St. Mary's County Council of PTAs (CCPTA)

Welcome

PTA builds bridges between homes and schools, integrating the efforts of parents with principals and teachers. Why Join PTA? The number-one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school , and your community.

Why PTA?

Get Connected.  There's no better way to know what's happening in your school.

Discover Great Resources.  The PTA offers a variety of programs designed for parents as well as students.

Tap into a Network.  Parenting is not easy--it helps to share ideas, concerns and experiences with other parents and educators in the community. PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind.

Watch Yourself Grow.  By volunteering with your PTA, you gain valuable experiences. It's an opportunity to put your skills and hobbies to good use for a good cause--your child and all children in the community.

Speak Up.  Because the PTA is a forum for exchanging ideas, you are encouraged to make suggestions. PTA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your child's school.

Witness Improvement.  By getting involved at your child's school you'll be part of the solution, helping make positive changes. Local PTAs play an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements, curriculum-based programs, and social events--all vital to a school's success.

Be a Role Model. By becoming a PTA member, you'll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.

What do I receive as part of my National PTA dues?  

An online version of Our Children magazine.

National PTA bi-weekly electronic newsletter to stay informed with parenting tips, resources available on www.pta.org, materials from partner organizations, and news within the association.

This Week in Washington electronic newsletter-when congress is in session, you can learn about legislation that affects families and public schools.

Exclusive National PTA member benefits and sponsorship information (including discounts, special offers, promotions from companies including FedEx/Kinko's and Barnes & Noble.com)

Annual Resources for PTAs, which include 80+ pages of reproducible materials for your unit to use locally.

Leadership training such as e-learning courses, conventions and other leadership development opportunities.

Member-to-Member Network, the grassroots advocacy system that provides direct contact by PTA members with members of Congress.

Access to PTA programs such as Building Successful Partnerships, Reflections Program, Parent Involvement Schools of Excellence Certification and Back-to-School kits.

The County Council is committed to leadership training and coordination of the efforts across the local PTAs. The County Council Supports the 21 local PTA's and:

Represents the county on the state PTA board of directors.

Provides representation on the state PTA Legislative committee.

Represents county PTA members at school administration meetings and county committees.

By now some of you have had your first PTA meeting and are already into the full swing of the school year. We wish your luck as you strive to meet the goals you have set for your PTA. As the year progresses, please keep in mind the your PTA objectives and how the PTA network can benefit everyone.

We like to have your input to be as effective as possible when we advocating for issues. We always appreciate your suggestions and always welcome local PTAs input. Speaking as a group always has a stronger impact. One main reason of the PTA organization is for us to work as a whole and to speak on behalf of the parents and children we represent. If you ever have any questions about PTA issues or school issues, please contact us. We learn about local and county needs through your questions and comments.

The CCPTA winter event is the Reflections Gala. Please check back and see the calendar for any update to location, date and start time.

Take Care

Your CCPTA



 

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