Northern Virginia District PTA

Local PTA/PTSA Parent Programs and Meetings

The Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County Public Schools is a new resource web site for parents  dedicated to promoting prevention and early intervention for violence and drug use in our community.

• "Saturday Night in the Suburbs" Mary 18, 2009 7PM Presented by WHS PTSA & Westfield Community Coalition. For adults, an evening of dialogue with a panel of senior students to discuss drugs, alcohol, parties, driving, sexting, Facebook, and communication between teens and parents. This free program. Read More

• REACHING OUT to protect your child from the realities of substance abuse Monday, March 15, CVHS Auditorium, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by P.R.O.T.E.C.T. (Parents Reaching Out To Educate Communities Together). Please join Principal Campbell as he leads a panel discussion with a youth in recovery, parents affected by their child’s substance abuse, Centreville HS Student Assistant Professional from Alcohol and Drug Services, and Centreville Student Resource Officer from Fairfax County Police. Click here to download the flyer and forward to friends and family members to let them know of this opportunity to learn about becoming aware of the red flags, signs and symptoms of substance abuse, actions you can take, and the resources available for you and your family. View more information.

• March 10: Woodson High School  "SATURDAY NIGHT in the SUBURBS" Please join the Woodson Community Coalition and PTSO for its 7th annual parent program, Saturday Night in the Suburbs, on Wednesday, March 10th, 7:00 – 8:30pm, at Woodson High School in Cafeteria A.  This parent evening provides a dialogue with a panel of Woodson seniors, moderated by Denise Raybon, Fairfax Countywide Prevention Specialist and Youth Survey Coordinator, discussing drugs, alcohol abuse, parties, the internet and communication with parents. For more information, contact Jennifer Lewis-Cooper, jalcooper@aol.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

• What's the Big Deal - Kids will be Kids LANGLEY HIGH SCHOOL PTSA FAMILY NETWORK PRESENTS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN "A" AND A "B": Why Even Occasional Drinking Can Jeopardize Your Teen's Chances For Health, Success, And Happiness. March 10, 2010

• Arlington County PTA "Turn the Page!" Reading Initiative is designed to encourage parents, teachers and community members from across the city to join together to read and discuss books related to the future of education. Read more online about upcoming "Nuture Shock".

• Donate arts equipment and music instruments through FCPS donations web site. Read more You could make a big difference in the equipment available to schools.

If you wish to list your upcoming local PTA/PTSA Parent Program, please send a message to communications chairperson.