Birchwood's PTA works long and hard to promote the education of out children. You can lend your support by joining the PTA. Membership is $5.00 per person. Additional opportunities include the Cherokee Crane Day, school seasonal activities, recycling program, volunteer program, field trips, homeroom parents, and much more.
Our PTA officers work tirelessly to organize the activities which support our students and school. Give them a positive response when you receive a call for your assistance!
2007-2008 PTA Officers
Mike Stacks, President
Jennifer Robinson, Corresponding Secretary
Cynthia Loyd, Recording Secretary
Beth Malone, Treasurer
Sam Crites, Parent Coordinator
Who We Are
The Parent Teacher Association
Membership is open to anyone who believes in the Mission and Purposes of National Parent Teacher Association. Individual members may belong to any number of PTAs and pay dues in each. Every person who joins a local PTA automatically becomes a member of both the state and National PTAs.
Together we are a powerful voice for children.
With your help, we can continue to work toward PTA's goal of a quality education and nurturing environment for every child.
The Mission of the Parent Teacher Association
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· 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;
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· To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children;
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· To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.
The Purposes of the Parent Teacher Association
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· To promote the welfare of the children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship.
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· To raise the standards of home life.
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· To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.
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· To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.
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· To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.