Wake Forest Elementary PTA is a volunteer organization advocating for the education, health, safety, and success of all children and youth while building strong families and community involvement in Wake Forest, NC. The Wake Forest Elementary PTA was established in 1970. Our organization has continually provided outstanding advocacy to better the educational outcomes for all of our students. Our PTA has and continues to offer a number of programs focused on increasing family engagement and supporting the education, health and well-being of all our students. We have been able to do this with the efficient use of limited funds and our highly motivated parents, teachers and the support of the Wake Forest community.
Our Mission
We strive to promote activities that enhance the joy and well-being of Wake Forest Elementary students and staff in a way that compliments and enriches the learning environment. We advocate on behalf of students, staff and the school; build community within the school, enhance the relationship among the school, parents and Wake Forest community. We encourage the wider community to invest their time, energy and monetary support into Wake Forest Elementary.
The Purposes of National PTA, NCPTA, and the WFE PTA promote advocacy and educational programs, directed toward parents, teachers, and the public through conferences, committees, projects, and programs.
Awards
Contact Us
Email: [email protected]
Wake Forest Elementary, PTA
136 W. Sycamore Ave
Wake Forest, NC 27587
NATIONAL PTA HISTORY
The National Congress of Mothers held its first meeting on February 17, 1896 in Washington, DC. The founders were Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst. Sallie Southall Cotten (Mrs. Robert H.) of Bruce, NC (Pitt County) was among those attending that organizational meeting. She delivered an address on the subject of education for responsible parenthood, and was elected the first corresponding secretary. She was later elected an Honorary Life Vice President of the Congress. After several name changes, the organization became the National Congress of Parents and Teachers in 1924. On May 7, 1926 the National Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers was founded in Atlanta, GA by Selena Sloan Butler who became its first president. The two National Congresses united June 22, 1970 in Atlanta, and continue today as the National Congress of Parents and Teachers.
NORTH CAROLINA PTA HISTORY
NCPTA is North Carolina’s oldest and largest volunteer organization advocating for the education, health, safety, and success of all children and youth while building strong families and communities.
The North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers was organized November 4, 1919 and held its first meeting at the First Baptist Church in Charlotte. Mrs. Joseph Garibaldi of Charlotte was elected the first state president. The North Carolina Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers was organized April 2, 1927 at Shaw University in Raleigh. Mrs. Annie W. Holland of Raleigh was the first state president. The two North Carolina Congresses united in Charlotte on April 22, 1969.
PTA Vision
Making every child’s potential a reality.
PTA Mission
Our Mission
We strive to promote activities that enhance the joy and well-being of Wake Forest Elementary students and staff in a way that compliments and enriches the learning environment. We advocate on behalf of students, staff and the school; build community within the school, enhance the relationship among the school, parents and Wake Forest community. We encourage the wider community to invest their time, energy and monetary support into Wake Forest Elementary.
The Purposes of National PTA, NCPTA, and the WFE PTA promote advocacy and educational programs, directed toward parents, teachers, and the public through conferences, committees, projects, and programs.
Awards
- 2012 Advocates for Health Brains & Bodies Award
- 2013 Project Green Award
- 2012-13 NC PTA Acorn Award
- 2012-13, 2013-14 NC PTA Blue Key Membership Award
- 2013 - Winner of Together Counts Energy101 Grant
Contact Us
Email: [email protected]
Wake Forest Elementary, PTA
136 W. Sycamore Ave
Wake Forest, NC 27587
NATIONAL PTA HISTORY
The National Congress of Mothers held its first meeting on February 17, 1896 in Washington, DC. The founders were Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst. Sallie Southall Cotten (Mrs. Robert H.) of Bruce, NC (Pitt County) was among those attending that organizational meeting. She delivered an address on the subject of education for responsible parenthood, and was elected the first corresponding secretary. She was later elected an Honorary Life Vice President of the Congress. After several name changes, the organization became the National Congress of Parents and Teachers in 1924. On May 7, 1926 the National Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers was founded in Atlanta, GA by Selena Sloan Butler who became its first president. The two National Congresses united June 22, 1970 in Atlanta, and continue today as the National Congress of Parents and Teachers.
NORTH CAROLINA PTA HISTORY
NCPTA is North Carolina’s oldest and largest volunteer organization advocating for the education, health, safety, and success of all children and youth while building strong families and communities.
The North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers was organized November 4, 1919 and held its first meeting at the First Baptist Church in Charlotte. Mrs. Joseph Garibaldi of Charlotte was elected the first state president. The North Carolina Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers was organized April 2, 1927 at Shaw University in Raleigh. Mrs. Annie W. Holland of Raleigh was the first state president. The two North Carolina Congresses united in Charlotte on April 22, 1969.
PTA Vision
Making every child’s potential a reality.
PTA Mission
- A powerful voice for all children,
- A relevant resource for families and communities, and
- A strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child.
- Collaboration: We work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to accomplish our agreed-upon goals.
- Commitment: We are dedicated to promoting children’s health, wellbeing, and educational success through strong parent, family, and community involvement.
- Accountability: We acknowledge our obligations. We deliver on our promises.
- Respect: We value our colleagues and ourselves. We expect the same high quality of effort and thought from ourselves as we do from others.
- Inclusivity: We invite the stranger and welcome the newcomer. We value and seek input from as wide a spectrum of viewpoints and experiences as possible.
- Integrity: We act consistently with our beliefs. When we error, we acknowledge the mistake and seek to make amends.