Parent, Teacher and Student Association (PTSA)
Thomas Russell Middle School PTSA
TRMS PTSA
Thomas Russell Middle School Parent, Teacher and Student Association (PTSA) is a group of parents and staff members working along with students to enhance the Russell school community. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
What does PTSA do at TRMS?
Through the generous support of our community and through our pledge drive, the PTSA is able to sponsor a number of events. We would not be able to help the school without your membership and tax-deductible donations. To donate, fill out the Pledge form and return it to the school with your payment. You can also donate online via Paypal.
Programs sponsored by PTSA in previous years:
Grants for each student PRIDE team
Russell Bucks Reward Store
Academic Enrichment Programs
Tutoring Programs
Equity Programs
Classroom Equipment
Field Trips & Team Events
8th Grade Promotion
Pride-a-Palooza
Student Lanyards & ID Protectors
Student Daily Planners
Food for State Testing/Exit Interviews
BBQs at Back to School night and Open House
Buses for Field Trips & Sports Events
School Beautification
Teacher & Staff Grants
Staff Appreciation
Secretaries Day
How to Join PTSA?
Membership is $15 per person + $1 online processing fee. Joining PTSA does not require you to volunteer or attend meetings. We will only contact parents who have expressed an interest in volunteering on an as-needed basis.
Login with an existing Totem account or register for a new account.
After completing your info, click "Add a Member/Student".
Enter your student’s name so they can receive their membership prize. Select "Student" if your student wants to join PTSA. Select "Student (Non-Member)" if your student does not want to join PTSA.
Select your student's grade and homeroom teacher (choose “Unknown” if you don’t know).
Add comments into the “Note” field if you are interested in volunteering.
Click “Save”.
Click “Add a Member/Student" to add additional PTSA members (spouse, grandparents, etc) under the same Totem account.
Click “Next” to check out and pay with a credit or debit card.
Alternatively, you can go to the school office and complete the PTSA membership envelope and enclose payment by check or cash in person. There is no processing fee for in-person payments. Please make checks payable to “Thomas Russell Middle PTSA”.
PTSA Member Benefits
When you join TRMS PTSA, you are automatically a member of the National PTA and California PTA organizations. Click on the links below to learn how PTA members can save money.
California PTA Member Discounts
How Can You Help?
Join PTSA - Membership is $15.
Donate to PTSA by filling out the Pledge Drive form and returning it to school with your donation (check or cash). You can also donate online via Paypal (2.89% of your donation will be deducted by Paypal to cover Administrative costs).
Check if your company has a Matching Donation Program. Go to Charity Navigator, enter your company name, then click on “Let’s Check”.
Shop at Amazon Smile and designate "5357 Thomas Russell Middle PTSA" as your charity. There is no extra cost and Amazon will give back 0.5% of qualified purchases to TRMS PTSA.
Volunteer to help at activities.
Teachers need supplies, especially copy paper, disinfectant wipes, and tissues. Check with them what they need throughout the school year.
TRMS PTSA
Shop at Amazon Smile and Help PTSA (Set your charity to “5357 Thomas Russell Middle PTSA”)
Email us at thomasrussellptsa@gmail.com
PTSA Officers
President: Devi Sreepada
Executive Vice President: Lily Kuo
First Vice President, Chairman of Special Events: Shalaka Chapekar
Treasurer: Linh Hankins
Secretary: Vidya Devaya
Parliamentarian: Chiaven (Nikki) Phen
Auditor: Eugene Li
Historian: Lavanya Rajeevalochanan
Teacher: Barbara Knitter
Student Representative/GATR Liaison: Jade Hankins
PTSA Meetings
Association Meeting Dates (Open to the Public):
January 10, 2024 @6:00pm
April 3, 2024 @6:00pm
Executive Board Meeting Dates:
Nobember 8, 2023 @6:00pm
December 6, 2023 @6:00pm
February 7, 2024 @6:00pm
March 6, 2024 @6:00pm
May 8, 2024 @6:00pm
eScrip: MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY!
Join the original and largest electronic fundraising program where participating merchants contribute each time you make a purchase using your free grocery loyalty or debit/credit cards that are registered with eScrip. There are no receipts to collect, no vouchers or certificates to buy, no hassles for you and every purchase earns money for TRMS PTSA.
To Sign Up:
1) Go to https://www.escrip.com
2) Click on “Sign Up” (located on the upper right hand corner)
3) Search for and select “Thomas Russell Middle School PTSA” under “Schools and Nonprofits”.
(Note: TRMS PTSA ID# is 5534140)
4) Register your grocery club cards and your credit card.
That's it! Thomas Russell PTSA will get money on each purchase you make.