What is a PTA?
- “PTA” stands for Parent-Teacher Association
- Our PTA is a network of parents and teachers working together to support our school and our kids.
- Don Benito PTA works with PTAs from schools across PUSD, and with the State of California PTA organization.
Your 2024-2025 Executive Board
President: Lisa Kroese (president@donbenitopta.com)
Executive Vice President: Vacant (evp@donbenitopta.com)
Treasurer: Margaret Chen (treasurer@donbenitopta.com)
Secretary: Michelle Salas (secretary@donbenitopta.com)
VP of Communications: Nikki Arakawa (communications@donbenitopta.com)
VP of Fundraising: Rochelle Maust (fundraising@donbenitopta.com)
VP of Volunteers: Debbie Ortiz (volunteers@donbenitopta.com)
VP of Membership: Rosa Leiva (membership@donbenitopta.com)
Financial Secretary: Sandra Kim (financialsecretary@donbenitopta.com)
Parliamentarian: Vacant (parliamentarian@donbenitopta.com)
Historian: Katie Perkins (historian@donbenitopta.com)
Don Benito PTA Vision & Values
What We Stand For
Ensuring our children achieve a whole education through a
connected community.
Our Values
Positivity
Life is full of adversity. With positive thought and action, we set
the example for our children, strengthening our resiliency and
identify solutions that are productive and meaningful.
Inclusivity
Our mindset is to include all children, families, backgrounds and
viewpoints. We find cohesion and balance through diversity. We
build community on this framework.
Commitment
Public education is better with strong family engagement and an
active community. Our dedication is demonstrated by raising
our hands, engaging in conversation, staying informed and
supporting our children towards their success.
What We Do
Through our strong volunteer work and programs for students
we provide the following enrichment to children:
- Room Parent Program
- Science Docent Program
- Art Docent Program
- PTAfterschool
- Campus Beautification
- School-wide Education Interactives (ALL NEW Program!)
… and so much more
What is the difference between PTA and Annual Fund?
Why Become a Member?
Don Benito PTA Members become part of the connected community of informed, engaged supporters of Don Benito. We product weekly news, updates and content that bring you closer to the classroom and to your child at school.
Who can join the PTA?
Parents
Grandparents
Extended Family (aunts, uncles, cousins)
Godparents and other close friends of the family
Community members who wish to support our school’s efforts
Even Bobcat students (yes, kids can be PTA members too!)
It’s never been a greater time to join your PTA. Don Benito PTA works when you join and when you volunteer. Our collaborations are robust, strong and provides support and enrichment to our school, our children, and teachers.
Sign up today to help Don Benito reach our goal of 450 members! Every year, we pride ourselves in having the highest PTA Elementary School Membership of all the schools in PUSD! Don Benito’s PTA Membership is the second highest in the district behind Thurgood Marshall which has over 1,500 students! Wow.
It has never been easier to join PTA. Join today to help us reach our goal. Just go to join.donbenitopta.com and join today.
We have some fun prizes too! Let’s reach our final goal and turn Principal Maynard’s hair BOBCATBLUE!
MEET OUR GOAL AND MR. MAYNARD WILL DYE HIS HAIR BOBCAT BLUE!
Don’t forget, anyone can join PTA! Parents, students, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and your neighbors and friends!