Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
PTA is an organization of parents and teachers who have joined together to help serve the needs of our children and our school. It is a partnership of growth and learning. The PTA provides a variety of activities and events for our school which includes a wide range of interests. In addition, the PTA sponsors fundraiser's like the yearbook and photos. The money the PTA earns is then used to support the students and staff by funding supplies and or equipment for classrooms and it offers financial support for teacher training and it allows the PTA to purchase other items that the school itself cannot support. The PTA assists parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children and it encourages parent and public involvement in the public schools of our nation.

School Advisory Committee (SAC)
With the Department of Defense Dependents Schools there are several committees that allow parents, students and professional employees to review school matters. Locally, the School Advisory Committee (SAC) advises the principal and the parents on many facets of our school's operation. The committee is elected every year, and meetings are held each month. All school community members are welcome to attend and participate in these meetings.

Parent Involvement
The positive and consistent School/Home/Community partnership provides a safe and wholesome environment for our students to learn and achieve. It is recognized that parents are the first and most influential teachers of their children. It is through parents' involvement that children develop the value of learning and working, the importance of relationships and constructive use of leisure time.

Volunteers
Parental involvement and participation at Aviano Elementary School is an understood, necessary and expected partnership. Volunteer opportunities can be explored through your child's teacher, the school office, PTA, and SAC committee.
Volunteers must be first screened with security clearance paperwork that is available at the school. Please stop into the office at any time to learn more.