It is the mission of WDLA PTO; To support bilingualism, bi-literacy, biculturalism to the students of Washington Dual Language Academy, those of District 89, and of the world. To support the education of low to moderate income students to learn multiple languages and cultures. Increase awareness of the need for bi and multi-lingual children throughout the world. Support the learning of students outside of the classroom, in an effort to compete on a national level. Increase the nutritional eating habits of children outside of the school. Decrease childhood obesity through eating, exercise and education. To increase language and learning through fun activities. Enhance learning through paid parent volunteers within each classroom in District 89. Instill etiquette, morals and values in children. Introduce cultural activities to children through field trips to Museums, Art exhibits, Zoos, Aquariums, Theatres and Sporting events. Teach financial awareness to children through play scenarios and rewards programs. Support Positive Behavioral Intervention Systems (PBIS) within District89 schools by assisting in acquiring items for PBIS stores located within each school in District89. Protecting our children from gang recruitment and drugs; by circulating information on being drug free and staying away from gang and other elements that will prevent criminal involvement. Teach giving back through community clean-up, elderly assistance and volunteerism in children. To bring about community change in future generations in order to make the Maywood, District 89 and Chicagoland communities a better place.