Stanley PTA Membership 2021-22

Why Join the PTA?

Stanley's PTA is about Community and Communication. We are so lucky to have such an engaged, thoughtful group of parents and faculty who have shown their tireless willingness to come together to help create the best possible learning environment for our middle schoolers. Especially this year, as we regroup and come back together on campus, we understand the need to create community, and enhance communication about what's going on! 

PTA MEMBER BENEFITS

• School Directory and App: Download the FREE Membership toolkit app to access the school directory and the ability to email or text other parents. 
• Wildcat Chats: Monthly Zoom calls (and eventually in-person gatherings) led by Stanley's staff and faculty on topics such as curriculum, social/emotional engagement, executive function, along with Parent Ed opportunities on how to navigate distance learning and support your child during the middle school years.
• Wildcat Weekly: Updated weekly newsletter with timely information about upcoming events from the Staff/Faculty and PTA, including opportunities to build community.
• School Calendar: Stay informed on upcoming events and school happenings.
• Resources: Access to educational opportunities and community events.
• Stanley Community: Connect with our community through a variety of ways currently in development 
• Vote: Let your voice be heard at PTA General Meetings!

What does my $20 PTA membership fee support?

• Activities: Your PTA membership fee helps support activities such as Jazz Cafe, Odyssey of the Mind, One Book One School, Opportunity Knocks, Reflections Art Contest, Student Council and Wildcats on Stage. We will create ways to build community at a distance, and your membership fees with support those activities as well.
• Faculty: The PTA provides our faculty with mini-grants to help support their in-class efforts, as well as lunches and appreciation efforts throughout the year. Our faculty will need even more love as they navigate this new reality and we are identifying ways to support them.
• Advocacy: The California PTA Association is a voice of advocacy for students throughout the state. This is even more important today than ever. 

Joining the PTA is the only way you can get access to our Online Directory. We will hold PTA meetings five times a year (via video or in-person), and they will be associated with our Wildcat Chats.  You are not required to attend meetings but are always welcome, and PTA membership will provide you with voting rights.  

Thank you for choosing to stay informed and get involved in your child's education at Stanley.  We are better together!