Why Join PTA?

Enjoy the Benefits

The following is from the National PTA's website (www.pta.org).

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

Get Connected. Theres no better way to know whats happening in your school.

Discover Great Resources. The PTA offers a variety of programs designed for parents as well as students. Tap into a Network. Parenting is not easyit helps to share ideas, concerns and experiences with other parents and educators in the community. PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind.

Watch Yourself Grow. By volunteering with your PTA, you gain valuable experiences. Its an opportunity to put your skills and hobbies to good use for a good causeyour child and all children in the community.

Speak Up. Because the PTA is a forum for exchanging ideas, you are encouraged to make suggestions. PTA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your childs school.

Witness Improvement. By getting involved at your childs school youll be part of the solution, helping make positive changes. Local PTAs play an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements, curriculum-based programs, and social eventsall vital to a schools success.

Be a Role Model. By becoming a PTA member, youll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.

Join Us Today! For less than 3 cents a day, you can become a PTA member, joining nearly 6 million other people who share your interest in issues affecting children.

Everyone parents,educators,students andother citizens active in their schools and communitiesare invited to join our not-for-profit organization.