Why should I join the PTA?
Here are our Top 5 Reasons to join the PTA:
1. Benefit your child!
Research shows that children perform better when parents are involved both at home and school.
2. Get connected!
There is no better way to know what's happening at school.
3. Tap into a network!
The PTA connects you to other parents and teachers through meetings, events, and communications, helping to build a sense of community.
4. Be a role model!
By becoming a PTA member, you'll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.
5. Witness improvement!
By getting involved in the PTA you can raise concerns, suggest changes, and have input on how funds are spent. You'll be part of the solution - helping to make positive changes at our school.
Will joining the PTA require me to attend meetings and volunteer lots of hours?
No! We are all busy parents with jobs and responsibilities. We encourage you to attend PTA meetings and volunteer at events, but neither of those is required. You can help just by becoming a PTA member.
What should I expect at PTA meetings?
Meetings typically begin with our principal and assistant principal communicating the latest news from RCV and MCPS. Parents always find these updates extremely valuable! Past updates have included up-to-the-minute information on projected class sizes, teacher assignments, test scores, school funding, etc. PTA meetings give parents an opportunity to ask questions, communicate concerns, and raise suggestions directly with our school administrators.
Remember, everyone is welcome to attend our PTA meetings! Membership is not required unless you want to vote on issues. We want to hear your voice!!
PTA Listserv
To sign up for email updates from our internally moderated RCV PTA listserv, please follow these steps:
- Send an email to rcvmail+subscribe@googlegroups.com.
- You will immediately receive a confirmation email from Google Groups (if you don't see it appear within a few minutes, check your Spam or Junk mail folder).
- Simply reply to that email and you will be added to our listserv!
Facebook Group
Join our private Facebook Group to get the latest school updates and connect on social media!
- Search for the Rock Creek Valley Elementary group on Facebook
- Click Join
- Answer the questions and wait for our admins to approve you!
School Directory
This year, the RCV School Directory is accessible online only through AtoZ Connect!
You should receive an email asking you to verify your information. The verification process only takes about 5 minutes, following the instructions below:
Verification Wizard Instructions_English
Verification Wizard Instructions_Spanish
If you do not receive a verification email, please go to https://rcvpta.membershiptoolkit.com, then register to Create Account as a New User. After we approve your request to join our directory, you will receive an email containing verification and login instructions.