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OCFEATURE Make Your PTA an Essential Resource to Your Community By Delcenia Jones I n February 2010, the online magazine District natural rallying point for creating the Black Star Community Administration: Solutions for School District Management PTA in 2009. reported that Chicago has nearly 300 street gangs and The Black Star Community PTA serves as a catalyst for gath- 10,000 gang members, many of whom are enrolled in ering concerned members of the community to discuss pressing Chicago schools. This report was not news to the Black Star issues with experts who offer information and direction on such Community PTA in Chicago. Many of its members have lived in topics as reducing gang activity. Some of these gatherings have the Chicago area for more than two decades and have experi- featured screenings of documentary movies such as We Need to enced the negative impact of widespread street gang activity. To Talk, a poignant and honest look at the lives of 10 women and the combat these negative effects, the Black Star Community PTA harsh results of the choices they have made; a workshop titled has begun working with other local community organizations “The Role of PTA in Creating Great Schools”; and a seminar focused on addressing critical local issues, such as student offered as part of the Toyota/Black Star Parent University called violence, and the importance of creating and maintaining strong “How to Help Your Elementary School Student with Math.” parental support systems students need to succeed. The Black Star Community PTA regularly invites members of In these stressful times, many PTA leaders are finding mem- the Illinois PTA as keynote speakers at their community events. bership recruitment and retention to be particularly challenging. In November 2010, Illinois PTA’s Legislative Chair Barbara The Black Star Community PTA has found some unique methods Quinn was the featured guest at a special meeting held to inform of getting their community to support students and families, and attendees about pending Illinois legislation, as well as ways par- join PTA. The basis for their efforts is in recognizing the needs of ents and communities can get involved in the political process. their community, and finding innovative ways to bring the Getting the word out about PTA efforts is not limited to send- community together to share and work toward the goals of PTA. ing a note home with students. The Black Star Community PTA Through such collaborations, this PTA has become an essential utilizes various means of communication, including e-newsletters, resource to the community it serves. e-blasts, community blogs, local church bulletins, text messages, and public access television. This PTA’s commitment to bringing Innovative approaches to involvement relevant issues directly to the community, ensuring that true The Black Star Community PTA is an offshoot of The Black Star community collaboration occurs, has earned the respect of many Project (http://blackstarproject.org/action), which was founded local PTAs in the Chicago area and encouraged these units to in 1996 “to improve the quality of life in Black and Latino com- partner with the Black Star Community PTA. munities of Chicago and nationwide by eliminating the racial With a membership of more than 250 concerned and active academic achievement gap.” The Black Star Project is part of the members, that is growing consistently, the Black Star Community PTA MORE coalition (PTA.org/MORE), which is dedicated to PTA has proven that the challenges of finding innovative and increasing male involvement, and this affiliation became a effective ways to attract new parents and caregivers to PTA can 9 February-March 2011 OurChildren OCDIVERSITY be overcome. They have proven that by being aware of the challenges and current issues facing parents, they can face them head-on, and can ensure that they are providing relevant infor- mation, support, and resources to the families. In turn, they expect their PTA membership will begin to soar in no time. Strategies you can try today Here are some ways you can put the community into your PTA: Find the experts in your backyard—Extend an invitation to community leaders, as well as PTA leaders to speak at your next PTA meeting. Ensure that they are presenting on a topic that is relevant to your community or school. By involving community leaders, not only will you be helping your membership get rele- vant information they need, but you will also be building bridges with other organizations. Reach out across communities—Do not limit your communi- cations to just your school or PTA members. Contact your local public access station or local television and radio affiliates and ask them to advertise your upcoming meetings and events; most stations make public service announcements free of charge. Tap into any other networks you can think of, including websites that cover local news and events and Twitter members who reach MAKE A HEALTHY DIFFERENCE across several communities, including community leaders and regional newspapers. Nutrition affects learning ability. As parents and parent leaders, we’re accountable to make sure our kids eat right Get to know your community and its needs—Read your com- and stay fit. Now you can help your families do something munity newspaper and/or municipal website to find out what is healthy every day, and your organization profits. School Officials LOVE Healthy School Healthy You Fundraisers. happening in your community. Many concerned parents and You can feel good about asking your families to purchase the community advocates write op-eds or respond to articles and products, parents feel good for helping their school and even online posts. Not only can you find some great advocates in your better for helping their kids and themselves to be healthy. community to join your PTA, but you also will be able to better THERE’S HOPE FOR RAISING A SMARTER GENERATION. VISIT HEALTHY-SCHOOL-HEALTHY-YOU-FUNDRAISER.ORG gauge what resources your PTA might be able to offer to the Access a full product catalog online and when you’re ready community. to order your fundraiser products, just register your While the community PTA model allows PTA leaders to organization and shop online conveniently and easily. expand their level of service and support to the entire communi- Shipping to your organization is free. For questions email [email protected] ty, many of the strategies being used by such PTAs can work for your school-based PTA. PTA speaks for every child with one FEEL BETTER ABOUT YOURSELF voice, and that includes children in other communities. The more you “cross-pollinate,” the stronger your PTA will be. OC Learn more online about special promotions going on now that will make your Healthy School Healthy You Fundraiser even more profitable for your organization and participants. Delcenia Jones is director of urban development for National PTA. HEALTHY–SCHOOL–HEALTHY–YOU–FUNDRAISER.ORG These statements not evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 