About the PTA

PTA’s Vision

Making every childs potential a reality.

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PTA’s Mission

The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is:

  • A powerful voice for all children,
  • A relevant resource for families and communities,
  • A strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child.

PTA’s Purpose

  • To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community and place of worship;
  • To raise the standards of home life;
  • To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth;
  • To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth;
  • To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social and spiritual education.
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The PTA's values include collaboration, commitment, respect and inclusivity

PTA Values

These core values guide our decisions and actions:

  • COLLABORATION: We work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to accomplish our agreed-upon goals.

  • COMMITMENT: We are dedicated to promoting childrens health, well-being, and educational success through strong parent, family, and community involvement.

  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We acknowledge our obligations. We deliver on our promises.

  • RESPECT: We value our colleagues and ourselves. We expect the same high quality of effort and thought from ourselves as we do from others.

  • INCLUSIVITY: We invite the stranger and welcome the newcomer. We value and seek input from as wide a spectrum of viewpoints and experiences as possible.

  • INTEGRITY: We act consistently with our beliefs. When we err, we acknowledge the mistake and seek to make amends.

Questions? Contact Us.

If you have questions feel free to email us at [email protected].

Or better yet, attend one of our PTA meetings in the science room at Golden Lake Elementary on the second Tuesday of the month.

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