Getting involved in your child’s education shows that you care about their future. One great way to join the school community is through the parent-teacher organization, or PTO. Collaboration between parents and teachers can make the school a better place for students and educators alike. Even if you don’t have a lot of time to devote, you can have your voice heard in one of these organizations. Here are some reasons why we recommend joining the PTO at your child’s school:
Meet Other Parents
Joining a parent-teacher organization gives you the opportunity to socialize with other parents. This allows you to make new friends and connections with whom you already share common ground. At town hall meetings and events, you can talk to other parents at the school, which can help ease or work out any concerns you have. As new parents join, you can help them become acclimated to their child’s new school.
Make Your Voice Heard
Teachers and parents alike need a space where they can hear from one another. PTO meetings and events provide a space to voice your concerns among like minded people. You can also take time to personally thank the teachers at the school for what they’re doing well. Along with speaking for yourself, you can speak for the children, who may not always feel empowered to speak for themselves.
Help Your Child Feel Valued
Being involved in our child’s school shows them that you care about their education. Many children are proud of their parents for joining the parent-student organizations, even if they act embarrassed about it. Knowing their parents are advocating for them at school can help build childrens’ confidence, which can lead to improved behavior and performance.
Give Back to the School
Parent-teacher organizations lift a burden off teachers, who often feel overworked. By volunteering at events, helping out in the classroom or just helping make plans for the school’s future, parents can give back to their children’s schools in a big way. This helps raise teacher morale and leads to better educational experiences for students.
The PTO at NTCA
At North Tampa Christian Academy, parents can be involved in the PTO on a few different levels. Parent volunteers help teachers and the PTO as needed, either in classrooms or on field trips. Room parents assist teachers by facilitating communication between parents, teachers and the PTO. All members can participate in town hall meetings, and they often do. Our PTO helps make NTCA a great place to teach and a great place to learn.
At North Tampa Christian Academy, a Tampa private school, we always encourage and appreciate parental involvement. Our students thrive creatively, academically and spiritually in a project-based learning environment. Faculty and families work together to inspire leadership through Christian innovation. Contact us today to learn more.