The PTA connects families, schools and communities. We are part of the foundation of our public-education system and a trusted messenger to millions of members, parents, families, educators and allied agencies throughout the state. PTA is the nation’s largest volunteer-led child-advocacy association working to drive improvements in the education, health and well-being of all children and families.
We believe every adult has a responsibility to ensure that all children develop to their full potential. We believe parents are children’s first teachers and that parent involvement is essential throughout a child’s educational experience. We believe that family is the basic unit of society responsible for the support and nurturing of all children, and we recognize that “the family” may be defined in many ways. We believe our responsibility includes advocating for the safety and welfare of all children and the opportunity for a quality public education for each child (California PTA.org).
The PTA is run solely by Parents and Teachers of Pendleton Scholars. Our Principal, Dr. Leota is Pendleton's Educational Leader and the ensures that the goals of the PTA align with the needs of our scholars.
Currently, the PTA funds things like:
Field Trips (Entry fees, busing, etc.)
Playground/PE Equipment
Coding Lab
Imagination Machine
Books for the Library
Art Supplies
PTA Volunteer Opportunities include:
Trunk or Treat, Back to School Night, Open House Tables
Designing Flyers/Artwork for Events
Posting to Social Media
Yearbook Committee
Assembling Gift Baskets for Events
Connecting with Local Businesses for Donations
Passing Out Flyers/Tickets for The Soirée
Decorating for Schoolwide Events (First Day of School, Special Olympics, etc.)
Picking up Supplies for Events