What does PTSA do at PGHS?
*Provides a strong advocacy group for the benefit of students at PGHS
*Supplies many opportunities to volunteer in the school and interact with teachers, administration, students and other parents. *Hosts the Teacher Back to School luncheon *Sponsors and directs the Reflections Program (the National PTA's original arts program) *Organizes and Distributes Teacher Appreciation Gifts *Parent/Teacher Conference assistance and dinner *Manages the Viking Store to promote school spirit *Gives Recognition after each term to High Honor Roll and Honor Roll students and 100% attendance students *Helps with Textbook distribution and retrieval *Provides AP Test Proctors *Partners with the Administration and Student Council to provide the Senior Party *Has a strong voice in the culture of the school *Provides 3 student PTSA scholarships *Presents Viking of the Month recognition (2 soph, 2 juniors, 2 seniors every month) *Applies for/receives and presents Student/ Teacher/Administrator and Parent Volunteer Awards What is the difference between PTA and PTSA?
At secondary schools (junior highs and high schools) there is an option for student memberships. This gives students a voice in what the PTSA board does--with the inclusion of a Student Representative from our Student Council Cabinet. Student members have the same benefits nationally (see sidebar) as their adult counterparts. Locally, our Council PTA (all the schools in Lindon and PG that feed the High School) donate monies to fund 3 scholarships each year for PGHS seniors continuing on in ANY sort of higher education--trade school or university.
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To Join PTSA at PGHS
To join PGHS PTSA you can sign up--both yourself AND your student-- and pay during school registration or you can click on the bottom below and it will take you to the school fees page. You can write a check and drop it off at the school office. Make checks payable to "PGHS PTSA". Please state if it is a student or parent membership in the memo line.
Cost is $ 8.00 per person per year. https://secure.myschoolfees.com/start.aspx What are the benefits?National Benefits of PTA Membership
Because of the size of our organization, PTA is able to partner with businesses and negotiate special discounts, fundraising opportunities, and other valuable benefits exclusively for PTA members. When you make purchases from these companies, not only will you receive a discount, but National PTA will also receive a percentage of royalties from the sale. PTA is working diligently to establish relationships with additional Member Benefits Providers to provide you with even more exclusive benefits in other categories. When you see a Proud Members Benefits logo, you’ll know the company has established a relationship with National PTA to provide special services or discounts exclusively for PTA members. To ensure that benefits are provided only to PTA members, access to the list of providers and their offers is password protected. Hertz We’re at the Airport and in your Neighborhood. The world's largest airport general use car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,500 locations in 146 countries worldwide is proud to offer PTA members benefits. MetLife Auto & Home® MetLife Auto & Home has worked with PTA to bring PTA members a group insurance program that comes with special savings and benefits. This program includes competitive benefits and superior discounts for members. OfficeMax® Now, PTA members can save on supply essentials and more at OfficeMax, a Member Benefits Provider. You’ll find everything from notebooks, binders and pens to paper, art supplies and furniture. You can even make copies and print flyers and student presentations—all in store at the OfficeMax ImPress® Print Center. Ready to shop and save? Get the current deal now and check back often for exclusive savings throughout the year. Sharp Electronics Corporation Sharp Electronics Corporation is offering PTA members special purchase opportunities on AQUOS liquid crystal televisions and other audio, video, home appliance and home office products. Sharp is a world leader in the liquid crystal television category, and is pleased to offer these state-of-the-art flat panel TVs and their other products at extremely attractive discounts. T-Mobile T-Mobile and PTA have partnered together to bring PTA members exclusive discounts on wireless mobile service and equipment. All PTA members receive special discounts on selected promotional devices, exclusive discounts on monthly service charges and waived activation fees on T-Mobile products and services. |