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This limited quantity promotion has reached capacity. Signups may be available again at a later date. For those PTAs who have already signed up, we will let you know if you will be receiving pens over the next two weeks. Thank you!

National ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøteamed up with Pilot Pen to provide students, teachers and families free FriXion Erasable Pens. We have limited quantity; please sign up for this opportunity now!

Requirements to Receive Pens


  • Be an active PTA.
  • Must have a place (school or residence) for the temporary storage of pens until your ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøcan give out the pens to the school community.

In your shipment, your ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøwill receive:

  • 12,000 pens
  • 300 plastic bags (1 bag per 40 pens)
  • 300 classroom cards (use 1 per bag per classroom)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are FriXion Erasable Pens?

FriXion pens use a thermosensitive ink that disappears with heat caused by erasing friction, allowing the user to erase writing.

How many pens can my ºÚÁϳԹÏÍørequest?

The minimum shipment is 12,000. You can request more when submitting the form.

Is it possible to get less than 12,000 pens?

The minimum shipment is 12,000 pens. Reach out to neighboring PTAs or District/Council/Region PTAs to work together to request one shipment of 12,000 share among all schools at your PTAs.

Are the FriXion pens customized with the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍølogo?

No, you can find an image of the pens on the right hand side of page. 

Do we need storage to take a pallet of pens?

Yes, you must be able to store the pens before you distribute them. Storage should be temperature controlled (not a shed or garage).

How do you sign-up for free FriXion Erasable Pens?

Fill out this opt-in form. You will be contacted to confirm delivery information.

How does this benefit my school community?

To engage and support the students, families and teachers by providing supplies they need to succeed. FriXion Erasable Pens can also be used for STEM demonstrations.

How does this benefit my PTA?

A tangible benefit from your ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøto the students, teachers and school you serve. This is a great opportunity to build a positive relationship with the school (school staff, principal, teachers). This shows the value of your PTA.

How do I find my ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøID?

You can look up your PTA's ID number at . If you can't find your PTA's ID number, please contact your state PTA.

Does my ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøhave to pay for the shipping?

No, we will take care of the shipping cost.

Once our ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøreceives the pens, who can the pens go to?

Anyone in your school community – students, teachers, school staff, families, members, volunteers, etc.

What is the weight and size of each box?

One case of pens (1,200 pens) weighs 32.6 LBS. 12,000 pens for a total of 366 LBS.

The dimensions of each box is 20x13x11.

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Additional Questions?

If you have additional questions, please contact National PTA: 

National PTA’s Membership & Field Service Manager, Kirthana Krishnathasan



10 Fun Ideas for Distributing the Donated Pens

 
  • Place them in the staff/teachers’ lounge to pick up a box for their class 
  • Back to PTA, back to school open house
  • Pass out pens at a ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøtable during lunch hours
  • During drop-off or pick-up of students
  • Kindergarten open nights
  • Report card pick-up
  • All school and/or ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøevents
  • Partner with other organizations to reach families – for example Urban Leagues in districts
  • ACT/SAT prep classes
  • MS and HS transition nights
  • Use it for Teacher Appreciation Week

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15 Messages to Show Your PTA’s Value With the Pens

 
  • Connect to value of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøas a benefit to students.
  • Special offer to your school community courtesy of your PTA.
  • Free giveaway of pens from PTA.
  • Use the pens to start a conversation with anyone about your PTA’s value to the community (in what ways does ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøhelp me and my child) and create connections with families, teachers and administrators.
  • Help students get the bonus supplies they need to succeed.
  • Buy stickers with ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøbranding to stick on the plastic bags to show ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøis providing these pens.
  • Get the school year off to great start with free pens for every student and teacher.
  • Connect to STEM       
    • The reason these pens are fully erasable is friction. The ink itself is heat-sensitive, so when rubbed with the eraser, it reacts and turns invisible — no shedding, no blotchy marks, no ragged holes in your notebook.
  • Develop fine motor skills & retain information: act of writing by hand can be key to brain development and retaining information.
  • "Take note you are ink-credible. Have a great [end/start] to the school year! Brought to you by [your ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøname]."
  • "The [ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøname] hap-pens to think you are ink-credible! Have a great [end/start] to the school year!"
  • "Mark my words. You are amazing. Have a great [end/start] to the school year! Brought to you by [your ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøname]."
  • A must have tool while learning.
  • Write, erase and repeat as many times as you like. Erasable pens lessen do-overs while doing schoolwork.
  • These pens are the new whiteout. Write, erase and repeat as many times as you like.