Proposed Goals and Objectives for 2016-2017

These Goals and Objectives will be voted on at the general membership meeting on 9/20/2016:

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Highland Terrace PTA 6.12.25 

Goals and Objectives for 2016-2017

 The mission of the Highland Terrace PTA is to promote and enrich the social and educational development of our students in partnership with parents, staff and the community.

Goal 1 Student Enrichment:  Support academic, cultural, art, social, and health and fitness activities at Highland Terrace.

1. Provide grants for library materials and library events such as visiting authors.
2. Sponsor and/or financially support enrichment programs for students such as foreign language classes, chess club, art, writing, science programs, garden boxes, and other programs that are deemed appropriate.
3. Provide scholarship grants as necessary to support student participation in school programs.
4. Provide grants to assist teachers with purchasing classroom supplies and for assemblies.
5. Consider other grant requests that support student enrichment.
6. Sponsor extra-curricular, family events such as the Fall Fun Event, Heritage Festival, and skating events.
7. Participate in Washington PTA sponsored programs such as Reflections.

Goal 2  Community and Family:  Keep Highland Terrace and the community connected, and promote healthy families to the benefit of children.

1. Support community building activities such as the Pancake Breakfast & Book Fair.
2. Support the Shoreline PTA Council’s Family and Community Services Program such as The Works, Holiday Baskets and Food Drive.
3. Maintain landscaping to enhance Highland Terrace’s surroundings to the benefit of all.
4. Support community affiliates, such as donations to the local museum and Shoreline Foundation.
5. Support the area in the library dedicated to parenting materials.

Goal 3  Speak on Behalf of Children:  To promote the welfare of children and youth in schools, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children.

1. Participate in the Shoreline PTA Council and Washington State PTA meetings, events, and legislative activities.
2. Stay informed and involved regarding news and activities within Region 6 of the Washington State PTA.

Goal 4  General:  To promote continuity and strength in the Highland Terrace PTA.

1. Ensure the continuity of the PTA at Highland Terrace and follow guidelines provided at local, state and national PTA levels.
2. Effectively communicate at all levels within the Highland Terrace Community.
3. Coordinate educational goals with Shoreline School District goals by supporting focus areas.
4. Encourage and support volunteerism across the Highland Terrace population.
5. Encourage and support PTA training for all Board members.