Why join the PTA?
The number one reason to join the Seawell Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school. But there are many more advantages:
Get Connected. There’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school.
Be a Role Model. By becoming a PTA member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.
Witness Improvement. By getting involved at your child’s school you’ll be part of the solution, helping make positive changes. Local PTAs play an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements, curriculum-based programs, and social events.
Speak Up. PTA can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your child’s school.
Discover Great Resources. The PTA offers a variety of programs designed for parents as well as students.
Tap into a Network. PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind. You an share ideas, concerns, and experiences.
Watch Yourself Grow. By volunteering with your PTA, you put your skills and hobbies to use for a noble cause—your child and all children in the community.
Enjoy Substantial Benefits. Individuals and local units can take advantage of a host of benefits from PTA membership including discounts and offers from benefit providers and sponsors, magazine subscriptions, leadership training, e-newsletters and much more. To see a full list of benefit providers, go to the national PTA website.
PTA Leaders Needed
Please take a look at the PTA roles document to learn about available positions and their estimated time commitment. If you have any questions or wish to be involved, please email PTA Nominating Committee Chair mjhuchko@gmail.com
Start Volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to learn more about the school and give back to your child's learning community. Complete the Volunteer Interest Survey and you'll be connected with opportunities matching your interests—it's simple and quick!
Make a Donation
The Seawell Elementary School PTA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Consider making it part of your charitable giving plan for the year. And don’t forget to ask your employer if they have a matching donation program to help double your gift!