Dora Anderson;126702 wrote: i am trying to get some tutoring programs, some incentive programs; basically i am trying to get them to volunteer for anything. i would also like a better turn out at the meetings. i think we average 6-8 people. i don't know how else to get them to understand that it is not enough to just pay a due you know get involved in their educational process. between you and me i am afraid our school is going tobe next on the chopping block and i want to avoid that.
But paying a dues is the only thing some can do- Life happens.... paying dues is enough.. we cant decide whats enough for them.
Reading with a child (at home), helping with homework, purchasing class supplies, talking about good PTA stuff to others, participating in fundraiser (taking order form to work) ,etc
- getting invovled in a childs education or bettering a school isnt ONLY attending meetings, volunteering, chairing a committee, etc.
I agree all these things should be a BIGGER priority for parents but its not (IT wont change soon either, unfortunatley) and quite a few in America cant or they'd have no food on the table, roof over there head, etc.
Its finding a way to maximixe the involvement, educate families and children, better the school, etc-- Its not the quantity BUT the quality (hate to beat anoverused analogy) - IF 20-30 parents show up to mtgs- Thats just icing on the cake- FOCUS on the positives and brainstorm to fix the negatives but dont dwell on 'em....
