So what's so special about PTSA anyway? Why should you join? Aren't all Parent Groups the same?

No one can dispute that all parent groups in schools and communities are wonderful things.  Nothing is more important to the future than our children and it has been proven time and time again that being involved is critical to student success.  Surprise PTSA encourages ALL parents be involved in the education of children.

PTSA is proud of the work we do and we strive to take it to levels beyond just one building.  Some groups feel its essential to keep their membership dollars within the boundaries of their schools but we are confident that the programs, resources, advocacy and other benefits of affiliation  our units receive far exceed their membership dollars.

Lets point out that a PTA or PTSA unit is a local, self-governing membership association whose main purpose is to serve the needs and desires of its members in promoting the health, welfare, safety and education of children and youth.  However being a PTA unit goes far beyond that.  Your PTA is complimented by State and National affiliation and the ways we can succeed are endless.

So, just what are some of the benefits of affiliation and what can it accomplish?

• PTA cares-About schools as well as children's homes and out-of-school influences that mold children's attitudes and behavior. PTA understands the importance of parent involvement in the education of children and works to enhance the types of involvement available for parents. 
• Information/Support available-PTA cooperates with other state and national organizations concerned with family and child-oriented programs. By association, you are also represented on several statewide committees.  We are at your service for unit visits and you have the assistance of experts from all over the state and country is at your disposal for help and support.
• Programs available-Both at the state and national levels.  Arizona PTA has many programs available to all of our units free of charge. National PTA has outstanding programs such as the Reflections Arts program, Three for Me Volunteer program, and Take your Family Back to School Week.
• Leadership Resources-National PTA provides "Leader Guidebooks" yearly and Arizona PTA holds Leader Training Workshops in various parts of the state along with our Annual PTA Convention.  Additional help for Leaders can be found in our 'members only' section on our website.
• PTA speaks-For all children in all parts of the state and nation.  Not all problems can be solved locally, most laws affecting the welfare of children are made at the state level, not by the local government. As part of a state and National PTA, the local units extend their influence beyond their neighborhood and help secure state and national action for the benefit of all children.
• Automatic Tax-exempt Status-Free to all of our units along with tips and help with the reporting guidelines.  Insurance is also available for PTA affiliation at a much lower cost.
• Mailings-National PTA sends out 'Back to School' kits, regular mailings, Leaders Guides, "Our Children" monthly magazine, Legislative Alerts and Member Benefits from our partners.  Arizona PTA sends out several packets a year, state Legislative happenings, the quarterly monthly newsletter and much more.
• Unified action-PTA can provide unified actions on major issues, a unified push to improve legislation, an opportunity to act as a forum for ideas, a chance to meet with others for valuable networking. There are over 6 million PTA members in the USA!
• PTA has a name-We've been around since 1897.  We are recognized as a powerful force working for children.

There are a lot of special things about being a PTA and these are just a few of them.  Spend some time with us, surf around and see what we are all about. 

Surprise PTSA is a proud member of theArizona PTA and National PTA and the newly formed Surprise-El Mirage PTA Council!

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Are you ready to join the Surprise PTSA and be a part of the largest child advocacy group in the nation?

Click Join Us Online! and you can sign up right now and pay your membership dues via credit or debit card. If you would prefer to mail in your membership, just download our membership form and send a check payable to the Surprise PTSA to Surprise School today!