Your membership is important to run the programs at Hyde Middle School. As a member of Hyde PTSA, you advocate for children, promote parent and family involvement in schools, and improve the lives of all children and families. The cost of a PTSA membership is $12.00 if submitted online. We look forward to seeing you at upcoming events this school year!
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Several local business are offering discounts and perks for Hyde PTSA members
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Both Membership & Donations are super helpful! Here are their differences:
| Donation | Membership | |
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| How much $ | Any amount helps! A recommended amount is $250 per child each year. |
Our goal is to reach 100% participation. | $12/ year | | What does it do | Supports programs and events at school, including electives, student clubs, multicultural festivals, movie nights, school dances, staff appreciation week, etc.
See our ‣ | $6.1 goes to National/California State/District PTA, and $4.9 goes to Hyde PTSA, which is used the same way as the donation money. Totem keeps $1.
It also allows you to participate in PTSA meetings and vote on PTSA decisions. | | Personal benefits | Tax deductible. | Some local businesses are offering discounts for some PTSA members. See Membership perks
Also find some perks from California PTA here: https://capta.org/join/member-perks/ | | Payment methods | Direct donation website (recommended) Zelle (no fees) Check Totem (charges fee) | Totem website (recommended) |
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Once you joined, you can go to https://jointotem.com/dashboard/memberships and download a membership card in your Apple/Google Wallet.
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