P.T.A.

“The overall purpose of PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.” ~National PTA

There are numerous benefits to joining the PTA. Listed below are just a few taken straight from the National PTA’s website.

• Get connected. There’s no better way to know what’s 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. PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind. You can share ideas, concerns, and experiences.
• Watch Yourself Grow. By volunteering with your PTA, you put your skills and hobbies to use for a noble cause—your child and all children in the community.
• Speak Up. PTA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your child’s school.
• Witness Improvement. By getting involved at your child’s school you’ll be a 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 events.
• Be a Role Model. By becoming a PTA member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.
• Enjoy Substantial Benefits. Individuals and local units can take advantage of a host of benefits from PTA membership including discounts and offers from member benefit providers and sponsors, magazine subscriptions, leadership training, e-newsletters and much more.

PTA Members

• Caro Sanderson
  President
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• Taryn Jenkins
  Treasurer
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• Brett Garner
  President Elect/Secretary
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Please visit the National PTA website here to learn more about joining the PTA. If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please e-mail our PTA President, Trisha Cloward – CTR_ISHA@yahoo.com