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Why Join the PTA?
Photo thanks to Gabe Schaffer
The mission of the Rox El PTA is make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. We are a noncommercial, nonsectarian, and nonpartisan nonprofit. A strong PTA means a strong school. All kids benefit when all families are part of the PTA. Not sure the PTA is for you? Give us a chance to change your mind.

Why you might think you can’t/won't join the PTA
  • The PTA doesn’t do anything important. The PTA does what you want it to do...but only if you become a member and use your voice to shape the goals. See sidebar for some highlights of what we do. 
  • I’m not a parent, I’m a grandparent/guardian/ etc. You are welcome. The “P” in PTA comes from the Ohio PTA, but if you are responsible for a child at Rox, you have a voice.
  • The PTA is for moms, I’m a dad. The PTA is for everyone who is responsible for children at Rox. All voices are needed, and that includes dads.
  • I can’t make the meeting times. Unfortunately, no one time works for all families. To help you participate, we schedule two morning "catch up" meetings for families who work at night. We post minutes of meetings online so you can catch up, and offer the option of attending via phone or video link. See this page for details. 
  • I can’t get to the meetings. No problem. PTA meetings offer Uber Events. We provide a link, you use Uber on your phone to come and go, the PTA pays. More info here. Don’t have a smartphone or don't want to use Uber? Email roxelpta@gmail.com and we will do our best to find a ridesharing solution you are comfortable with.
  • I need childcare. Childcare is provided at all PTA meetings.
  • The meetings are during our dinner time. Dinner is provided at all PTA meetings.
  • I don’t have room in the budget for the dues. No problem. Money is set aside for families that don’t have room in their budget. Just email roxelpta@gmail.com. We will get your membership processed so you can be current. 
  • I work three jobs/travel a lot, etc., I just don't have time for PTA. Join anyway! Even if you can't attend meetings or make events, there are ways to be involved in the school (some of which don't take much time). See this page for the details. But as a member, you have a stronger voice.
  • I don't want to volunteer. That's okay! Members are under no obligation to volunteer. 
  • 我不会说英语 ​/ No habla inglés / etc. Language is a real barrier. Join anyway, and we'll try to find you a PTA partner who speaks your native language.
  • I have some other reason not listed here. Email roxelpta@gmail.com to let us know what it is. Our goal is for 100% of families to participate, and we can’t solve problems if we don’t know about them.
  • I’m out of excuses. Glad to hear it! Use the paypal form below to join now, get a paper copy of the form at school, or email roxelpta@gmail.com for a copy.

Donate to the Equity Fund
We're building a dedicated fund to increase equity across elementary schools in the CHUH district. Donations to the Equity Fund will be spent addressing needs at all schools. Examples of expenditures include bringing in science speakers, creating an educational garden, buying a class set of a book… For more information about equity, visit the Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity page. 
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The dues form below has pull-down options to make a donation to the PTA, or a donation specifically to the equity fund. 
Why I'm a member
Elyse Custodio is a PTA member because she wants single parents and families of color to have their voices included, and she believes being on the PTA will help her son get the best possible education and have access to all opportunities.

​Highlights: What We Do
  • Fund  enrichment activities: Field trips, assemblies, classroom literacy programs, and supplies.
  • Support our teachers and staff with mini-grants and Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week.
  • Organize and help fund afterschool programming.
  • Build community with events like Back to School BBQ, Dances, Multicultural Night, Rox El Run.
  • Provide funding for capital improvements, like the playground.
  • Organize initiatives like Yearbook, Unshop, and One School, One Book.
  • Provide regular communications via email, Facebook, and this site.
  • Give our families a voice: Serve as forum for concerns and questions.
We do all this, and much more, with our amazing crowd of volunteers. And we need you!
Check out this page to find a volunteer opportunity that is right for you.
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