The PTA works for children. PTA members meet, study problems, support teachers, volunteer in schools, attend workshops and become informed on issues regarding children and education. Studies have shown that membership in PTA provides your child and other children around you with a greater chance of achieving in school. As a PTA member, you are more likely to be an informed, involved parent and/or community member.
HYATTSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA OBJECTIVES:
- Enrich school community by engaging more parent volunteers, hosting events, and supporting school programs
- Enhance public image through facility improvements, visibility projects and events to engage Hyattsville community
- Expand communication between and among parents, PTA board members, school faculty and staff
- Celebrate cultural diversity and foster a nurturing school environment through meetings, events and communication
| The PTA DOES | The PTA does NOT |
| Support the educational programs and extracurricular activities of the school | Run the school |
| Encourage parents’ involvement in their individual children’s lives, education, class, and school | Force parents to participate in PTA and/or school activities |
| Provide feedback and suggestions for school programs | Set policy regarding school programs |
| Coordinate programs and projects that will support or enrich the curriculum | Define the school’s curriculum |
| Encourage/fund the increased exposure of students to technology | Dictate the technology platforms and/or software used by the school |
| Provide feedback/assist with increased awareness of school safety and security issues | Define or interfere with the school’s security program and policies |
| Organize fundraising efforts to support some additional programs, equipment, and services not covered in the school budget | Control the school’s budget |
| Support the educational goals of the school and assist with attaining those goals through parent and community volunteerism | Set the educational goals, testing requirements, or compliance factors |
| Recruit volunteers and coordinate volunteer efforts to staff PTA functions and assist with school programs | Have jurisdiction or authority over school staff, teachers, and other employees |
| Stay aware of legislation and political issues that may impact education and schools | Endorse a particular political candidate or commercial concern |
| A lot | Do everything |
This PTA is organized exclusively for the charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code.
