Membership

Why should I join the PTA?

The PTA serves as a platform for parent and teacher involvement within our school. Members are needed to provide guidance regarding the organization’s priorities and goals. By joining, you get to vote on the many important decisions made by the PTA. The PTA also provides a forum for access to teachers and administration, and gives you insight on what is happening within the school.  

To join, simply click here  and select the option for become a Gibbs PTA member!  The cost to become a member is $20.00. Register by 10/3 to receive a PTA shirt and car decal!

Why do I need to pay a fee to join the PTA?

The Gibbs PTA is a not-for-profit organization that is local, but is also part of a larger state and national organization. We have to collect dues for our membership, as stated in the by-laws of the organization. The majority of your paid dues remains local and supports us here at Gibbs Elementary.  A small portion of the dues goes to support the state and national organizations that work to address laws that affect our schools and our education system. However, we retain all of the money we raise within the school, and we make our own decisions regarding our budget.  

But, I’m too busy to join the PTA…

If you have five minutes to fill out a form, you are not too busy. There is no pressure to attend meetings or volunteer. If you join, you are supporting us. We would like to encourage you to start small….

• Fill out a membership card

• Take a tax deduction—make a donation

• Attend one meeting

• Read the monthly newsletter

• Collect box tops or use the Boxtops App!

• Volunteer once during the year