The Palm Beach County Council of PTA/PTSA is a member of the largest advocacy group for children in the nation. The council supports PTA units at schools throughout Palm Beach County and currently has over 16,000 parent, teacher, student, and community members. The Council is governed by approved bylaws designed to meet specific objectives. The Council will interpret, promote and support the basic policies of the State and National PTA. As such it is a 501(c)(3) organization.
The Palm Beach County Council of PTA/PTSA provides relevant training and resources to assist with the success of the local units. Council meetings are used to promote advocacy for all children within Palm Beach County. The Council provides a forum for public information that can stimulate action for current issues that relate to children.
- default_titleMaking every child’s potential a reality
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- default_titleA powerful voice for all children
- default_titleA relevant source for families and communities
- default_titleA strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child
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- default_titleTo promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community and place of worship.
- default_titleTo raise the standards of home life.
- default_titleTo secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.
- default_titleTo bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.
- default_titleTo develop between educators and the general public such united efforts that will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.
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In 2012-2013 school year, The Palm Beach County Council of PTA teamed up with local Elementary, Middle and High Schools throughout The School District of Palm Beach County to pass the message encouraging the families to be aware of the Obesity Crisis, Bullying, Cyber Bullying, Mental Health, as well as the hundreds of Health issues that are affecting the lives of the children in this community. Events and programs throughout the county were held by the Palm Beach County Council of PTA as well as local PTA units around the county.
The Palm Beach County Council of PTA awarded $1,800 in Health and Wellness grants for three outstanding programs within The School District of Palm Beach County. The schools were the following:
- Binks Forest Elementary PTAProgram: Wellington Wellness Initiative’s Healthy Home/Healthy Lives
- Del Prado Elementary PTAProgram: National Voices for Equality Education and Enlightenment (NVEEE)
- Pine Jog Elementary PTAProgram: Fit and Green
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“Safety Fair” day was held at Hidden Oaks Elementary School on Sept 8, 2012. The council teamed up with the Palm Beach Sheriff’s office, Target, Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, Crime Stoppers, American Red Cross and many others. There were 300 families in attendance. This program won the Safety Award for the State PTA on July 2013.
“PTA Day in the Park” was held at John Prince Park on Saturday, November 12, 2012. Families are encouraged to attend and bring a picnic basket filled with their favorite treats, and enjoy a day of playing outdoors. Activities were set by the council and we had over 100 families participate.
Families for Fitness and Fun event was held at Spanish River Community High School on Saturday, February 23, 2013.
There were approximately 200+ attendees. The event was interviewed by Forum Publishing and many photos were published. The event was fun filled day for all. There was Zumba, Family Boot Camp, Martial Arts, and Obstacle courses. This year we had sports clinics provided by the Spanish River Community High School’s - Soccer, Lacrosse and Cheerleading teams. This event hosted the largest participation of volunteers than any event we have held thus far.