At Olympic View, the PTA has a long-standing relationship of financial and volunteer support of the school staff and administration, in order to further our overall mission of ensuring an exceptional educational experience for all children. We seek to involve as many parents, guardians and extended family members as possible in our activities because family engagement in a child’s school experience is a very strong predictor of that child’s future academic and social success.

Listed below are several ways you can engage at OV…

1) Join the PTA [membership form]: When you become a member of the Olympic View PTA, you will have made an important contribution to all of our students. Your paid PTA membership gives you a vote in how we spend the funds we raise and allows you to be an integral part in establishing the priorities for every student’s success at OV. Your membership also supports PTA’s statewide effort to improve education for every child. For more information contact Denise Schwend.

2) Attend PTA General Membership Meetings: In addition to receiving information on topics like the math curricula, legislative happenings within the district and state-wide, and parenting issues, these meetings are where the wider membership has an opportunity to voice opinions, vote on PTA spending, and become better-informed members of the school community. The 2007-08 meetings are October 9, November 8, January 15, March 11 and May13.

3) Give financially: Your financial support is crucial, especially for this year’s Giving Campaign. This replaces the live auction fundraiser that we have every other year, giving our fantastic volunteer corps a respite from the incredible effort it takes to stage an event of that magnitude. The needs of the school do not ebb and flow, however, they remain steady. The Giving Campaign is your way to financially support the PTA so that we can continue our substantial support of school programs in a “no auction” year. Please consider making the gift that’s right for you and inquire about company matching gifts with your employer!

4) Stay Informed: Visit the school website regularly to stay informed and current with all the school happenings.

5) Give the gift of time: Volunteering at Olympic View looks different to different people. Spend time in your child’s classroom, helping with writer’s workshop, art projects, reading, or chaperoning on field trips. Help Ms. Frederickson in the library, set up for the carnival, prepare a dish for the multicultural dinner. It all comes back to being part of that strong social network our children need at every stage of their development. If you would like to volunteer contact the OV volunteer coordinator, Sandy Warner.

6) Attend Family Events: There are many fun-filled family events planned throughout the year. Such as the Outdoor Family Movie Night, the Fall Carnival, multi-cultural dinner, the drama production, the Hootenanny talent show, the list is long! Check out the monthly calendar for up-to-date listings!