Every Atlanta Public School has a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) with a goal of bringing together the interests of the parents and the school to support student achievement. PTAs normally meet once a month. Through PTA initiatives and activities, parents and teachers cooperate intelligently in the education of our children.

What does the PTA do?
· Supports and organizes school-wide events
· Provides a forum to discuss issues of importance to parents and teachers
· Provides the volunteers and the organization needed to support school projects
· May conduct fundraising for school activities
· May assist in special school projects, such as Website development, landscaping or community outreach

How do I join the PTA?
· At most schools, the PTA membership drive begins a few weeks after the new school year starts and lasts several weeks. Parents are invited to join during this time or later in the year, if desired.
· Look for a PTA membership form in our school office, fill out the form, attach your membership dues and return the form to the school office.

How are my PTA membership dues used?
· PTA dues are used to help fund projects and programs that add to the quality of your child's education and to help teachers and parents communicate and work together.

How can I help the PTA?
· Join the PTA!
· Attend PTA meetings.
· Get involved in events and committees where your interests and talents can be used.

When are PTA meetings?
· PTA meetings are held on/near the 2nd Tuesday each month at Toomer ES.

Connect to the Vision by Helping Your Student at Home:
Teaching and learning research indicates that children who spend more time on regularly assigned, meaningful homework, on average, do better in school.

The following are some ways that you can help your child with his or her homework: