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PTSA
What is the PTSA?

PTSA stands for Parent Teacher Student Association. The mission of the PTSA is to make every child’s potential a reality.


Purpose
  • Powerful voice for all children.
  • Relevant resource for families and communites.
  • Strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child.
  • Serve as a type of forum where parents, teachers, administrators, and other concerned adults discuss ways to promote quality education, strive to expand the arts, encourage community involvement, and work for a healthy environment and safe neighborhoods.

Involvement
  • Join the PTSA
  • Attend Meetings.
  • Volunteer to support PTSA activities and projects

Importance
  • Regular updates on school activities and policies.
  • Access to teachers and administrators at your child's school.
  • Access to parents of other children at the school.
  • A forum to discuss concerns and problems at school.
  • If the problem needs attention from the state or national government, any local, district, or state PTSA can bring the issue to the attention of the National PTSA.
  • Access to resources on parenting, education, and more from the National PTSA.
  • Appreciation from teachers for all your help.
  • Education about school policies, state funding, and other issues concerning your school.