OCCPTA

OCCPTA Leadership Roundtables
2018-03-12 18:00 (America/New_York) | Astro Skate Family Fun Center, 866 S. Goldenrod Rd., Orlando, FL, 32822, United States

Reflections Awards
2018-03-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Ronald Blocker ELC, 445 W. Amelia St., Orlando, FL, 32801, United States

Founders Day Celebration
2018-02-23 18:00 - 22:00

Founders Day
2018-02-23 18:00 - 20:00
OCCPTA Founders Day Celebration 2018
Join us in the Coco-Cola Orlando Eye Sky Lounge as we celebrate the work and efforts of our volunteers. The program will feature a Special Guest Speaker & general meeting. PTA Officers will also enjoy complimentary entry to the Cola Cola Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds.
* Refreshments will be served
Founders Day is when we celebrate the legacy and work of our founders—Alice McLellan Birney, Phoebe Apperson Hearst and Selena Sloan Butler—to better the lives of every child in education, health and safety. It is a time to reflect and take pride in our achievements, and renew our commitment to be a:

powerful voice for all children;
relevant resource for parents; and
strong advocate for public education.

Our founders’ imagination and courage resulted in major changes for our children. They had a simple idea—to improve the lives and future of all children. They understood the power of individual action, worked beyond the accepted barriers of their day, and took action to change the world for all children.

Photo Gallery

OCCPTA General Meeting/Health & Wellness Workshop
2018-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Ronald Blocker ELC, 445 W. Amelia St., Orlando, FL, 32801, United States

Vendor Fair
2018-02-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Ronald Blocker ELC, 445 W. Amelia St., Orlando, FL, 32801, United States

Rally in Tally
2018-01-23 05:00 - 18:00

Fall Training 2017
2017-10-21 09:00 - 13:00
The Orange County Council of PTA/PTSAs is hosting their Annual Fall Leadership Training event and Vendor Fair. While the event is geared toward PTAs operating their individual units, we encourage all of our county parent organizations to attend as well, so that they can learn how to maintain compliance with the district’s procedures. We also invite any local nonprofit community-based organization to attend so that they may train in leadership skills such as creating a budget, how to take minutes at meetings, filing your 990 (taxes), simple Roberts Rule of Order, fundraising, creating meaningful programs, advocating for your cause, and much more!
*Non-PTA groups will need to provide a monetary donation of $10 per person for attendance. This fee can be paid at the event*
Class Schedule
The list of vendors will be updated as we get closer to the event.
To Register Click Here

2017 Florida PTA Leadership Convention
2017-07-13 - 2017-07-16 | Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club, 36750 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL, 34683, United States
Join Florida PTA at the Annual Leadership Convention from July 13-July 16, 2017. Register at: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07edusoszx4c80de06&llr=mnz88veab

Scholarship & Awards Banquet
2017-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Dr, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
Register here: http://www.occpta.org/product/awards-banquet/

Real Talk - Orlando Community Town Hall
2017-04-29 10:00 - 12:00
Join Florida PTA for Real Talk, where local and state leaders discuss what is happening to ensure our public schools are preparing all students for success. This is your chance to ask important questions and be heard on educational issues that matter most to you.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orlando-community-town-hall-tickets-32423464455?aff=efbnreg

2017 Florida PTA Reflections Awards & Art Gallery
2017-04-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Largo High School, 410 Missouri Ave N, Largo, FL, 33770, United States
Join Florida PTA to celebrate the amazing student artists across Florida.
Orange County has 8 students who have won awards this year!

Arts Area
Student
Award
Grade Division
PTA/PTSA
Title of Artwork

Dance Choreography
Kathryn Perez
Merit
Intermediate (Gr. 3-5)
Windy Ridge K-8 PTSA
Dreams of Paradise

Film Production
Keira Moran
Merit
MS (Gr. 6-8)
Windy Ridge K-8 PTSA
Kiera Moran–This is My Story

Film Production
Saanvi Korampalli
Merit
Primary (Pre-K – Gr. 2)
Eagle Creek Elementary PTA
Super Kids

Film Production
Elijah Lopez
Excellence
Special Artist
Legacy MS PTSA
What is your story?

Literature
Isa Cubilios
Merit
Special Artist
Windy Ridge K-8 PTSA
The Midnight Breeze Dance

Music Composition
Samantha Cohen
Merit
MS (Gr. 6-8)
Southwest MS PTSA
The Real Me

Photography
Gavin Stuckey
Merit
Intermediate (Gr. 3-5)
Windy Ridge K-8 PTSA
Wakeboarding into the Sunset

Visual Arts
Cole Niemas
Merit
Primary (Pre-K – Gr. 2)
Metrowest Elementary PTA
Go Blue Go!

