form along with your payment with your
child to school or mail it to us:
The Chesak/Martin PTA invites you to become a member for the 2011-2012
school year. Our membership year runs July 1 through June 30, so it's a great
time to get your membership started.
Join us to make a difference in the education and quality of life for our children.
We’re always looking for fresh faces with new ideas and a desire to help! PTA is
a private, nonprofit association and the largest volunteer child advocacy
organization in the United States.
•As a member of the Chesak/Martin PTA you receive discounts on family events
and are eligible to vote at all general membership meetings (make your voice
heard!)
•Being a member of our PTA let's you meet new people while helping out in your
child's school and work with the staff who guide your child's learning.
•You can volunteer whenever you can, at your own comfort level (no pressure!)
•Your membership dollars also make it possible for the PTA to bring huge
benefits to your children all year long.
•As a PTA member, you are entitled to discounts/offers from National PTA
partners such as Office Max, Hertz, T-Mobile, MetLife and Sharp. To access these
discounts, please visit the 2011-2012 Member Benefits Providers page. You will
need the user name and password found on the back of your PTA membership
card.
•As a PTA member, you are eligible for one free admission to LEGOLAND®
Discovery Center with the purchase of one paid admission. Get more info here.
Not a member yet? You can join today on this page.
Membership Drive:
The Chesak Martin PTA
membership drive results are in!
Winning classrooms win a popcorn
party! Get more information here.
Kindergarten: Schaap
1st: Lanspa
2nd: Davidson
3rd: Soling
4th: Girmscheid
5th: Kee
Preschool am: A tie between Bailey
& Iddings
Preschool pm: Bailey


Q: Why should I join?
A: Joining the PTA will help you get involved on another level at your child's school
and learn how the PTA works with the schools.
Q: Do I get a membership card?
A: Yes, once your payment is received you will have your own membership card.
You will need to renew your membership each year.
Q. How long is my membership for?
A. Our membership runs July 1-June 30
Q: If I don't have a child in the school, can I still be a member?
A: Yes, a PTA is open to all people with or without a child in that school.
Q: What does the PTA stand for?
A: Parent Teacher Association
Q: Do I get to vote?
A: Yes, but you must be a paid member for 30 days or more to be involved in
voting.
Q: What does the PTA do?
A: Our Mission Statement:
•To work in conjunction with teachers and staff to enhance the educational
experience of the students.
•To encourage parent and community involvement in our schools.
•To support and speak oh behalf of all children in the schools before
governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting
children.
•To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their
children
Q. How does the PTA affect my child?
A. The PTA funds many programs/activities throughout the year that students
participate in. Some of them include: assemblies, family events, field trips, young
authors, scholastic news and many more.
Q. What happens to the dues we pay for PTA?
A. PTA dues for the Chesak/Martin PTA are $10 for a family/single membership
and $5 for a staff membership. $3.75 of that goes to the Illinois PTA and the rest
stays in the Chesak/Martin PTA to support programs and activities in our school.
Q. How involved do I have to be if I join the PTA?
A. Your involvement is completely up to you. Members are not required to
volunteer. If you are interested in volunteering, you can check out our volunteer
page for detailed information.
Here is a list of just some of the many things
the CMPTA does on a yearly basis. You can
find out more about our organization on our
about us page
 | | Provide Young Author Books
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 | | DARE Graduation Luncheon
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 | | Fund or Partially Fund Field Trips
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 | | Library Book Funds
|
 | | Organize Wrap Pak Orders and |
| | Provide Wrap Paks to Families in Need
|
 | | Young Masters
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 | | Partner with the School Social |
| | Workers for the Drive for $5 Program
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 | | Scholastic News
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 | | 5th grade Challenger field trip |
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Join today:
Did you know you can become a
Chesak/Martin PTA member through our
website?
It's simple: just select your membership
type below and use you credit card or pay
pal account to pay your dues.
(Membership cards will be sent home
with youngest student.)
*Staff memberships will be verified
Chesak/Martin PTA 10910 Reed Road Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
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Congratulations to our Open House Membership Drive Raffle: Tamara D. (kindergarten) and Emma E. (3rd grade)
Each winner received an oversized umbrella with the Chesak or Martin logo.
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Staff Membership
Drive Results:
Winning school gets breakfast for
staff! (final results)
Chesak
Martin