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New Mexico Parent Teacher Association (NMPTA)
(opens in a new tab)1730 University Blvd. SE #124
Albuquerque, NM 87106
PO Box 14706
Albuquerque, NM 87191
505-881-0712
nmpta@newmexicopta.org
www.newmexicopta.org
𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗜𝗦𝗠 𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬School districts with persistently high chronic absenteeism rates after the COVID-19 pandemic struggled to return to pre-pandemic academic achievement rates, according to an analysis by NWEA, an assessment and research company. Districts with consistently high absenteeism rates were about 50% further from recovery in math achievement compared to districts that never experienced high absenteeism, NWEA found. The differences for reading achievement were smaller.Read the article: www.k12dive.com/news/chronic-absenteeisms-impact-on-academic-recovery/825926/
𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗦We want to invite you to come to the events, workshops, and support groups we are having this month. We offer a variety of workshops to meet the needs of families and professionals across the state at no cost to our attendees. If you are in need of sign language interpretation or any other assistance accessing the workshops, please call us when you register or at least a week prior to the workshop at (505) 247-0192.𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 (𝗦𝗦𝗜)𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟴/𝟮𝟱, 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 - 𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠Family Connections is a safe and supportive space where families of individuals with disabilities can connect with one another, share their experiences, and access valuable information and resources.us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q_bW0dV6QyOMBvSw6M_kjg#/registration𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟵/𝟭𝟲, 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 - 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠Family Connections is a safe and supportive space where families of individuals with disabilities can connect with one another, share their experiences, and access valuable information and resources.us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Pf_gyvALSvqKhk4i5gw_hg#/registration𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 (𝗚𝗿𝘂𝗽𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗼𝘆𝗼)𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟵/𝟮𝟯, 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 - 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠Conexiones Familiares es un espacio seguro donde las familias pueden conectarse con otras que también tienen un hijo o miembro de la familia con una discapacidad. Es un lugar para compartir experiencias, participar en conversaciones significativas y acceder o intercambiar información y recursos útiles.us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qPe0e47lQbO9cAdpOU-8OA#/registration
𝗜𝗥𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬Your PTA is its own 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. As such, there is a “responsible party” listed with the IRS and associated with your PTA’s EIN. To help keep the IRS’ records as up-to-date as possible, whenever there is a change of leadership for your PTA (a new President), form 8822-B should be filed with the IRS within 60 days of the change to let them know. Fill in the tax-exempt checkbox and lines 1, 4a, 4b, 8, 9, & 10. See Regulations section 301.6109-1(d)(2)(ii).Download here: www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8822b.pdf
𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗕𝗬 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟭 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠The Governor’s Land of Enchantment Young Ambassador Program is seeking high school juniors and seniors for the 2026–2027 school year to support statewide efforts to keep New Mexico clean and beautiful.Ambassadors will help lead community clean up projects and collaborate on statewide youth leadership initiatives.Participants receive a $3,000 stipend upon successful competition of the program, and training in project management and community leadership.Ideal students have teamwork experience, an interest in leadership, and a passion for protecting New Mexico’s natural environment.𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.Apply now: www.breakingbadhabits.nm.gov/youth/
𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗦There are two things to be aware of regarding your PTA's Givebacks account in 2026-2027.Every PTA will have to reconnect their bank account in order to pay membership dues.You can sign up to have your membership dues automatically sent to NMPTA on the 25th of every month!!! Take a task off your to-do list and let Givebacks send in membership dues monthly.As a reminder, only the President or Treasurer can submit monthly membership dues or change auto-pay settings.Instructions here: support.givebacks.com/en/articles/15696576-how-can-i-set-up-automated-dues-payments-to-my-state-pta
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