This presentation offers parents 10 reasons to join the PTA. Enhancing the education of children is easier when parents are involved and the PTA offers a wide variety of volunteering options. Please share as you see fit and thanks for considering your school PTA - your children will thank you for it!

1. 10 REASONS TO JOIN THE PTA
Jay Moneta
Hunter Thomson

2. Introduction
The PTA is a recognized group of parents and teachers that work together for the benefit of their school. Taking an active role in your
children’s school is critical to their success. We’ve compiled a list of 10 reasons why joining the PTA will greatly improve your child’s education
experience.

3. 1 It’s good for your child.
Research shows that children whose parents are involved in
their school make better grades and have fewer disciplinary
problems at school. When parents get plugged in at school,
their children do better.
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4. 2 It’s important to the school.
Schools are becoming more and more dependent on parent
groups. The parent groups are responsible for almost all of
the school’s fundraising revenue. They provide support to
teachers and administrators, and they create a caring and
supportive atmosphere in the school.
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5. 3 You’ll get connected.
There’s no better way to know what’s going on in the school
than to be on the school’s parent teacher group. Y ou’ll be
first to hear about important decisions and changes the
school is thinking about making, and you will get to know
teachers and administrators on a familiar basis.
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6. 4 You’ll be part of a network.
Every parent group function is an opportunity to meet other
parents in the same situation as you. Y will be connected
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with a group of parents who share a common goal of
improving the school for the children.
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7. 5 You’ll make a difference.
By volunteering with the PTA, you’ll be able to use your skills
for a noble cause. Parent groups work to establish a supportive
and encouraging community for the entire school. The goal
is to create the most educational environment possible for
our children.
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8. 6 It’s fun!
Y ou’ll connect with a group of people who are all concerned
with creating a better environment for their children. Y will
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help plan fun events, socials and get togethers that the whole
family can attend.
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9. 7 You’ll be a role model.
You’ll show your children that not only are they important to
you, but their education is as well. They’ll see you taking a
stand to make education better for them and their peers,
and chances are they’ll do the same.
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10. 8 You’ll help raise necessary funds.
The PTA fundraises to provide more educational services for
children. Fundraisers remain important to improving the
quality of the school overall, and parent groups make them
possible.
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11. 9 It’s flexible.
The PTA has progressed to meet the changing needs of
parents. There are a variety of small ways parents can help
and be involved in the PTA. Project responsibilities are flexible
and can be adjusted to fit with your time constraints.
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12. 10 It’s for every parent.
Your voice and opinion matters! It makes a difference when
you speak up. Y our voice and ideas can help improve the
quality of education for your children and their peers. You’ll
see the smiles on their faces and know that you’ve played
a part in making school a little more comfortable and fun.
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13. Conclusion
Being an involved parent can be as simple as helping your child with homework or even reading together. The more time you take out
of your day to become more involved in your child’s education, the better. Y don’t have to make the PTA a full time job to make a
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difference. However, volunteering occasionally and attending school events really matters. Showing your children you value education
will teach them to value it as well. The national PTA website is at www.pta.org

14. About Believe
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To contact Jay Moneta or Hunter Thomson call toll-free 1-877-7-BELIEVE (1-877-723-5438) or email Home@BelieveKids.com