WHY PTA?  Watch this PTA video - 

https://youtu.be/vG74RpvbGas

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https://pulaski.memberhub.com

Why Should I Join PTA?

PTA membershiop and dues support your child by funding essential eductioanal and curriculum needs for their classroom; advocatin on behalf of chilren and educators at the local, state and national levels; and building an inclusive school community for all families. We invite you to join the Casimir Pulaski PTA for your child because increasing our membership, even by one, makes it possible to provide important educational resources, speak up on important issues and create a stronger school community.  There is no wrong or right way to be involved - anything you can give, whether it's time or money, will support your child's potential.

FAQs

Where does my money go when I pay membership dues?

PTA dues directly support your child.  PTA dues help fund essential school resources and curriculum needs, inlcuding programs and activities for each classroom.  PTA dues support advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national levels, impacting decisions affecting your child's health, safety and quality of education.  PTA dues support our work to strengthen connections betwwen your family, your child's classmates and their families, and teachers to build a thriving and inclusive community for everyone.

How does PTA impact my child?

PTA advocates for increased funding for all children in Yonkers.  We communicate with elected officials both at the local and state level.  We attend rallies locally and in Albany to ensure that Yonkers offers a sound basic education to all of our children.

PTA provides schools access to resources and dozens of nationally recognized educational programs that impact a child's education.

PTA national advocacy efforts have helped establish universal kindergarten and the National School Lunch Program, the juvenile justice system and anti-child labor laws.

Does PTA membership require volunteering and attending meetings?
The only thing required of you to be a member of PTA is to pay the annual membership dues.  Beyond that, however you choose to PTA is up to you.  PTA offers all parents and caregivers the opportunity to be engaged in their child's potential.  From volunteering at school events to participating in local, state and national advocacy efforts to holding PTA leadership roles - the level of involvement is up to you.  There is no wrong way to PTA!

How much time do I have to commit to being a member of PTA?
Membership in PTA can involve as much or as little time as you have to offer.  There is no wrong or right way to be involved - anything you can give, whether it's time or money, will support your child's potential.

How does PTA ensure it represents every child and family at the school?

We encourage every family in the school to becom a PTA member to support the success of thier child.  We want a diverse membership base that reflects all of the families and needs of students at the school.  PTA strengthens connections between your family, your child's classmates and their families and teachers to build a thriving and inclusive community for everyone.

How do you advocate at the national, state and local levels and why is it important to my child?
PTA is active at the local, state and national levels, impacting decisions affecting your child's health, safety and quality of education.  During the past 120 years, PTA's national advocacy efforts have helped establish universal kindergarten and the National School Lunch Program, the juvenile justice system and anti-child labor laws.