The PTA Difference
For more than 100 years, the PTA has
been at the forefront of issues affecting children, parents and teachers,
working together for the benefit of our children's education and well-being.
PTA is a grassroots organization with enough clout to affect federal, state and
local legislation to support PTA's mission and purposes. Visit the National PTA
website (http://www.pta.org)
for more information, list of benefits, and news.
Our Mission
The Elmsford Parent Teacher Association
is dedicated to strengthening our schools, supporting our teachers and families,
and securing for our children a valuable education. We aim to make
possible, through programs and activities, a productive connection between our
homes and our schools.
What does the PTA do?
- Fund curriculum driven programs for
students
- Recognize student achievements
- Provide educational seminars for
students, parents and teachers.
- Support teachers with class projects
- Raise funds for student activities
throughout the year
- Host family activities
- Seek out new ideas from parents,
faculty, and students for programs & ideas that can be sponsored by the PTA
- Promote school spirit and school
pride
- Provide English classes to parents
whom Spanish is their first language
- And so much more ...
Why should I join the PTA?
- To obtain
valuable information, news, and services to keep you abreast of key
issues affecting children
- To advocate
for better conditions for children and families
- To influence
decisions affecting the welfare of your child
- To promote
quality education and a true partnership between home and school
What are the benefits for joining the PTA?
- Aside from the value that your
contribution will have on the life of your children and the community, all PTA
members benefit from national relationships. For a listing of the most current
list of benefits go to
www.pta.org/benefits .
Where do I sign up?
Print out the following form in English
or Spanish. Send the form and fee to school with your child in an envelope
addressed to PTA.
PTA Membership
Form (English)
PTA Membership
Form (Spanish)