Fundraisers

Book Fair
Book Fair

Chair:
(none)
When:
Winter

The Book Fair helps raise money to purchase books for our school library. Volunteers are needed to help with unpack and pack up the Fair, helping shoppers locate products, serving as a cashier, bagger or crowd control.
Silent Auction
Silent Auction

Chair:
(none)
When:
Early spring; minimal time commitment

All auction proceeds benefit Portola Springs Elementary PTA and help fund school and classroom needs such as library books, technology, field trips, and reimbursement of teachers’ out-of-pocket expenses.
Jog A Thon
Jog A Thon

Chair:
(none)
When:
Spring; moderate time commitment

Jogathon is our annual PTA spring fundraiser in the form of a running/walking marathon. The purpose of this activity, other than supporting our school, is to treat our children to a healthy group activity full of fun. This committee organizes and implements the event that fosters community spirit, unity, and fun. Committee is responsible for gathering volunteers, concessions, communication of event, pledge forms, etc...
Shop & Earn
Shop & Earn

Chair:
(none)
When:
Throughout Year; minimal time commitment

Earn money for Portola Springs Elementary just by shopping at your regular stores (Ralphs, Vons, Amazon, Boxtops, etc...). Check it out!

Pledge Drive
Pledge Drive

Chair:
When:
Fall

The Portola Springs PTA asks all parents for a once-a-year donation to support the education of our children. Your donation is needed more than ever this year to help provide resources that enrich our children’s education. Please consider making a generous contribution to the PTA annual pledge drive. We need to work together to fill the holes left by state budget cuts to ensure that our children have a quality education.

Our pledge drive goal is to have all families at Portola Springs participate. This is our primary fundraiser for the school year. By having all families participate, it allows us to limit additional fundraising activities and requests throughout the remainder of the school year. Our suggested pledge is $100 per child. All contributions are tax deductible and confidential. ANY contribution amount makes a difference!

Portola Springs PTA Tax ID#90-1043145

Family Fun

Irvine Soccer Game Family Fun Night
Irvine Soccer Game Family Fun Night

Chair:
(none)
Trunk-or-Treat Family Fun Night
Trunk-or-Treat Family Fun Night

Chair:
When:
Fall

Help coordinate and manage sign-ups for the first annual Fall Trunk-or-Treat Family Fun Night.
Art Assembly
Art Assembly

Chair:
(none)
When:
Winter, December 21

Art Assembly.
In conjunction with Segerstrom Arts Programs, an assembly for parents and students to join together for an evening art project with instruction.

Community Relations

Membership
Membership

Chair:

This committee handles the PTA membership drive at the beginning of the year. We are striving for 100% membership!
Staff Appreciation
Staff Appreciation

Chair:
(none)
When:
Late Spring; moderate/minimal time commitment

Organize volunteers to provide refreshments and meals in teachers’ lounge during the week and coordinate activities with the students and room parents throughout the week.
Graphic Design Team
Graphic Design Team

Chair:
(none)
When:
Year-Round, as needed

If you have any experience in graphic design for print and/or social media, we would love to have your support.
Business Partnerships
Business Partnerships

Chair:
When:
Throughout year; moderate time commitment

This committee is responsible for maintaining a relationship with local businesses that regularly donate to Portola Springs Elementary and ensuring all requests are appropriate. This person also maintains a record of all requested/received donations and ensures that our community donors are recognized and appreciated for their support. No cold-calling needed - all relationships previously established.
Newsletter, Social Media, Website
Newsletter, Social Media, Website

Chair:
When:
Throughout the school year

Work with the PTA Board to send periodic updates of school events, notices and announcements via email blasts, Facebook page and PTA website.

Student Life

Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week

Chair:
When:
Fall; minimal time commitment

Assist in preparing activities for this making healthy choices awareness campaign one week in October.
Father/Daughter Dance
Father/Daughter Dance

Chair:
Mother/Son Event
Mother/Son Event

Chair:
(none)
6th Grade Promotion Event
6th Grade Promotion Event

Chair:
Family Fun
Family Fun

Chair:
(none)
When:
Throughout year; moderate time commitment

Organize events such as bingo night, movie night, year-end celebration, etc... including publicity, vendors, volunteers, ticketing, and raffles.
Spirit Wear Sale
Spirit Wear Sale

Chair:
When:
All Year



Help take and distribute orders for Portola Springs logo items for school spirit occasions. We sell high quality t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other apparel with our school colors and logo. Help with Vintage Sales of prior year stock.

Parent and Me Events
Parent and Me Events

Chair:
(none)
When:
Winter, Early Spring; Moderate Time Committment

This committee will be in charge of planning the Father/Daughter Dance and the Mother/Son Event.

PTA Sponsored Events

Multi Cultural Festival
Multi Cultural Festival

Chair:
(none)
When:
Spring, April 12

The PTA is happy to announce a Multi Cultural Festival. We are fortunate to all live and work in a very diverse community and we would like to take the opportunity to celebrate our school's many ethnic backgrounds. Participants can create a table top display of goods, foods, clothing items, spices, photographs, arts, and music from their native backgrounds. Join the festival today to ensure your culture is displayed! Each Chairperson will design and create a cultural display for their native background! Feel free to work together with your friends!
End of the Year Celebration
End of the Year Celebration

Chair:
(none)

Community Service

Candy Drive
Candy Drive

Chair:
(none)
When:
Fall

Fall Operation Gratitude Candy Drive
Every Fall the Portola Springs PTA joins forces with Operation Gratitude and other community organizations to send extra Halloween Candy to military personnel all over the world.
Chairperson to create a collection bin, posters, flyers, social media and website posts.
PTA board members will coordinate shipping of candy.
Jacket Drive
Jacket Drive

Chair:
(none)
When:
Winter

Organize a winter jacket drive, with donations delivered to the Orange County Rescue Mission the first week of Winter Break.
Chairperson to create flyers, website and social media posts, and posters to hang around campus.
provide a bin in the office for collection, and a small prize bag for students to select a prize from if they participate.

General Enrichment

Reflections
Reflections

Chair:
When:
Fall; minimal/moderate time commitment

Volunteers needed in the fall to help exhibit student artwork and turn in entries to the Irvine PTA Reflections Committee.