• PTA For Your Child  
     
    What Does PTA Do for my Family?
     
     
     Pinehurst PTA is a not-for-profit organization whose role is to enrich the school experience for students, families and teachers.  We pride ourselves on the amazing working relationship we have throughout the school community, and we will strive every day to support our teachers, staff, students and families throughout the year.
     
    Why should I join the PTA?

    The PTA offers parents and caregivers the opportunity to be engaged in their child’s potential.  Being a member of the PTA means that you are part of a powerful association and action plan that is focused on programs and initiatives that strengthen your child’s education.

    PTA membership and dues support your child by funding essential educational and curriculum needs; advocating on behalf of children and educators at the local, state and national level; and building an inclusive school community for all families.  Join PTA for your child because increasing our membership, even by one, makes it possible to provide important educational resources, speak up on important issues and create a stronger school community.

    Where does my money go when I pay membership dues?

    PTA dues directly support your child.  PTA dues help fund essential school resources and curriculum needs. PTA dues support advocacy efforts at the local, state and national levels, impacting decisions affecting your child’s health, safety and quality of education.  PTA dues support our work to strengthen connections between your family, your child’s classmates and their families, and teachers to build a thriving and inclusive community for everyone. We also use the funds to continue some of our schools most popular events and programs throughout the year.  Including;

    • The kinder playdate.
    • Home to school notepads free for joining.
    • Technology and software to help provide as much assistance to teachers and students as is needed. Such as Zoom for both the PTA meetings and providing the platform for our schools administration to communicate with parents as well.
    • Bi-Monthly association meetings and monthly executive board meetings.
    • The Welcome Back Picnic.
    • Our one and only fall fundraiser.
    • Halloween events such as the trunk or treat.
    • The fall and spring book fair family nights and child book fairs.
    • Winter Fun Fest.
    • PARP Week (Parents as Reading Partners).
    • Our guy and gal events, including the father-daughter dance.
    • Field Day activities and food.
    • ADVOCACY, ADVOCACY, ADVOCACY. Whether it’s for an individual family or the district on a national level and everything in between. 
    • Schoolwide grade grants that purchase things like t-shirts, field trips and assemblies for the kids to learn and enjoy.
    • School wide decorations for holidays and special occasions.
    • Teacher appreciation week and lunch.
    • Staff appreciation.
    • Supplies for students and teachers such as the Ellison tool and dye cuts etc.
    • Kinder screening supplies for our newest friends.
    • Support for ALL families when and where they need it as well as maintaining open communication lines so we can be as successful for our school and students as possible.
    • Partnerships with the community and companies such as  1st Day School Supplies, Spirit Wear and many more.
    • School pictures and yearbooks.
    • Attendance at National PTAs annual conference (virtually) so that we can stay on top of the latest available programs for schools and early childhood education.
    • Funding for special area purchases such as state of the art speech programs, funding for a new kiln for the art department or helping to fund the school mental health professionals on programs and supplies they need for every child.
    • And so much more………

    Does PTA membership require volunteering and attending meetings?

    No. The only thing required of you to be a member of PTA is to pay the annual membership dues.  Beyond that, how you choose to PTA is up to you.  PTA offers all parents and caregivers the opportunity to be engaged in their child’s potential.  From volunteering at school events to participating in local, state and national advocacy efforts to holding PTA leadership roles – the level of involvement is up to you.  There is no wrong way to PTA!

    How much time do I have to commit to being a member of PTA?

    None or a lot. It’s up to you.  Membership in PTA can involve as much or as little time as you have to offer.  There is no wrong or right way to be involved – anything you give, whether it’s time or money, will support your child’s potential.