Petal Get Involved

“We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say “It’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.” Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.”

― Fred Rogers

Community is at the very heart of Excel By 5. It truly does involve the entire community – from school, city and businesses leaders to parents and all citizens of Petal. There are many opportunities for community members to become involved:

Planning for the future of Petal’s youngest citizens
Being an advocate for families and young children
Giving of time and money to insure the resources and programs will be available to support Petal’s families with young children.

If you want to be a part of Petal’s future success, contact

Missy Hamilton at missy.hamilton@petalschools.com

Ready Families + Ready Communities + Ready Services + Ready Schools = Children Ready for School!

PETAL EXCEL BY 5 SUPPORT PARTNERS

Rotary Club of Petal

Cosmopolitan Club of Petal

Commercial Stationery

Petal Fire Department

Petal Police Department

City of Petal Duck Derby Rescue Team

PSD Ambassadors Corner

Market Petal Parks and Recreation Department

Grand Central Outfitters

Sweet Blossoms

Carter’s Jewelry

ALFA Insurance

Mark Graham Properties

Drew Brickson

Petal Education Foundation

Petal School District

Wal-Mart

Adam Watkins Ventures, Inc.

The FIRST Forrest County Board of Supervisors

Hattiesburg Clinic

Magnolia State Bank

McAlister’s Deli of Petal Petal

Harvey Baptist Church

Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative (SEMRHI)

How Can You Get Involved?

There are many opportunities for community members to become involved. School, city and business leaders as well as parents can all play a role in insuring that Petal’s kids Excel By 5.

Place a Petal EXCEL BY 5 Community Partner decal in your place of business
Display EXCEL BY 5 brochures/flyers at your place of business
Volunteer with the Petal EXCEL BY 5 Coalition
Become a Petal EXCEL BY 5 sponsor
Encourage employees to attend or volunteer at Petal EXCEL BY 5 community events
Engage your peers; become an ambassador for Petal EXCEL BY 5
Recruit families to participate in Petal EXCEL BY 5 programs and events

SPONSORSHIPS

(Name displayed at every Petal EXCEL BY 5 community event)

___ Gold Sponsor-$250.00 – $499.00

___ Silver Sponsor-$100.00 – $249.00

___ “Pal of Petal Children” I would like to donate $_________

(All sponsors will be listed on the Petal EXCEL BY 5 website.)

Name __________________________________

Business ________________________________

City _________________ State ____ Zip _______

Telephone _______________________________

Email ___________________________________

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE AND MAIL ALL DONATIONS TO:

Petal Education Foundation

P. O. Box 948

Petal, MS 39465

Note on check: Petal EXCEL BY 5

(All donations are tax deductible.)

LEARNING CAN’T WAIT…MOMENTS COUNT