PTA

ぴーてぃーえー
noun
parent-teacher association
1. PTA; parent-teacher association
an organization of parents and teachers at a school that works together on educational and school-related activities
PTA会長(かいちょう)に選(えら)ばれた。
I was elected PTA president.
PTA活動(かつどう)は負担(ふたん)が大(おお)きい。
PTA activities are a big burden.
来週(らいしゅう)、PTA総会(そうかい)がある。
There's a PTA general meeting next week.

STRUCTURE:

  • PTA会長(かいちょう) - PTA president
  • PTA副会長(ふくかいちょう) - PTA vice president
  • PTA役員(やくいん) - PTA officer/board member
  • PTA会費(かいひ) - PTA membership fees

ACTIVITIES:

  • 総会(そうかい) - general meeting
  • 運動会(うんどうかい)の手伝(てつだ)い - helping at sports day
  • 登校(とうこう)見守(みまも)り - watching children go to school
  • 広報(こうほう)活動(かつどう) - public relations activities
  • バザー - bazaar/flea market

CULTURAL NOTE:
PTA membership in Japan is often considered obligatory, and many parents feel pressure to participate. The volunteer work can be time-consuming, leading to discussions about PTA reform.

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