PTA Day @ Parent Academy
2017-04-08 08:00 - 13:00 | Evans High School, 4949 Silver Star Road, Orlando, FL, 32808, United States
Parent Academy Challenge
April 8, 2017 At Evans High School
OCCPTA is teaming up with OCPS Parent Academy for the ultimate challenge! The topic for the April 8th Parent Academy is “It Takes a Village: Connecting Your Family”. Our Orange County PTAs make our schools successful by providing opportunities for parent involvement through PTA.
We invite all of our PTA/PTSAs to attend the April 11th Parent Academy to show your school spirit by participating in this great event. The PTA/PTSA with the most attendance (for pre-registration and check in) will win a free Spirit Night for their school! Register here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ecu7yxjf4af591ee&oseq=&c=&ch=
Who will win our free Spirit Night prize? East– Spirit Night provided by AstroSkate vs West– Spirit Night by SkyZone Trampoline Park
OCCPTA General Meeting
• The Nominating Committee will present the slate of officers
• Elections will be held.
• General Meeting will be held during Session 3

Community Meet & Greet - Dist 2
2017-03-01 18:30 - 20:00
Help raise your voice with PTA on behalf of every child. Join us for any of the 7 Town Hall meetings throughout Orange County. We will discuss this year’s PTA priorities with our neighbors, school district administrators, and elected officials.
Also join us on March 28, 2017 on the Bus to Tallahassee!

Topics Include:

Every Student Succeeds Act
Assessment and School Choice
Juvenile Justice: Direct File & Civil Citations
Recess
Sleep Needs of Children
Homeless Children
Guns in Schools
Early Childhood Education

Dates:

Wednesday, January 18, 8:00am-9:30am, Legacy Middle School
Thursday, January 19, 8:00am-9:30am, Piedmont Lakes Middle School
Monday, January 30, 8:00am – 9:30am, Location TBD – South Orange County
Wednesday, February 1, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Olympia High School
Thursday, February 2, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Oak Ridge High School
Monday, February 27, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Edgewater High School
Wednesday, March 1, 6:20pm-8:00pm, Odyssey Middle School

Community Meet & Greet - Dist 6
2017-02-27 18:30 - 20:00

Presidents' Appreciation
2017-02-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Madame Tussauds, 8401 International Drive | Suite 100, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States

Community Meet & Greet - Dist 5
2017-02-02 18:30 - 20:00
Help raise your voice with PTA on behalf of every child. Join us for any of the 7 Town Hall meetings throughout Orange County. We will discuss this year’s PTA priorities with our neighbors, school district administrators, and elected officials.
Also join us on March 28, 2017 on the Bus to Tallahassee!

Topics Include:

Every Student Succeeds Act
Assessment and School Choice
Juvenile Justice: Direct File & Civil Citations
Recess
Sleep Needs of Children
Homeless Children
Guns in Schools
Early Childhood Education

Dates:

Wednesday, January 18, 8:00am-9:30am, Legacy Middle School
Thursday, January 19, 8:00am-9:30am, Piedmont Lakes Middle School
Monday, January 30, 8:00am – 9:30am, Location TBD – South Orange County
Wednesday, February 1, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Olympia High School
Thursday, February 2, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Oak Ridge High School
Monday, February 27, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Location TBD – Central Orange County
Wednesday, March 1, 6:20pm-8:00pm, Odyssey Middle School

Community Meet & Greet - Dist 4
2017-02-01 18:30 - 20:00

Community Meet & Greet - Dist 3
2017-01-30 08:00 - 09:30

OCCPTA Training
2017-01-21 08:00 - 13:00 | Boone High School
Join us at Parent Academy where we will be sharing a training of our own!

Community Meet & Greet - Dist 7
2017-01-19 08:00 - 09:30 | Piedmont Lakes Middle School

Community Meet & Greet - Dist 1
2017-01-18 08:00 - 09:30 | Legacy Middle School

Reflections Celebration Event
2017-01-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Artegon Marketplace, 5250 International Drive, Orlando, Florida, 32819, United States
Reflections: What is Your Story?
Reflections offers students from all grade levels, the opportunity to earn local, state and even national recognition for original work in the categories of Dance, Photography, Visual Arts, Literature, Film Production and Music Composition. Students who participate in the Reflections Program get an opportunity to explore arts and culture, develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills and recognize themselves as artists.
Is your PTA doing a Reflections program this year? It’s not too late for your local unit to participate! Check out our website for more information and don’t forget to register at PTA.org/Reflections. Also, email us at info@occpta.org to add your Chairperson to our directory. Reflections submissions are due to our office by December 6. We will have our drop off schedule available in our next newsletter.
Tamara Daugherty is heading up the Reflections Event for OCCPTA and we are all looking forward to an artistic extravaganza! This year our Reflections participants will be honored with a special event at Artegon Marketplace on Jan. 7th. Our visual art, photography and other submissions will be showcased at the venue for everyone to see!

County Reflections Due
2016-12-06 | ELC (Early Learning Center), 445 W. Amelia Street, Cafe B, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Reflections submissions from local units are due on December 6.
