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Nassau Region E-Leader
March 2021 Issue - Emily Schreiber, Editor
PTA's MISSION is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and
empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
A Message From Lynn Petrofsky, The Region Director
I am so happy that spring is almost here. This is a time of renewal and transition not only in the
season, but in our PTA world as well. Your nominating committees should have been elected and begun
or concluded the work of presenting a slate of officers for the 2021-2022 school year. Most unit elections
should be happening at this time. Check your Bylaws for the exact timing for your unit. *A note for
current presidents “You must fill out the Officers Information through Member Hub for next year’s
officers after your elections have been held (even if the Officers have not changed).
Plan on having your elected officers attend our Officers Training which will be held virtually.
This is a very important, job-specific training and is an integral part of starting your PTA year on the right
foot.
We are also in the season of school budgets and school board elections. Hold a Candidates’
Forum so that your community has the opportunity to hear candidates who are running for the school
board. Nassau Region has moderators & timekeepers available to assist you. See our website for details
in requesting a forum. Remember that, as a 501c3 organization, PTA cannot endorse or oppose
candidates.
Continue your membership enrollment and send the dues payments to the NYS PTA Office
through MemberHub. Visit the membership page on Nassau Region or NYSPTA websites for news
about exciting new membership awards.
The Arts in Education Showcase will be held virtually on April 8th. Performers will be
showcasing their acts and it will be an evening of entertainment for you and your children. We hope your
family can join us. Information can be found at www.nassaupta.org.
You must be a unit in good standing to participate in local and state functions. Please call your
AD if you have any questions about your status.
Our website is currently being revamped so as to bring you all needed information. Visit
frequently to see what is new and share the site address (www.nassaupta.org) with your members.
Don’t forget, to receive the Zoom information for any of our events, you MUST be registered. All
forms can be found on our website and our Facebook page.
We are always looking for new faces on Nassau Region PTA. Please fill out a Nassau Region
recommendation form for yourself or for others listing the qualifications and interests of those being
recommended.
Always remember….We Are Family!!!
Best,
Lynn
PLEASE NOTE THAT DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
March 2021
20….Nassau LegCon 2021 — 9:00 -11:30 a.m. - Virtual Event
April 2021
8 ….. Arts-In-Education Showcase — 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Virtual Event
TBD - Diversity, Family Engagement, Mental Fitness - Conference in
Memory of Susanne Smoller
May 2021
19….Nassau RegionPTA Annual Meeting
TBD - Ways & Means Showcase
June 2021
14…. Officers’ Training 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
24-27.National PTA Convention - each day 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Virtual Event
NYS PTA’s Webinar on Mental Health
by June Innella, Resolutions Chair
On February 18th, NYS PTA hosted a webinar on mental health issues in our
schools.
The training of all staff in our schools is imperative to support the mental health
of our children and youth. As teachers and staff learn the language which can better
support those in need, the relationships between our youth and adults become one of
trust and security.
To learn more about the importance of the mental health of our children and
youth visit the NYS PTA website. The webinar is available there as is important
information on cyberbullying, suicide, and various mental health issues affecting our
youth.
You may also want to visit the National PTA website to gain knowledge of the
National PTA Public Priorities for the 117th Congress. Among these priorities is the
support of every student's mental health and providing and connecting students with
necessary behavioral and mental health resources at school and in their communities.
NASSAU REGION VIRTUAL LEGISLATIVE
CONFERENCE
by Susan Fisher, Legislation Chair
MARCH 20, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m.
REGISTER HERE https://forms.gle/gUQ1qNVgS2itULv3A
Hear about Hot Topics in Education from our panel of
representatives from Superintendents, Board of Regents, NYS PTA,
Nassau Suffolk School Boards Association, NYS School Counselor
Association, and Nassau County Council of School Superintendents.
Participate in a Question and Answer session with our NYS
Assembly Members and Senators
We look forward to having you be a part of this informative
virtual event. We look forward to having important conversations and
working together with elected officials and representatives to help
support the needs of all of our students in Nassau County.
f Find us on FaceBook—Nassau Region
PTA www.nassaupta.org
Visit NYS PTA’s website for helpful information to Run Your PTA.
https:www.pta.org/home/run-your-pta
Thanks
to our
sponsors!
PARLIAMENTARY EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
Saturday, April 17, 2021
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Zoom Conference
Being an Effective Leader
Agenda Setting – Alison Wallis, Esq, PRP, CP-T
Notice – David Mezzera, PRP
Role of the Parliamentarian, Steven Gounardes, DDS, CP-T, PRP
The Active Presider – David Jackson, DHSc, PA-C, CP, PRP
Delegate, Don’t Abdicate – Daniel Seabold, PhD, PRP
Stump the Experts: Bring Your Questions
Registration $20 per person
Registration includes:
Zoom Access Code & Documents as available
Questions Contact:
Registration Chair: Helene Goldsmith, 516-921-5662, email: parlihelene@gmail.com
Conference Chair: David Jackson, 631-470-1516, email: jacksondi@aol.com
Deadline for Registration: April 13, 2021
Send completed registration form with check payable to PGNY Unit to:
Helene Goldsmith, Registration Chair, 42 Georgia Drive, Syosset, NY 11791-4821
Registration confirmation will be sent by email where possible.
The Zoom Link will be sent to registrants approximately 48 hours before the meeting.
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Is your organization looking for new ideas for
children’s cultural arts programs?
