Good Evening,
I hope you have had the chance to listen to some of this forum, it's about time that everybody got in the pool together. Exciting news from National PTA and the Bill and Malinda Gates Foundation have created a program to research our schools and the progress they are making in comparison to the State and area local Schools. To find out more go to
www. Educationnation.com then Score Card and proceed.
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
New Hampshire PTA
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Education Nation
Good Evening,
It's started Education Nation on NBC stations both during the morning news and evening news as well as MSNBC all day. Join this debate of the public school system and ideas to improve it, Parents, teachers, students and school administrators.
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
It's started Education Nation on NBC stations both during the morning news and evening news as well as MSNBC all day. Join this debate of the public school system and ideas to improve it, Parents, teachers, students and school administrators.
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Meeting with SNHAA
Good Evening,
Last week I had the pleasu
re of doing a presentation at the Southeastern New Hampshire Administrators Association at Exeter High School. The geographical make up of the School Administrators range from Wakefield, Northwood, Seabrook, Portsmouth, and all points in between. During my presentation I explained the differences between PTA and other parent groups, emphasising on PTA's Federal Legislative efforts that set us apart from any other group. Parent Involvement or Family Engagement was another topic along with HR #5211 and the upcoming Senate Bill on Family Engagement. While most School Districts do not have a policy on Family Engagement all were willing to start the process of creating one for both local and State Purposes.
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
Last week I had the pleasu
re of doing a presentation at the Southeastern New Hampshire Administrators Association at Exeter High School. The geographical make up of the School Administrators range from Wakefield, Northwood, Seabrook, Portsmouth, and all points in between. During my presentation I explained the differences between PTA and other parent groups, emphasising on PTA's Federal Legislative efforts that set us apart from any other group. Parent Involvement or Family Engagement was another topic along with HR #5211 and the upcoming Senate Bill on Family Engagement. While most School Districts do not have a policy on Family Engagement all were willing to start the process of creating one for both local and State Purposes.Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
97th NH PTA Convention
ALL LOCAL UNITS OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS ARE REQUESTED TO SEND DELEGATES TO THE 97TH ANNUAL CONVENTION. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH. RADISSON HOTEL, 11 TARA BOULEVARD, NASHUA, NH 03062.
Click for more info about convention.
September Bulletin
September Bulletin is now available online. Bulletin covers from message from NH President, Michael Mooney, to information about convention to news about NH Bullying Law.
Click to read September Bulletin.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
In The Running for $250K !!!
Vote for PTA to win $250K for the Million Hours of Power idea from Pepsi Refresh Project. Vote everyday during the month of September.
Friday, August 27, 2010
District 7 & 5 Informal Meeting
FYI of the upcoming informal NHPTA District 7 and 5 meeting at East Rochester School on September 29th at 6:30pm. We hope this will allow units in district 7 and 5 to get together and share ideas and get some information to help kick off a wonderful school year! Directions.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
PTA Healthy Lifestyles Grant Program
Learn tips and techniques to apply for this up to $1000 grant on Monday, August 30th via conference call. You must RSVP by Friday, August 27th to Rosa Vivanco at rvivanco@pta.org in order to participate. Click for more info.
Friday, August 20, 2010
NH PTA Summer District Meetings
Good Evening,
How did we do? What can we do better? What did you like the most? What are your thoughts about HR # 5211 and Family Engagement in Public Education? Is this something you thought was in place already? Are you surprised that NH does not have a policy on Family Engagement? Will you and your school be an advocate for a policy in NH?
Once again thank you to everyone who attended your summer district meeting. It was our pleasure to meet all of you during our travels throughout the state.
To Kristine; Thank you, thank you for all that you do for the Local PTA Units and Members of NH PTA and the Board of Directors of NH PTA.
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
How did we do? What can we do better? What did you like the most? What are your thoughts about HR # 5211 and Family Engagement in Public Education? Is this something you thought was in place already? Are you surprised that NH does not have a policy on Family Engagement? Will you and your school be an advocate for a policy in NH?
Once again thank you to everyone who attended your summer district meeting. It was our pleasure to meet all of you during our travels throughout the state.
To Kristine; Thank you, thank you for all that you do for the Local PTA Units and Members of NH PTA and the Board of Directors of NH PTA.
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
Summer District Meeting #6 Derry, NH
Good Evening,
District # 2 of NH PTA thank you for your hospitality, to Barka Elementary once again your dedication and effort to welcome NH PTA is unmeasurable. To the schools that attended last night thank you, If there was an award for variety of foods at Summer District Meetings you would get it, although food at all meetings was plentiful and superb. We hope you have a wonderful year at your schools, and look forward to seeing you at convention.
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
District # 2 of NH PTA thank you for your hospitality, to Barka Elementary once again your dedication and effort to welcome NH PTA is unmeasurable. To the schools that attended last night thank you, If there was an award for variety of foods at Summer District Meetings you would get it, although food at all meetings was plentiful and superb. We hope you have a wonderful year at your schools, and look forward to seeing you at convention.
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Summer District Meeting #5 Atkinson, NH
Good Afternoon,
Wonderful turn out! The dedication that is exhibited by parents to their schools and the student body is heartfelt. Thank you to the Atkinson Academy and their PTA and School Principal for hosting last night. Kristine and I thank you and your effort to attend last night. We appreciate your questions and dialog. Have a great School year, see ya at convention.
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
Wonderful turn out! The dedication that is exhibited by parents to their schools and the student body is heartfelt. Thank you to the Atkinson Academy and their PTA and School Principal for hosting last night. Kristine and I thank you and your effort to attend last night. We appreciate your questions and dialog. Have a great School year, see ya at convention.
