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 (held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:30 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.
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 mini-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 fall and spring fundraisers, which may include the sale of gift-wrap, T-shirts, cookie dough or some other food items.
Last year, the PTA introduced a new 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: Friends of the Library, Technology & Science, Fine Arts Program, Physical Education Program, or General Fund/Staff Mini-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 Albertson's Community Partners Program. These "non-traditional" fundraisers do not cost you any additional money! Shop on-line using Schoolpop 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. There is no registration necessary with the Albertson's rebate program.
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.
What does the PTA fund?
During the 2006-2007 school year, the PTA raised funds (approximately $90,000) to support our staff, student programs and continued technology enhancements. Here is how the PTA allocated these funds:
- Student Programs/Newsletter: 13%
