Friday, February 8, 2019

Message from the President

                                                           



PTA Leaders and Members,

V is for vision, volunteer and value but of course it is also for your valentine!

This month we celebrate all the good that PTA does. We celebrate all our past successes such as hot school lunches, kindergarten, our juvenile justice system. We applaud the vision of the women who founded PTA.  February 17, Founders’ Day is an opportunity to reflect on our history and mission. It is also a time to recognize today’s volunteers and all you do for our schools and our children.

Your volunteer commitment is given from the heart because your efforts are for a cause dear to your heart- your child, your school. The power of PTA lies in its volunteers- your time, your talents and your passion. Every day you live the vision of our founders. You focus on welcoming and connecting schools and families. You fund programs that enrich the curriculum. You know the value of PTA to your school and you share that with all the people in your school community.

What is the value of PTA to your school?
×        Committed volunteers
×        Turnkey programs
×        Transformative family engagement practices
×        Community partnerships
×        Relevant resources

Consider all the grants, programs and resources available from Ohio and National PTA- things like Ohio PTA family engagement grants, Reflections, School of Excellence, STEM activities, the Every Child in Focus calendar, social media safety and tips for families and help in running your PTA. Both the National PTA and Ohio PTA websites have a wealth of information for you to explore.

Have you taken advantage of these resources and programs? I hope you will…and I hope you will also take this month to reflect on your value as a volunteer and look for more opportunities to further the mission of PTA. Will you take a different position in your unit? Move up to Council? District? State? Take a look at the slate of candidates for the OhioPTA Board of Directors or learn how to submit your name as a candidate here.

Thanks for living the PTA mission and vision of “Making Every Child’s Potential A Reality” and Happy Valentine’s Day!

Susan