PTSA Mission and Goals

PLMS 2.6.42

Mission

To represent and advocate for all students at PLMS to our community, governmental bodies, and other organizations that make decisions affecting the health, welfare, and education of our children.

Goals

1.  Build a strong and supportive community

• Organize at least two PTSA school-community events
• Provide parent volunteer support to PLMS teachers, staff and programs
• Support enhanced communication between teachers and parents
• Enhance volunteer experiences to make sure volunteers are empowered and appreciated

• Support PLMS through fundraising activities as appropriate

2.  Communicate with members

• Maintain PTSA website that provides a central location for PLMS PTSA related information and activities
• Send updates via email, monthly at minimum
• Keep parents informed on legislation and district-wide issues that affect our schools and communities
• Leverage social media as part of our communication and community networking plan and for gathering feedback

3.  Engage our children

• Provide support for PLMS students' educational and social endeavors
• Provide PLMS with financial grants that will broaden our children’s learning experience

4.  Provide Parent Education opportunities with particular emphasis on middle school issues

• Support Parent Education speakers at District level
• Communicate district-wide “Parent Ed” opportunities to our community

5.  Support the mission of the Washington State PTA 

• Grow the % of PLMS community that are members by 5 percentage points over prior year
• Meet training requirements for PTSA leadership
• Adhere to “Best Practices” as defined by the Washington State PTA

 6.  Take action in response to community feedback

• Reach out to the community throughout the year for feedback on events and activities
• Complete an end-of-year survey to guide plans for the next year