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OCFEATURE Make Your PTA an Essential Resource to Your Community By Delcenia Jones I n February 2010, the online magazine District natural rallying point for creating the Black Star Community Administration: Solutions for School District Management PTA in 2009. reported that Chicago has nearly 300 street gangs and The Black Star Community PTA serves as a catalyst for gath- 10,000 gang members, many of whom are enrolled in ering concerned members of the community to discuss pressing Chicago schools. This report was not news to the Black Star issues with experts who offer information and direction on such Community PTA in Chicago. Many of its members have lived in topics as reducing gang activity. Some of these gatherings have the Chicago area for more than two decades and have experi- featured screenings of documentary movies such as We Need to enced the negative impact of widespread street gang activity. To Talk, a poignant and honest look at the lives of 10 women and the combat these negative effects, the Black Star Community PTA harsh results of the choices they have made; a workshop titled has begun working with other local community organizations “The Role of PTA in Creating Great Schools”; and a seminar focused on addressing critical local issues, such as student offered as part of the Toyota/Black Star Parent University called violence, and the importance of creating and maintaining strong “How to Help Your Elementary School Student with Math.” parental support systems students need to succeed. The Black Star Community PTA regularly invites members of In these stressful times, many PTA leaders are finding mem- the Illinois PTA as keynote speakers at their community events. bership recruitment and retention to be particularly challenging. In November 2010, Illinois PTA’s Legislative Chair Barbara The Black Star Community PTA has found some unique methods Quinn was the featured guest at a special meeting held to inform of getting their community to support students and families, and attendees about pending Illinois legislation, as well as ways par- join PTA. The basis for their efforts is in recognizing the needs of ents and communities can get involved in the political process. their community, and finding innovative ways to bring the Getting the word out about PTA efforts is not limited to send- community together to share and work toward the goals of PTA. ing a note home with students. The Black Star Community PTA Through such collaborations, this PTA has become an essential utilizes various means of communication, including e-newsletters, resource to the community it serves. e-blasts, community blogs, local church bulletins, text messages, and public access television. This PTA’s commitment to bringing Innovative approaches to involvement relevant issues directly to the community, ensuring that true The Black Star Community PTA is an offshoot of The Black Star community collaboration occurs, has earned the respect of many Project (http://blackstarproject.org/action), which was founded local PTAs in the Chicago area and encouraged these units to in 1996 “to improve the quality of life in Black and Latino com- partner with the Black Star Community PTA. munities of Chicago and nationwide by eliminating the racial With a membership of more than 250 concerned and active academic achievement gap.” The Black Star Project is part of the members, that is growing consistently, the Black Star Community PTA MORE coalition (PTA.org/MORE), which is dedicated to PTA has proven that the challenges of finding innovative and increasing male involvement, and this affiliation became a effective ways to attract new parents and caregivers to PTA can 9 February-March 2011 OurChildren OCDIVERSITY be overcome. They have proven that by being aware of the challenges and current issues facing parents, they can face them head-on, and can ensure that they are providing relevant infor- mation, support, and resources to the families. In turn, they expect their PTA membership will begin to soar in no time. Strategies you can try today Here are some ways you can put the community into your PTA: Find the experts in your backyard—Extend an invitation to community leaders, as well as PTA leaders to speak at your next PTA meeting. Ensure that they are presenting on a topic that is relevant to your community or school. By involving community leaders, not only will you be helping your membership get rele- vant information they need, but you will also be building bridges with other organizations. Reach out across communities—Do not limit your communi- cations to just your school or PTA members. Contact your local public access station or local television and radio affiliates and ask them to advertise your upcoming meetings and events; most stations make public service announcements free of charge. Tap into any other networks you can think of, including websites that cover local news and events and Twitter members who reach MAKE A HEALTHY DIFFERENCE across several communities, including community leaders and regional newspapers. Nutrition affects learning ability. As parents and parent leaders, we’re accountable to make sure our kids eat right Get to know your community and its needs—Read your com- and stay fit. Now you can help your families do something munity newspaper and/or municipal website to find out what is healthy every day, and your organization profits. School Officials LOVE Healthy School Healthy You Fundraisers. happening in your community. Many concerned parents and You can feel good about asking your families to purchase the community advocates write op-eds or respond to articles and products, parents feel good for helping their school and even online posts. Not only can you find some great advocates in your better for helping their kids and themselves to be healthy. community to join your PTA, but you also will be able to better THERE’S HOPE FOR RAISING A SMARTER GENERATION. VISIT HEALTHY-SCHOOL-HEALTHY-YOU-FUNDRAISER.ORG gauge what resources your PTA might be able to offer to the Access a full product catalog online and when you’re ready community. to order your fundraiser products, just register your While the community PTA model allows PTA leaders to organization and shop online conveniently and easily. expand their level of service and support to the entire communi- Shipping to your organization is free. For questions email [email protected] ty, many of the strategies being used by such PTAs can work for your school-based PTA. PTA speaks for every child with one FEEL BETTER ABOUT YOURSELF voice, and that includes children in other communities. The more you “cross-pollinate,” the stronger your PTA will be. OC Learn more online about special promotions going on now that will make your Healthy School Healthy You Fundraiser even more profitable for your organization and participants. Delcenia Jones is director of urban development for National PTA. HEALTHY–SCHOOL–HEALTHY–YOU–FUNDRAISER.ORG These statements not evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 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