Frequently Asked Questions

MEMBERSHIP

  • To promote the welfare of children. To raise the standards of home life. To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth. To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth. To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.

  • It's easy! At the beginning of the school year the PTA holds a membership drive, but you can join at any point during the school year. The annual membership dues are $12.40. Click here to become a member.

  • As a member of Anaheim Hills Elementary PTA, you advocate for children, promote parent and family involvement in schools, and improve the lives of all children and families. Not only are you contributing financially to the PTA, but you have the ability to cast votes at PTA meetings. Click here for extra perks of membership available exclusively to PTA members like you!

FUNDS

  • PTA dues at Anaheim Hills Elementary are $12.40 for a Single Membership. About $6 from each Membership goes to local, State and National PTA to provide materials and publications, underwrite the national convention, support workshops that address the welfare of children, keep a volunteer legislative committee in Washington, D.C., to advocate for children and youth, and maintain a website. About $5 from Single Membership of your dues stay with Anaheim Hills Elementary PTA to support various programs and activities in our school community.

  • The PTA holds a main fundraiser at the beginning of each school year, and also organizes year-round initiatives that contribute financially to the PTA. This includes the yearbook, Marquee Messages, Birthday Book Club, and more! Click here to learn about all of our fundraisers.

  • Annually, the Executive Board determines a proposed budget for the coming school year. The PTA President and the Principal also review the budget and collaborate where funds are needed. The proposed budget is then presented to the PTA and voted on. Every month thereafter, the PTA reviews the budget. Any funds to be spent is voted on at the PTA meeting. All checks written are also ratified by the association. By being an AHES PTA member you are entitled to a vote at all AHES PTA meetings. You do not need to be a member to attend the meeting, however you must be a member to vote. You must be present at the meeting to vote.

  • The money raised by the PTA goes towards various enrichment programs and campus improvements. Some examples of previously funded programs include the music program, a new stage for the MPR, and new lunch tables. Click here to learn more about our funded & planned projects.

  • With traditional fundraising, organizations like ours generally retain only 10%-40% of the profit of sales. In other words, a $10 roll of wrapping paper would generate $1-$4 in benefit to your student. With a direct donation, a $10 donation yields $10 in benefit to your student (less credit card or PayPal transaction fees when applicable). For your convenience, you can make a donation via cash, check, credit card or through PayPal.

VOLUNTEERING

  • We welcome you to contact any of our Anaheim Hills Elementary PTA Executive Board Members or Committee Chairpersons to join a committee or just to offer some of your time! Click here to learn about the committees.

  • No! There are many activities that can be done away from the school that would be of great benefit to our programs and events. 

  • Most definitely! Any volunteer assistance at the school is appreciated. It is all vital to achieving the goals of the PTA and the school community. Even one hour a school year is of benefit to a committee!

  • Yes! Volunteer contributions are necessary for a lot of different events and programs.

  • Yes! All help is welcome! Many PTA members find they are interested in more than one committee. Click here to learn about the committees.

  • Yes. All volunteers are required to obtain clearance through our district process every school year. Click here to learn more about the application process.

  • Yes. There is a binder in the front office of the school where you will sign in and sign out each time you go in to volunteer. Our Historian tracks all of these hours and reports them to our District PTA.

  • To maintain our PTA's non-profit status, the government requires reporting of volunteer hours.

  • Any Executive Board officer or Committee chairperson will be happy to assist you! You can fill out the form at the bottom of this page or send an email to AnaheimHillsPTA@Gmail.com.

MEETINGS

  • Attending PTA meetings allows you to hear updates on upcoming events, learn about volunteer opportunities, cast votes, and better understand where the funds raised are being spent. It is also a great way to connect with other parents!

  • Minutes from previous meetings are approved then various reports are given from the Principal, PTA president, Treasurer, Committee Chairs, and anyone else that is on the agenda. New business and unfinished business are discussed. Various announcements are also made. PTA meetings provide an excellent opportunity to be involved in what is happening at our school!

  • The PTA Executive Officers and Committee chairpersons meet monthly. We also communicate via email between monthly meetings.

  • Meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month (unless otherwise noted). The dates and times of the meetings can be found on the Calendar page of this website. They are either held online via Zoom or in the Multipurpose Room at Anaheim Hills Elementary. The details will be shared out in the PTA Newsletter. You do not have to be a PTA member to come to the meetings, however you must be a member to vote. We welcome all PTA members to attend!

  • PTA meetings usually last an hour to an hour and a half.

  • Executive Board Members are required to be at every PTA meeting. Committee Chairpersons join as they have updates. We do our best to coordinate with our Principal and a teacher representative so they are able to provide their updates in person. Special community guests attend as needed. PTA member are always encouraged to join, but attendance is not required.

DAD’S CLUB

  • Any dad of a current AHES student (TK-6) can be a member.

  • Participate as much as you are able, there are a variety of volunteer opportunities.

  • Nothing! It is absolutely free.

  • Simply submit your contact information at the bottom of this page with a message that you would like to join the Dad’s Club. You will be added to the email list maintained by the Dad’s Club Committee Chair. They will send out emails as needs arise.

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