<p> Westowne Elementary </p><p>You make our school great. Become a PTA member today.</p><p>What is the PTA? We are a group of parents, teachers, grandparents and community members who support Westowne Elementary School together. </p><p>What does the PTA do?  Hosts family-friendly events like Fall Festival, Literature Night, and Movie Night  Subsidizes field trips and provides scholarships for graduating alumni  Funds educational enrichment activities such as assemblies, Green School, Drama Club, and Field Day  Organizes educational enrichment programs like Lego Robotics and chess  Commemorates students’ final year at Westowne through our 5th Grade Committee  Supports and celebrates our faculty and staff  Advocates for the school so that our kids get an owl-standing education  Keeps you in the loop via our newsletter, Facebook, website, and student directory</p><p>Why should you join the PTA? Your annual membership is the first step to participate in the PTA’s cause: supporting the school community, including the faculty, staff, families and most of all, students. Membership dues go to the county, state and national PTA, as well as pay for required insurance and training. We then depend on volunteers’ time, skills, and donations. The more members, the more we can help our school. </p><p>How can you be involved with the PTA?  Become a member  Attend our meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, October - June, at 7:00 PM  Volunteer for our events and get to know other parents  Lend your professional expertise to our efforts</p><p>How can you support the PTA’s fundraising efforts?  Donate directly to the PTA during Pajama Days and through a one time donation or recurring monthly PayPal donations  Encourage your employer to become a corporate sponsor  Support our Fall Fest Silent Auction & Raffle, Holiday Shoppe, and other fundraisers  Clip Box Tops  Shop online at eScrip.com to earn money for Westowne PTA  Register your Giant Card at GiantFood.com Westowne Elementary PTA, 401 Harlem Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228 www.westownepta.com</p><p>PTA Membership Form</p><p>We encourage all adult members of the household to join the PTA. Annual membership costs $8 per person or $12 for a family. Membership dues go to the county, state and national PTA, as well as pay for required insurance and training. Please make checks payable to Westowne Elementary PTA.</p><p>______Family Membership ($12/two adults) ______Individual Membership ($8/person)</p><p>______One time donation to the PTA Help us start the year strong. Your donation is tax deductible and 100% profit to the PTA. </p><p>______TOTAL </p><p>Name/s: ______</p><p>Address (include zip):______</p><p>Phone:______</p><p>Email/s:______</p><p>Homeroom Teacher/s:______</p><p>Child/ren’s Names (optional):______</p><p>Tell us more about yourself. Would you like to volunteer? Do you have professional skills that could help our fundraising, advocacy or educational enrichment efforts? Do you have a local business? Does your employer match charitable donations? If the answer is yes, then tell us more. </p><p>Volunteering availability (circle selections): Weekday AM Weekday PM NIGHTS WEEKENDS </p><p>I can help with ☐ events and after-school programs ☐ advocacy ☐ fundraising </p><p>Thank you for your support!</p>