About the PTA

PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) is a non-profit, volunteer organization made up of parents, teachers and community members committed to enhancing the educational experience for all children.

PTA is part of a local, state and national organization. By joining the local Eastgate PTA, you are automatically a member of the state and national associations. Together as a team, we become advocates for our children’s health, welfare, education and safety.

Members are not required to attend meetings or to participate as a volunteer.

Your PTA membership allows you the privilege to vote on critical PTA business such as adopting the year’s budget and bylaws, electing nominating committee members and future officers. It also gives our local PTA a vote on state and national issues.

How do I Join?

Fill out the PTA membership form and turn it in to the school office or send it in your child's school folder.

There is also a PTA membership form for staff and teachers!

What does the Eastgate PTA do?

  • We support teachers and staff to enhance classroom learning

  • We coordinate volunteers in the health room, library and in classrooms

  • We support a variety of programs such as:

    Educational Programs - Visiting Instructor Program, Young Authors Conference, Teacher Curriculum enhancements, Science Fair, Assemblies such as (Pacific Science Center)

    Community Building EventsStudent directory, Back to School Night, Talent Show, Family Fun Night, Skate King

    Other ProgramsAfter school programs, Art Docent, Construction Club, School Pictures, Yearbook, New Family Welcome, Campus Beautification, Bellevue Schools Foundation, Foreign Language translators
How do we fund these programs?
  • Bi-Annual Auction (Our main fundraiser with a goal to fund two years of programs)

  • Walkathon

  • PACE

  • PTA Membership Dues

  • Easy Money Programs (Collect Box Tops, Campbell’s Soup Labels, Albertsons Card, save Matthew’s Thriftway receipts, Foster Farms, Tyson’s, Toner Cartridges, Office Depot)

  • Contributions from individuals and corporate matching funds

  • Grant Writing
What can I do to help?

Studies have shown that Parent Involvement is key to student success in education. We encourage all families to get involved in some manner.
  • Join the Eastgate PTA (We encourage both fathers and mothers to join)

  • Volunteer to Chair a Committee

  • Volunteer to be on a Committee

  • Volunteer in Classrooms

  • Volunteer to go on Field Trips

  • Read to and with your children

  • Get Involved!