This is the best way to get your voice heard about what programs and events are important to you and your child. By becoming a member of the PTA you can provide valuable input on the PTA budget and help decide where our fundraising dollars go.

There are a number of fun events during the year that could use support. These include:

Teachers organize field trips for their classes throughout the year. Check-in directly with your child's teacher to see if they need adult volunteers! In many cases, you'll need to be fingerprinted in order to volunteer. Once you've been fingerprinted, you are fine to volunteer as long as your child is in AUSD (yes, through high school!). The PTA has funds available to reimburse you for the cost if this is cost-prohibitive for your family. 

Volunteers are always needed to help run Paden's fundraisers, Book Fair, Walkathon, Spring Carnival, and Paden Wear Sales

On Back to School night, let your child's teacher know you'd like to volunteer as Room Rep! As a room rep, you help your child's class keep up with school and PTA events and updates throughout the year. 

Are you creative? Do you have a green thumb? This is a great opportunity to volunteer with your child's class.

The Club's mission is to help build the “Paden Community” (the kind of place where people know each other’s names and say “Hi”) - through fun events and get-togethers for both kids and parents. Free beer & club meeting after every Family Fun Night.

Periodically, Paden or the PTA will create committees for larger, long-term projects or PTA-mandated administrative actions. Check with Mr. Sarratore for school committees. For PTA ask any PTA board member or come to the PTA meetings to find out what committees are looking for help.

Paden Wear 

Book Fair 

Spring Carnival

Any amount is appreciated and supports Paden directly. Make checks payable to Paden PTA. You can also donate through PayPal.

Check with your employer (usually the HR department) if they match funds. Many employers in the area will match their employee donations to non-profits like Paden PTA.  When you make a donation to the PTA (even if it's for a fundraiser like the Walkathon), you can apply for gift matching with your employer. Typically, it is as simple as filling out a form with the donation amount and date! Paden is registered with Benevity and Deed, but can affiliate with new donation partners if needed!

Adopt a Classroom at Paden. The AEF Adopt A Classroom program makes it easy for members of the community to support teachers and students. 100% of your donation goes directly to the teacher who uses the funds to purchase critical resources and materials. 

Link your Amazon account to Paden PTA and shop through AmazonSmile. Search for Paden Elementary PTA as your cause to support. Then every time you shop through www.smile.amazon.com, Paden PTA will receive a percentage of your sale! While you're shopping, consider adding an item or two from the Paden Teacher Supply Wishlist - items that Paden teachers have told us they could use the most. Items will be added to the teacher supply room for them to take as needed.

If you link your payment cards (credit or debit) with an eScrip account, you can raise money for Paden PTA while you shop with participating merchants or dine at local restaurants. Visit eScrip.com to sign up and make sure you select Paden PTA in Alameda.

Box Tops for Education is one of the nation's largest school fundraising loyalty programs. Each box top coupon is worth 10 cents. Download the Box Tops app and scan your receipts - Box Tops will be instantly added to Paden's earnings online. For a list of participating products, visit boxtops4education.com.