Hillcrest PTA
As part of the Oakland Unified School District, Hillcrest receives
funding from OUSD. However, due to Hillcrest's high test scores and
socioeconomic
base,
there
is state and local funding for specific educational purposes for
which Hillcrest is not eligible, and rightly so. After several
years of discussion, study and evaluation, the Hillcrest PTA concluded
that
one of the best ways to enrich our children's education was to provide
assistants and specialists to work with the Hillcrest staff in particular
areas. This is done in close coordination with the Hillcrest principal.
These roles include a curriculum aide, a library aide, art and music
teachers, computer instructor, and teachers to achieve class-size
reduction.
The PTA funds these programs mainly through an annual auction, a
walkathon, a donation letter, and electronic and paper scrip. Your
support for these fund-raising efforts directly benefits the children
of Hillcrest School. The PTA encourages every family to participate
in the PTA, and in school itself. Become actively involved by serving
on a committee such as: Community Relations, Emergency Preparedness,
Facilities, Playground, Membership, Programming, Ways and Means (fundraising),
Communications (Yellow Pages), Fine Arts and Computers. Learn more
about volunteering at Hillcrest.
PTA Links:
- PTA board members
- Descriptions of PTA board positions (possibly out of date)
- Bylaws (2010) (PDF)
- PTA Forms