Goals and Objectives

  • To promote the welfare of children and youth in the home, school, community, and place of worship;
  • To raise the standards of home life;
  • To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth;
  • 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 efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.

 

As a PTA, it is our goal to establish a structure that will provide:

 

  • Academic enrichment and enhancement opportunities for Barksdale students;
  • Parent education programs;
  • Communication about PTA and school activities;
  • Social opportunities to foster school spirit;
  • Information about PISD and state legislation issues;
  • Volunteer programs to assist students, teachers, and staff;
  • Teacher and staff appreciation;
  • A warm, safe and inviting atmosphere for all Barksdale students, staff, and families;
  • A link to the community surrounding Barksdale Elementary; and
  • Funds to meet the general PTA budget from PTA sponsored fund raisers to accomplish PTA goals.

 

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Volunteer Opportunities

School Fundraiser

Celebrate your child's birthday and support Barksdale at the same time! For $20, your child can have their name on the Barksdale marquee on their birthday for all the world to see!

Click HERE for details, then submit payment HERE.

Upcoming Events

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