Get Involved with Washington PTA!
There are many opportunities for you to get involved to help make Washington a great school! Sign-up forms go home near the beginning of the school year. We ask that parents fill them out and return them as soon as possible. Additionally, you can contact the PTA committee chairperson for an area, program or event you are interested in assisting. A list of the current PTA committee contacts is here.
WASHINGTON NEEDS YOU!!
FACT VS. FICTION
“Fiction” #1: “Washington PTA will be fine without my help- they’ve got lots of people!”
FACT: Washington PTA has a strong tradition of enriching our children’s learning experience with its many programs and events. But, did you know these events are planned and organized by parents who are willing to volunteer their time and talents? Volunteers are essential to keep Washington’s vibrant programming and activities going. Without parent involvement and volunteers, the PTA simply cannot continue the programs and events that you and your children have come to expect at Washington.
“Fiction” #2: “I can’t volunteer if I work or have other children at home.”
FACT: Most PTA committee roles involve work that can be done according to your schedule and only some PTA roles require you to be present at a specific time for a specific event. So, even if you have other children at home, if you work full or part time, if you have kids in different schools or if you are a stay-at-home parent, there is a role that works with your schedule!
“Fiction” #3: “I need special skills or qualifications to be on a committee.”
FACT: The only qualification to be on a PTA committee is to have a desire to contribute to your child’s school. That’s it! No special experience or talents are required!
Are you interested in the Arts? Then you might like:
· Cultural Arts
· Reflections
· Arts and Letters Night
Are you interested in science or the environment? Then you might like:
· Science Fair
· Math & Science Night
· Courtyard
Are you good on a computer? Then you might like:
· Website
· Newsletter
· Social Media
· Phantom Fundraiser
· Yearbook
· Directory
Do you enjoy entertaining or hosting events, or event planning? Then you might like:
· Hospitality
· Spring Celebration
· Fall Family Picnic
· Staff Appreciation
· Arts and Letters Night
· Sprit Nights
Are you good at writing? Then you might like:
· Newsletter (Wizard Words)
· Social Media
· Website
Are you passionate about teacher and staff support? Then you might like:
· Staff Appreciation,
· Teacher Grants
· Teacher Start-Up Funds
· Bus Driver Appreciation
Are you a good “sales” person, or are you good at talking to other parents about contributing time, talent or treasure to our school? Then you might like:
· Phantom Fundraiser
· Nominating Committee
· Membership
· Passive Fundraising
· Wizard Wear
· School Store
Do you love books and our media center? Then you might like:
· Book Fair
· Dedicate a Book
· Reading Incentive Programs
· Weekly Readers
· Summer Reading Challenge
· Arts and Letters Night
Are you good with finances and record keeping? Then you might like:
· Phantom Fundraiser
· Treasurer
· Audit Committee
WASHINGTON NEEDS YOU!!
FACT VS. FICTION
“Fiction” #1: “Washington PTA will be fine without my help- they’ve got lots of people!”
FACT: Washington PTA has a strong tradition of enriching our children’s learning experience with its many programs and events. But, did you know these events are planned and organized by parents who are willing to volunteer their time and talents? Volunteers are essential to keep Washington’s vibrant programming and activities going. Without parent involvement and volunteers, the PTA simply cannot continue the programs and events that you and your children have come to expect at Washington.
“Fiction” #2: “I can’t volunteer if I work or have other children at home.”
FACT: Most PTA committee roles involve work that can be done according to your schedule and only some PTA roles require you to be present at a specific time for a specific event. So, even if you have other children at home, if you work full or part time, if you have kids in different schools or if you are a stay-at-home parent, there is a role that works with your schedule!
“Fiction” #3: “I need special skills or qualifications to be on a committee.”
FACT: The only qualification to be on a PTA committee is to have a desire to contribute to your child’s school. That’s it! No special experience or talents are required!
Are you interested in the Arts? Then you might like:
· Cultural Arts
· Reflections
· Arts and Letters Night
Are you interested in science or the environment? Then you might like:
· Science Fair
· Math & Science Night
· Courtyard
Are you good on a computer? Then you might like:
· Website
· Newsletter
· Social Media
· Phantom Fundraiser
· Yearbook
· Directory
Do you enjoy entertaining or hosting events, or event planning? Then you might like:
· Hospitality
· Spring Celebration
· Fall Family Picnic
· Staff Appreciation
· Arts and Letters Night
· Sprit Nights
Are you good at writing? Then you might like:
· Newsletter (Wizard Words)
· Social Media
· Website
Are you passionate about teacher and staff support? Then you might like:
· Staff Appreciation,
· Teacher Grants
· Teacher Start-Up Funds
· Bus Driver Appreciation
Are you a good “sales” person, or are you good at talking to other parents about contributing time, talent or treasure to our school? Then you might like:
· Phantom Fundraiser
· Nominating Committee
· Membership
· Passive Fundraising
· Wizard Wear
· School Store
Do you love books and our media center? Then you might like:
· Book Fair
· Dedicate a Book
· Reading Incentive Programs
· Weekly Readers
· Summer Reading Challenge
· Arts and Letters Night
Are you good with finances and record keeping? Then you might like:
· Phantom Fundraiser
· Treasurer
· Audit Committee