FAQ

What does the PTA do? The PTA holds community meetings throughout the year to to report and budget and upcoming events. The PTA puts on events during the year such as Back to School Picnic, Jog-a-thon, Field Day Do I have to be a member of the PTA to participate in school activities? No, you do not need to be a paid member of the PTA to help with events and activities. How do I become a member of the PTA? There are three ways to join the Sojourner PTA:

  • Complete and return a membership form to a PTA meeting or to school (directly to the school office or through your child’s folder) with a check for $10 made payable to the Sojourner PTA. Click here to download membership form.
  • Complete your membership application at any PTA General Membership Meeting (see above for dates) or Enrichment Night.
  • Register and submit payment electronically through the Oregon PTA website.

How are the PTA’s funds spent? PTA funds are critical to putting on our community events as well as purchasing items for teachers and our whole community to enjoy. Below is a list of some ways and items the PTA has been able to provide:

  • Teacher Grants
  • Back to School Picnic
  • Enrichment Night Activities
  • School Community Projects
  • Celebration
  • Field Day
  • 5th Grade Celebration

When does the PTA meet? The PTA board meets monthly, and General Membership Meetings are held tthroughout the school year, in cooperation with Sojourner Education Foundation (dates will vary year to year).

  How can I volunteer? The PTA organizes many of the volunteers who help put on our events throughout the school year. Volunteers are needed in many and different ways. Below is a list of ways that we ask for our parents to help within our community:

  • Back to school picnic
  • Jog A Thon
  • Enrichment Nights
  • Violin Loan Program
  • Pod Leaders (Hyper link to sample pod descriptions and contact info for Mo Wear)
  • Celebration (set up/take down)
  • Swim Week
  • Dine out nights
  • Teacher Appreciation Week
  • Field Day
  • 5th grade celebration
  • T-shirts
  • Script
  • Directory