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Our PTA needs volunteers in order to continue to support our Otters! Let’s continue to make Oakstead Otterific!
Joining the PTA is easier than ever, just follow the link to our MemberHub store.
We look forward to meeting you!
https://oaksteadpta.new.memberhub.store
Joining the PTA is easier than ever, just follow the link to our MemberHub store.
We look forward to meeting you!
https://oaksteadpta.new.memberhub.store
Who can join Oakstead PTA?
Any mother, father, teacher, principal, custodian, cafeteria worker, coach, counselor, grandparent, student, businessperson, or citizen who believes that children are our future is a welcome part of our organization.
Why join the PTA?
PTA members impact change within the school, county, state, and even the country. Benefits to joining our PTA include connecting with the school, staff, and other parents. PTA members help determine how our proceeds generated by our fundraisers, Otter Olympics and Buddy-a-Thon, are spent. However, the biggest perk to being a part of our PTA is being an important part of our school.
Where can I find more information about the PTA and volunteer signups?
The PTA uses MemberHub/Givebacks for communication within the PTA, SignUpGenius will be used for volunteer signups, and more information can be found on our FaceBook and Instagram socials or by reaching out to us at [email protected].
When are the meetings? Do I have to attend?
Our Board meetings are once a month and are announced on our FaceBook page, website, and newsletter included in the weekly emails from Oakstead. You do not have to be a board member to attend. Our General Membership meetings are held quarterly. You can attend all the meetings or none of them, that is completely up to you.
Can I bring my children to the meetings?
Yes, you can bring your children to meetings. Meetings are generally located in the OES Media Center. Kids can be on the other side of the room reading, coloring, or working on homework quietly.
Is there a way I can help without going to meetings or volunteering during the day?
Yes!! We have positions with the PTA where you can volunteer from home on your own time. Please contact us here to learn how you can help our Otters.
When are the elections?
Elections for the following year will be held at the last General Membership meeting of the year. We will announce the date at least a month before. Please plan to attend, if possible, as we need a quorum in order to vote.
I heard the PTA is one big clique, is this true?
This actually couldn’t be further from the truth. Most of us never knew each other at all before joining the PTA. With that said, I’d like to think we’re all friends now! And we’d welcome you with open arms as well! Coming to meetings is a great way to meet other parents from school, even if you’re not able to volunteer very often.
There’s a parent in the PTA I don’t like/have had issues with…
The PTA is a volunteer organization and as such we have several different personalities, but just the same as any workplace, church, baseball team, etc., there will always be different people who bring different energies to the table. We do the best job we can to utilize the strengths that each person brings to the table while honoring their desire to serve their child’s school. With that said, if there is a particular interpersonal issue where something egregious in nature is occurring, we do reserve the right to elevate that concern to the school administration. We’d like to think that every volunteer has the best interest of the school and the students at heart. If you have an issue with another parent or volunteer, please reach out to the us here. We want everyone to have a good time while serving in the PTA. Volunteering should be an easy, fun, and enjoyable experience!!
Any mother, father, teacher, principal, custodian, cafeteria worker, coach, counselor, grandparent, student, businessperson, or citizen who believes that children are our future is a welcome part of our organization.
Why join the PTA?
PTA members impact change within the school, county, state, and even the country. Benefits to joining our PTA include connecting with the school, staff, and other parents. PTA members help determine how our proceeds generated by our fundraisers, Otter Olympics and Buddy-a-Thon, are spent. However, the biggest perk to being a part of our PTA is being an important part of our school.
Where can I find more information about the PTA and volunteer signups?
The PTA uses MemberHub/Givebacks for communication within the PTA, SignUpGenius will be used for volunteer signups, and more information can be found on our FaceBook and Instagram socials or by reaching out to us at [email protected].
When are the meetings? Do I have to attend?
Our Board meetings are once a month and are announced on our FaceBook page, website, and newsletter included in the weekly emails from Oakstead. You do not have to be a board member to attend. Our General Membership meetings are held quarterly. You can attend all the meetings or none of them, that is completely up to you.
Can I bring my children to the meetings?
Yes, you can bring your children to meetings. Meetings are generally located in the OES Media Center. Kids can be on the other side of the room reading, coloring, or working on homework quietly.
Is there a way I can help without going to meetings or volunteering during the day?
Yes!! We have positions with the PTA where you can volunteer from home on your own time. Please contact us here to learn how you can help our Otters.
When are the elections?
Elections for the following year will be held at the last General Membership meeting of the year. We will announce the date at least a month before. Please plan to attend, if possible, as we need a quorum in order to vote.
I heard the PTA is one big clique, is this true?
This actually couldn’t be further from the truth. Most of us never knew each other at all before joining the PTA. With that said, I’d like to think we’re all friends now! And we’d welcome you with open arms as well! Coming to meetings is a great way to meet other parents from school, even if you’re not able to volunteer very often.
There’s a parent in the PTA I don’t like/have had issues with…
The PTA is a volunteer organization and as such we have several different personalities, but just the same as any workplace, church, baseball team, etc., there will always be different people who bring different energies to the table. We do the best job we can to utilize the strengths that each person brings to the table while honoring their desire to serve their child’s school. With that said, if there is a particular interpersonal issue where something egregious in nature is occurring, we do reserve the right to elevate that concern to the school administration. We’d like to think that every volunteer has the best interest of the school and the students at heart. If you have an issue with another parent or volunteer, please reach out to the us here. We want everyone to have a good time while serving in the PTA. Volunteering should be an easy, fun, and enjoyable experience!!
Joining the PTA is easier than ever, just follow the link to our MemberHub store.
We look forward to meeting you!
https://oaksteadpta.new.memberhub.store
We look forward to meeting you!
https://oaksteadpta.new.memberhub.store
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