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Parent Teacher Association
(PTA)
Commitment!
Collaboration!
Creativity!
PTA Mission Statement
These three words best describe Good Counsel's Parent
Teacher Association (PTA). Parents and teachers join as Good Counsel's
PTA to foster a mutual understanding and appreciation of the ideals
of Catholic Education. This is an opportunity where parents can
actively participate in not only advancing their children's education
but also in enhancing their children's social, religious, intellectual
and physical development.
From prayer services, raffles, walkathons, to fashion
shows, Good Counsel's PTA offers "something for everyone"
and always builds in family participation and fun! A major goal of
the PTA is to provide financial support to Good Counsel School.
The strength of the PTA's creative programs eliminates the need for
children to sell door to door. Instead, families are asked to make
a nominal annual contribution in which vouchers are given back and
can be used on a variety of events. In past years, the PTA raised
hundreds of thousands of dollars for many school improvements, new
books and other items our children benefit from.
Good Counsel's PTA accomplishments extend beyond financial
support. For years, the PTA has:
• Donated furniture, clothing, money
and supplies to Jamaican missions
• Adopted families, supplied Easter Baskets and donated food
to the Burlington County Social Services and Catholic Charities
• Assisted school and parish families in times of need
• Sponsored writing contests and awarded Good Counsel Students
for academic excellence.
• Awarded scholarships to graduating eighth graders who are
continuing their education at a Catholic institution.
• Communicated PTA updates through monthly newsletter, The
Counsel Courier distributed to parish school children
There's always "something to do for everyone" because
there are so many opportunities to get involved and make a positive
contribution. Parent involvement makes a key difference and shows
children the value in working together toward common goals. Getting
involved is easy! Chairpersons head each event or function and can
be contacted through e-mail or home numbers as provided in the Good
Counsel Directory. Please have a look at this year’s board
member list.
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