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Where can one join PTA?
Joining PTA is even easier now. Ohio PTA has partnered this year with MemberHub! Now you can register online and access your Membership card directly. Please note that each school in the Avon Lake District is a separate unit. You must join each separately. Links to school's with online memberships are below.
Please note the following:
Traditional paper membership forms may be available - please check with your school for more details.
Please note the following:
Traditional paper membership forms may be available - please check with your school for more details.
Online Membership
Early Childhood
Eastview Elementary
Erieview Elementary
Redwood Elementary
Troy Membership
Learwood Middle School
Avon Lake High School
Early Childhood
Eastview Elementary
Erieview Elementary
Redwood Elementary
Troy Membership
Learwood Middle School
Avon Lake High School
Is PTA only for parents?
No! Remember the T in PTA stands for teachers. But don’t stop there. Invite school staff, school district staff, grandparents, business leaders and neighbors to become members. Attend a school board meeting and ask the school district trustees and administrators to become PTA members.
why join pta?
- Enrichment to students
- Conference dinners twice/ year
- Staff Appreciation
- Gifts to school/ classrooms
- Scholarships for Seniors
- And much more
frequently asked questions
what is pta?
The ALCS Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a group of parents and teachers/staff at ALCS who work together to provide enrichment activities for all our students. Some examples of what we fiscally support and volunteer our time to organize are: Reading and Math Enrichment programs, Book Fairs, Color Run, Carnivals, Pumpkin Festival, Teacher Grants for classroom enrichment, Reflections Art Program and Fair, Scholarships, and Teacher Appreciation events.
why should i join?
The number-one reason to join ALCS PTA is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school. Research shows that students do better when their families are involved both at home and at school. Grades are higher. Test scores rise. Self-esteem grows. Schools improve. Being active on the PTA is also a fantastic way to get to know teachers, staff, and other parents. Your membership helps create a louder voice for state and national PTA as they advocate and lobby for our children and schools. Whether you are here for only a year or for 6+ years, we welcome you to our community of learners! Our events are funded annually, so your child will directly benefit from your support.
i joined last year- do i need to join again?
Yes. We ask all parents and teachers/staff to renew each year, as we run our PTA programs on an annual basis.
does joining mean i'm required to volunteer or attend meetings?
No, joining does not obligate you to do anything more than that. Please join and show that you care and are invested in the welfare of our children. You are not required to donate, volunteer or attend PTA meetings – but we’d love it if you did!
what if i've already joined pta at my other child's school? do i need to join twice?
We ask that you please join the PTA at each school you have a child attending. Each school runs an independent PTA program that supports the students at that particular school. PTAs run programs based on the volunteers and funds provided annually by their individual members. ALCS PTA supports all children at ALCS, regardless of whether their parents join. We are striving for 100% membership to share support for your child across all families - every dollar or hour you spend with Challenger PTA goes directly to your child this school year.
why do i need to pay to renew?
Our membership dues cover the cost of the Ohio PTA, National PTA, and help offset some administrative costs. PTA Programs at ALCS are made possible through our fundraising efforts, not membership dues. Membership dues are 100% tax deductible.
For information on Ohio PTA, please visit their site at http://www.ohiopta.org/MEMBERSHIP.aspx#49253-perks
For information on Ohio PTA, please visit their site at http://www.ohiopta.org/MEMBERSHIP.aspx#49253-perks
what if the cost to join/renew is outside my budget?
If joining PTA is a financial burden, we can provide financial assistance for you. Please contact ALCS Principal, or Principal's Secretary, for assistance. All inquiries are kept confidential.
more questions?
Ask away! Contact our PTA President or our Membership Chair. We’re here to support you and answer any questions you may have.
PTA Volunteer Myths – Busted!
Myth: The PTA is just for stay-at-home moms.
FACT: The PTA is for everyone! Our volunteers are mothers, fathers and those who fill those roles. We have a wide range of volunteers who: stay-at-home; work part-time to full-time; have little ones at home, preschoolers, high schoolers and/or college students; are continuing their own education; and more.
Myth: The PTA has all the help they need.
FACT: The PTA welcomes everyone and continues to need volunteers for various events, fundraisers, and committees year-round. We need you!
