Transcript What is in PTA for You?

Idaho PTA
Benefits and Programs Overview
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A powerful voice for all children,
A relevant resource for families and
communities, and
A strong advocate for the education and wellbeing of every child.
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was founded in 1897 as the National Congress of Mothers
by Alice Birney, a twice-widowed working mother, who
served as president, and Phoebe Hearst, mother of
publisher William Randolph Hearst, who served as first vice
president. Second vice president was Mrs. Adlai
Stevenson, wife of the vice president of the United States.
originated with a mission statement that called upon
parents “irrespective of creed, color, or condition,”
creating a commitment to tolerance long before issues of
diversity came into focus.
had a voice in government even before its predominantly
female members could vote. The National Congress of
Mothers was a leading voice in lobbying for child health
and safety issues.
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PTA benefits your CHILD.
You get connected, discover new resources,
tap into a network passionate about your
child’s safety, learning, and school experience.
Art, volunteer and nutrition programs PTA
offers, helps enhance your child’s education.
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PTA benefits YOU.
You can watch yourself grow, voice your
opinions, vote, and make decisions at your
school. You gain first hand information on
flu vaccines, legislative issues and national
decisions being made that affect your family
and community. You have the opportunity
to be a role model, enjoy PTA benefits, and
connect with the Principal, teachers, and staff
at school.
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PTA benefits the SCHOOL.
You can see firsthand what the needs of the
school are, help with activities, hear updates
from the Principal, get information on school
news and legislative news. When parents are
involved, schools perform better and teachers
feel more supported.
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benefits everyone involved
Hundreds of studies have been conducted
and the same resounding result is number
one in determining student success…….
 Parent
Involvement
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Reflections
The Reflections Program is the last art program that
recognizes children’s creativity on a Local, State and National
Level. With cuts to our State’s education, programs such as
these are less and less likely to continue…..that is why PTA
finds it important to enhance the arts through their
Reflections Program.
Three For Me
Volunteers are harder to come by in our busy schedules and
tightening budgets. With the Three for Me program, PTA has
set up your volunteer system for you. From commitment
cards to Volunteer appreciation certificates, Three for Me is a
great tool in helping parents find the time to be involved in
your school.
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Provides opportunities for Fathers to get more
involved in their child’s school. When both parents
are involved, student success increases and a new
perspective to learning is brought to the table.
Healthy Lifestyles
Encourages Schools to engage their students in a
healthy way of life, from exercise to eating habits.
Family – School Partnerships
Creates Partnerships between community and
schools through businesses, civic organizations
and parents beyond the school boundaries.
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Budget cuts have stormed our Education
System, fundraising can not make up the
difference, but having your voice heard
related to policies and legislation MATTERS!
PTA provides the opportunity to have your
voice heard and get information on issues
related to our children’s education, health
and safety back to you.
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your School Campus
 Beyond your School District
 Beyond your Neighborhood and
Community
 You can influence state and
federal policies for Idaho’s
children.
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If our voice is silent, the only voices being
heard are those with other agendas.
Including interests that may have a negative
impact on Idaho’s children.
We are most passionate about what is best
for our children.
Advocates need to be a united voice, before
and during the process, not after it impacts
our children.
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offers support and the tools
necessary to have a voice at the
table for our children!
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By becoming a member of your Local Unit PTA you
will also be a member of your State and National PTA,
the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in
the United States.
You will be joining a multi-cultural district of proud
parents who care about issues that affect children.
PTA is a leader in reminding our nation of its
obligations to children and families.
Membership is open to anyone concerned with the
education, health, and welfare of children and youth.
Membership is what drives this organization and
helps protects our country’s greatest resource,
 our children.
• National Dues, supports advocacy at the Nation’s Capitol
$1.75 • Supports Media tools for your schools programs
• State Dues, support local advocacy efforts, newsletters,
leadership support and training at your local levels.
$5.25 • Provides your Person to Person training and other material to
run your school programs effectively and professionally.
• Total Investment for Your Child’s potential to be actualized
and supported through a National Network of passionate
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parents and education advocates.
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All the paperwork and information for taxes
and non-profit status are available through
PTA.
Outside of PTA, insurance policies can cost
10 times as much as what PTA offers, if
available at all.
With the new Tax laws for Non-profit
organizations, PTA offers a safety net of
support for your filing status and paperwork
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Behind every Local PTA Unit is a Region, State and National
PTA support group. Idaho PTA also provides a very
knowledgeable Executive Director to offer support to the
organization.
PTA’s have a blueprint for running your local units
smoothly – no need to re-invent the wheel, it is already in
place for you.
PTA is a large organization of parents working together for
the same purpose, helping our children reach their full
potential, does your local organization have that sort of
volume behind it’s effort?
PTA provides information to our parents concerning
immunizations, influenza, video games, educational
legislation, drug and alcohol awareness, nutritional laws
and wellness programs, and many information that effect
us everyday as educators, parents and families.
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PTA does not act alone. Working in
cooperation with many national education,
health, safety, and child advocacy groups and
federal agencies, the national PTA
organization collaborates on projects that
benefit children and that bring valuable
resources to its members.
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would we be today
without PTA?
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the creation of kindergarten classes,
child labor laws,
a public health service,
hot lunch programs,
a juvenile justice system,
mandatory immunization
and many more programs were accepted as
national norms. Between 1897 and 1919, 37
state-level congresses were chartered to help
carry out the work of the organization.
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Today, PTA is the largest volunteer child
advocacy organization in the nation. Our
members represent the ethnic diversity of our
nation, and they come from the ranks of
traditional families, single-parent
households, blended families, grandparents,
and other caring adults. Together, we
continue to serve as the conscience of the
country for children and youth.
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Be a part of a great American heritage
Be a part of a long tradition of child
advocates
Be a part of something bigger than
ourselves
Be a voice for all the children who are our
future and need to be heard
Be proud to be PTA, and carry on the noble
mission!!