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Summer District Meeting # 4 Hinsdale, NH
Good Evening,
Last nights meeting was an exciting evening, of the 5 years of doing these summer meetings attendance last night was the best. The opportunity to meet everyone and have a great start to the School year was tremendous success. The excitement that everyone had and your eagerness to work with one another and your schools in partnership will be a benefit to all. Congratulations!!!
See ya at Convention!
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
Last nights meeting was an exciting evening, of the 5 years of doing these summer meetings attendance last night was the best. The opportunity to meet everyone and have a great start to the School year was tremendous success. The excitement that everyone had and your eagerness to work with one another and your schools in partnership will be a benefit to all. Congratulations!!!
See ya at Convention!
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
Monday, August 16, 2010
Summer District Meeting #3 Farmington,NH
Good Evening,
It's the halfway point of this years Summer District meetings, 3 down 3 to go. Tonight schools from Rye, Hampton, Wakefield, Barrington, Somersworth, Rochester, Milton and Farmington our host attended the informational PTA meeting. The dedication that you have towards your community, schools and the children is priceless. Thank you, thank you for the energy you provide to lead an important segment of the educational experience of our youth. Also, it was a pleasure to have Steve LeClair, Principal from Chamberlain Street School in Rochester, joining us tonight. Thank you for your support!
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
It's the halfway point of this years Summer District meetings, 3 down 3 to go. Tonight schools from Rye, Hampton, Wakefield, Barrington, Somersworth, Rochester, Milton and Farmington our host attended the informational PTA meeting. The dedication that you have towards your community, schools and the children is priceless. Thank you, thank you for the energy you provide to lead an important segment of the educational experience of our youth. Also, it was a pleasure to have Steve LeClair, Principal from Chamberlain Street School in Rochester, joining us tonight. Thank you for your support!
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
Friday, August 13, 2010
Summer District Meeting #2 Hooksett, NH
Good Evening,
Thank you to Underhill PTA in Hooksett for their hospitality last night. It was a great evening, we had the pleasure of being joined by Dr. Littlefield Superintend for Hooksett and Auburn NH. Schools from Concord to Souheghean and New Boston joined in the evenings agenda. To those Presidents and Board Members and your Families that attended last night THANK YOU, Thank You for your dedication to your schools. Remember NH PTA State Convention November 12th and 13th in Nashua at the Radisson. See ya there!!!
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
Thank you to Underhill PTA in Hooksett for their hospitality last night. It was a great evening, we had the pleasure of being joined by Dr. Littlefield Superintend for Hooksett and Auburn NH. Schools from Concord to Souheghean and New Boston joined in the evenings agenda. To those Presidents and Board Members and your Families that attended last night THANK YOU, Thank You for your dedication to your schools. Remember NH PTA State Convention November 12th and 13th in Nashua at the Radisson. See ya there!!!
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Summer District Meeting #1
Good Evening,
The first night of Summer District Meetings completed, tonight districts 1,3 and 4 met in Plymouth, NH. Tomorrow night Hooksett and districts 6 and 10. To the local PTA/PTSA leaders thank you for attending these important meetings.
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
The first night of Summer District Meetings completed, tonight districts 1,3 and 4 met in Plymouth, NH. Tomorrow night Hooksett and districts 6 and 10. To the local PTA/PTSA leaders thank you for attending these important meetings.
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
Convention Cover Contest
NH PTA is holding a design cover contest for our convention program in November. We would like to invite any students at PTA schools to enter. Please see website for more info: http://www.nhpta1.org/State_Convention.php .
Sunday, August 8, 2010
National PTA Training
Good Afternoon,
National PTA Training is completed for this session. The weekend was full of exciting programs and future developments.
On a personal side I was able to see my nephew Jason whom I had not seen in 6 years. We had a nice time talking and seeing each other.
Ian and I are trying to make our way home. My flights are running on time , however Ian's are another story. His are 3 hours delayed; therefor, he is unable to make his connection in Detroit. What does this mean? I have to get a room in Manchester, and wait for Ian to get back on Monday afternoon. So much for trying to save money for National by sharing a ride to the airport.
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
National PTA Training is completed for this session. The weekend was full of exciting programs and future developments.
On a personal side I was able to see my nephew Jason whom I had not seen in 6 years. We had a nice time talking and seeing each other.
Ian and I are trying to make our way home. My flights are running on time , however Ian's are another story. His are 3 hours delayed; therefor, he is unable to make his connection in Detroit. What does this mean? I have to get a room in Manchester, and wait for Ian to get back on Monday afternoon. So much for trying to save money for National by sharing a ride to the airport.
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
National PTA Training Last day
Good Morning,
It's 6:45am off to breakfast, bags are packed, ready for last training session Membership. This session will be delivered by our new Director of Membership Anne Wald, looking forward to her ideas for PTA.
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
It's 6:45am off to breakfast, bags are packed, ready for last training session Membership. This session will be delivered by our new Director of Membership Anne Wald, looking forward to her ideas for PTA.
Michael Mooney
President,
NH PTA
Saturday, August 7, 2010
National Governance Retreat in Denver, August 2010
Where's MacGyver when you need him? Ian and his team were able to build this house from a team building activity during a presidential training. They only had 45 min. and limited items to work with.
PTA State Presidents. What an awesome group of people!
Pogo Challenge
Team Pogo: National President, Chuck Saylors; National Youth Committee, Dani Carver; NH PTA President, Mike Mooney.
Go Chuck!
You can do it Mike!
Team Pirate Byron: Congrats to CEO, Byron Garrett and his team mates for winning the Pogo challenge with 67 bounces.
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