Myth: Volunteering for the PTA takes too much time.
FACT: Only YOU can decide how much time you can give. Even if you can help at just one event or handle one task per year, it would be greatly appreciated.
Myth: PTA volunteers need to be at the school during the day.
FACT: Much of the PTA work can be done from home on your own schedule, or at events at night or weekends. Yes, there is volunteering during the school day if you are able to do so. But no one does it all, so choose what works best for you.
Myth: The PTA has the same volunteers year after year and everyone knows each other.
FACT: While we are fortunate to have dedicated volunteers who return, we also welcome new ones every year. We do strike up friendships and enjoy getting to know one another. This year, we already have several new Committee Chairs and volunteers, and we have not all met each other yet. Our volunteers range from Kindergarten to 8th grade parents, so it’s a great chance to get to know parents from other grades you may not have met otherwise.
Myth: The PTA is all set with their activities and events for the year.
FACT: Each year, the PTA brings back favorites and tries new activities, fundraisers and events. Those new ideas come from volunteers. While we try to plan ahead, it’s only the beginning of the school year and there’s still plenty of time to do even more for the students and school this year. And we want you to be a part of it all!
Interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities?
Please contact your PTA Unit President
FACT: The PTA is for everyone! Our volunteers are mothers, fathers and those who fill those roles. We have a wide range of volunteers who: stay-at-home; work part-time to full-time; have little ones at home, preschoolers, high schoolers and/or college students; are continuing their own education; and more.
Myth: The PTA has all the help they need.
FACT: The PTA welcomes everyone and continues to need volunteers for various events, fundraisers, and committees year-round. We need you!
Myth: Volunteering for the PTA takes too much time.
FACT: Only YOU can decide how much time you can give. Even if you can help at just one event or handle one task per year, it would be greatly appreciated.
Myth: PTA volunteers need to be at the school during the day.
FACT: Much of the PTA work can be done from home on your own schedule, or at events at night or weekends. Yes, there is volunteering during the school day if you are able to do so. But no one does it all, so choose what works best for you.
Myth: The PTA has the same volunteers year after year and everyone knows each other.
FACT: While we are fortunate to have dedicated volunteers who return, we also welcome new ones every year. We do strike up friendships and enjoy getting to know one another. This year, we already have several new Committee Chairs and volunteers, and we have not all met each other yet. Our volunteers range from Kindergarten to 8th grade parents, so it’s a great chance to get to know parents from other grades you may not have met otherwise.
Myth: The PTA is all set with their activities and events for the year.
FACT: Each year, the PTA brings back favorites and tries new activities, fundraisers and events. Those new ideas come from volunteers. While we try to plan ahead, it’s only the beginning of the school year and there’s still plenty of time to do even more for the students and school this year. And we want you to be a part of it all!
Interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities?
Please contact your PTA Unit President
REMINDER - First Quarter Goals
Membership Chairmen and Presidents,
Have you submitted your Initial Membership Dues? This is IMPORTANT! You must submit $4.75 per member for each of your PTA members by November 30. This is a requirement for being a unit in good standing. It is also a requirement to participate in all PTA programs including Reflections and Member Perks.
Please submit those dues through MemberHub.
First Quarter Membership Goals (August-October)
· Submit your first dues in the month of September to earn the Cardinal Early Bird Award. Dues and member list must be received at Ohio PTA by September 30th
· Submit your Membership theme for the year along with some pictures of kick-off events
If you have questions, please contact the Director of Membership at [email protected].
Membership Chairmen and Presidents,
Have you submitted your Initial Membership Dues? This is IMPORTANT! You must submit $4.75 per member for each of your PTA members by November 30. This is a requirement for being a unit in good standing. It is also a requirement to participate in all PTA programs including Reflections and Member Perks.
Please submit those dues through MemberHub.
First Quarter Membership Goals (August-October)
· Submit your first dues in the month of September to earn the Cardinal Early Bird Award. Dues and member list must be received at Ohio PTA by September 30th
· Submit your Membership theme for the year along with some pictures of kick-off events
If you have questions, please contact the Director of Membership at [email protected].