Welcome!
Welcome!
Thanks for your interest in Sacajawea Elementary's PTA!
Thanks for your interest in Sacajawea Elementary's PTA!
Here are our suggestions for getting started!
Here are our suggestions for getting started!
- Join the PTA for the year!
Memberships are available for:
- Individuals ($11)
- Family* ($20)
- Staff members ($10)
2. Follow us on social media.
2. Follow us on social media.
We send updates about events, offers, and news via social media. If you're on Facebook or Instagram, be sure to follow us! As an extra resource, you can also subscribe to Skyhawk News on YouTube!
We've included:
- School calendar information
- PTA events
- School performances and programs
- After-school and before-school clubs, and more!
4. Check out the resources on the rest of Sacajawea PTA's website!
4. Check out the resources on the rest of Sacajawea PTA's website!
- Want to help? Check out the Volunteer page, where we update opportunities.
- Want to attend a meeting? Learn more about PTA meeting dates/times HERE.
- Check out the Links page to find Helpful Links for Parents and Caregivers!
- Check out the monthly PTA Newsletter, The Skyhawk Scoop! Look for our Staff Spotlight interviews, which began in April 2024!
- Check out the PTA's Year-At-A-Glance, the line-up of Programs and Events for our PTA.
- Peruse Why We Fundraise to learn how PTA fundraising supports the school.
- Is there something that you want to know, but don't see on our website? Send a message through our Contact form and let us know!
5. Curious about helping? Complete the PTA Volunteer Survey
5. Curious about helping? Complete the PTA Volunteer Survey
No commitments required! There are SO many ways to be involved. Some require just a little time, and some roles require more serious ongoing involvement. The form, found here, asks about your interests, skills, and availability. You can indicate how you might like to help during the school year. This survey goes out in paper form at the start of each school year.
6. Complete the free VPS Background Check/Volunteer Application.
6. Complete the free VPS Background Check/Volunteer Application.
To volunteer around students at the school, or on field trips, you'll be required to complete the district's basic application, which includes a background check. Volunteer clearance is good for 2 years. Find the application here.
7. If you shop at Fred Meyer: set up your Fred Meyer account to support Sacajawea Elementary PTA, organization VJ178, through the Community Rewards program.
7. If you shop at Fred Meyer: set up your Fred Meyer account to support Sacajawea Elementary PTA, organization VJ178, through the Community Rewards program.
This rewards program is a great one! It doesn't cost you money or Rewards points, and it's really easy to sign up. Find step-by-step instructions on our website, www.sacpta.com/rewards.
8. Make sure that you download the Parent Square App and the Seesaw App.
8. Make sure that you download the Parent Square App and the Seesaw App.
This isn't PTA-specific, but will help make sure that you get important messages from the school and your child's teacher.
This isn't PTA-specific, but will help make sure that you get important messages from the school and your child's teacher.
Advice from "a friend" who learned the hard way: Go into your Application Settings. Make sure that you've allowed Notifications.
Advice from "a friend" who learned the hard way: Go into your Application Settings. Make sure that you've allowed Notifications.
Similarly, if your child's teacher uses the program, Seesaw, for updates, make sure that you download the App at Google Play or the Apple Store. If you're not getting notifications, allow them or check for updates periodically.
9. Sign up to receive communications from your student's classroom Room Parent.
9. Sign up to receive communications from your student's classroom Room Parent.
If you missed the paper sign-up at Back to School night or would rather complete the online form, you can sign up for Room Parent communications HERE
10. Join the Shop to Give program through Givebacks!
10. Join the Shop to Give program through Givebacks!
This is another way to support our school without costing you any ongoing work or any money $! Using Givebacks and the Shop to Give program, you can donate to Sacajawea PTA 3.7.68 by linking your credit card for in-store purchases and/or installing a web browser extension that alerts you to savings during online purchases. Participating local restaurants include Farrar's Bistro and Thai Orchid and more, and there are many participating online retailers, include Walmart, Best Buy, and more! Once you sign up, you shop and spend as usual. No extra work. No cost to you!
You can learn more and sign up at: https://supporters.givebacks.com/
11. Set up the Box Tops for Education App on your phone and review the list of Box Tops products for items that your household purchases.
11. Set up the Box Tops for Education App on your phone and review the list of Box Tops products for items that your household purchases.
Download the Box Tops App, and select Sacajawea Elementary School as the organization you're supporting. Scanning a receipt with Box Tops products earns money for our school. Find step-by-step instructions on our website, www.sacpta.com/rewards, including the link to the Box Tops product list.