Tabb Elementary School PTA

The Mission of the TES PTA is three fold:

To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children.

To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children.

To encourage parents and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.

The Tabb Elementary PTA board of directors voted to adopt this mission statement as our own on Sept. 14, 2004.

ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS
2007-2008

Increase parental involvement in PTA sponsored programs and events and strive to ensure that volunteers feel welcomed and valued.

Promote and increase PTA membership with an overall goal of 100%.
Work with teachers and staff to fund and support educational enrichment activities.
Provide a supportive learning environment to assist teachers, staff and students as needed in the course of the school day.
Offer general membership meeting events at no cost to parents and encourage educational enhancement, family time, and community and school spirit.
Increase awareness of children’s health issues such as the increasing obesity rate and the importance of good health and nutrition.
Promote a sense of school pride and help to ensure every child has an equal opportunity to learn and become involved in extracurricular and enrichment activities.
Speak up for students and empower families to be advocates for their children.
Develop community partnerships with local businesses and organizations to supplement PTA sponsored activities and programs, expand learning opportunities, community services,  and civic participation.
Sponsor activities and events that express thanks and gratitude to teachers and staff.

The Virginia PTA/PTSA Mission Statement:
 

To advocate on behalf of all children and youth

To promote positive parenting

To encourage parent and public involvement in the health, education, and welfare of children and youth

 
The National PTA Mission

To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children;

To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation

FYI: The national PTA was established in 1897. It is the oldest and largest volunteer association working exclusively on behalf of all children and youth. The Virginia PTA has roots in the Cooperative Education Association established in 1904 and joined the National PTA in 1921.