Join us for the Arts-in-Education Virtual Showcase
April 8th 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mini Webinar – How to Book a Performance
View a wide-range of exhibitors
Learn about arts programs for grades Pre-K-12
View sample performances
There is something for everyone
Questions: Registration – Lisa Klein registration@nassaupta.org
Showcase – Kathy Paulis artsined@nassaupta.org (516) 756-0616
Free for all attendees
Register Here
From the Family Engagement Chair, Alecia Whitaker Pace
We are halfway through a pandemic school year. Crazy, right? Now is
a great time to check in with your families to see how they are doing and
how your unit can best support them.
Please email this digital postcard to your members and/or post it to
your social media platforms. Let them know you care.
I made the graphic purposefully generic so that all Nassau Region
units can implement it, but, when you share it with your unit, make sure to
include the contact information for a point person from your board.
Reach out to your families. We are all going through this together.2020-2021 Winifred Pratt
Newsletter Competition
by Emily Schreiber, Newsletter Chair
Deadline is March 31, 2021.
Nassau Region PTA invites you to participate in the
2020-2021 Winifred Pratt Newsletter Competiton.
Winifred Pratt began her PTA® career in 1917 and continued to serve for
over 50 years. She was the Director of the Long Island District PTA from
1929-1932 and distinguished herself for her devotion to PTA and its ideals. This
competiton was established to commemorate her work and to recognize
achievement in promoting communication between school and home.
Being that the Covid19 Pandemic has impacted all of our lives in so many ways, one
must recognize the important role communication between the homes and schools — the
administrators, teachers, parents, and, of course the students — must have taken on.
I hope that your PTA newsletters fulfilled a need and carried home your important
messages. Also, since your newsletters are so important, I also hope that you’ve submitted
your entries into our Nassau Region PTA’s Winifred Pratt Newsletter Competition.
I’m so looking forward to seeing your creative approach to the task of spreading your
PTA/PTSA unit’s word.
The time before the deadline — March 31st — is running low, but it’s not over yet!
For complete rules and entrance instrucions, please visit: https://nassaupta.org/wp-content/
uploads/2020/09/Winifred-Pratt-Newsletter-Award-Criteria-2020-2021.pdf
If you have any questions, please contact me, Emily Schreiber, Nassau Region PTA
Newsletter Chair.
My email address is: or
SNAIL MAIL to: Emily Schreiber 2950 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore, NY 11710NYS PTA’s
125th
Annual Convention
and Conference
by Laurie May, 2021 NYS PTA
Convention Coordinator
SAVE THE DATE! NYS PTA is
incredibly excited to be celebrating and advocating at the 125th Annual Convention
and Conference November 19-21 at the newly renovated and incredibly beautiful
Marriott Syracuse Downtown Hotel. Check it out here.
We are looking forward to an in-person event that will bring us back together
as one voice standing side by side (even if it has to be 6 ft. apart or virtual)
advocating for equality, inclusivity, diversity, mental and physical health issues and
funding for a quality education for all children and youth.
Mark this milestone event on your calendar and plan for it in your budget!
You won’t want to miss it!Wednesday, February 10, 2021 was the Great PTA Sign Up Day! While NYS PTA
did not reach its goal of 1,250 new members, we did reach 1,132 new members — over
90% of the goal. Nassau Region PTA had the highest number of sugn-ups with 239 new
memberships. Our top three units are: in first with 31 new memberships - 10-432 Syosset
High School PTSA; in second with 22 new memberships - 10-131 Fairfield PTA; and in
third with 21 new memberships - 10-443 - Farmingdale SEPTA. Comgratulations to all the
units that participated!!
The March Membership Award is the March Madness Male Engagement
Award. Be inclusive in your membership efforts to include everyone. Vary your marketing
materials to appeal to different groups of people. Promote all members of the family unit to
join as members. Earn the Male Engagement Award digital badge when you report at
least 20% of your total membership are male. To apply, please submit the application on
the NYS PTA Membership Awards page by April 15, 2021. One random winner will be
chosen from all achievers to win a $100 cash prize.
by Andrea Giattini, Membership Chair
membership@nassaupta.orgIMPORTANT INFORMATION
from Helene Goldsmith, Parliamentarian
PTAs use the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised as their
parliamentary authority. Since the 12th edition has been published, PTAs should be using it
as their parliaemtnary authority. Any other edition is no longer the current edition.
If you are interested in purchasing the 12th edition, complete the order form below,
and send it along with a check made payable to LINY.
Books may be picked up from David Jackson at the below address. Those who
choose to pick up the book(s) will do so without additional cost. If you prefer to have the
books mailed to you, please add a $5.00 shipping charge per book.
ORDER FORM
Mail to: David I. Jackson, PRP
2 Hartland Avenue
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Name
Address
Town Zip Code
Phone Number ( ) Email
Enclosed is check made payable to LINY for $ for:
_____ Paperback 12th edition RONR books @ $18.00 each
_____ Hardcover 12th edition RONR books @ $32.00 each
_____ RONR’s in Brief 3rd Edition @ $6.50 each
If you do not plan to pick up the book, please include $5.00 for shipping each book.2020–2021
Nassau Region
Executive Committee:
Lynn Petrofsky, 2020-2021
Region Director New York State PTA
Officers:
Susan Contino, Associate
Director Dana Platin.
President
Marie Saint Vil, Associate
Director Helen Hoffman,
1st Vice President
Diane Mcpartland, Associate
Director Lucille Vitale,
Vice President
Kathy Rea,
Associate Director Amany Messiah Dgheim,
Vice President
Sarah Henris,
Associate Director Kelly Short,
Vice President
Pat Genco,
Secretary Melissa Cancro,
Secretary
Kate Kelly,
Treasurer Patricia Frazier,
Treasurer
Pat Assortato, Immediate Past
Region Director
Send messages to Albany in Support of all of New York’s Children!
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