Our Oak Hill PTSA is made up of caring parents and families, teachers, grandparents, community members, etc. who want the best education for our children. We are NOT a fundraising group. Although fundraising is one aspect of the PTSA, our main focus is to improve our children's well-being. We focus on what students need to be successful in their learning, including academic activities, proper nutrition, safety, and healthy environments.

• PTSAs get results. More than 85 rigorous research studies conducted over 30 years show that kids do better when parents are involved. Grades are higher. Test scores improve. Attendance increases.
• PTSAs keep parents informed. Involved parents can understand the challenges schools face and become part of the solution. PTSAs support education through active participation and advocacy.
• PTSAs benefit everyone. Strong schools mean stronger communities. PTSA membership is open to anyone concerned with the education, health, and welfare of children.

(taken from the 2008-09 PTA guide)

Meet the officers for the 2009-2010 school year!

Position	Name	Phone Number or E-mail
President	Carissa Capistrant	339-1160 carissasue_80@hotmail.com
Vice President	Jana Gulati	230-4369
Secretary	Suzanne Steman	240-6390
Treasurer	Joan Gossman	gcjmmom@gmail.com
Ways & Means	Shelley Meyer-Leabch	251-5653
Volunteer Coordinator	Open Position	Open Position
Acorn Editor	Beth Donnelly	acorn.newsletter@yahoo.com
Teacher Representative	Tina Piper	tina.piper@isd742.org
Administrator	Tina Lahr	tina.lahr@isd742.org

Please feel free to contact any one of our Officer's with any questions or comments.

Our Mission Statement:

To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children.*

To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children.*

To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.*

The Purpose of the PTSA:

To promote the social and emotional welfare and safety of children and youth in home, school and community.*

To raise the standards of home life.*

To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.*

To promote awareness and appreciation of community through experiences and service to the larger community.**

To bring into closer relation the home and school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.*

To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and you the highest advantages in physical, mental and social education.*

To provide opportunities and support development of students financially, emotionally and socially.**

** Oak Hill PTSA
* National PTA Mission Statement