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ABOUT
TRAVILAH PTA
Who We Are
Travilah PTA is a not for
profit organization run and managed solely by parent
volunteers. All of our funding comes from membership dues
and fundraising net
income. Accordingly, our success depends upon your support.
The best way to show your
support is to get involved. Join the PTA, contact a
Committee Chairperson (or the Volunteer Coordinator) or
anyone on the
Executive Board and they will find a place for
you. Even a few hours of your time can make a difference.
What We Do
Our PTA:
* Sponsors
many programs that directly contribute to your child's
education including foreign language instruction,
computer graphics, Math Olympiad, chess, and
Reflections.
* Funds cultural arts programs that enhance the
curriculum throughout the year
* Hosts Back to School Picnic, International Night,
Travilahfest, Bingo Night, Book Fair, Lunar New Year, TV
Turnoff Week/Talent Show, and other fun and safe social
events for Travilah ES families.
* Contributes substantial funds each year for
educational materials for each classroom; books for the
media center; and resources for the music program.
* Funds the entire cost of color print cartridges for
computer printers throughout the school used by students
and teachers (this cost is not provided for in school
budget).
* sponsors community service projects so that our
children may also learn to help others.
* Provides scholarships for program and activity
participation.
* Provides a directory of our school community as well
as information about school and community events through
the PTA Newsletter and Listserv.
* Coordinates parent volunteers for classrooms, media
center, school office, and all school events, supporting
school administration, teachers, and staff every day in
many different ways.
Permanent Objectives as stated in the By Laws
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To promote
the welfare of children and youth in home, school,
community
and place of worship
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To raise
the standards of home life
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To secure
adequate laws for the care and protection of children
and youth
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To bring
into closer relation the home and the school, so that
parents and
teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of
children and youth
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To develop
between educators and the general public such united
efforts
as will secure for all children and youth the highest
advantages in physical,
mental, social, and spiritual education.
Travilah Expectations for Parents & Community
We will support the students and staff in achieving the
vision of the school.
We will do this by -
• Being respectful, supportive and kind in our interactions
with others.
• Staying Informed and actively involved in the decisions
that affect our children.
• Providing a learning environment in the home that enhances
and supports the
school’s vision and mission.
• Encouraging and supporting our children’s abilities and
efforts to be responsible
for themselves and their learning.
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