Washington Elementary PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is a self-governing unit of parents and teachers that plans its programs and activities to meet the needs of children and youth in the community. Each PTA has its own characteristics, but its underlying propose is to promote the welfare of children and youth unites all PTA's and gives continuity and nationwide significance to their work.
California State PTA Mission and Core Values The California State PTA is a professional, non-profit volunteer organization committed to the well-being of all children. The mission of is to represent our members and to empower and support them with skills in advocacy, leadership, and communication to positively impact the lives of all children. We believe every adult has a responsibility to ensure that all children develop to their full potential. We believe parents are children's first teachers and that parent involvement is essential throughout a child's educational experience. We believe that family is the basic unit of society responsible for the support and nurturing of all children, and we recognize that "the family" may be defined in many ways. We believe our responsibility includes advocating for the safety and welfare of all children and the opportunity for a quality public education for each child.
Purpose of the PTA To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community and place of worship. To raise the standards of home life. To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth. To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth. To develop between educators and general public such unified efforts as well secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social and spiritual education.
Reasons to Join the PTA 1. Be more involved with your children at school 2. Make a difference in the lives of the children and youth at the school 3. Promote quality education and a true partnership between home and school. 4. To be part of great community of parents and teachers. 5. To join millions of others who care about Anyone can join. Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, neighbors even friends. The larger our membership, the more successful our school. Join Today, Only $10.00 a year!
Programs and Events Supported by the PTA Accelerated Reader Prize Day, Buses for Field Trips, Book Fair, Hands on Art, Hands on Science Kindergarten Open House, Music Center Cultural Art Assembly, Newsletter, Red Ribbon Week Reflections, School Shirts, Yearbook
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October 2007
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