Why Join the PTA / PTSA?

If you think PTA moms and dads just organize school carnivals and car pools, you might be surprised to learn all that your PTA does for your child's school and it's students, parents and teachers! Being involved in the PTA is great way to become involved in your child's school.

The PTA Parent Teacher Association (also know as PTSA Parent Teacher Student Association) supports and speaks on behalf of the children not only at school but in the community, the government and other organizations.

They help provide student recognition and teacher recognition. The PTA board, members and volunteers assistant in new student open houses, kindergarten registration, teacher classroom funds, book fairs, school clinics and much more. PTA also plays a big role in fundraisers. Many PTAs raise money throughout the year for projects and improvements at the school. A local PTA might throw a car wash to raise money for new computers.

So why join the PTA? First is to benefit your child by joining, after all our children are our first priority.

But there are many other reasons to join PTA. One of the biggest benefits is getting connected to teachers, staff, other parents and other students. It is the best way to learn what is going on at your school and quite often before the rest of the school does.

The PTA also offers a variety of programs for students and parents. PTA is a great place to meet other parents, network and share resources. Sometimes school can bring up a whole list of questions that sometimes the teachers can't get them all or maybe you don't feel comfortable asking the teacher. It is a great way to ask parents of other students about their experience and compare notes.

It is a great time to get to know the teachers, principal and support staff of your child's school. This is a good opportunity to see how you can help the teachers as well as the teachers learn more about how they can help you or your child.

By joining the PTA you have a voice. It is a great place to exchange ideas and improve your school. See a problem.....work through the PTA to get it resolved.

Become a role model to your children. By being a part of PTA you not only show your child that they are important to you but also their education.

Join your PTA today!