Membership

The
PTA is for Moms, Dads, Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, Community Members...
Anyone
that would like to make a difference in a child's life!
HOW DO I GET JOIN?
Pick up and complete a PTA Membership Envelope
from the front office of the school. The cost is only $6.00 per
adult, but the benefit is priceless! When you join the PTA, you
will receive a free window sticker for your car! If you have any questions,
you can contact our 1st Vice President of Membership:
Sanae Stroud at
stroud108@hotmail.com
or (817) 908.1274. Thank you for your support!
WHAT IS PTA?
PTA is a grassroots organization
made up of parents (Moms and Dads), teachers and others around
the state who have a special interest in children, families and schools.
PTA membership is as diverse as Texas is in cultures, education levels,
and parenting skills. By joining a PTA, a member automatically becomes
part of the largest child-advocacy organization in the state—over
770,000 strong across Texas.
WHAT DOES PTA DO?
PTAs work for children. PTAs meet
together, study problems, support teachers, volunteer in schools, attend
workshops on parenting and become informed on issues regarding children
and youth. As a result, PTA members become better parents, teachers and
citizens.
HOW IS PTA STRUCTURED?
Most local unit PTAs meet at a school campus.
Groups of local unit PTAs often join together to form councils. Above
councils, there are 18 district presidents and a Texas PTA Board of
Directors, made of up volunteers. The board sets policies for PTAs
throughout Texas. A professional office staff in Austin supports the
work of the association.
WHY SHOULD I GET INVOLVED?
Because of your children and
because of your community. Studies have proven that membership in PTA
provides your child and other children around you with a greater chance
of achieving in school. As a PTA member, you are more likely to be an
informed, involved parent. These are dangerous times for children. More
than ever, it is important for parents to learn ways to keep children
safe, trouble free and involved in school. PTA is the best place to gain
that knowledge.
HOW CAN I BENEFIT?
PTA provides opportunities to meet
and to talk with other parents who have the same worries as you. By
sharing common concerns, you will feel more empowered to do the tough
job of parenting. Being part of PTA results in parental support and
makes school involvement easier. You will no longer feel "all alone" in
raising your child. PTA also provides educational opportunities. From
local-level parent education meetings to the Texas PTA Annual
Convention, PTA encourages learning and the sharing of accomplishments.
Ultimately, PTA provides the opportunity to serve, to volunteer and to
contribute to the welfare of all children, because children represent
our future. PTA will introduce you to a great variety of new activities
and opportunities to share your special talents. PTA will give you
opportunity, not only to impact your local community, but to have input
in major legislative and policy issues affecting children throughout the
state.
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