So I grew up in UK and my view of parents association is based on that (called Parents and Teachers Association there - not sure if that distinction is relevant or not) - DD has just started school and the PA seems a bit random. I am getting more involved, but just interested to know - do most schools have one? What percentage of parents would attend? Would you describe it as active in the school environment? What sort of stuff does it do/discuss apart from fundraising? Do you think they are important?