1. COMMON MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS
WOODBROOK PTA
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RIEVA LESONSKY
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COMMON MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS

2. Joining the PTA actually means
Joining the PTA means
You have to volunteer
You have to be a committee
chairman
You have to be a board
member
You have to attend all
the meetings
Joining the PTA actually means
Volunteer if you are willing and can make the time
No pressure or judgment
Your membership dues and smiles of encouragement will go a long way

3. Common Misconceptions
PTA is only for stay-home moms who have nothing else to do
PTA members are cliquish
There’s no room for dads in the PTA
PTA has all the help and funds it needs
I have several ideas but I’m afraid that I will not be heard
I’ll be roped into volunteering if I attend PTA meeting
PTA membership never expires. I only have to join once
My child’s life in school will be the same whether I join the PTA or not

4. PTA is only for stay-home moms who have nothing else to do
PTA members are all parents just like you who are also juggling bills, household chores, work, kids, deadlines, schedules, sports and homework

5. PTA members are cliquish
PTA members are friends as a result of joining the PTA
Our group is friendly and welcoming to ALL
Give us a chance to get to know you too!   

6. There’s no room for dads in the PTA
A strong PTA needs the support of mom’s, dad’s, grandparents, teachers, school staff, and community members. Anyone who cares about children belongs in the PTA

7. PTA has all the help and funds it needs
We want and need your help and participation 
We have board and committee positions that need to be filled
We need volunteers to help at all of our events  
You decide your time commitment   
All levels of participation are welcome and needed

8. I have several ideas but I’m afraid that I will not be heard
I have several ideas but I’m afraid that I will not be heard
New ideas are always welcome
It is important to keep our PTA fresh and exciting
With your ideas and our experience, we can do great things

9. I’ll be roped into volunteering if I attend PTA meeting
While there are many opportunities to volunteer at a PTA meeting, there is absolutely no pressure.
Just pass along the signup sheet if you’re unable to participate.
By attending meetings, you will get regular updates about school activities, changes in policies, and new initiatives by the board of education.

10. PTA membership never expires. I only have to join once
Each new school year begins a new membership year. Your PTA membership will be good for THIS entire school year

12. What do your dues and our fundraising money go towards?
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13. Important!! Do check us out @
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14. Remember, it takes a village to raise a child!
See you at the first PTA meeting on October 13th at 7:00 p.m