I hope this message finds you well. I want to officially welcome you and your families back to school. Normally, PTA's would introduce themselves at Back to School Night. Since we are all attending this event virtually, we too will follow suit.
For those I have not met yet, my name is Emily Porter and I am the Elwood PTA Council President. Council is the governing body which encompasses all five PTA organizations. I have served the Elwood PTA in several capacities over the past 15 years. We are fortunate to have dedicated elected volunteers to serve as your school's PTA leadership. Our mission is to provide the supplemental components of our students' school experience. Now more than ever, it is important to be a member of our school district PTA's.
Membership is just $10 per person ($6 of that stays in our schools to support our Elwood student programs). Our John H. Glenn High School is a P.T.S.A. It offers the opportunity for students to join as well. (student membership is $8) . Funds collected through memberships and donations provide memorable student events, support Arts in Education, our annual Reflections Program, graduating Seniors' scholarships and much more.
Signing up for membership has gotten much easier. Please use the highlighted link and select "Join PTA". From the drop down click "Elwood School District" and select a school or SEPTA. Remember that if you have children or work in multiple buildings, each school has their own PTA membership.
https://nyspta.org/home/membership/
I wish our students, administration,faculty and staff good health and continued success this school year. We can do amazing things through communication and partnership. We truly are, in this together.
My best to you and your families,
Emily S. Porter
Elwood PTA Council President
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