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This is NO ORDINARY parent group, this PTA of ours.
This is a national movement to represent all CHILDREN.
This is millions of members speaking with one voice for children,
EDUCATION, and families. This is how the school
COMMUNITY comes together before school, in school,
after school with programs to help every SCHOOL partner
with FAMILIES, to help every child achieve their
POTENTIAL. This is school spirit. This is an
EXTRAORDINARY group of moms, dads, teachers,
principals, aunts, uncles, grandparents, caregivers,
businesspeople, advocates. THIS IS ALL OF THE
ABOVE, ALL AT THE SAME TIME. THIS IS PTA.®
This is a national movement to represent all CHILDREN.
This is millions of members speaking with one voice for children,
EDUCATION, and families. This is how the school
COMMUNITY comes together before school, in school,
after school with programs to help every SCHOOL partner
with FAMILIES, to help every child achieve their
POTENTIAL. This is school spirit. This is an
EXTRAORDINARY group of moms, dads, teachers,
principals, aunts, uncles, grandparents, caregivers,
businesspeople, advocates. THIS IS ALL OF THE
ABOVE, ALL AT THE SAME TIME. THIS IS PTA.®
National/Texas/Local PTA
Section 1. The Purposes of the Oak Hill Elementary PTA, in common with those of the National PTA and the Texas PTA, are:
a. To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community and place of worship.
b. To raise the standards of home life.
c. To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.
d. To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.
e. 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.
Section 2. The Purposes of the National PTA, the Texas PTA and this Local PTA are promoted through an advocacy and educational program directed toward parents, teachers and the general public; developed through conferences, committees, projects and programs; and governed and qualified by the basic policies set forth in Article IV.
National & Texas PTA Vision:
“Making every child’s potential a reality.” “everychild.onevoice.”
OHE PTA GOALS
OHEPTA Bylaws -- Article III. Purposes:
Section 1. The Purposes of the Oak Hill Elementary PTA, in common with
those of the National PTA and the Texas PTA, are:
a. To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school,
community and place of worship.
b. To raise the standards of home life.
c. To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and
youth.
d. To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents
and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children
and youth.
e. 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.
Section 2. The Purposes of the National PTA, the Texas PTA and this Local
PTA are promoted through an advocacy and educational program directed
toward parents, teachers and the general public; developed through
conferences, committees, projects and programs; and governed and qualified
by the basic policies set forth in Article IV.
Section 3. The organization is organized exclusively for the charitable,
scientific, literary or educational purposes within the meaning of Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or corresponding section of any
future federal tax code (hereinafter referred to as “Internal Revenue Code”).
Benefits
PTA provides opportunities to meet and to talk with other parents who
have the same worries as you. By sharing common concerns, you will
feel more empowered to do the tough job of parenting. Being part of
PTA results in parental support and makes school involvement easier.
You will no longer feel “all alone” in raising your child. PTA also
provides educational opportunities. From Local-level parent education
meetings to the Texas PTA Annual Convention, PTA encourages
learning and the sharing of accomplishments. Ultimately, PTA provides
the opportunity to serve, to volunteer and to contribute to the welfare of
all children, because children represent our future. PTA will introduce
you to a great variety of new activities and opportunities to share your
special talents. PTA will give you opportunity, not only to impact your
local community, but to have input in major legislative and policy issues
affecting children throughout the state.
Benefits of Membership
PTA connects you to the school and to others with the same interests as
you. From Local-level parent education meetings to the Texas PTA
Annual Convention, PTA encourages learning and the sharing of
interests and concerns. PTA will give you opportunity, not only to impact
your local school and community, but to have input in major legislative
and policy issues affecting children throughout the state. Membership
gives you a voice. Exercise your right to vote. Get involved. PTA
members in Texas receive the following member discounts:
- La Quinta discount rate
- 3% off auto insurance from Nationwide Insurance
- 5-10% off Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- 4-6% off Aflac supplemental accident insurance
- 5% off Southwest Vacations
- 14% discount at T-Mobile
- 15% off admission at Schlitterbahn, Fiesta Texas, and Sea World
- 5% off online purchases at BarnesandNoble.com
- Discounts on selected Sharp Electronics products
- Monthly specials and 7% off at Dell