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Tierra Linda PTA supports our school through volunteer support, monetary donations, physical donations, and more. Our goal is to serve the families, teachers, and staff at Tierra Linda and most of all, advocate for the kids!
Want to get involved? We need your help! E-mail volunteerchair@tierralindapta.org
Our Structure:
Association Meetings are held 5 times a year to approve purchases and plans, vote on positions and policies. All members and community members are invited to attend!
Executive Board Meetings are held monthly to conduct business between and prepare for association meetings. Elected officers, appointed officers, the principal, and a teacher rep are in attendance, as well as other guests invited by the president (committee chairs, etc.)
Committee Meetings are held throughout the year to support different programs and provide recommendations to the board.
Plans and ideas generally start at the committee level, then go to the executive board, and finally, the association. For example:
Assemblies committee meets after our fall fundraiser. They review last year's assemblies, any new/different ideas, and our available budget. Together, they decide on 4 desired assemblies for the school year.
At the monthly executive board meeting, the board reviews their recommendation. They check the budget/financial reports, review necessary paperwork, and ensure the principal's approval.
At the next association meeting, the assemblies plans and associated costs are presented. The membership reviews this information and approves the purchases.
Before the event, day-of volunteer sign-ups go out in the hawk flyer and teacher newsletters.
What We Do:
Assemblies: Tierra Linda PTA funds a variety of assemblies throughout the year. Past performances included Veterans Day, Unity Day, Let's Jump L.A., The Capables by Danny Jordan, Flutterby Ranch butterfly pavilion, Forward BMX, and more.
Art Docent: A series of volunteer-led art lessons in the spring for grades 1-5 that covers different mediums and genres, including kiln-fired clay projects
Community Book Swaps: Families bring their used books, volunteers sort and display them, and students can choose new books to take home and enjoy! Held throughout the year.
Fundraising: Tierra Linda PTA runs a variety of fundraisers throughout the year, including: APEX, Dippin' Dots, See's Candy, family fun nights, and more.
HSA (Honorary Service Awards): Teachers, administrators, staff, volunteers, and community members are honored for their service at Camarillo schools at an annual banquet.
Life Labs: Through a series of year-round lessons and activities, students learn about gardening, plant science, and building community in our garden. Life Lab coordinates with assemblies, big buddy and little buddy programs, Art Docent, and more!
Red Ribbon Week: Celebrated nationally in October, students pledge to make healthy choices through theme days, classroom banners, and more.
Reflections: In this national PTA program, students submit pieces of art in a variety of categories. These pieces are displayed in a gallery, and judges select entries that could move on to the council, district, state, and national levels.
Scholastic Book Fair: Held in the fall and the spring, students visit the book fair and have the opportunity to purchase books with their classmates. Donation funds, teacher donations, and book fair volunteers also facilitated by PTA.
Science Night: Tierra Linda staff, family, and community partners enter the Makerspace for experiments and activities. Held annually in the spring.
Spirit Wear: Provides spirit wear for purchase at school events, and in our online store throughout the year.
Women in History: 5th grade students have the opportunity to present about celebrated women in history each March, and visit classrooms sharing their stories.
Yearbook: In coordination with the school, creates, orders, and disburses yearbooks annually.
5th Grade Picnic: At the end of the year, our graduating 5th grade students celebrate with food and games.
With funds raised, PTA also supports:
School Year's Eve
Back to School Night
Open House
Fitness Enrichment
Class Plays
Super Quiz
Class Plays
Field Trips
Hospitality
Staff Appreication
TAP Room Supplies
Ability Awareness Programs
5th Grade Promotion
Bulletin boards/vintage marquee
Music Programs
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