2024 to 2025 PTA Membership

What is the PTA?

PTA stands for "Parent Teacher Association" and the White Oaks PTA is a part of the National PTA, which is a nonprofit organization committed to helping our children and schools succeed through meaningful engagement with families and communities.

The PTA is an organization made up of parents and teachers working together to support and enrich all our students. We support school staff, help promote students' social and emotional wellness, provide community for our families, and assist in efforts to solve school needs through volunteering and funding. 

Our primary objective as a PTA is to provide White Oaks with funds, resources and services that will enrich and maximize the education of every child at our school. Here are a few of the programs that we sponsor and/or support: After School Clubs, Bingo Night, Book Fairs, Field Day, Guest Speakers, Multicultural Night, Reflections Art Competition, Teacher and Staff Appreciation Events throughout the year, Veterans' Breakfast, Watch DOGS and more. We also help fund scholarships for our students to attend after school clubs and field trips!

What Does the Membership Fee Cover?

Your dues pay for our PTA’s annual costs to be part of local, state and national organizations and to maintain our legal status. It also provides a small percentage of the funds that pay for annual activities and enhancements to White Oaks, such as our Zoom and movie screening licenses. All donations are tax-deductible, as the White Oaks PTA is a 501(c)(3) charity. Membership allows you to vote at meetings. All board members and committee chairs must have a current membership.  

More Membership Benefits

Beyond the obvious benefits to our school, PTA members also receive discounts through the National PTA website for companies like Hertz, LifeLock, AARP, MetLife, Quicken Loans, Good Housekeeping, Tea Collection Clothing, and more. See the full list here.

2024 to 2025 Executive Board

President
Christina Taylor
wopta.president@gmail.com
 

Vice President (School Support)
Liz Casteel
wopta.vp@gmail.com

 


Vice President (Fundraising)
Alli Shrieves
wopta.fundraising@gmail.com

 

 

Treasurer
Lauren Risi
wopta.treasurer@gmail.com

Secretary (Recording)
Massiel Lopez
wopta.secretary@gmail.com

 

Secretary (Communications)
Nathalie Ledford
wopta.communications@gmail.com

 

 

 

Membership Meeting minutes and treasurer reports will be posted following each meeting. These documents are only available for users with accounts. See "Docs and Photos" at left. 

 

National PTA Mission Statement

PTA's mission is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

National PTA Values

  • Collaboration: We will work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to broaden and enhance our ability to serve and advocate for all children and families.
  • Commitment: We are dedicated to children’s educational success, health, and well-being through strong family and community engagement, while remaining accountable to the principles upon which our association was founded.
  • Diversity: We acknowledge the potential of everyone without regard, including but not limited to: age, culture, economic status, educational background, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, legal status, marital status, mental ability, national origin, organizational position, parental status, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and work experience.
  • Respect: We value the individual contributions of members, employees, volunteers, and partners as we work collaboratively to achieve our association’s goals.
  • Accountability: All members, employees, volunteers, and partners have a shared responsibility to align their efforts toward the achievement of our association’s strategic initiatives.

White Oaks PTA By-Laws

Beginning in 2022, we will vote on our update by-laws at the first membership meeting in September. Following the adoption of the new by-laws, the document will be uploaded and located in the Docs & Photos tab to the left. You must be website member to view the document.