Membership

Ione E. Olson Elementary PTA is Better with You!

Our next PTA virtual meeting is Tuesday, October 13th at 6pm! Members and Non-Members are welcome to attend. For important information regarding our virtual meetings, please view our Events page. For access to our Association Meeting Agenda please see our Newsletter page.

The PTA Membership fee is $11 per individual. Each member's dues provides voting rights for motions brought forth in PTA meetings.

If you prefer, cash and checks are also acceptable forms of submitting dues. There are Membership Fee envelopes available on Olson campus.

Orca Wear GIVEAWAY! Membership Drive!

Help Olson PTA increase Membership! Simply follow the steps below and you’ll be entered into a randomized drawing for a chance to win a Youth Sized Orca T-Shirt! A winner will be drawn at each grade level.

To Enter the Giveaway:

JOIN Ione E. Olson Elementary PTA by 9/24

Join online here.

Or fill out a Membership Envelope available in the office on campus.

Only 1 entry per Member sign up. Members that have joined for the 2020-2021 school year will be entered into the drawing automatically.

The Youth Size Orca Wear Giveaway raffle drawings for PTA Member Sign Ups will be on October 21st. Due to CA State requirements, the date had to be pushed a few weeks. However, our sign up end date remains 9/24.

Join our monthly virtual association meetings! Our next one is Tuesday, 9/8

Why Join the PTA?

  • You show your children that school matters, and that you are invested in their success.

  • You connect with other like-minded parents, and make new friends!

  • You partner not only with other parents and caregivers, but also the principal, teachers, staff and community members to make your child's school safe, welcoming, a hub of learning, and a fun place to be.

  • You help shape and share in community events and experiences that make your child’s school days more memorable!

  • You help make sure parents and family members voices are heard when important decisions that affect your child's school are made.

  • Ione E. Olson Elementary PTA a non-profit, fully funded by donations, fundraisers and membership dues. When you join the Olson PTA, you are directly contributing to its programs, student and family events, student awards as well as teacher and staff appreciation. A portion of your membership dues go to the local, district, state and national PTA organizations, which provide us with leadership, training, and other needed services.

10 Myths About Joining the PTA

1.Only Moms and Teachers Need to Join the PTA

FALSE! A strong PTA needs the support of parents, family members, teachers, school staff and community members. ANYONE who cares about children belongs in the PTA!

2. Joining the PTA Means I Have to Volunteer

FALSE! The PTA appreciates everyone's membership, whether or not a member volunteers. You will not be sucked into a blackhole of volunteering!

3. The PTA is Only for Stay-at-Home Parents with Nothing Else to Do

FALSE! Your fellow PTA members are family and community members who want to support the kids and the school. Most members are juggling work, bills, household chores and homework just like you!

4. I Was a PTA Member Last Year, I Only Have to Join Once

FALSE! With each new school year, a new PTA membership begins. Your PTA membership will be good for this entire school year!

5. I Don't Have Time to Join the PTA

FALSE! Even if you are unable to volunteer your time, please consider being a member of the PTA and giving your financial support. You will have the satisfaction of knowing your support helps fund events and activities for the children throughout the school year!

6. I Have to be a Board Member or Chair a Committee to Join the PTA

FALSE! You do not have to serve on the PTA Board or Chair a Committee to join the PTA! Your beautiful smile and wonderful support will suffice!

7. I Get Roped into Volunteering if I Attend a PTA Meeting

FALSE! There will be opportunities to get involved - but no pressure. Just pass by the signup sheets if you are unable to participate. No judgment here!

8. My Child's Life Will be the Same Whether or Not I Join the PTA

FALSE! Not only does membership put you in direct communication with other parents and teachers, it shows your child that you are interested and invested in their educational exerpience!

9. The PTA Has All the Help They Need

FALSE! The PTA always wants and always needs volunteers! If you choose to volunteer, you decide your time commitment!

10. I Have an Idea But the PTA Isn't Interest

FALSE! New ideas are always welcome! We look forward to hearing them!