5. Attend the Colt Corral, Meet and Greets and Curriculum Night

This year's Colt Corral, meet and greets for all grades, and curriculum night are scheduled for August 31 (more details in the calendar above). At the Colt Corral, you will be able to fill out paperwork and obtain information necessary for the upcoming school year, add funds to your student's lunch account, support and join your Mann PTSA, and find out your child's teacher. Please bring important health and emergency contact information, as you will need that information to complete the required forms. 

4. Join the PTSA and Check Out Your Membership Benefits & Discounts

Your PTSA membership has its benefits-literally and figuratively. By becoming a PTSA member, you help build our school's community and show your child the importance you place on education. Additionally, by joining our PTSA, you are automatically a member of the Washington State PTA and eligible for a number of benefits and discounts on events like the Washington State Fair, at places including Great Wolf Lodge and the Lemay Car Museum, and on things like car rentals and printing. 

3. Learn About How Our PTSA Budget Supports Our School

Our 2017-18 PTSA budget includes support for programs and activities that enrich the learning experience and support our teachers and classrooms. Our budget includes:

• $5,200 for art programs-elementary art education in our district is almost entirely depdendent on PTSA funds;
• $7,600 for online learning tools like AR Reading, Math Facts, the Star Program, IXL and Raz Kids;
• $8,000 in teacher classroom grants;
• $3,700 for school enrichment activity support; and
• $1,600 for assemblies that enrich and educate through entertainment

2. Contribute to Our Pass the Hat Fundraiser

Each year, our Mann PTSA spends roughly $115 per student on art, assemblies and other enrichment activities, teacher and classroom support, and other items that benefit our school community. Your donation of $100 for each student in your family will help us to continue to meet our financial goals without the need to do other fundraising activities like magazine and candy sales! And don't forget, your contribution is tax deductible and eligible for corporate matching programs. You can donate online when you...

1. Fill Out the PTSA's Forms Online Today - No Need to Wait Until the Colt Corral

Not only can you sign up for your PTSA membership and contribute to our Pass the Hat fundraiser now, ahead of the Colt Corral, but our online forms also contain options to purchase spirit wear, participate in the birthday book club, indicate your volunteer interests, and more. Your Pass the Hat donation (which is tax deductible), PTSA membership (also tax deductible), and volunteer time (which some employers will match in donations to our PTSA) directly benefit your student's classroom, and our school community.