JOIN THE PTA

We need you! Please join the OTES PTA! Together we can make a difference.

Have you joined for the new school year?

Your annual PTA membership keeps you current and connected on school PTA functions, as well as giving you a voice and a vote on important PTA matters affecting our children. In addition, membership dues help to fund the many curricular supports, enrichments and events that help make OTES an extraordinary public school.

PTA membership is available to parents and guardians of any student enrolled in the school, administration, and staff, as well as any community members concerned about local education. Cost is $8.00 per adult family member/guardian or $15.00 for 2 family members.  We've also teamed up with SEPTA for dual membership. You can join both for $15. You'll get a $1 off of SEPTA dues $9 (regularly $10) and $2 off of PTA dues $6 (regularly $8)

Membership forms will be coming home with students in September.  You can complete the form and send it back to school with your child with a check made out to “OTES PTA” in an envelope marked “PTA Membership”.  Or you can join online thru the MemberHub button below.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact OTESevents@gmail.com.

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ABOUT PTA MEMBERSHIP

PTA is a partnership between parents and educators who strive to enhance student learning and enrich the lives of the students within the school. It is also a forum for parents to obtain knowledge and voice their opinions about what is happening in their school.

A common misconception about the PTA is that all they do is organize fundraisers and school events. Although fundraising is an important and integral part of the PTA, the funds raised we raise help support many needed programs within the school. The PTA is so much more!

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.
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. PTA functions provide opportunities to meet other parents and teachers.

• Watch yourself grow. By volunteering with your PTA, you gain valuable experiences and personal confidence. It’s an opportunity to put your skills and hobbies to good use for a good cause.

• Speak up. Because PTA is a forum for exchanging ideas, you are encouraged to make suggestions and more effectively suggest change at your child’s school.

• Help your child succeed. PTA fosters parent involvement. Parent involvement has been proven by three decades of research to be the greatest predictor of student success.

• Witness improvement. By getting involved at your child’s school you’ll be part of the solution, helping to make positive changes.

• Be a role model. By becoming a PTA member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.