Powell PTA FAQs
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There are several ways to keep yourself “in the know.”
Read the principal’s weekly email sent out on Sundays, or read it here.
Check our Powell PTA events calendar here.
Sign up to receive PTA newsletters and other communications by becoming a PTA member, or simply signing up for PTA emails
Join your Grade Level Chat Group on Facebook. These are usually created at the beginning of each year.
Join the directory to be added to our family directory.
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We are all in this together. Support for our school might seem like it is magic but its only possible because of those who volunteer their time and skills. PTA offers all parents and caregivers the opportunity to be engaged in their child’s potential.
Being a member of PTA means that you are part of a powerful association and action plan that is focused on programs and initiatives that strengthen your child’s education.
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The standard parent membership costs $12 per year. A standard teacher membership costs $10 per year.
Use this link to join today.
The money is used to support local, state, and the national PTA. Each level provides a different value to the students and staff.
By signing up you will also automatically be signed up to receive updates about all PTA events like our spring carnival, our holiday raffle in the fall, and playdates in the summer! -
Your PTA dues directly support your child and the school community.
Dues help fund essential school resources and curriculum needs, including Writers and Artists in Residence, teacher grants, and supporting our arts department. They also support advocacy efforts at the local, state and national levels, impacting decisions affecting your child’s health, safety and quality of education.
Ultimately they support our work to strengthen connections between your family, your child’s classmates and their families, and teachers building an inclusive community for everyone.
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PTA provides schools access to experts, resources, trainings and dozens of nationally recognized educational enrichment programs that impact a child’s education.
PTA funds the nation’s largest and longest running student arts program, Reflections, which provides students access to arts, music, literature, dance, drama and visual arts.
PTA’s national advocacy efforts have helped establish universal kindergarten and the National School Lunch Program, the juvenile justice system and anti-child labor laws.
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First and foremost, PTA is for every family who has a child at the school. PTA is for dads, caregivers, grandparents, moms, teachers and the broader community!
While some of the work done by PTA may appear social, MOST of PTA’s work focuses on funding essential school resources and curriculum needs, as well as advocating at the local, state and national levels, impacting decisions affecting your child’s health, safety and quality of education.
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Membership in PTA can involve as much or as little time as you have to offer. There is no wrong or right way to be involved. You can simply join, listen and receive communication. You can take one time volunteer opportunities at events, or you can join a committee! Anything you can give, whether it’s time or money, will support your child’s potential.
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The only thing required of you to be a member of PTA is to pay the annual membership dues. Beyond that, however you choose to PTA is up to you. PTA offers all parents and caregivers the opportunity to be engaged in their child’s potential. From volunteering at school events to participating in local, state and national advocacy efforts to holding PTA leadership roles - the level of involvement is up to you. There is no wrong way to PTA!
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The PTA meets the second Tuesday of every month unless otherwise noted.
Most meetings are held online and all members of the Powell community are invited to attend.
A few of our meetings are held at in person or in conjunction with a school event to approve the budget and vote on elected officers.
You can review our meeting minutes here.
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We encourage every family in the school to become a PTA member to support the success of their child. We want a diverse membership base that reflects all of the families and needs of students at Powell. PTA strengthens connections between your family, your child’s classmates and their families and teachers to build a thriving and inclusive community for everyone.
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PTA is active at the local, state and national levels, impacting decisions affecting your child’s health, safety and quality of education. During the past 120 years, PTA’s national advocacy efforts have helped establish universal kindergarten and the National School Lunch Program, the juvenile justice system, and anti-child labor laws.
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Visit this link to apply or renew your volunteer status with Wake County Public Schools.
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This annual event isn’t just fun, it powers what makes Powell special and 100% of the proceeds go directly to Powell!
Students walk/jog/run/skip/dance around the outdoor field with music playing, while receiving encouragement from teachers and parents.
Each year the Funds raised support the following efforts:
Teacher Grants - Grants that teachers can apply for to pay for class supplies.
Artist in Residence Programs- Local artists performing and teaching at the school
Curriculum enhancements- Classroom supplies, Instrument repairs, books, etc.
Book fairs
Teacher appreciation events - including keeping the teacher lounge stocked
Clubs - Lego Robotics, Run Club, Science Olympiad, Spelling Bee
Student services
And much more
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Hosting a spirit nights or becoming a sponsor for Race for Education are great ways to advertise for your business and support the Powell community.
Contact us to figure out ways you can become a sponsor.
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The Powell PTA creates the yearbook each year by coordinating with jonstens, collecting photos, taking photography, and laying out the pages.
You can purchase a yearbook or place a yearbook ad directly with Jostens.
You can also submit photos to be featured in the yearbook.
Yearbooks will be distributed at the Yearbook Ice Cream Social. This event is typically held on an evening in May.
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We open our spirit wear store at the beginning of the school year in August, then again later in the year. This helps us place and fulfill orders in a smaller quantity which reduces costs for everyone.
Shop the spirit store for our latest merch!
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Powell PTA hosts summer playdates at various locations, usually at a playground or at an ice cream or snow cone place.
To learn when these playdates will happen, you can check this website calendar, keep an eye out on our social media or sign up to become a PTA member and receive all our PTA communications.
If you’d like to host a playdate, please reach out!
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Recognizing the impact your children’s teachers have in their lives is always appreciated. Whether for a birthday, holiday, or just to say thanks you can see a list of Powell staff’s favorite things here.