Rosa Parks PTSA Membership

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By joining Rosa Parks PTSA, you become part of an incredible all-volunteer organization making a difference for each of our Pumas. The Rosa Parks PTSA works every day to provide resources, funding, programs, and educational enrichment for every student. With your membership, you will receive voting rights at Rosa Parks PTSA Meetings and input into critical spending decisions regarding your children.

 

But joining the PTSA does more than just provide money for Rosa Parks. It also makes you a part of the largest volunteer child advocacy association in the nation. Your PTSA dues provide funding for local, state-wide, and national advocacy on behalf of students: Lake Washington PTSA Council, Washington State PTA, and National PTA.

 

Plus, membership has its privileges! As a member, you also receive Washington State PTSA member perks and National PTA member offers. In addition, you will gain access to our school directory.

 

Who should join the PTA?

Everyone! Renew your annual membership online by October 1st and help us meet our goal of 100% membership! Encourage all adult family members to join - grandparents and other guardians are welcome!

 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Membership dues for the PTSA year (from July 1st to June 30th) when purchased between August 15th to September 30th, are $15 for individual membership, $25 for family membership (defined as two members per household), and $12 for Teachers & Staff.

 

Membership dues for the year for the PTSA year when purchased on or after October 1st, membership dues are $20 for individual membership, $30 for family membership (defined as two members per household), and $15 for Teachers & Staff membership.

 

New registered students who purchase an individual or family membership within two (2) weeks of starting school qualify for a membership discount ($15 for individual membership, $25 for family membership, defined as two members per household, and $12 for Teachers & Staff).

I joined the PTSA last school year; do I need to become a member again?

Yes! You must renew your membership EVERY YEAR, even if you’ve been a member before. Membership does not carry over from school year to school year.

 

What are the benefits of joining PTSA?

There are multiple benefits to being a PTSA member. First and foremost you have a voice and vote in our organization, attending our General Membership Meetings.

 

You will also have access to our Directory! Go to "My Account" tab and go to "Directory"

 

On top of this, you can access discounts offered through the National, State, and Council. 

 

- Check the Washington State PTA Benefits here

- National PTA Benefits here

 

After signing up or renewing your membership, you will receive an email containing your digital membership card. The membership number is the same for NPTA, WSPTA, and Rosa Parks PTSA.

 

Your donations are 100% tax-deductible. Rosa Parks PTSA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

 

 

CAN MY MEMBERSHIP DUES BE MATCHED BY MY EMPLOYER?

 

PTSA membership dues are considered donations by the IRS. Please check with your employer to see if they match membership dues. Employer matching policies may vary. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Visit our corporate matching page for more information. 
 
Can Microsoft employees get their membership dues matched by Microsoft?
Microsoft employees can double their impact by buying PTSA membership and then matching through Benevity.  
 
Step 1) Microsoft employee signs up and pays for membership through the Rosa Parks PTSA website. 
Step 2) Microsoft employee goes to Benevity and enters the amount to match.
 

 

Contact our membership chair at - pumamembership@rosaparksptsa.org with any questions.

 

 

Corporate Matching!

Many local companies match donations to non-profit organizations so you can get your donations matched. Please check with your employer to find out if the money you donate to the Rosa Parks Elementary PTSA can be matched.

Microsoft employees to donate via the Microsoft Give program to get their donations matched. https://microsoft.benevity.org/

For information on other companies, go here