Support Your Simonds PTA!

Help bring valued events and activities to our students and classrooms 🙏

Simonds PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is better with YOU! Comprised of parents, teachers and staff dedicated to making student elementary years memorable! By supporting our PTA, you are supporting our students and classrooms.

With your PTA membership:

• You show your children that school matters, and that you are invested in their success.

• You demonstrate to your child that success in school is the pathway to college, a career and a productive life!

• You partner with the principal, teachers and staff to make your child's school safe, welcoming, a hub of learning, and a fun place to be.

• You share in campus events and experiences that make your child’s school days more memorable!

• You connect with other parents, and become part California State PTA and National PTA, the largest and most powerful children’s advocacy organization in the country.

• You help make sure parents and family members voices are heard when important decisions that affect your school are made.

Member Perks:

Your PTA Membership also includes many exclusive perks, such as discounted tickets for California Academy of Sciences, Legoland and the Aquarium of the Pacific along with discounts with AARP, Hertz, Lenovo, LifeLock, MetLife Auto & Home, Mountain America Credit Union, Quicken Loan, Squad Locker, Tea Collection, ThinkFun and TreeRing. Further details and links will be sent when your membership is processed.

Donation Participation:

The top classrooms in each grade, based on percentage of participation, will each receive $150 towards classroom materials and a popcorn party! Class credit is given to donations of $25 or more per student.

PAYMENT METHODS

1. Cash or Check - fill out the form, make check payable to "Simonds PTA", attach and drop off to your child's teacher or the school office.

2. Debit/Credit Card/Paypal - through Membership Toolkit. https://simondselementarypta.membershiptoolkit.com/home or scan this barcode

3. Company Payroll - fill out the form, attach a copy of the payment confirmation and return to the school office.

4. By installments - please email simondsptapresident@gmail.com

CORPORATE MATCHING

Please contact your Human Resource department and ask for their matching gift form and complete with your information. If there is a section to be completed by Simonds PTA please hand in to the school office marked: Attn: PTA Membership.

PTA Membership FAQ

1. What is the PTA Membership and Direct Drive?

2. When is the PTA Membership and Direct Drive?

3. How much should I donate during the PTA Membership and Direct Drive?

4. Is my donation tax deductible?

5. How do I make a donation?

6. Who can participate in the PTA Membership and Direct Drive?

7. What is Corporate Matching?

8. Where does the money go that I donate?

9. Who can I contact if I need help?

1. What is the PTA Membership and Direct Drive?

The PTA Membership and Direct Drive is the only time during each school year that the PTA directly invites you to join the PTA and to make a monetary donation to the Simonds PTA.

2. When is the PTA Membership and Direct Drive?

The PTA Membership and Direct Drive takes place at the beginning of each school year. In preparation, membership forms are included in the PTA Welcome Packet which is sent to families during the last weeks of summer. As an added incentive to join, the top classrooms in each grade, based on percentage of participation, will each receive $150 towards classroom materials and a class treat! Class credit is given to donations of $25 or more per student. Parents, teachers and administration are welcome to join PTA throughout the school year; however, we encourage joining in the early fall since the money raised is used for programs and events for that specific school year. Members must rejoin each year and are encouraged to attend PTA Association meetings held each month. Join the conversation on important issues and share any ideas you may have for our 30+ programs and events!

3. How much should I donate during the PTA Membership and Direct Drive?

The Simonds PTA cost is $175/student (.97¢/school day). This includes the minimum $15 to be a member of your local, state and national PTA organizations. Any donations above, go to our specific programs and events here on campus.

4. Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes, the Simonds PTA is designated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization by the IRS (Tax ID: #94-6174481). Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Please retain your donation receipt for your tax records.

5. How do I make a donation?

a. Cash/Checks - fill out the form, make check payable to "Simonds PTA", attach and drop off to your child's teacher or the school office.

b. Debit/Credit Card/Paypal - through Membership Toolkit. https://simondselementarypta.membershiptoolkit.com/home

c. Company Payroll - fill out the form, attach a copy of the payment confirmation and return to the school office.

d. By installments - please email simondspresident@gmail.com

6. Who can participate in the PTA Membership and Direct Drive?

Parents and teachers are welcome to invite family, friends, businesses and members of the community to participate in our PTA Membership and Direct Drive. Contributing to our Direct Drive is an investment in the children of our community.

7. What is Corporate Matching?

Many companies have programs through which they will “match” the charitable contributions made by their employees. Once your donation to our PTA has been verified, these companies will issue checks to our account. Please contact the Human Resource office at your company and ask for their matching gift form. Complete the form with your information. If there is a portion to be completed by Simonds PTA, please hand the form to the front office "attention - PTA Membership".

8. Where does the money go that I donate?

Your money goes to the following programs/events at Simonds:

• Classroom Startup • Curriculum Paper Supply • Project Cornerstone • Library and PE Funds • Art Vistas • Art from the Heart’ Show • Campus Beautification • Family Game Night • Carnival • Multicultural Fair • Field Trip Admission & Buses • Teacher Appreciation Week • Geography Bee • Book Fair • Yearbook • Simonds Clothes Closet • Spelling Bee • Red Ribbon Week • Kinder Ice Cream Social • School Directory • Assemblies • Emergency Preparedness • Science Fair • Junior Achievement • Math Olympics • Food Drive • eScrip • i-Volunteer • Website • BoxTop$

9. Who can I contact if I need help?

For assistance or additional information regarding the Simonds PTA Membership and Direct Drive, please email simondsvpmembership@gmail.com for more information.

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