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Message
from National
America’s PTA
If you were unable to join me at the national convention in Fort Lauderdale this past June, let me say once again how incredibly grateful I am that you have entrusted me to be the first ever male National President of PTA. But I owe you even more thanks for your decision to be involved in this association at this time in our history.
We have reached a defining moment, and members committed to our mission have work to do. When faced with the question of whether you, personally, were committed to helping PTA reach out to all communities, you have stood up and said, “Yes!” Read more...
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Message from Michigan PTSA President Mary DeYoung-Smith
Why are you a PTA member? People join PTA because they care about the children in their lives; they want to make a difference in their neighborhood schools. PTAs make connections between school and home, and between the community and school. Through these connections, you build a stronger community. That is what PTA is doing: making connections, building communities.
There are many benefits to having PTA in your school and community. When you belong to PTA, you belong to a network of over 5 million members, all working to support children. There are wonderful programs available to your PTA through your membership. Read more...
Message from Executive Director
Sandra York
Welcome to a new PTA Year!
We start this year with many new faces on our Board of Directors – in particular, our new President, Mary DeYoung-Smith, who will take the helm and provide leadership for Michigan PTSA over the next two years. Of course, we cannot move on without thanking 2007-2009 MPTSA President, Debbie Squires, for her service and dedication to PTA.
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News & Events
Summer Leadership
Academy...
took place on August 22nd at Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn. Over 150 PTA/PTSA members from around the state attended presentations and workshops on topics related to officer training, legislation and leadership. Read more about recent events...
Welcome to Our New PTAs!
- Kurtz Elementary School PTA, Milford
- Michigan Youth Challenge Academy, Battle Creek
- Power Middle School PTSA, Farmington Hills
Did you know...
National PTA has over 5 million members. We are the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the United States!
Thank You to Our 2009-2010 School District Members!
- Bedford Public Schools
- Dearborn Public Schools
- East Grand Rapids Public Schools
- Farmington Public School District
- Ferndale Public Schools
- Garden City Public Schools
- Huron Valley Schools
- Lakeview School District
- Northville Public Schools
- School District of the City of Royal Oak
- Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
- Warren Consolidated Schools
- Waterford School District
- Wayne-Westland Community Schools
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
2009 Summer Leadership Academy
- National City Bank
- Pure & Simple Solutions
- Success by Design
2009 Annual Convention
- United Dairy Industry of Michigan
- Association Insurance Management
- Comcast
- Success by Design
2009 Convention Exhibitor List
MPTSA Programs
Welcoming Schools + Involved Dads = Student Success
Michigan PTSA forms the "Michigan Men in PTA" Committee
When fathers are involved in school, their children:
- Learn more.
- Perform better in school.
- Exhibit healthier behavior.
- Have fewer discipline problems.
- Are more likely to participate in extracurricular activities.
- Enjoy school more.
The goals are to provide support and information to local PTA Units in order to increase male involvement.
Anyone interested in serving on this committee or for any questions please contact: director@michiganpta.org.
Access more information at www.pta.org/dadsandschools
MPTSA Membership
Get Connected…Join PTA! 
The opportunities for involvement that PTA membership provides are of great importance. Research has shown that academic achievement among students is higher in schools with active PTAs than in schools without these associations. When parents and school staff interact positively and regularly, their enthusiasm and interest is transmitted to students.
The importance of PTA membership extends beyond the individual school. Current economic challenges require legislators to make difficult funding decisions. Parents, educators, community members and businesses need to work together to make sure our children’s education – the key to a successful and prosperous future – is not a victim of these tough times. Read more...
MPTSA Legislative/Children's Advocacy
Bad Behavior
These days you can’t pick up a newspaper, listen to the radio, watch television, surf the internet or update your facebook page without seeing people engaged in outrageous behavior in public, particularly in town hall meetings.
Now, I can understand that passions run deep, especially with the issues of the day, but really, is disrupting meetings, being loud and obnoxious, preventing others from speaking and invoking comparisons to long-dead dictators an effective way to get your message across? Read more...
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Email: director@michiganpta.org - Website: www.michiganpta.org - Phone: (734) 975-9500