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PTA vs. PTO What’s the Difference?

PTA vs. PTO What’s the Difference?. Why should I join ?. Speak up- This is your opportunity to share your ideas about Parklane Stay informed- This is the best way to know what’s going on in your child’s school

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PTA vs. PTO What’s the Difference?

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  1. PTA vs. PTOWhat’s the Difference?

  2. Why should I join ? • Speak up- This is your opportunity to share your ideas about Parklane • Stay informed- This is the best way to know what’s going on in your child’s school • Network- This is the best way to get to know other parents and teachers in the Parklane community • Be a Role Model- This is a great way to show your child that you care about their education

  3. What is PTA? • Stands for Parent Teacher Association • Local parent group formally affiliated with state and National PTA • PTA has dozens of paid employees • Most National and State revenues come from local PTA dues • Paying dues is mandatory in order to cover the estimated $700 National dues and insurance

  4. What is PTO? • Stands for Parent Teacher Organization • An Independent parent group • Has no official headquarters; there are no employees to pay. • Any dues or fees collected remain with Parklane ES instead of giving a portion to a state or National organization

  5. How do I join Parklane’s PTO?

  6. Membership is Easy • We are signing parents and teachers up for $5 TODAY!! • We need officers too. If interested, please indicate that you’d like to nominate yourself or someone else on the PTO membership sheet

  7. Help the EAGLES continue to SOAR by joining the PTO

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