Atkinson Elementary in southeast Portland, Oregon, has a very active PTA with dozens of activities that support our kids, our school, and our community. The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a non-profit organization of parents, educators, students, and community members active in our schools. To read more about the PTA, visit our parent organizations: Oregon PTA and National PTA.

2011-12 PTA Meetings

are the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 PM: 10/18, 11/15, 1/17, 2/21, 3/20, 4/17, 5/15, 6/5 (check the FYI or reader board as dates are subject to change). You do not need to be a member to attend! All parents and staff are welcome, though voting is done by members. Child care is provided, and Spanish translation is provided with at least 48 hour advance request. If you would like to present information at a general meeting, please email or drop a note in the office for the President to be on the next available agenda. If you have a proposal that requires funding, please access the Funding Proposal form on the Forms page.

Atkinson PTA budget 2011-12, current as of Jan. 2012

Outdoor Learning Garden budget details 2011-12, current as of Jan. 2012

Join the PTA

The Atkinson PTA supports our local families and community with a range of programs and activities. The state and national PTA organizations support all schoolchildren and their parents with information, aide programs, and political lobbying at the state and national levels. Membership dues for Atkinson PTA are annual using an affordable sliding scale currently set at $3-15. All are welcome to PTA meetings; to have a vote in Atkinson's PTA, you need to become a member. Print out the Membership Form from the Forms page with simple instructions on how to become a member.

Our Mission Statement

To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children; to assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; and to encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation. The Atkinson PTA is an independent body composed of family members and the staff of Atkinson Elementary School. Our mission is to promote student achievement and the success of ALL our children by encouraging and supporting family involvement. We embrace and support the diversity of language, culture and background found in our students, families and school.

Escrip: Easy Fundraising for our PTA

You can raise money for Atkinson while you do your regular shopping. You just need to register your credit card with escrip.·Go to www.escrip.com Fill in the group name, Atkinson and the ID# 8560848.

We've raised approximately $400 annually - let's see if we can double that!