Following are the results of a survey conducted in May 08 among 102 Ravensworth parents.
4. Please complete the following sentence: I would attend PTA meetings or programs if:
... I had more time.
... more were held in the morning.
... babysitting services were available.
... I was personally invited by someone.
10. If yes, what activities?
Jump rope or walking club
Movie night
Science fair, 2nd field trip for 1st & 2nd graders, classical music & poetry activities
Engineering company or Home Depot demonstration
More field trips for 3rd graders
Parenting workshops/lectures
Odyssey of the Mind
Mad Science and Girls on the Run
Charity fund raisers and community service
Fun Fair
Craft Night
FLEX, reading clubs for all ages, Hands on Science, Spanish club
Sports activities promoting fitness and health
More social events
14. If you selected "try something different" in the question above, please make suggestions:
More business partners
Spring Fun Fair; Carnival
Set goal for entire year
2 payments – Sept and Jan
Look for grants
Yard sale
½ price book sale
Silent auction
Kid’s art show
Family 5K
Plant Sale
Begin year with donation collection
18. I would volunteer more often if
I had more time
I knew the time commitment up front
Work could be done at home and sent in to school
I could bring my younger child with me
Plenty of advanced notice
If anyone asked me
I knew more people involved
There were others to help – team of volunteers
Activities were done in the evening
More recognition of volunteers
19. Final Question Is there anything else related to PTA management, activities, volunteering or funding that you would like to add?
Weds folders – I get triplicates
Tap into parents not traditionally used to participating (i.e. Latino and Asian families)
Rather write a check or two and not participate in fundraiser
Better communication of cost per student of PTA programs
Would like to hear more from Lead Room Parent
Understanding the BIG picture of PTA – how it works, role, etc