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SACHEM PTA COUNCIL REFLECTIONS SHOWCASE
SACHEM PTA COUNCIL REFLECTIONS SHOWCASE
Sachem Public Library
The 2025-2026 Reflections Theme: I Belong!
The 2025-2026 Reflections Theme: I Belong!
We are beyond proud to announce that Sachem School District had 117 participants last year, 11 of which won awards at the Suffolk Region level, and 2 of those who went on to win awards at the NY State level. And for the second year in a row, we've had a National winner of Excellence!
In May we invite all participating PTA Units and students to show off their Reflections projects at the Sachem Public Library during our Annual PTA Reflections Showcase, hosted by The Sachem PTA Council.
This year, it's our goal to get all 15 Sachem schools to participate in this wonderful program!
All Entry Forms and Reflections Submissions are due Friday, November 14th!!
*Deadline to submit entries to Suffolk Region PTA is December 8th, 2025*
Contact our amazing Reflections co-chairs with any questions: Colleen Stewart or Charlotte Green
Learning to read is the single most important activity in a child’s education.
Studies show that children who read at home are better prepared to succeed in school.
Pick a Reading Partner (PARP)
Pick a Reading Partner (PARP)
PARP is a program that asks a partner (parent, grandparent, babysitter, older sibling, cousin, friend, etc.) to read with a child for at least 20 minutes daily, stressing the fact that reading can be fun as well as informative. The choice of reading materials can vary from books to anything with printed words to even playing word games like Scrabble or Boggle. The daily activity of reading together strengthens reading and communication skills in the child and also strengthens the parent/child relationship.
PARP programs vary in length, there is no annual or required theme, and can run at little to no cost!
PARP Goals
➢ Encourages reading at home to supplement school and library reading programs
➢ Allows children to discover that reading can be fun as well as informative
➢ Fortifies children’s reading habits
➢ Strengthens student and family reading habits, while focusing on the enjoyment of reading
➢ Develops and improves family relationships and communication
➢ It brings parents and families closer together by sharing the pleasurable experience of reading together
➢ Provides parents and families with information to help the children become better readers
➢ Improves children’s creativity and well-being by limiting screen time, television viewing, and increasing family closeness
➢ Strengthens the bond between home, school, and community
National PTA School of Excellence recognition program opens the lines of communication and critical thinking within school communities to make data-driven decisions that yield positive, long-term results. School of Excellence is committed to supporting and recognizing partnerships between local PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being for all students.
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