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Ben Franklin Elementary School PTA Membership & PTA Student Directory (return by Sept 13, 2010) Please print clearly Student #1 ______________________________________ Teacher _____________________________________ Student #2 ______________________________________ Teacher _____________________________________ Student #3 ______________________________________ Teacher _____________________________________ Student #4 ______________________________________ Teacher _____________________________________ Parent Name(s) ______________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ City _____________Zip _________ Home Phone # ___________ Email _______________________________________________________________ Secondary Address Information: Parent Name(s) ______________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ City_____________ Zip ________ Home Phone # ___________ Email _______________________________________________________________ Please check one of the following: ☐ Yes, all above content can be included in the PTA student directory ☐ Please include child(ren) name only in the PTA student directory ☐ Do not include my child(ren) in the PTA student directory Volunteers are the key to having a great PTA and a great school. ☐ Please contact me about volunteering NOTE: This information is not for school emergency or commercial purposes, but for parental and student use only given to PTA members in the PTA Student Directory. Please print clearly. This information is typed in by parent volunteers who can only do the best they can with your writing. J PTA Membership ____Individual @ $12.00 ____ Family (2 adults in the same household) @ $18.00 ____ Staff @ $12.00 Make check payable to Ben Franklin PTA. Check #_________ Student Directory (Individual PTA Members will receive 1 copy at no cost, family memberships will receive 2 copies)
Complete & return this form to the office by Sept 13, 2010 Thank you for your support! Ben Franklin PTA Information
Why should I join PTA?? When you join PTA, you will become connected to the wonderful Ben Franklin Community. You will have a voice in enhancing your child's learning experience by volunteering for committees, supporting activities and speaking up at General PTA Meetings. What does Ben Franklin PTA do or support?
Where does my $10.00 Membership Fee go? This supports training, services and legislation at three PTA levels - $1.75 goes to National PTSA, $4.75 goes to Washington State PTSA, $1.00 goes to Lake Washington PTSA, and $2.50 goes to Ben Franklin PTA. What does membership mean to Ben Franklin and the Ben Franklin PTA? Ben Franklin is judged nationally and locally by the number of parents who support and join our PTA. PTA membership affects the reputation of the school, (i.e. property values), and the quality of teachers, staff and principal attracted to the school. Why? Because it shows the interest and energy of the parents and that they care about their children's education. It also weighs heavily with the legislature in their spending decisions for schools. Government bodies are less likely to say “no” to an area that has a strong PTA membership base, as they realize their “no” will be challenged, and not go unnoticed. Do I have to volunteer? No, Ben Franklin Elementary PTA encourages parent and community involvement to support our children in their academic and social education; however, becoming a member of PTA does NOT mean that you must commit to volunteer hours or attend every meeting – we respect that you do only what you can, when you can. Even if you can afford no time other than filling out the membership form and sending in your membership fee, we absolutely welcome you and your support, as the information you learn through out PTA correspondence (emails and newsletter) will really help you connect with your school community. PTA Student Directory: PTA members receive one copy of the student directory, which comes in very handy for planning play dates, contacting school friends and contacting teachers. All staff emails are included in the directory as well as the school daily; PTA Committee listing and roster of chairperson to contact to volunteer; helpful school district phone numbers. Students are listed by classroom as well as alphabetically to make sending birthday invitations a snap! NOTE: Family memberships receive 2 PTA student directories. Questions regarding PTA Membership? Contact: Tamara Hill, tkhill@comcast.net, 425-576-9052
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