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When you join a PTA, you join millions of others who care about issues
affecting children.
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Who joins the PTA?
• Parents
• Teachers and school staff
• Community members
• Grandparents and other family members
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Anyone interested in the welfare of our children
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Why do they join the PTA?
Resources:
• Obtain materials
and practical information on a variety of topics of interest to parents
and families.
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Learn about important issues affecting the children and schools
in your community.
Networking
Opportunities:
• Share
concerns, ideas, and experiences with other parents and educators
in the community.
• Grow personally and professionally through leadership development
opportunities and training.
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Be a voice for your children -- and all children -- by communicating
and partnering with school and community leaders on important
issues.
Involvement:
• Support
school activities and enhance your child's academic environment.
• Learn about local and state legislation affecting education
and health programs.
• Take advantage of opportunities and programs offered by your State
PTA and National
PTA.
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How do I join the Crismon PTA?
• Decide
to take an active role in shaping the academic and extra-curricular
environment of Crismon Elementary School
• Attend a Crismon PTA meeting,
contact a Crismon PTA board member,
or return the membership
form to
your child's teacher.
• Sign up and pay a nominal $10 fee to support local,
state, and national dues.
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Now I'm a member. What happens next?
There are many ways to become involved in the Crismon PTA:
• Attend Crismon PTA meetings to
learn about activities that are currently being planned, voice
your opinion on a variety of topics, vote on current issues,
and elect board members for next year.
• Volunteer your time and skills
• Join a committee
• Consider taking an even more active role -- ever thought about
being a board member or committee chairperson?
• Ask a current
board member what it takes.
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