The Mockingbird Elementary PTA is a nonprofit, volunteer organization consisting of parents, teachers, and community members who are dedicated to making Mockingbird a top notch school for students to be nurtured and learn.
WHO can be a member?
Membership includes Mockingbird staff and volunteers. If you are a parent, protector, guardian, relative, friend, community member, Mockingbird graduate and/or staff member at Mockingbird, you can be a member.
WHAT does the PTA do?
Mockingbird PTA's primary objective is to provide our school with funds, programs, resources, and services (not covered by DISD funding) that will enrich and maximize the education of every child and benefit the school and staff. Initiatives include, but are not limited to:
- Field trips
- Art, cultural, and academic programs
- Classroom equipment
- Staff appreciation lunches
- Grants for faculty
- Book fair
- Fall carnival
- Kinder 101
- Mockingbird Garden support
- Movie night
- Student dances
- Yearbook
- Weekly newsletter
- Spirit store
WHY join Mockingbird PTA?
- Our Students Benefit - Help your child perform better academically by being an active participant in the community that educates and supports your child.
- Our School Benefits - Help create a positive, caring, and encouraging community by supporting teachers and administration.
- Our Community Benefits - Connect and develop relationships with teachers and staff while making life-long friends with other parents.
- You Benefit - Gain exclusive access to Mockingbird PTA's private and secure online member directory. (Families who choose not to publish their information will not be included in the directory.). You also receive special discounts to theme parks and attractions, car rentals, hotels, flower delivery, and more through the Texas PTA and National PTA. And if you choose to volunteer along with other parents, it's fun and rewarding!
FAQs
Will I have to go to meetings? No. PTA Members are welcome to attend monthly PTA board meetings, but attendance is not required.
Do I need to volunteer or spend a lot of time at the school? No. PTA members are not required to volunteer, though we encourage everyone to be as involved as their schedule allows. It's fun and a great way to connect with other parents and teachers. (Learn more about volunteering here.)
Do I have to include all of my information in the PTA directory? No. While one benefit of being a PTA member is receiving access to a secure, online MES directory, families are not required to include their contact information. When registering on this website, simply check the box to indicate whether you want your info to be included in the directory.
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