Public schools in the Miami Lakes area are looking for volunteers to join their PTSA organizations for the new school year, becoming one of the strongest voices in the educational process that directly supports students and their schools.
The PTSA works with teachers, parents and administrators to cultivate excellence in academics, sports and leadership opportunities for students, as well as advocacy, fundraising and community action.
The PTSA also works closely with the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board (EAB), which represents the town in ensuring kids get the best quality of education at Miami-Lakes K-8 Center, Bob Graham Education Center, Miami Lakes Middle School, Barbara Goleman and Hialeah Miami Lakes High schools, and Miami Lakes Educational Center.
The town’s EAB was granted its wish list for $58,300 in the Miami Lakes budget for 2016-2017 to provide, among other initiatives, Advanced Placement Language Arts Program ($26,000) and STEM Elective Course offered at Bob Graham Education Center and Miami Lakes K-8 Center ($17,000).
The EAB also assists students with tutoring, SAT Prep Class and standardized testing support.
For the PTSA, the groups’ executive committees have been busy developing the details for a very productive and exciting year for all of the students.
Anyone interesting in joining a PTSA can download printable forms from their kids’ schools’ websites or contact the local schools.