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In 1991, my first child, Sam, entered kindergarten. And, because I believed it was what one did, I joined PTA. As most members, I joined because of my own children, but my involvement continued as I realized the success of a single child is dependent upon the success of all children. I've been fortunate to be a stay-at-home mom for the duration of my boys' school years and, as a result, had the rare opportunity to be one of those annoying parents who were always at the school. (Just ask Nick, it really was an annoyance in his eyes!) But I also had the good fortune to know many parents who, while involved in their children's education in many ways, were not able to be "in the building." And the message I learned was that parent involvement takes many forms, but is essential in the success of kids. So, however you are able to be involved, stay involved.
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