PTA
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Welcome to the PTA! We're excited to have you join our vibrant community of parents, teachers, and students working together to support and enrich our school. Your involvement makes a real difference through volunteering, attending events, or sharing ideas. Together, we create a stronger, more connected environment where every student can thrive.
We invite every parent, teacher and neighbor to join our PTA, as we work to make Crestview Elementary the best it can be for our students...our most precious resource. With your PTA membership, all things are possible!
**Becoming a PTA member does NOT obligate you to volunteer**
Be a part of the team!
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The PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is a private, non-profit organization of parents, teachers, students, and community members who strive to better the lives of children.
We are part of an association that is organized at the local, state, and national levels. By joining your local PTA, you are automatically a member of the state and national associations.
The PTA is the largest child advocacy volunteer organization which speaks for the interest of all children and their safety, health, welfare, and education.
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#1 Only moms and teachers need to join the PTA.
A strong PTA needs the support of parents, family members, teachers, school staff, and community members. Anyone who cares about children belongs in the PTA!
#2 Joining the PTA means I have to volunteer.
The PTA appreciates everyone’s membership, whether or not a member volunteers. You will not be sucked in to a black hole of volunteering!
#3 I have to be a board member or chair a committee to join the PTA.
You do not have to serve on the PTA Board or chair a committee to join the PTA. Your beautiful smile and wonderful support will suffice!
#4 PTA membership never expires, I only have to join once.
Each new school year begins a new PTA membership year. Your PTA membership will be good for the entire school year!
#5 I don’t have the time to join the PTA.
If you are unable to volunteer your time, please consider becoming a member of the PTA and give your financial support. You will have the satisfaction of knowing that your support helps fund events and activities for the children throughout the school year!
#6 I’ll get roped into volunteering if I attend a PTA meeting.
There will be opportunities to get involved, but no pressure. Just pass along the signup sheet if you are unable to participate. No judgment here!
#7 The PTA is only for stay-at-home parents with nothing else to do.
Your fellow PTA members are family and community members who want to support the kids and the school. Most members are juggling bills, household chores, kids, sports, and homework, just like you!
#8 My child’s life will be the same whether or not I join the PTA.
Not only does membership put you in direct communication with other parents and teachers, it shows your child that you are interested and invested in their educational experience.
#9 The PTA has all the help they need.
The PTA always wants and always needs volunteers! If you choose to volunteer, you decide your time commitment!
#10 I have an idea but the PTA isn't interested.
New ideas are always welcome! It’s important to keep our PTA fresh and exciting!
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Your local PTA takes a multifaceted approach to supporting all children in our school. We reinforce and strengthen classroom studies by providing teachers with money for field trips and classroom materials. We coordinate volunteers for library needs, teacher assistance, copying, and other office duties. We sponsor a variety of programs and projects including, but not limited to:
- Back to School Night
- Teacher/Staff Appreciation
- Field Trips
- Classroom Activities
- Extras for Classrooms
- Sports Equipment and Activities
