Did you know the PTA is a 100% volunteer-led group? We work year-round to support our school and build our community. We, too, rely on parent volunteers’ support. So, jump in and get involved—your community is waiting for you!

THIS WEEK’s HIGHLIGHTS:

• PTA Membership and Donation Drive: Join PTA today! Contest ends Sep 19. Step-by-step instructions and Leaderboard for class Popsicle Contest below!

• Welcome Back Picnic 9/12/25 at 5-7pm 

• PTA Association Meeting 9/17/25 at 7-8pm: Register for Zoom link here

• Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Mon. 9/8, 8:00am-2:30pm Picture Day - Principal Siam is looking for multiple volunteers to assist with Picture Day. You will receive 50% off your picture order if you sign up to help! Email Principal Siam (asiam@mvwsd.org) if you're interested in helping out.

  • Room Parents and Regular Library Helper - sign up on this form

• TRAFFIC SAFETY - PLEASE READ!
  

  • When dropping off children at school, maintaining a safe environment is crucial for EVERYONE.
  • Here are some important safety tips:
    

   

  • • Allow enough time

    • Follow designated lanes, drop-off zones, and staff instructions

    • Stay alert and be patient

    • DO NOT leave your car unattended in the drop-off zone

    • Drive slowly!!

Read below for additional details…

PTA MEMBERSHIP and DONATION DRIVE (+ Popsicle Contest):

• How is PTA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE going?
  

  • Total PTA members: Currently at 203. Join today so we can bump that number up to 300+!

  • TOP 5 Classrooms (by highest % of PTA members) with 2 weeks to go:
    

   

  • • Ms. Chesley (Kinder, Rm 2) - 59%

    • Mr. Mello (4th grade, Rm 15) - 52%

    • Ms. Robell (4th grade, Rm 14) - 50%

    • Ms. McGrogan (1st grade, Rm 4) - 45%

    • Ms. McCullough (2nd grade, Rm 8) - 43%

• How do I join?

For new members: 

• • Go to this link and click “Join with email”

  • Enter your name, email, and then create a password. Click “Sign up with Email”

  • For membership type, select “Parent/Guardian” or another appropriate option 

  • Check out with credit card. Membership is $12 (+$1 convenience fee).

To renew your membership:

• • Log into Totem with your email and password

  • Renew your membership

• How do I donate?

• Via Totem: When you become a member or renew your membership, you can add a donation

• Via employer giving portal (e.g. Benevity): Search for “Amy Imai Elementary PTA”, Tax ID:77-0492242, and don’t forget to request a match!

• Via check payable to “Amy Imai Elementary PTA”  

WELCOME BACK PICNIC: Fri, September 12, 5-7pm

• Bring your food and come hang out with other families while the kids spend the evening playing foursquare, bubbles, chalk, or on the playground.

• We'll have a few board and committee members present so come by to say hi, learn about upcoming events and how to get involved in supporting your child’s education.

PTA ASSOCIATION MEETING: Wed, September 17, 7-8pm

• We cordially invite you to join our first association meeting of the school year.

• It will be held virtually on Zoom - pre-register to have meeting materials emailed to your inbox before the meeting.

• On the agenda: upcoming events, treasurer’s report, budget approvals and voting

• Per our bylaws, only dues-paid members can vote. Another reason for you to join or renew your membership if you want to have a direct impact in the community!

Check our website or follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay in-the-know for upcoming dates and events!

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