2023-24 PTA Annual Membership

TC PTA believes every voice has value, and the success of our organization is measured by our ability to create community around educational justice. Anyone can join the TC PTA – teachers, parents, grandparents, family friends, community members, alumni, even members of other PTAs.

Collective Advocacy

When you become an annual member of the TC PTA, you join the oldest and largest child advocacy association in America, with more than 4 million US parents, teachers and community members collaborating to create positive environments for ALL children. This nationwide network provides parent and teacher members a forum and tools to collectively influence the decisions that affect children not only at Thornton Creek, but also throughout our district, within our state, and across the nation.

BENEFITS

By simply joining the TC PTA, you are adding your voice to the larger PTA community and helping to foster:

• Positive environments where all our young people and families can thrive

• Inclusive and equitable systems in our school and wider community

• Strong, meaningful community connections and support systems

Your membership also:

• Allows you to vote at our TC PTA general meetings

• Gives you access to city, state and national PTA events, workshops and conferences throughout the year

• Provides discounts at many local and national businesses
  
  

Community Justice FUND

TC PTA pays $11.50 in Regional, State and National PTA fees for each membership. Any excess funds we collect via memberships or donations are used to:

• Supplement our community pantry

• Redistribute to indigenous and youth-led BIPOC organizations

• Assist local PTAs with immediate community needs

• Contribute towards professional development opportunities around race and equity

• Support our annual operating expenses

Each year, our annual membership actively participates in identifying where our additional funds are redistributed within our Community Justice Fund. In the fall of 2020 we made our first payment to the Real Rent campaign in support of the Duwamish Tribe, and contributed to the local chapter of the NAACP Youth Council. If you would like to further the financial reach of our Community Justice Fund, please use the link below to support our work through a direct donation. Questions? Send us a note at hello@tc-pta.org