Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. Is there a Membership Fee to join PALS?
2. Who can I contact if I want to help or join PALS?
3. Who can join PALS?
4. Why should I get involved?

Is there a Membership Fee to join PALS?

In the past there has been a fee, but we made the decision this year that we 
value your involvement more than we do a small membership fee and we decided 
to waive the fee to join PALS.  All we ask is that you come to our meetings 
if you can and/or give us a small amount of your valuable time to participate 
in some of our school support and fundraising activities.

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Who can I contact if I want to help or join PALS?

You can contact any of the following:
President - Dana Putnam - 615-237-
Vice President - Ann Watts - 615-286-2292
Treasurer - Tiffany Luttrell - 615-237-3906
Secretary - Bridget Turner - 615-237-

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Who can join PALS?

Any adult - Parent, Grandparent, Aunt, Uncle and Teacher - who is interested 
in helping and supporting the administration, faculty and most importantly, 
the students of Watertown Elementary and Middle School.  Research shows that 
building parent involvement is the single most important thing that parent 
groups do.

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Why should I get involved?

Here is some information from the website PTO Today.

Research shows that when parents are involved in their children's education, 
the children are more likely to:

*earn better grades. 
*score higher on tests. 
*pass their classes. 
*attend school regularly. 
*have better social skills. 
*show improved behavior. 
*be more positive in their attitude toward school. 
*complete homework assignments. 
*graduate and continue their education.

One study found that students from families with above-average parent 
involvement were 30 percent more successful in school than those with below-
average involvement. Success was measured by GPA; test scores in math, 
science, reading, and social studies; promotion and retention rates; and 
teacher ratings. 

When parents become involved in their children's education, the parents are 
more likely to:

*be more confident at school. 
*be more confident in themselves as parents and their ability to help their  
 children learn. 
*be held in higher esteem by teachers and have teachers expect more from
 their children. 
*enroll in continuing education to advance their own schooling.

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