Carver/Century PTA: Pie In The Principal’s Face

October 9, 2008

Pie in the face…that’s what Carver/Century K-8 School Principal Jeff Garthwaite is hoping for.

If the newly formed Carver/Century PTA can get 60 members before the school’s October 17th carnival, Garthwaite has agreed to take a pie in the face. For each additional 10 PTA members, he’ll take another pie in the face.

It’s all part of the PTA’s “Pies Fly”challenge. Students at the school received the flyer and a membership form Thursday. Each PTA membership is just $3.

Click here to download a Carver/Century PTA membership form.

The flyer lists the following facts about common reasons someone might not join the PTA:

…I really don’t have the time.
It’s not the amount of time you can contribute that’s most important, but rather your commitment to help the PTA make a difference in the lives of our children.

…I don’t have any children that attend Carver/Century school.
Anyone who cares about children and our community belongs in the PTA. It is important that we all have a voice in the decision-making process relating to the laws and regulations that affect our children.

…Your PTA doesn’t really do anything.
We cannot speak for what may have happened in the previous years but I know we have great activities planned for this school year. To make these activities a great success we need ideas, time, funds, and good will from people like you to make this PTA work. Join us and help us do more than ever.

…Does the PTA really benefit our children.
Decades of research has shown when parents/guardians are involved children receive higher grades and higher test scores. Also, exhibited in children, when parents are involved, increased motivation, better self-esteem, and fewer instances of violent behavior. The number one benefit of the PTA team is having a better ability to help our children.

…Not right now… Let me think about it.
You may miss out on having your voice heard if you put off joining when it is needed most. Participating in the PTA, anyway you can, determines the course of action we can and need to take. Please make the time to put our children first.

Comments

One Response to “Carver/Century PTA: Pie In The Principal’s Face”

  1. taxpayer on October 14th, 2008 3:49 pm

    Good for the School,
    Principal Jeff Garthwaite will make a positive change for the students at Century….Please help him and get involved….

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