Who We Are
The Almond Parent Teacher Association (PTA) welcomes you to the 2025-26 school year and invites you to join our PTA. The PTA’s primary purpose is to enrich the experiences of all Almond students. Almond PTA accomplishes this goal by providing both financial and volunteer support.
National PTA® is the oldest and largest child advocacy association in America.
We encourage every Almond family to join the PTA each year. We are parents invested in ensuring our children feel safe, supported, and included so they can be successful in school and life.
Only PTA members have voting privileges to decide how PTA funds are used.
Everyone is invited to attend our PTA General Meetings, typically held the 4th Wednesday of the month in the multi after assembly. Refer to the calendar for specific dates and times
What We Do
Our PTA is at the heart of Almond, building the connections between teachers, school staff, students, parents, neighbors and the wider community to support our students. As a member, you have the opportunity to get involved in large or small ways at Almond, meet other parents, and vote on PTA related activities. Anyone can become a member; dues are $30 for family membership. We welcome additional (tax-deductible) donations to support our programs and events.
Your PTA membership will:
Support Your Child: by bringing parents and teachers together to promote the education, health, safety and well-being of Almond students.
Support Our Staff: The PTA coordinates room parents and pays for classroom supplies and instructional materials.
Build the Almond Community: The PTA publishes the Almond School Directory and organizes fun family events such as the Ice Cream Social, Walk Or Wheel, Family Science Night, GLOW party, and the Spring Gala Auction.
Support Enrichment Opportunities at Almond: The PTA contributes to the Living Classroom Program, the Art Docent Program, and funds the lower grade arts program. PTA also provides funding for the Almond School library.
It’s never too late to join the PTA. Click on the “Join PTA” link on your profile in Classroom Parent, or reach out to our VP of Membership to join! Our goal is 100% participation.
For additional information, please contact PTA President Jess Shambora at president@almondpta.org
Why Families Join
To Get Involved: Parent involvement is the greatest predictor of student success!
To Advocate for Our Children: PTA’s voice is heard locally and nationally!
To Stay Connected: There’s no better way to know what’s happening at our school!
To Be Counted: Only members vote and have a say on PTA programs, funding, and more!
To Witness Improvement: Be part of the solution, helping to make positive changes!
To Ensure Our Students Have What They Need: Our PTA funds technology purchases, art programs, classroom materials and more!
What Our Funds Support
Technology Devices and Software, and Classroom Supplies
Starting Arts K-3 Humanities Program – Music, Art, Dance, Drama
Living Classroom and Art Docent Program Materials
Teacher Innovation Grants
School Assemblies and Family Science Fair Night
Library Materials, and Playground and PE Equipment
The Almond PTA also coordinates room parents for every classroom and parent volunteers for events including the Walk-a-thon, Book Fair, Field Day, and much more!