Hello Thoreau Families!
On behalf of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), we would like to welcome all families to another school year at Henry David Thoreau Elementary! Our mission is to “Build a Better World for our Children.”
Whether you are a new or returning Thoreau parent, please get involved in any way that works for you. Here are some quick links to get you started:
- Join the PTA (memberships must be renewed EVERY school year)
- Make a Donation
- Check if your company offers Corporate Matching
- Sign up for one of our Volunteer Opportunities
- Find Thoreau PTA on Facebook
- Check out your students Class Pages
We understand that this year is going to look quite different, we are dedicated to working with our teachers, staff and families to provide a great school year (albeit more unique) for our students. Please contact us if you have any questions, comments, or new ideas that will benefit Thoreau and our surrounding community!
Sincerely,
Thoreau PTA Presidents
Pallavi Bhandarkar & Ziyan Zhang
thoreauptaboard@gmail.com
We are very excited to share a NEW way to stay in the know on all things! We're now using PTBoard and it will help to keep our member's information private and secure. Your information will never be sold or shared.
You will need an account to volunteer, donate or pay and to view the online directory. It's very easy to sign up:
- Click “Sign Up” in the top right corner and you will be prompted to create an account within PTBoard.
- Enter school code VN9J4S and hit Join (copy and save this code)
- After signing in, go to your name (upper right hand corner), click on “My Profile” and enter your contact information including adding your student(s).
- Browse around on the new site, purchase your yearly membership, make a donation, learn about all the upcoming PTA events and get involved with a volunteer activity!
We look forward to being in touch with you!
Why Join the Thoreau PTA?
The Thoreau PTA is a local unit of National PTA, the oldest and largest child advocacy association in America. Today’s National PTA is comprised of 5 million parents, teachers, grandparents, caregivers, foster parents and other caring adults who share a commitment to improving the education, health, and safety of all children.
We speak with One Voice for Every Child. When PTA gets involved, children benefit. When YOU get involved with PTA, the child who benefits the most is YOURS.
- Out of your membership donation, $9/per person in dues is divided between local, State and National PTA.
- Any amount over these dues stays within our school to fund teacher grants, field trips, scholarships, emergency preparation, library books, art supplies and programs, appreciation and social events.
- All donations are tax deductible!
Your membership allows you much more than a vote at our general session meetings and PTA member discount.
- By volunteering, you gain valuable experiences while putting your skills and interests to use for a good cause.
- By getting involved, you show your student the importance of giving back to their community while helping to make positive change.
- PTA events provide opportunities to socialize with other parents and make new personal and professional connections.
- PTA meetings are a forum for exchanging ideas, make suggestions and provide your input for the Oakton HS community.
Joining the PTA does not obligate you to volunteer at school or attend PTA meetings...but we hope you will!
Thank you for your support!