Community Corner

#96: Attend a PTA Meeting

Each schools Parent Teacher Association allows parents to get more involved in their kids' education.

Event: Attend a PTA Meeting

Where: Schools throughout West Islip

Next Meetings: Each school’s PTA holds meetings monthly

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About: The West Islip School District has 10 PTA units covering its nine schools and special education. Each unit holds a variety of fundraisers throughout the school year with all proceeds used to further enhance the educational programming for students. PTAs allow parents to have a voice within local schools and allow for discussion with teachers and building administrators.

This week, several PTAs will hold meetings: Bayview: Wednesday, February 16, 7 p.m.; Bellew: Thursday, February 17, 9:30 a.m.; Manetuck, Thursday, February 17; 9:30 a.m.

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For more information on PTA meetings, check the school district’s website or the West Islip Council of PTAs website for more information.

Check back with West Islip Patch next Tuesday for suggestion #95. Have a suggestion for this column? Send it to Greg Sleter at gregory.sleter@patch.com.

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