What is PTA?
The PTA's (or Parent Teacher Association) mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
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Our Bernice Hart Elementary PTA (BHEPTA) members help our school grow and flourish with just that purpose in mind. We work hard to give back to our school through project to enrich our student's learning, assist our teachers, and create community among our families. 

As a member of our BHEPTA, we have resources and connections with our Austin Council of PTAs, Texas PTA, and National PTA organizations. The purpose of these connections - to empower our parents and students by giving them a VOICE give to stand up for our students, and give them what they need to be successful!

BHEPTA Membership

Membership Meetings
New PTA members must pay dues - $10 per family and per teacher. By paying your dues, you are part of ALL these outstanding organizations!

​There is power in numbers!! Every Child, One Voice!
Due to the current circumstances, PTA Meetings have been postponed until further notice. We hope to have one in early November!

More Info Coming soon!

#BeHartPTA Updates

Our Bi-Monthly Newsletter

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PTA Accomplishments
​2019-2020

~Remodeling the Teacher Lounge
~Teacher Proposals: Recorders for Project School Bell Students & Meals for Choir and Percussion Students on Performance Nights
~Hydration Stations (water refill stations)
~Family Fun Night Raffle Prizes
~Teacher Appreciation Lawn Signs during COVID (Thanks, Mr. Martinez!)

In the past...
~5th Grade Graduation Party Hosts
~Teacher Appreciation Gifts
~EOY Luncheon for all Hart Faculty & Staff
~Classroom Supplies
​ What ideas do YOU have for our PTA contributions?

Committee/PLC Meetings

PTA PLCs & Committee meet every 2nd Thursday of the month 3:15-4:15 on Zoom. To sign up for a committee to make meaningful change at our school, fill out the form below!

About our Committees
Fundraising
Committee Lead: Cathy Brown, Treasurer | treasurer@behartpta.org
Objectives:
  • Generate fundraising ideas
  • Select community and teacher proposals
  • 1 large annual school-wide fundraiser (Chocolates)
  • Assist with food selection and volunteering for Family Fun Nights
Hospitality
Committee Leads: Brie Tschoepe, VP Mem. | info@behartpta.org
Objectives:
  • Parent and Teacher recruitment (membership)
  • Advocating our purpose, accomplishments, and future goals
  • Host information table at school events
  • Thank you baskets/cards/gifts for campus visitors, support, etc.
Special Events
Committee Lead: Mariel Galindo, VP Programs | events@behartpta.org
Objectives:
  • Host campus events (Spirit stick party, 5th Grade Graduation, V-Day Dance, etc.)
  • Brainstorm community events (Galas, dinners, Spring Carnival?)
  • Family Fun Nights (volunteer, plan, logistics)
  • Field Day (end of the year; help with waters and stations)
  • Volunteer for events - we need (wo)man power!​

2020-2021 Executive Board

President
Alana Urbano Music Teacher
Vice President
Lizeth Zuniga 4th Grade
VP of Membership
Brie Tschoepe Proud Parent
VP of Programs
Mariel Galindo ​Proud Parent
Secretary
Alexandra
​De La Mora
3rd Grade
Treasurer
Cathy Brown Proud Parent
Parliamentarian 
Danielle Dutchover
3rd Grade
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November Election Key Dates
“Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” ― Abraham Lincoln

DEADLINE PASSED - October 5th - Last day to register to vote
October 13th-30th - Early voting
DEADLINE PASSED - October 23rd - Last day your application for voting by mail must be received
November 3rd - Election day

Advocacy social media made easy
Feel free to use these advocacy messages on your campus's social media or communications platforms. I would love for them to be translated, so please send me the translated text or feel free to create your own social media messages based on the ones available. If you have any ideas for new messages, there's a suggestion form in the folder or contact me at advocacy@austincouncilpta.org.