Mission/Bylaws

The Mission of the Parent Teacher Association

· 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 parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.

The Purposes of the Parent Teacher Association

· To promote the welfare of the children and youth in home, school, and community.

· To raise the standards of home life.

· To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth. 

· To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.

· 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.

Members

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. FES dues are currently $4.00 per school year. For more information, contact the membership chair.

The monthly  Newsletter Cardinal Connection, provide ongoing updates on the many activities and events at Fairview Elementary.

Information 

Take full advantage of your membership and visit the state and national PTA websites for helpful information on current news and events, parenting resources, and updates on legislative issues and action.

Their websites are www.pta.organd www.ncpta.org