Joining the PTA is one of the best ways you can become involved in your child's education. Not only will you feel a great sense of satisfaction from volunteering but you will also meet many other parents who share your same goals and visions.
What do PTA organizations do?
They support and speak on behalf of children in the schools, in the community, and before government groups and other organizations that make decisions affecting children. They help parents develop the skills they need to raise and protect their children. And they encourage parent and public involvement in public schools across the country.
- 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 PTA can bring the issue to the attention of the National PTA.
- Access to resources on parenting, education, and more from the National PTA
- Appreciation from teachers for all your help
- Education about school policies, state funding, and other issues concerning your school
- Attend a Birch School PTA meeting to learn about activities that are currently being planned, voice your opinion on a variety of topics, vote on current issues, and elect board members for the next year. Click here to see meeting schedule.
- Join a committee. We're always looking for additional help. Click COMMITTEES to see a list of current PTA programs. If you see a program for which you would like to volunteer, please contact the PTA regarding your interest at info@birchschoolpta.org.
- Volunteer to help with an event.
- Let us know what you're good at. We might not even know we need you yet!
- Consider taking an even more active role -- ever thought about being a board member or committee chairperson? Ask a current board member what it takes.
Attend any Birch School PTA meeting. Schedules and times are posted on this website; Contact a Birch Executive Member for a membership form.
$10.00 for a single membership. $12.00 for a family membership.
Kindly make checks are made payable to Birch School PTA.
PLEASE NOTE THAT 100% OF YOUR DUES GO DIRECTLY TO THE PTA SPONSORED TRIPS YOUR CHILDREN ATTEND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!!!
Without becoming a member of the Birch PTA, you CANNOT attend any PTA sponsored trips.
As a member of the Birch School PTA, you will have the following opportunities:
- to know that you can make a difference for your child and all children, just by joining our PTA and showing your support;
- to participate in family-oriented activities and projects;
- to support school activities, whether at school, at home or at your workplace that strengthen the family-school-community partnership;
- to learn important issues affecting children in your community;
- to obtain brochures and other materials, including videos, on a wide variety of concerns to today's parents and families;
- to subscribe to PTA Today for up-to-date information on family and child issues;
- to grow personally through leadership development training;
- to be a voice for children by communicating with local and state decision makers.
Your involvement, whether at home, in school or in your community, makes the difference!
Resources
- Obtain materials and practical information on a variety of topics of interest to parents and families.
- Learn about important issues affecting the children and schools in your community.
- Networking Opportunities
- Share concerns, ideas, and experiences with other parents and educators in the community.
- Grow personally and professionally through leadership development opportunities and training.
- Be a voice for your children -- and all children -- by communicating and partnering with school and community leaders on important issues.
- Learn about local and state legislation affecting education and health programs.
- Take advantage of opportunities and programs offered by your State PTA and National PTA.
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