About TJMS PTSA

The Thomas Jefferson Middle School PTSA has supported staff, students, and families since it began in January 2004!

Past TJMS PTSA volunteers said this about getting involved...

• "There are way fewer ways to be involved in my child's school once they reach middle school. If it wasn't for being involved in the PTSA I might not have any connection at all..."

• "I know my time makes a big difference, and that I'm able to do something worthwhile for the school...."

• "I've met some really nice people and made new friends..."

• "I like that my child knows I know the faces in the front office, so maybe they behave just a little better at school knowing that word gets around fast..."

• "It really is soooooo easy compared to the level of commitment at elementary..." 

Learn more about getting involved by attending a PTA meeting, completing the form above, or by emailing us at ptsa.tjms@gmail.com

​​REMINDER: If you help during school hours, you must have volunteer clearance through Vancouver Public Schools. Complete the FREE volunteer application and background check HERE. Clearance is valid for 2 years. If you're unsure whether you are already cleared, please check with the school office. 

Here's a brief description of each TJMS PTSA volunteer position:

• Back to School Welcome (Fall) - Work with administrative staff to assist students on the first day back to school, especially with bus assignments. 

• Communications (Ongoing) - Monitors and manages the TJMS PTSA website and social media platform. Manages the school foyer glass case. (COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR is a board position.)

• 8th Grade (Winter/Spring) - Work with committee and staff to plan end-of-year celebration and class gift to the school for the 8th grade class.

• Fundraising (Fall) - Assist with the one major fundraiser in the Fall. Help to distribute packets to classrooms, organize/process orders, and help with lunchtime "spirit events" during the fundraiser timeframe. A large number of volunteers is needed for this event. (FUNDRAISING CHAIR is a board position.)

• Honor Roll Breakfast (Winter/Spring) - Work with school in providing reception/breakfast for honor roll students or other events acknowledging accomplishments of students.

• Hospitality (Monthly) - Assist on a welcoming committee for our PTSA membership. Help coordinate food and activities for monthly PTSA meetings.

• Membership (Monthly) - This committee will work to increase PTSA membership at the school. Volunteering for this committee would include activities such as helping manage a membership table at some of the Back-to-School events in the fall. (MEMBERSHIP CHAIR is a board position.)

• Rewards (Monthly) - This committee runs, advertises, and reports on Box Tops for Education, Givebacks, and Fred Meyer Rewards. BTFE payouts in Dec/Apr. Fred Meyer sends quarterly checks. (REWARDS CHAIR is a board position.)

• Social/Activity Days (Winter/Spring) - Assist with set up, snacks, and games for events scheduled twice a year. A large group of volunteers are needed for these events. 

• Spirit Sales (Fall) - Organize the ordering and sales of school logo items such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, water bottles. Sales are primarily at Back-to-School night in the Fall. Also oversees online Spirit Store.

Here's a brief description of each TJMS PTSA elected officer position:

President:

• Ensures PTSA upholds WSPTA uniform bylaws

• Chairs meetings

• Serves as an ex officio member of all committees

• Makes committee appointments

• Acts as spokesperson for the PTSA

• Responsible for WSPTA Standards of Affiliation completion

• Maintains communication and officer information with WSPTA

• Represents PTSA at council meetings

• Submits voting delegates for WSPTA convention and legislative assembly

Vice President:

• Adapts to the needs of the PTSA

• Performs president's duties when needed

• Participates in meetings with the principal

• Takes on additional tasks as assigned

Secretary:

• Keeps accurate minutes of all meetings

• Manages correspondence

• Maintains committee rosters and legal notebook

• Tracks unfinished business for the agenda

• Orders Golden Acorn and Outstanding Educator awards

• Ensures meeting minutes are approved

• Records who made motions in meeting minutes and their results

Treasurer:

• Presents monthly financial reports

• Helps develop policy for money handling, online banking, and financial security

• Keeps accurate financial records

• Receives, issues receipts, and deposits funds promptly

• Distributes approved funds according to the budget

• Prepares books for all financial reviews

• Maintains the legal notebook (or collaborates with the Secretary)