Take the next step on your PTA Leadership Journey!
LETTERS OF INTEREST ARE TO BE RECEIVED IN THE NEW MEXICO PTA OFFICE BY FEBRUARY 15, 2019
New Mexico PTA is seeking individuals for the following state leadership positions to be elected or appointed in May 2019 and serve a 2-year term unless otherwise stated:
New Mexico PTA Executive Committee (2-yr term)
| President-Elect | VP for Membership |
| VP for Leadership | VP for Legislation & Advocacy |
| Secretary | VP for Finance |
| Financial Officer |
New Mexico PTA Board of Directors to include chairs of the following committees (2-yr term)
*Chair positions only exist in the absence of a Vice President.
| Bylaws | Finance* | Membership* |
| Communications | Health & Wellness Chair | Reflections |
| District Managers | Leadership* | Special Education |
| Diversity | Legislation & Advocacy* | State Convention |
| Education | Male Participation |
New Mexico PTA Committee Member (You will work on the committee assisting the chair with responsibilities based on the committee chair descriptions above.)
| Audit | Legislation and Advocacy | Reflections |
| Bylaws | Male Participation | State Convention |
| Health & Wellness | Membership |
If interested in an elected position, but don’t meet the 1-year-served requirement, please apply for a chair position.
Please forward this information to your school PTA membership, PTA friends, and other qualified individuals. If you have questions, call New Mexico PTA at 505-881-0712. Questions may also be sent to nominating.committee@newmexicopta.org. Please respond via email or US Mail Attn: Nominating Committee, PO Box 14706, Albuquerque, NM 87191. Do Not Use APS interdepartmental mail.
After reviewing the provided job descriptions, the following items must be received in the NMPTA Office by February 15, 2019 to complete the application process:
- Letter of Interest
- Agreement Form
- References Sheet
- Resume
- Narrative
New Mexico PTA is hiring a part-time Office Manager
New Mexico PTA is hiring a part-time Office Manager for the office located in Albuquerque, NM. The Office Manager works a 25 hour work week and must be available during business hours, 8:30am – 1:30pm Monday – Friday. Training will be provided.
The ideal candidate will have an office administration background with strong computer skills. The applicant must be a self-starter and be able to work independently. Salary is $8.95 an hour.
Please include a letter of interest with the application. Send the letter of interest and completed application to nmpta@newmexicopta.org or via US mail to:
NMPTA, PO Box 14706, Albuquerque, NM 87191. Applications will be acknowledged as received. Please submit the completed application by Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 5:00pm for email or postmarked no later than December 10, 2018. For questions, please email nmpta@newmexicopta.org or call 505-881-0712.
Congratulations to Capitan PTA! They have earned the distinction of National PTA School of Excellence for 2018-2020! For more information on how your PTA can do the same, visit https://www.pta.org/home/programs/National-PTA-School-of-Excellence.
New Mexico PTA Convention 2018 from New Mexico PTA on Vimeo.
2018-2019 Land of Enchantment PTA Scholarships Program
Available for a high school senior, parent/guardian and educator
Land of Enchantment scholarship to attend the National PTA Convention
Sponsored by Mountain America Credit Union
Since 1915, the mission of New Mexico PTA has been to initiate, support, enrich and advocate for the critical role of adult involvement in the education and life experiences of children throughout the state of New Mexico.
New Mexico PTA is pleased to announce that the applications for the 2018-2019 Land of Enchantment PTA Scholarships are now available. The scholarships are awarded in three categories: high school senior, parent/guardian, and educator each with a history of advocating for others in their school or community.
Applications must be postmarked on or before Friday May 18, 2019.
New Mexico PTA also offers one individual a scholarship to attend the National PTA Convention 2019. This application must be postmarked on or before Friday April 6, 2019.
Scholarship Application to Attend Convention
Scholarship Application – Student
Scholarship Application – Educator
Scholarship Application – Parent/Guardian
NMPTA Proud! Awards 2018-2019
Applications Available Now!
New Mexico PTA is pleased to announce that applications are available for the NMPTA Proud! Awards program for 2018-2019. Based on the National Standards for Family-School Partnerships this awards program encourages all New Mexico PTA schools to submit entries in one or more categories describing how the PTA at your school successfully Welcomed All Families, Communicated Effectively, Supported Student Success, Spoke Up for Every Child, Shared Power, and Collaborated With Community.
So fill out the application today!
NMPTA Proud Award Application
Congratulations to our
New Mexico PTA Reflections Winners!
In January Reflections entries from around the state filled our office for this year’s theme “Within Reach”! After a second round of judging, 15 talented artists have been chosen to represent New Mexico at the National PTA Reflections contest.
Congratulations to Adobe Acres & Double Eagle PTAs!
On February 28 any PTA that was in compliance was entered into a drawing for $200! Double Eagle PTA was the lucky winner! Also, in February, any compliant unit that submitted five new members was entered into a drawing for free Extra Value Meals from McDonald’s for their Board of Directors. Adobe Acres will be enjoying those coupons!
Attention PTA Officers
2017-2018 Officer Lists Due
Updated officer lists for the 2017-2018 school year should be emailed to the New Mexico PTA office as soon as possible. This allows us to maintain communications with your PTA as you transition to the new school year. It’s fine to send us a list that does not have all officer positions filled yet. You may turn in additional contact information later. You should turn this list in each year. Don’t put this important step off and miss out on information your PTA needs for next year! Print off the list on this email, scan and send the list to nmpta@newmexicopta.org or go to www.newmexicopta.org – members only section – fill in the form and email it. Don’t delay!