask a child:
What workers help make your community a better place?

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09/07/2026

Have a meaningful Labor Day! 🇺🇸
Today, we honor the generations of workers who fought for fair treatment, safe working conditions, and the rights that have helped shape our communities and our nation.

May we take a moment to recognize the contributions of workers, past and present, and the importance of continuing to stand up for fairness, dignity, and opportunity for all.

This is a great visual to share with your Labor Day message.
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09/07/2026

From social media posts to online videos and AI-generated content, kids are surrounded by information every day. Join Common Sense Media on September 9 at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT to learn practical tips for helping children think critically, spot misinformation and build essential media literacy skills for school and life. Save your spot here: https://www.theachievery.com/en/livestream/information-medialiteracy-webinar

Can't make it live? The session will be recorded and available on demand.

09/03/2026

🎨 Let’s keep the creativity going, Alabama!

The 2026–2027 National PTA Reflections season is underway, and we’re excited to see how Alabama students bring this year’s theme, “What My Culture Means to Me,” to life through the arts!

Students in Pre-K through Grade 12 are invited to explore their creativity, share their stories, and express what culture means to them.

✨ Interested in participating? Contact your school’s PTA/PTSA to learn more and find out your local submission deadline.

Please note: The January 12, 2027 deadline shown on the flyer is for Council and non-Council submissions to Alabama PTA. Local school submission deadlines will be earlier, so please check with your PTA/PTSA for your school’s deadline.

Let’s make this an amazing year of creativity, culture, and student voices across Alabama!

Questions?
[email protected]

08/31/2026

Our classrooms are more diverse than ever—and our PTAs should reflect that!

When families see themselves, their cultures and their languages reflected in PTA, they’re more likely to feel welcomed, valued and ready to get involved. Building a more inclusive PTA starts with making sure every family has a path to membership.

Language can sometimes feel like a barrier, but it doesn’t have to be. Many PTAs have volunteers who can help with written or verbal translation, making it easier to communicate with and welcome more families.

Did you know National PTA has a guide to help PTAs break through language barriers? It includes practical steps for finding and working with translators so you can make your PTA more accessible to everyone in your school community.

Because when we make room for every voice, we build a stronger PTA—and a stronger membership. 💙

https://www.pta.org/docs/default-source/files/runyourpta/2021/membership/breaking-through-barriers---final.pdf

08/28/2026

Dear Alabama PTA Leaders,
Are you getting the most out of Givebacks?

Givebacks is your FREE platform for Membership, Communication, Compliance, Fundraising, and Store needs.

This workshop will cover the Givebacks features you know and introduce you to new ones you've not yet explored. You'll leave with a better understanding of the platform and practical ideas for how to start the year using Givebacks to its fullest.

Join us for:
Givebacks Overview & Better Basics
No need to register, just join with the zoom link at the scheduled time.
This session will not be recorded.

📅 Tuesday, September 8, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM Central Time
💻 Virtual via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86727869349

Featured Speaker: Valerie Licata, Givebacks Partnership Programs Manager

This session is designed for new and experienced Givebacks users, and questions are highly encouraged! We hope you'll join us!
See you there!
Sarita Edwards, Vice President, Leadership Development
[email protected]

08/26/2026

Let's create a PTA-to-PTA resource of fundraising ideas and companies so leaders don't have to reinvent the wheel!

🙌 Know a great fundraiser? Share it below! Feel free to tag the company or organization you used and share a link if you have one.

Your experience could help another PTA find a fundraiser that is a great fit for their school! 💙

Let's share what works and help each other succeed!

08/25/2026

Thank you Dolly❤️

Today, we’re remembering Dolly Parton—an extraordinary artist, but also a tireless champion for children, literacy and education.

Yes, Dolly gave us unforgettable music. But her impact reaches far beyond the stage. Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, she helped put more than 325 million books into the hands of children around the world, inspiring a love of reading and helping families build a foundation for learning.

Her music may be her legacy, but so are the millions of children who grew up with a book in their hands because of her.

Dolly’s belief in the power of children, books and education will continue to inspire generations to come.