PTA FAQs

The Fairlands Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is an organization of volunteer parents working with the administration and teachers at Fairlands to provide enrichment activities for all our students.

Fairlands Elementary relies on PTA funds and volunteers. Some examples of what we support fiscally and volunteer our time to organize are: teacher class supplies/materials, academic subscriptions, recess equipment, school newsletter, yearbook, Fairlands community events, Science Fair, Teacher Grants (Fairlands TV), Fairlands Art Docents art program, Green Team (Fairlands garden), and Teacher Appreciation events.

PTA programs and activities are entirely funded by donations.

Some examples of what we support fiscally and volunteer our time to organize are:

• Teacher class needs (online activities, copies, activity materials)

• Library books and book clubs

• Second Step - school-wide social-emotional learning and anti-bullying curriculum

• Grade-level supplies and academic subscriptions (Friday Folders, planners, RazKids, XtraMath, Handwriting Without Tears, TIME magazine, National Geographic magazine, BrainPOP, Matific)

• Community events: Fall Festival, Holiday Breakfast, Family Fun Bingo Night, Heritage Night

• Physical Education and recess equipment (playground tether balls, lunchtime board games and activities)

• Lunch table shade structures funded by PTA volunteer-organized Fun Run fundraiser

• Music instruments and equipment

• Science Fair (poster boards, certificates, project check-in volunteers)

• Teacher Grants (Fairlands TV, teacher academic conferences)

• Fairlands Art Docents art program (art supplies and lesson leaders)

• Reflections Art Program (awards and coordination)

• Teacher Appreciation events

• Fairlands Flyer school newsletter

• Yearbook

No, Fairlands PTA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization separate from Fairlands Elementary and Pleasanton Unified School District. PTA executive board members and event organizers are volunteer parents of Fairlands students and are not paid employees. We are all volunteers donating our time and efforts to support our children and the school.

Not at all! Joining does not obligate you to do anything more.

Please join and show that you care and are invested in the welfare of our children. You are not required to donate, volunteer or attend PTA meetings – but we’d love it if you did!

The best reason to join Fairlands PTA is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school. Research shows that students do better when their families are involved both at home and at school.

Being active on the PTA is also a fantastic way to get to know teachers, staff, and other parents. Your membership helps create a louder voice for state and national PTA as they advocate and lobby for our children and schools. Whether you are here for only a year or for 6+ years, we welcome you to our community of learners! Our events are funded annually, so your child will directly benefit from your support.

View California PTA Member Perks, including Legoland discounts.

Yes. We ask all parents and staff to renew each school year (August to May), as we run our PTA programs on an annual basis.

Your $12 membership fee is shared by our Local Council, District, State and National PTA.

• • $2.25 - National PTA

  • $2.00 - California State PTA

  • $0.50 - Peralta PTA District

  • $0.75 - Pleasanton PTA Council

  • $6.50 - Fairlands PTA general fund for school needs

Membership dues are 100% tax deductible.

We ask that you please join the PTA at each school you have a child attending. Each school runs an independent PTA program that supports the students at that particular school. PTAs run programs based on the volunteers and funds provided annually by their individual members. Fairlands PTA supports all children at Fairlands Elementary, regardless of whether their parents join. Every dollar or hour you spend with Fairlands PTA goes directly supporting the students this school year.

Email Fairlands PTA President at president@fairlandspta.com