What Is PTA?

PTA is You ...

...communicating, parenting, learning, volunteering, decision making, and collaborating!

The focus of our website is communication which is an integral part of the success of your PTA. But, for communication to be truly effective, it must be two-way.

Feel free to contact us with input, questions, comments and concerns. We love to hear new ideas!

National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement

I. Communicating – Communication between home and school is regular, two-way, and meaningful.

II. Parenting – Parenting skills are promoted and supported.

III. Student Learning – Parents play an integral role in assisting student learning.

IV. Volunteering – Parents are welcome in the school, and their support and assistance are sought.

V. School Decision Making and Advocacy – Parents are full partners in the decisions that affect children and families.

VI. Collaborating with Community – Community resources are used to strengthen schools, families, and student learning.

Purposes of Mt. Bethel PTA

Ensure that all programs advocate for the welfare of our children.

Broaden our children’s awareness of community and foster a respect for differences through a cooperative effort by parents, teacher, staff and our Partners-In-Education.

Foster a positive relationship between the PTA, faculty, staff, Foundation and our children through ongoing communication and planned social events.

Provide continuing education on legislative initiatives and child development programs.

Support environmentally friendly activities and raise environmental awareness.

Purposes of National 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; and

· 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.