Month: August 2020

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Become a member of the Woodburn PTA

By becoming a member, you will be helping the PTA continue to bring fun, educational programs, and activities to our students. You will also become a part of and help support an amazing group of people who devote countless time and energy to supporting our school’s kids, teachers, staff, fellow parents, and community.

This year, the PTA will support virtual enrichment programming, Changing Education Through the Arts (CETA) membership, classroom grants for teachers, a book drive and Little Library installation, and expansion of our outdoor classroom with social distancing adjustments for COVID-19. The PTA will also organize virtual social activities, like costume Bingo! a Talent Show, Gingerbread House making and sing along, and much more.

Please help us to continue to bring these programs, events, and activities to our school by becoming a member of the PTA. In addition to becoming a member, please consider donating to our Wildcat Direct Donations Campaign, which comes with some cool perks.

Choose your Membership Type 

  • Family Membership  $20
    Recommended for families with more than 1 child at Woodburn
  • Individual Membership $10
    Recommended for families with 1 child at Woodburn
  • Teacher/Staff Membership $10
    Includes benefit of access to Teacher Classroom Fund

How do I become a member?

Sign up and pay online! Click on the button below. REGISTER NOW

If you prefer to use the paper form, download the form and submit payment via check or cash to the school office or through the Thursday Folder. 

(Download forms – English | Spanish)

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Wildcat Direct Donation Campaign

The PTA funds an important array of enriching programs and events that benefit our children, school, and community. Due to the circumstances related to COVID-19, the Woodburn PTA is decreasing our budget and decided to forego multiple fundraisers in favor of a Direct Donation Fundraising Campaign.

This campaign is the PTA’s primary fundraiser and requests a one-time monetary donation rather than asking our community to sell items. The only other fundraisers planned for the year are spirit wear, limited restaurant take-out nights, and passive fundraising (e.g. Amazon Smile or Box Tops). Direct donations allow 100% of contributions to go directly to the PTA and are tax-deductible. If you make a donation, we will add your name to the PTA Wall of Fame on our website. Different level pledges come with some perks. You will also receive a letter for tax purposes.

Our goal is to raise $12,000 to support PTA programming. 

Donate now and we won’t ask you again!

Make a Pledge

$50.00 – PTA Wall of Fame

$100.00 – PTA Wall of Fame, Wildcat Car Magnet

$250.00-PTA Wall of Fame, Wildcat Car Magnet, and 2 pairs of Wildcat Socks

Please note, making a pledge does not automatically enroll you in the PTA. You can bundle your membership easily by selecting one of the bundle and pledge options.

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Volunteer for the PTA

The Woodburn PTA has been busy this summer planning for the 2020-2021 school year.  We have many opportunities for parents to get involved with the PTA and volunteer.  

Please reach out to Mary Cunningham at president@woodburnpta.com if you are interested in any of these positions. 

Treasurer

Wooburn PTA Treasurer Rebecca Leach and the family will be away from Woodburn for 2020-21. As a community member, Rebecca has generously offered to stay on as Treasurer, but if a parent with children at Woodburn for this school year would like to nominate themselves for the role, we are accepting nominations until September 30th.

This position requires a commitment of about 2 to 5hours per week.  Duties are described below.

  • Prepares annual budget for adoption by the board
  • Maintains permanent records to track funds and financial transactions
  • Prepares financial reports for every board and association meeting and an annual financial report
  • Manages financial accounts and pays all PTA bills and reimbursements as authorized by board
  • Submits dues to Virginia PTA office in accordance with the schedule
  • Ensures taxes and reports required by PTA bylaws, insurance or federal and state governments are completed and submitted by the due dates
  • Fulfills duties as outlined in bylaws

Fundraising Chair 

  • This position requires a commitment of about 6 hours per month.
  • Creates a plan to meet PTA fundraising goals
  • Plans and implements major fundraising activities, including Fun Run and restaurant nights
  • Works with communication chair to develop promotional materials for fundraising events
  • Identifies volunteers, as necessary, to support fundraising events
  • Solicits local businesses for donations to support PTA activities 
  • Restaurant Night Coordinator – Schedule Take Out night fundraisers.  About two hours per month.
  • Website Manager – Help maintain the PTA website.  About four hours per month.
  • Raise a Reader Program – Lead the Raise a Reader event in February, help launch the Little Library, and support reading at Woodburn. About 4 hours per month with increased intensity leading up to the event in February.