{"id":13283,"date":"2012-06-11T14:47:27","date_gmt":"2012-06-11T19:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.zackgrossbart.com\/extras\/trunk\/?page_id=13283"},"modified":"2012-06-11T22:21:24","modified_gmt":"2012-06-12T02:21:24","slug":"join-pta","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.zackgrossbart.com\/extras\/trunk\/?page_id=13283","title":{"rendered":"Join PTA"},"content":{"rendered":"

You can become a PTA member, joining nearly 6 million other people who share your interest in issues affecting children. Everyone \u2013 parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools and communities – are invited to join our not-for-profit organization. 2012-2013 Membership form<\/a><\/p>\n

WHY JOIN THE PTA?<\/h1>\n

<\/strong>As we’re all well aware, today more than ever, schools are challenged to provide every child with the best education.\u00a0MCPS is cutting their budget while federal and state requirements are growing. Our school is being challenged to do more with less.<\/p>\n

What can you do?\u00a0 More than 30 years of research has proven that children do better when their parents are involved both at home and in school.\u00a0 Grades are higher. \u00a0Test scores rise. \u00a0Self-esteem grows.\u00a0 Schools improve.<\/p>\n

These are powerful outcomes from your active involvement in your child\u2019s education.\u00a0 You know the benefits and want to make a difference, but how can you be more actively involved?\u00a0 It\u2019s simple: join the BMES Parent Teacher Association<\/a> today!\u00a0 Our highly active PTA has a place for everyone who wants to be involved in their child’s education.\u00a0 Don’t have time for PTA?\u00a0 Your dues go a long way toward enriching your child’s educational experience at BMES.<\/p>\n

Advantages include:<\/p>\n