why join pta?
Enjoy the Benefits! The number one reason to join the Smyrna Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school. But there are many more advantages. Here are just a few:
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 (amen!)—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. Smyrna PTA & Foundation 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 Smyrna PTA member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.
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 (amen!)—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. Smyrna PTA & Foundation 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 Smyrna PTA member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.
10 Myths about joining PTA
#1 Only moms and teachers need to join the PTA. A strong PTA needs the support of parents, family members, teachers, school staff, and community members. Anyone who cares about children belongs in the PTA!
#2 Joining the PTA means I have to volunteer. The PTA appreciates everyone’s membership, whether or not a member volunteers. You will not be sucked in to a black hole of volunteering! 😊
#3 I have to be a board member or chair a committee to join the PTA. You do not have to serve on the PTA Board or chair a committee to join the PTA. Your beautiful smile and wonderful support will suffice!
#4 PTA membership never expires, I only have to join once. Each new school year begins a new PTA membership year. Your PTA membership will be good for the entire school year!
#5 I don’t have the time to join the PTA. If you are unable to volunteer your time, please consider becoming a member of the PTA and give your financial support. You will have the satisfaction of knowing that your support helps fund events and activities for the children throughout the school year! (Movie Night, Family Reading night, Teacher Appreciation week, etc!)
#6 I’ll get roped into volunteering if I attend a PTA meeting. There will be opportunities to get involved, but no pressure. Just pass along the signup sheet if you are unable to participate. No judgment here!
#7 The PTA is only for stay-at-home parents with nothing else to do. Your fellow PTA members are family and community members who want to support the kids and the school. Most members are juggling full time/part time jobs, bills, household chores, kids, sports, and homework, just like you! (In fact, half of the PTA board carry full time jobs).
#8 My child’s life will be the same whether or not I join the PTA. Not only does membership put you in direct communication with other parents and teachers, it shows your child that you are interested and invested in their educational experience.
#9 The PTA has all the help they need. The PTA always wants and always needs volunteers! If you choose to volunteer, you decide your time commitment!
#10 I have an idea but the PTA isn’t interested. New ideas are always welcome! It’s important to keep our PTA fresh and exciting!
For more information on Georgia PTA & National PTA click on the logos!
#2 Joining the PTA means I have to volunteer. The PTA appreciates everyone’s membership, whether or not a member volunteers. You will not be sucked in to a black hole of volunteering! 😊
#3 I have to be a board member or chair a committee to join the PTA. You do not have to serve on the PTA Board or chair a committee to join the PTA. Your beautiful smile and wonderful support will suffice!
#4 PTA membership never expires, I only have to join once. Each new school year begins a new PTA membership year. Your PTA membership will be good for the entire school year!
#5 I don’t have the time to join the PTA. If you are unable to volunteer your time, please consider becoming a member of the PTA and give your financial support. You will have the satisfaction of knowing that your support helps fund events and activities for the children throughout the school year! (Movie Night, Family Reading night, Teacher Appreciation week, etc!)
#6 I’ll get roped into volunteering if I attend a PTA meeting. There will be opportunities to get involved, but no pressure. Just pass along the signup sheet if you are unable to participate. No judgment here!
#7 The PTA is only for stay-at-home parents with nothing else to do. Your fellow PTA members are family and community members who want to support the kids and the school. Most members are juggling full time/part time jobs, bills, household chores, kids, sports, and homework, just like you! (In fact, half of the PTA board carry full time jobs).
#8 My child’s life will be the same whether or not I join the PTA. Not only does membership put you in direct communication with other parents and teachers, it shows your child that you are interested and invested in their educational experience.
#9 The PTA has all the help they need. The PTA always wants and always needs volunteers! If you choose to volunteer, you decide your time commitment!
#10 I have an idea but the PTA isn’t interested. New ideas are always welcome! It’s important to keep our PTA fresh and exciting!
For more information on Georgia PTA & National PTA click on the logos!