WHAT IS PTA?

Welcome!  PTA is a grassroots organization made up of parents, 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 PTA, a member automatically becomes

part of the largest child-advocacy organization in the state -- over 630,000

strong across Texas.

PTA's MISSION

The mission of the PTA is three-fold:

To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in

the community and before governmental bodies and other

organizations that make decisions affecting children;

To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect

their children; and

To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of

this nation. 

THE PURPOSE OF PTA

To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school,

community and place of worship;

To raise the standards of home life;

To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and

youth;

To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and

teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and

youth;

To develop between educators and the general public such united

efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages

in physical, mental, social and spiritual education. 

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.

WHY JOIN THE PTA?

   Being an active PTA member has many advantages:

It is a great way to become familiar with the teachers and the school.

 

It allows you to have some influence over how money from

fundraising is spent to benefit the school.

 

It allows you to stay ‘tuned in’ to what your child(ren) is doing at

school every day.

 

It provides you with an opportunity to network with other parents.

HOW DO I JOIN THE PTA?

To join your local campus PTA, please contact the PTA President or campus

office.