PTA/PTSA stands for Parent Teacher Association/ Parent Teacher/ Student Association

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What is the PTSA? 

An organization of local groups of teachers and the parents of their pupils that works for the improvement of the schools and the benefit of the pupils. It is volunteer run, and separate from the school district. 

What does the PTSA do? 

PTSAs Support Student Education and Experience

  • Provides funding to supplement classroom and school needs

  • Purchases major equipment like computers and even capital improvements like playgrounds

  • Provides funding for food insecure children through organizations such as TABLE, PORCH, and Food for Summer

  • Coordinates clothing drives for students in need

  • Supports arts education by coordinating PTA Reflections and funding outside Cultural Arts programming

PTAs Support Teachers and Staff

  • Funds training and development for staff

  • Coordinates teacher appreciation events throughout the year

  • Runs Book Fairs and buys materials for the library

  • Funds additional support for the administration and front office

  • Provides funding directly to teachers for classroom materials

PTAs Build Stronger Schools

  • Supports back-to-school, spirit nights, and end of year celebrations

  • Manages spirit merchandise sales to build school pride - and raise funds!

  • Coordinates volunteers year round

  • Publishes PTA newsletters and maintains social media forums

  • Advocates for policy and funding at the state and local level

Sources: 

https://www.chccs.org/Page/5169

https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/domain/1007

How Can SITs Advance Equity Trimmed

Thank you to the CHCCS PTA Council for this summary.