We are so excited about what the 2010-11 school year is going to bring! People are asking "WHY should I join the PTA if I already volunteer in my child's classroom?" Good Question. . .
What the PTA allows is the opportunity for the adults in the community to show their commitment to ALL children who attend GES. We are an association that is an advocate for all children. Our focus is to promote a positive relationship between students, parents and school staff. When we all work together, it will then provide the best educational experience for all. Then how do we do that?
YES that means we do have to sponsor fundraising events. When we are successful with our fundraising events that allows us as an association to support our school and community in so many different ways. One way we use our funds is to provide school staff the opportunity to purchase educational materials to use in the classroom. Another way is to help teachers have the opportunity to attend educational conferences. It is our goal to provide teachers different ways to develop professionally which in turns strengthens student achievement. In addition, we us PTA funds to sponsor educational performances in our school. That way school budget money is not used to transport students to the venue. We also use funds to provide fun-filled events for families to attend together.
But the BEST WAY to really know what the PTA means is for people to join, get involved and on the way have the opportunity to get to know the adults and children that are in your child's school and community. We have a great school and we need to support it in anyway possible!
If you have joined already--THANK YOU!! If you haven't, MAKE YOUR MARK and join! Put your handprint on a child's future today!!!
Thanks,
Leah Hopkins
GES PTA President
