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As the largest volunteer child advocacy association in the nation,
National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) reminds our country of its
obligations to children and provides parents and families with a
powerful voice to speak on behalf of every child while providing the
best tools for parents to help their children be successful students.
The
local PTA (your PTA! your teachers!
your kids! your neighbors!....) operates
under the directives of its charter, in
line with the county, state, and national
PTA directives, namely:
- 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, THAT PARENT 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.
So how does all that
translate into action?
We're glad you asked!
Special Programming
Several programs offered
every year, for all schools, eg:
- Rain Forest Reptiles - 'nuff said!
- Inspector Iwannano - Character Building
- Narnia, the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
(theatrical 3rd-5th)
- Little People - Finger Spelling with
Signing Hands
- Robin Hood! (theatrical 3rd-5th)
- The Caterpillar (K-2nd)
- The [walk-in!] Globe
- The Brain Game (High School)
Visiting Author
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4th & 5th grade all 3 elementary schools
- 2007-08: Dale
Christopher, son of noted sportswriter
Matt Christopher
- 2008-09 Alison
Hart, historical fiction, Nancy
Drew, American Girl, and more
D.A.R.E.
- Tee shirts /
favors for every child in the
program
- Special
prizes for winners of poster contest
Legislative Advocacy
/ Get out the Vote
Scholarships
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Middle School Art and Music Awards ($500 ea)
- Excellence by Example (up to 4
@ $1000 each)
for
students who can present their strong
points in a number of ways, including
an interview. This was designed
for students who have unique abilities
but not necessarily a strong academic
record. Good attendance and teacher
recommendation a must. Our scholarship committee
will conduct interviews of top contenders
and also judge materials. Download
the cover
letter and application
form.
- Frances J. Martin Scholarship
($1000)
awarded
to a graduating student with at least
a "B"
average; requires extracurricular activities,
good attendance record, and a written
question which will be determined by
the scholarship committee. Download
the cover
letter and application
form.
Sunshine
- Gift Baskets for Teacher Recognition (and Secretaries!)
- Teacher of the Year awards
- Other staff 'Cheer'
- Custodial lunch (we love our custodians
too!)
- Volunteer Recognition and Reward
Dinner
- Work with Manchester Police outreach
dept.
for example, see here and here
Promote the Arts
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Reflections Program
-
Start the Arts
- Scholarship incentives (see above)
- Grants to both Middle and High School
Drama programs
- Grant to High School Band
Communication
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Newsletter
- Website ( <= you are here :
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- Flyers home with kids
- Electronic mailing list (sign up
on our homepage!)
Book Fairs
Holiday Shops (the kids love these!)
R.I.F. (Reading is Fundamental)
and more!!!
Many
of these would be impossible without all
the generous donations of time (esp. the
PTA execs
and chairs!) from volunteers,
and from the support of our fund raisers.
We thank you !! 
If you would like to be counted
among these ranks, see our 'What
You Can Do' page.
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