Why Join the PTA:
  • The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school.
  • The main role of the local PTA is to build strong working relationships among parents, teachers and schools, in support of students. 
  • At schools where the PTA raises a significant portion of the school's discretionary money, the PTA has a lot of power to influence which programs are funded.
The Purpose of PTA is to:
  • Promote the welfare of the children in home, school and community.
  • Secure adequate laws for the care and protection of our children.
  • Establish a closer relationship between the home and school so that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of the children.
10 Reasons You Belong in the PTA:
  1. Amplify your voice.
  2. Have fun and meet new people!
  3. Save time and effectively run your PTA.
  4. Access resources and grants for your family engagement efforts
  5. Participate in PTA’s nationally-recognized student and family programs.
  6. Gain recognition and national visibility for improving your school.
  7. Share timely parenting info. 
  8. Benefit from money-saving deals. (Check for the latest offers.)
  9. Transform parent leadership into professional development.
  10. Create the village that helps to raise kids and strengthen schools and communities

FAQ’s:

  • WHY SHOULD I JOIN THE PTA?
    • Contributing to the PTA helps as a fundraiser to for the school. 
  • I JOINED THE PTA LAST YEAR, DO I NEED TO JOIN AGAIN THIS YEAR?
    • Yes! PTA Membership is for one school year only, and you have to join annually.
  • DON’T WANT TO BE CONTACTED?
    • The PTA will not contact you to volunteer if you join the PTA. We simply want you to show your support of your child and PAES.
  • I DON’T HAVE TIME TO VOLUNTEER, SO WHY JOIN THE PTA?
    • You do not need to volunteer to be a PTA Member. PTA membership is simply your support of the school. 
  • HOW DO I VOLUNTEER TO HELP?
    • If you do want to volunteer, simply visit the volunteer page HERE for more details or email the PAES Volunteer Coordinator at  PAESvolunteer@gmail.com.
  • HOW DO I BECOME A PTA MEMBER?

You can also download the PTA Membership form HERE and send to school.