There is nothing better than the start of a new school year ~ the smell of the freshly sharpened pencils and brand new boxes of crayons, the hustle and bustle of children filling the hallways in their “first-day-of -school” outfits and carrying their brand new backpacks, parents eagerly sending their children off and teachers readily awaiting the arrival of their new students.  The start of a new school year offers the promise of a new beginning for everyone.

 It is with this same anticipation that the PTA looks forward to the 2009/2010 school year and the opportunity to carry out the mission of the PTA.  “To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.”  That is the foremost goal of the PTA and the means through which we may achieve the most for our children and school community.  Only when parents, teachers, and administrators work cooperatively, in the best interest of our children, can real progress be made.  It is our hope to nurture those relations that so directly affect the success of our children and our school.  

 The PTA has enthusiastically begun planning for another year filled with captivating programs and entertaining activities for our children.  Many “old favorites” will return and lots of new ideas have been explored to add variety to the mix.  We always welcome new ideas and suggestions.  It is said that “a lending hand makes all the difference” and we look forward to the active participation of all parents in order to make this year a successful one.
 We’re looking forward to a terrific year!

  Montague PTA