TWO programs, ONE school, ONE parent organizationOur PTA is committed to serving ALL Kealing students, meeting the needs of ALL Kealing Parents, and supporting ALL Kealing faculty and staff. My FAMILY + PTA = A place where every child feels safe and supported A place where all families feel welcome A place where parents feel informed A place to build relationships A place to volunteer A place where you can make a difference at our school and across the state The Kealing PTA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association of parents, teachers, staff, and community members working together to support the success of all children at Kealing Middle School by: - fostering family and community engagement;
- supporting programs that further Kealing students' social, emotional, physical, and academic development;
- serving as a resource for Kealing families; and
- advocating for the education and well-being of Kealing students.
Your membership in the Kealing PTA helps support our mission and the diverse array of programs we offer throughout the year. Each membership also includes access to the Texas PTA and National PTA, including PTA member discounts to popular retailers and service providers. Visit www.txpta.org and www.pta.org for more information. Read Kealing Middle School PTA bylaws here.
TEXAS PTA MISSIONTo make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. PTA is the largest child advocacy organization in the US. Please help us grow our membership to greater than 500,000 Texans. This will help Texas PTA have a voice that will in turn put pressure on the legislators to fix the funding formula that is so negatively affecting Austin ISD schools. To help ensure Texas PTA has a strong advocacy voice, please join the PTA.
WHY SUPPORT KEALING PTAYour PTA dues and donations supports Kealing Middle School in a multitude of ways: - Field Trips
- Parent/Student Programs
- After-School Activities
- Additional Classroom Materials
- Grounds/Facilities Improvements
- Dances
- Teacher appreciation events
- Funding for teachers
- Spirit Wear sales
- Eighth Grade Celebration
- Campus Beautification
- Legislative Informational Visits
- Recycling
- Box Tops collection
- Reflections
- Directory
- Kealing Men
- Website
- and much more!
Notable PTA Additions: - Music Technology Software and Teaching Materials
- Outdoor Classroom
- Choir Bleachers
- Hornet Mascot Uniform
- Scoring Table
Other Reasons to Join Kealing PTA: - #1 reason to join PTA: Support your child by helping your school.
- Get Connected: Know what’s happening at Kealing.
- Discover Great Resources: PTA offers a variety of programs designed for parents and students.
- Tap into a Network: Meet other parents and teachers, build rapport, discuss issues that are on your mind, and share ideas, concerns, and experiences.
- Speak Up: Effectively suggest change at your child’s school--and beyond. Your Kealing PTA membership automatically includes membership to the Texas and National PTAs, amplifying your voice and ability to advocate for children in Texas and across the United States.
- Watch Yourself Grow: Put your skills and hobbies to use for your child and all children in our community. Participate in Reflections, the national art program.
- Witness Improvement: Be part of the solution, help make positive changes, play an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements, curriculum-based programs, and social events.
- Be a Role Model: Show how important education is to your child.
- Enjoy Substantial Benefits: Take advantage of leadership training, e-newsletters, membership discounts and offers from benefit providers and sponsors (e.g. Schlitterbahn, Texas Rangers, Six Flags, Orlando, Great Wolf Lodge, various hotels and car rentals, Dell, Costco, 1-800-flowers, and more!).
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