The Hillside School PTA is an active volunteer organization where parent and teachers work together to provide educational, fun, and enriching programs for our school. As a member you will be eligible to vote on important items such as where PTA money is best spent. Membership allows you to participate in school volunteer positions such as executive board, class parent and chairperson of a committee. Also, as a PTA member you can receive discounts from participating businesses that support the National PTA. For more information and a list of companies providing these benefits, go to here.
Our membership is $15, which includes one Buzz Book and a one year membership in the PTA for your family.
What is the Buzz Book?
The Buzz Book is a directory of Hillside families’ contact information. Listed in this book are phone numbers, home addresses, email addresses, the school calendar, and other important school information. It is a must have for planning birthday parties, playdates, or just staying in touch with friends!
Need more reasons to join the PTA?
Check out everything the PTA does (it’s a lot!) HERE and see 10 more reasons why it is beneficial to YOU to join the PTA below:
Reason #1: Your child benefits. Dozens of research studies show that when parents get involved, children do better in school. When parents get connected to the school, children get better grades, do better on tests, and have fewer discipline problems. When you build a relationship with your child’s teachers, principal, and office staff, it will be far easier to communicate about any problem (or victory) that occurs throughout the year.
Reason #2: You will be in the know. The PTA knows what’s happening with the school, who’s involved, and usually plans many of the events.
Reason #3: You’ll tap into a network. PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, to build rapport and discuss issues that are on your mind. You can share ideas, concerns, and experiences to make the school year better for everyone.
Reason #4: You can be part of the solution. By getting involved at your child’s school you can help make positive changes. Local PTAs play an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements, curriculum-based programs, and social events.
Reason #5: You can meet other parents. The common bond all parents of school-aged children share is that we care about creating the best possible educational experience for our kids. We are neighbors and peers and as a result, many friendships are forged via this connection.
Reason #6: Your child will feel a sense of pride. Being part of the local PTA will, in most cases, make your kids proud of you. They may not admit it (they may even grumble), but they will feel proud that their parents are involved in improving their school’s well-being.
Reason #8: Your voice can be heard. PTA can be a way for you to more effectively effect change at your child’s school.
Reason #9: You can share your skills. Your child will beam for weeks after his parent comes to school and shares his career, hobby, or even just their time helping out at the school book fair. Stay-at-home parents as well as working parents all have individual talents they can share.
Reason #10: You can show that you care. By becoming a PTA member, you’re also becoming a role model and demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education as well as on being involved in their world.
So Don’t Wait – – JOIN THE PTA TODAY!
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