The PTA Mission

PTA’s vision is making every child’s potential a reality. 

PTA’s mission is to be:
-       A powerful voice for all children,
-       A relevant resource for families and communities, and
-       A strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child.

PTA’s purposes, or historical goals are as follows:
-       To promote the welfare of the children and youth in home, school, community and place of worship
-       To raise the standards of home lie
-       To secure adequate laws for the car and protection f 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 the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth          the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.

PTA National Standards for Family-School Partnerships

1. Welcoming All Families - Families are active participants in the life of the school, and feel welcomed, valued, and     connected to each other, to school staff, and to what students are learning and doing in
2. Communicating Effectively – Families and school staff engage in regular, two-way, meaningful communication about     student learning
3. Supporting Student Success – Families and school staff continuously collaborate to support students’ learning and     healthy development both at home and at school, and have regular opportunities to strengthen their knowledge and     skills to do so effectively.
4. Speaking Up for Every Child – Families are empowered to be advocates for their own and other children, to ensure     that students are treated fairly and have access to learning opportunities that will support their success.
5. Sharing Power - Families and school staff are equal partners in decisions that affect children and families and     together inform, influence, and create policies, practices, and programs.
6. Collaborating with Community - Families and school staff collaborate with community members to connect students,     families, and staff to expanded learning opportunities, community services, and civic participation.

            (from National PTA, pta.org)