WHO WE ARE

Turtle Rock Elementary School PTA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is managed by a team of dedicated parent and staff volunteers. We are committed to the enhancing well-being of all students and it is our belief that every adult has a responsibility to ensure that all students develop to their full potential. We also believe that parents are students' first teachers and that parent involvement is essential throughout a child's educational experience. Our responsibility includes advocating for the safety and welfare of all students and working together with teachers, staff, and administrators to provide quality education and enrichment opportunities. 

Turtle Rock PTA Board Members and Committee Chairs

WHAT WE DO

Turtle Rock Elementary PTA supports students and teachers in a variety of ways:

• Facilitating communication and collaboration between parents, students, teachers, and administrators.
• Planning PTA-sponsored family events (fall festival, family movie night, multi-cultural festival, etc.).
• Organizing fundraising programs and events (fall pledge drive, jog-a-thon, pizza night, etc.).
• Paying for educational enrichment programs that IUSD does not fund (STEM and art programs, PE classes, field trips, school assemblies, etc.).
• Providing funding for classroom supplies, teacher and staff appreciation hospitality, scholarships, and recognition awards.

Not including any administration expenses, the PTA spends an average of $185 per student directly towards school programs and supplies in the current school year.

WHY WE DO IT

Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) is one of the highest performing school districts in California and nationwide, but the district has significant gaps in both federal and state per student funding due to the state's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). Turtle Rock Elementary School PTA works to fill these funding gaps by fundraising and organizing supplemental student enrichment activities and programs. Donations, grants, and community sponsorships are critical to sustain the high-quality education and enrichment opportunities for Turtle Rock Elementary students.