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A LITTLE BACKGROUND ON THE PTA

The PTA was founded in 1897 as an advocacy group for children, to build bridges between home and schools.   The purpose of the PTA is:

• to promote the welfare of the children and youth in home, school, community and place of worship
• to raise standards of home life
• to secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth
• to bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth
• to develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social and spiritual education

PTA was created to better the lives of children!

PTAs focus on what students need to be successful in their learning, including proper nutrition, safety, and healthy environments.   PTA programs should promote:

• parent education and involvement
• home and school cooperation
• children′s well-being
• community betterment
• PTA leadership training

WHY JOIN THE PTA?

Why join PTA? The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school. But there are many more PTA advantages. Here are just a few:

• Get Connected. There′s no better way to know what′s happening in your school.
  
  
• Discover Great Resources. The PTA offers many programs designed for parents as well as students.
  
  
• Tap into a Network. Share ideas, concerns and experiences with other parents and educators in the community. Meet other parents & teachers, build rapport and discuss issues that are on your mind.
  
  
• Watch Yourself Grow. Volunteer & gain valuable experiences. Put your skills and hobbies to good use for a good cause–your child and all children in the community.
  
  
• Speak Up. You are encouraged to make suggestions. PTA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your child′s school.
  
  
• Witness Improvement. Get involved & help make positive changes. Local PTAs play an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements, curriculum–based programs, and social events–all vital to a school′s success.
  
  
• Be a Role Model.By becoming a PTA member, you′ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.