PTAS ACROSSS NORTH CAROLINA IMPACT MORE THAN 685,000 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE NCPTA IS AFFILIATED WITH THE NATIONAL PTA WHOSE MISSION IS TO MAKE EVERY CHILD'S POTENTIAL A REALITY BY ENGAGING AND EMPOWERING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR ALL CHILDREN. NC PTA HAD OVER 60,000 MEMBERS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022. NC PTA ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE YEAR INCLUDED ADVOCATING FOR NC'S FAMILIES AT THE NC LEGISLATURE; CREATING A FOCUS ON "REIMAGINING SCHOOL MEALS" TO INCREASE SUPPORT OF SCHOOL MEALS AND INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF SCHOOL MEAL NUTRITION STANDARDS; PROVIDING BACK-TO-SCHOOL TRAINING SESSIONS FOR SCHOOL LEADERSHIP; HOSTING AN ANNUAL VIRTUAL CONVENTION WITH WORKSHOPS AIMED AT BENEFITTING THE MEMBERSHIP IN ATTENDANCE; WORKING AT VARIOUS INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE OUR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES.