“What does PTA do?” “What does PTA provide?” These were certainly some of the same questions I had when my girls started at Wellington. After being involved at Wellington these last four years, I can certainly answer these questions! This school has an amazing group of Wellington teachers and parents, both in the PACE program and in the traditional classes. They say it takes a village to raise a child; well it definitely takes a village of volunteers to run a PTA. Many committee chairs started working on their prospective programs well before school started. Here are some of the programs PTA provides:
| Art Docents | Science Adventures | Health Screening | |
| Attendance Line | Reflections | Newsletter | |
| Cartridge Recycling | Chess Club | Kick-off Event | |
| Legislation | Emergency Preparedness | Walk-a-Thon Fundraiser | |
| Directory | Kindergarten Bus | Pavers | |
| Art Club | Historian/Photo | Support Library | |
| Parent Support | Assemblies | Science Docents | |
| Missoula Children’s Theater | Skating Parties | Social Concerns | |
| Grants | Spirit Wear | Box Tops | |
| Publishing Center | Big Buddies | Awards | |
| Classic Books | Staff Appreciation | Safe Arrival |
Besides providing the above programs and services, the PTA also provides dollars needed in the classroom and libraries. For instance, every year, we provide each teacher with and an Instructional Education fund of $300 to spend in his/her classroom for needed supplies. We give $2,400 dollars annually to the Library for new book purchases. The PTA also pays for the transportation costs of classroom field trips. These are just a few examples of where your PTA dollars are used.
So whether you are a new family or returning, we hope that you take advantage of the programs, events, and services that we offer. In turn, we hope you will offer your help so that we can continue to sustain these wonderful programs and services that help make our school great, by supporting PTA in the following ways:
· join PTA and have a voice in all that we do
· Volunteer your time and help support our many programs, events and services
· Financially support PTA when you can, knowing that your dollars will be used to support the enrichment of your child’s education
Thank you in advance for supporting PTA! I know that you will have a wonderful year at Wellington and look forward to seeing you at PTA events!
- Joan Ritter
- excerpt from Wolverine Track, September 8, 2009
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Reasons to join the PTA today:
The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school. But there are many more PTA advantages. Here are just a few:Get Connected. There’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school..
Discover Great Resources. The PTA offers a variety of programs designed for parents as well as students.
Tap into a Network. Parenting is not easy—it helps to share ideas, concerns and experiences with other parents and educators in the community. PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind.
Watch Yourself Grow. By volunteering with your PTA, you gain valuable experiences. It’s an opportunity to put your skills and hobbies to good use for a good cause—your child and all children in the community.
Speak Up. Because the PTA is a forum for exchanging ideas, you are encouraged to make suggestions. PTA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your child’s school.
Witness Improvement. By getting involved at your child’s school you’ll be part of the solution, helping make positive changes. Local PTAs play an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements, curriculum-based programs, and social events—all vital to a school’s success.
Be a Role Model. By becoming a PTA member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.
Enjoy Substantial Benefits. Individuals and local units can take advantage of a host of benefits from PTA membership including discounts and offers from member benefits providers and sponsors, magazine subscriptions, leadership training, e-newsletters and much more.
For less than 5 cents a day, you can become a PTA member, joining more than 5 million other people who share your interest in issues affecting children. Everyone—parents, educators, students and other citizens active in their schools and communities—are invited to join our not-for-profit parent association.
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