PTA Membership

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Click here to download a 2011-12 membership form  

More than 30 years of research shows that children do better when their parents and families are involved both at home and at school.

Everyone benefits from your involvement in PTA:

  1. Be in the know ~ PTA helps you keep up with what's happening at school and learn what you can do to make a difference for your child and his classmates.
  2. Make connections ~  PTA functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind. You can share ideas and experiences with others who share your concern for children and their education.
  3. Hone your skills ~ in PTA you'll have the opportunity to use what you know, try new things and develop your skills
  4. Speak up ~ PTA is a forum for exchanging ideas. Your membership can be a means to effectively suggest changes at your child's school and to be involved in making them happen. Through PTA you can be a more effective advocate for your child and her classmates.
  5. Be a role model for your child ~ through your involvment in PTA, not only will you help your child and his classmates receive a better education, but you'll show your child how much you value education. You will also teach your child about giving back to the community.
  6. Follow these links to find out more: National PTA and Connecticut PTA

Joining the Ridgebury PTA entitles you to:

  • a school directory of Ridgebury families
  • a vote at PTA meetings, which includes voting on PTA budget issues and new enrichment programs, and
  • a Note to School pad, which is an easy way to send a note in with your child when he/she has a play date, after school activity or is being picked up instead of riding the bus

The directories contain lots of useful information, including class lists, a staff directory, PTA chairpersons and committees, Board of Education member contact and meeting information, and general school procedures. Directories will only be distributed to PTA members!

Download the PTA membership form today .  Send the completed form with membership dues ($17 for first voting member, $5 for an additional voting membership) in an envelope marked PTA Membership into school via backpack..

Questions?  Contact Susan Pratt 

 

Teacher/Staff Membership Form 2011-12