Freedom Elementary PTA is a relatively new organization serving the parents, teachers, and students of Freedom Elementary School in the Colorado Springs School District 11.

We have a newly appointed Executive Board for the 2011-2012 school year who is energetic and committed to helping our students, parents, and teacher have a fantastic year.

Our primary goal this year is to increase the quality and number of the before and after school enrichment programs for our students.

Our Mission:

To support, improve, and enrich the educational, social, and individual experiences of our children, parents, teachers, and staff.

Our Goals for 2011-2012:

• Increase the quality and number of the before and after school enrichment programs.

• Increase PTA membership to 200 members.

• Increase PTA member support and visibility at PTA sponsored events.

• Increase volunteer participation.

• Increase membership and participation by fathers and father-figures.

• Improve communication with parents, teachers and staff.

• Increase parental and teacher participation and attendance at the   monthly General Membership Meetings.

Our Core Values:

• Inclusivity – PTA will be open to all Freedom Elementary student parents, guardians, teachers, faculty, and staff.

• Commitment – We will provide Freedom Elementary student parents, guardians, teachers, faculty, and staff our unwavering support and encouragement.

• Collaboration – We accept, recognize, and appreciate our member’s and school community’s participation in achieving superior results.

• Accountability – With a high degree of transparency, we will honor our commitments, responsibilities, and expectations, while delivering on our promises.

• Respect and Integrity – We treat everyone in a fair, respectful, and honest manner, as we would want to be treated.