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Thank you for visiting the Northshore High School PTA website. If you are
interested in helping our school, please contact Sharon Hewitt at 649-3664 or
send us an email: northshorepta@yahoo.com.
What is PTA?
A PTA is a partnership between parents and educators who strive to enhance
student learning and enrich the lives of the students within the school. It
is also a forum for parents to obtain knowledge and voice their opinions
about what is happening in their school.
A common misconception about the PTA is that all they do is organize
fundraisers and school events. Fundraising is an important and integral part
of the PTA. The funds raised by PTA help support many needed programs within
the school. But, you don’t have to like or be good at fundraising to
participate in the PTA. By being a member of and attending PTA meetings you
provide a voice as to how the funds that are raised should be spent within
our school.
Other benefits of being an active PTA member include:
1. Keeping up to date on what is going on within the school and the district
as a whole. PTA members attend district meetings and participate in the
school’s site council. These members share what they learn at the monthly
PTA meetings.
2. Meeting other parents. Often, a question or concern you have about your
child’s education can be answered or shared by other parents. Other parents
may have already faced an issue you are confronted with and can offer
support and advice. By attending general PTA meetings you have a forum where
your questions may be answered or you concerns can be addressed.
3. Promoting family values. PTA meetings may include speakers on various
topics of concern or interest to today’s family. The PTA plans events that
bring families together throughout the school year. You can share you ideas
and contribute in the decision making process.
4. Being an advocate for your child. Studies show that children who have
parents that are involved in their education do better in school, are less
likely to get in trouble and are more likely to go on to secondary education.
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