What is the Parent Teacher Forum all about

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PARENT TEACHER FORUM

Mission Statement

The mission of W.L.Callahan Elementary School Parent Teacher Forum is to aid in the development of a community of competent, life-long learners who are confident, responsible and caring individuals, challenged and empowered in a highly complex and ever changing world.

Goals



1.      To promote an effective educational program in the W.L. Callahan Elementary School.

2.      To promote understanding and communication between faculty, parents and students.

3.      To help provide additional materials and programs that will benefit and enrich the students, parents and teachers of the W.L. Callahan Elementary School.

4. To help provide needed volunteer help in the W.L. Callahan Elementary School.

5.To challenge the school community to enrich the basic curriculum.

6.      To encourage an atmosphere of cooperation and collaboration within the school community.

Vision

The W.L. Callahan Elementary School is a place where confident, self-directed individuals strive to manintain high standards in a challenging and supportive learning environment. It is the purpose of the P.T.F. to help Home, school, and community to come together to accomplish the school's mission and goals based on the belief that all students can learn.

Who are the Members of this group.

The Callahan Parent Teacher Forum is comprised of the parents & teachers of the children attending our school. The purpose of the group is to provide a community of parent volunteers who support the work of teachers and staff in educational programs and fund-raising to support enrichment programs for the school community.The Parent Teacher Forum also support teachers & administrators in their efforts to provide the best services possible for our children.

Why Should I Belong to the PTF?

Thinking back for a moment about why I belong to the W.L. Callahan Parent Teacher Forum. The answer seems obvious. The PTF provides services that enhance my childs education. It gives me a more direct voice in what happens at the school. And I enjoy interacting with the kids, working with other parents, and accomplishing things that truly make a difference. The real question that I face as PTF chair person is why every parent isnt involved.

Why Family Involvement?

Students spend 15% of the year in school and 33% of the year sleeping. This leaves 52%

of the year to provide opportunities to enhance their education. Where are they during

this 52% of the year? At home and in the community! That is why it is critical for schools

to partner with families and community to support their educational goals.

To Join The PTF