What is the PTA?

  • What is the PTA?

    PTA stands for Parent Teacher Association.  The mission of the PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality.

     

    Monthly Newsletters:

    • August
    • September
    • October
    • November
    • December
    • January
    • February
    • March
    • April
    • May/June

    Purpose

    • A powerful voice for all children.
    • A relevant resource for families and communities.
    • A strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child.
    • Serve as a type of forum where parents, teachers, administrators, and other concerned adults discuss ways to promote quality education, strive to expand the arts, encourage community involvement, and work for a healthy environment and safe neighborhoods.

    Involvement

    • Join the PTA
    • Attend Meetings.
    • Volunteer to support PTA activities and projects

    Importance

    •     Regular updates on school activities and policies.
    •     Access to teachers and administrators at your child's school.
    •     Access to parents of other children at the school.
    •     A forum to discuss concerns and problems at school.
    •     If the problem needs attention from the state or national government, any local, district or state PTA can bring the issue to the attention of the National PTA.
    •     Access to resources on parenting, education, and more from the National PTA.
    •     Appreciation from teachers for all your help.
    •     Education about school policies, state funding, and other issues concerning your school.
                
      PTA Links

    • Broward County Schools Website
    • Florida PTA
    • Florida Department of Education
    • National PTA
    • Membership for Hawkes Bluff PTA
    • PTA Board Members
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