About PTA
PTA's mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
PTA's mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
The Ruskin Elementary Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a dedicated group of parents, guardians, teachers, staff, extended family, and community members working together to enrich every student’s education and create an environment where they can thrive. As part of the North Valley Council in the Sixth District PTA under the California State PTA, we support teachers, organize educational events, and foster a strong, connected school community.
Funds raised by the Ruskin PTA directly support students, teachers, and our school community.
Teacher & Staff Grants: PTA provides flexible grants so educators can purchase materials or tools that enhance student learning. This ongoing support helps classrooms thrive.
Educational Programs: We sponsor school-wide events like assemblies and enrichment programs that extend learning beyond the classroom.
Community Events: From family nights to school celebrations, PTA events help foster a strong sense of connection and belonging for all Ruskin Roadrunners.
We couldn’t do it without your support!
$300 total pledge donations also earns Silly String spraying of Principal Choy, Roadrunner Mascot, and a few staff!
Prizes are cumulative so students get all prizes up to their level of fundraising!
Class with the most money raised receives a class party!
All classes with 100% participation receive a Ruskin Bookmark! (Participation= at least $5 in pledge donations per student)
3 students with the highest total donations will have a group lunch with Principal Choy!
The student with the highest total pledge donations will be Prinipal for the Day!
It's time to show your school spirit! Order your official school shirts and cozy hoodies today to represent Ruskin! T-Shirts are $15 and Hoodies are $30. Please note your child's teacher and room number for delivery purposes. The T-shirts and Hoodies will be delivered to their class!
Pre-Orders
First batch of Ruskin Zip-up jackets for those who ordered by Oct 1 will be in at the end of October and will delivered to students classrooms.
Ruskin Zip-up jackets pre-orders are ongoing, we are on our second batch! 2nd batch jackets will be delivered as soon as the order comes in from Insane Ink, around December. Insane Ink is a print shop run by PHHS students in our local community.
10/26 - 10/30 - Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda display
10/28 - Spell-a-Thon pledge donations due
10/30 - Halloween Parade, 9am & minimum day
The rain cleared up just in time for our Trunk or Treat event on October 23! Thank you to the trunk hosts, volunteers, candy donors, and Pop Squad for making Ruskin's Trunk or Treat such a fun event for our school community. And a very special thanks goes out to our parent event lead, Diana Trinh!
Check out our Instagram page to see our costume and trunk contest winners!
The 2025-2026 school year brought on a big change for the Ruskin community as we welcomed a large number of students and staff from Berryessa after district school closures. PTA took on the challenge of supporting our school of ~700 students and sponsoring fun events throughout the year!