Harvest Park Middle School PTA
What does it mean to be a member of the PTA?
It means you have paid your annual dues and have a say in decision-making regarding Harvest Park PTA. You have the right to attend all PTA general meetings (to be held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM in room A-2), vote on funding decisions, and receive a copy of the Harvest Park school directory, which is ONLY available to members. New this year you will also receive a $5 discount on the purchase of a school yearbook.
What is the cost to join the PTA?
Harvest Park PTA membership dues are $15.00 for one adult membership. Part of the $15.00 dues goes to cover the printing cost for the directory, and a portion is sent onto the local, state and national PTA. The remaining funds will be used for on-going programs and grants at Harvest Park.
Raising Funds for the PTA
Harvest Park PTA offers a variety of ways that you can help out financially. Please select the means that is most comfortable for you and your family. Throughout the year we sponsor a variety of events to raise money that supports academic achievement and school spirit for Harvest Park students. We traditionally hold a fall and a spring fundraiser, which may include the sale of gift-wrap, T-shirts, cookie dough or some other food items.
The PTA introduced a fundraising program called C.A.S.H., which stands for Collective Assets Supporting Harvest Park. In lieu of participating in smaller fundraisers throughout the school year, parents and grandparents can make a tax-deductible donation to the school that supports the following programs: Technology & Science Programs, Fine Arts Programs, Physical Education Programs, or General Fund/Staff Grants. One hundred percent of your donation benefits Harvest Park and the program(s) that you support.
Parents also have the ability to raise money for our school by participating in eScrip, Raley's, and Safeway Community Partners Program. These "non-traditional" fundraisers do not cost you any additional money! You simply register your credit cards and bank cards or Shop on-line using Schoolpop, IGive, or OneCause and a percentage of your purchase (2%-20%) is automatically rebated to the school. Safeway shoppers may register their Safeway Club Card through eScrip and a portion of their grocery sales (2%-4%) is rebated back to the school.
Several times a year the PTA sponsors "Dining for Dollars" at various restaurants in Pleasanton. Enjoy a meal out with friends and the school earns a percentage (15%-20%) of all sales generated that evening by Harvest Park families.
We have also partnered with LaVite Restaurant in the Hopyard Shopping Center. Every Monday and Tuesday night you can earn Harvest Park 15% of your total bill. Simply bring in a flyer with the specific information and your work is done.
What does the PTA fund?
During the 2009-2010 school year, the PTA raised funds (approximately $80,900) to support our staff, student programs and continued technology enhancements. Here is how the PTA allocated these funds:
- Student Programs/Newsletter: 27%
