Collins Elementary PTA
Cupertino, CA
ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER
Welcome to Collins Elementary PTA!
We are parent volunteers collaborating with Collins staff to enhance and enrich the experience of our students. We support music and art programs, as well as organize assemblies and social events throughout the school year. Be a part of the PTA!
Your membership, donation, and volunteer support is important in funding various programs and activities that PTA sponsors for Collins students.
Events Calendar | Current Newsletter | Subscribe- Mailing List (News & Events)
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 6:30-7:30 pm: PTA 5th/Last General Association Meeting via Hybrid meeting in GLC and Google Meet . We're celebrating our Honorary Service Award recipients. All PTA members are invited. Please join us!
Honorary Service Awards
The Honorary Service Awards program is designed by California PTA to recognize and honor the dedication of individuals and organizations in local communities for service benefiting youth. Collins Elementary PTA is proud to participate in the HSA Program.
Go to the Honorary Service Award page for more information.
Staff Appreciation Week
May 7 - 13, 2023
Sunday, May 7, 4pm-6pm (or on your own any time during the weekend):
Make a chalk “doormat” for every classroom. PTA will provide the chalk.
We will also have a large thank you door decoration for students and families to sign that will be posted on the staff room doors.
Optional: Coordinate with your class to create a door decoration for our teacher. Be sure to use painter’s tape. *PTA will have blue tape available on Sunday from 4-6pm.
Tuesday, May 9
Bring a flower, plant, or whole piece of fruit for your teacher.
Friday, May 12
Bring a note, card, or letter for your teacher letting them know how much you appreciate them.
Art Show
Thursday, May 18, 6:00-7:30pm
in GLC and Art Room
We are excited to present the 4th Annual Art Show at Collins on Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in the GLC and art room. Come check out our STEAM projects, sculptures, and ceramics!
There will be over 1000 objects, sculptures and creations on view. Each student, TK to 5th grade, will showcase a sculpture and a ceramic object.
A “Magical Forest” Glow in the Dark Gallery awaits the visitors. Hint: wear white or neon colors to glow!
Art Ambassadors and Keepers of the Glow in the Dark Gallery: This year the 2nd/3rd, 3rd and 4th graders will be our Honorary Ambassadors of the art show and greet the families.
Come and marvel at the amazing artwork your child/children have worked on in the art room during this school year.
Collins Walkathon
Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 2:30-4:00pm
Students will walk, run, skip, or dance their way around our 1/5-mile track to earn money for our school. This fundraiser will help our Collins PTA in their efforts to fund art, assemblies, and other enrichment programs for our students. We're also fundraising to build a track around our school field!
Go to the Collins Walkathon page for more information.
Direct Donation Drive
Supporting PTA through direct donations helps fund this year’s programs, events, and more as we work toward our goals. We ask each family to contribute a (tax-deductible) direct donation amount of $350.00 for each student. While the suggested amount is $350.00 per student, any amount you can contribute is appreciated! You can donate in a few different ways:
Zelle: Treasurer@LPCollinsPTA.org (include Student's name & Room # as memo)
PayPal Giving Fund: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1949288 (include Student's name & Room # as memo)
TOTEM: https://jointotem.com/ca/cupertino/collins-elementary-pta (you can also join as a PTA member through this link)
by Check: payable to Collins Elementary PTA (include Student's name & Room # as memo)
Upcoming Events & Important Dates:
Saturday, May 6, 2023, 9am-2pm: Goodwill Donations Fundraiser. [Flyer]
Friday, May 12, 2023: Samosas and Pizza Slices Pre-Orders Due [Pre-Order Form]
Thursday, May 18, 6:00-7:30pm: Art Show in GLC and Art Room
Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 2:30-5:00pm: Collins PTA Walkathon [Webpage]
Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 4:00-6:00pm: Food Trucks and Dining Fundraiser
Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 6:30-7:30 pm: PTA 5th/Last General Association Meeting via Hybrid meeting in GLC and Google Meet . We're celebrating our Honorary Service Award recipients. All PTA members are invited. Please join us!
Saturday, June 10: Chipotle Fundraiser
Join the PTA Today! With only a $10 annual membership fee you get access to so many resources for your family and a stronger voice at Collins.
Watch the video to find out what the PTA does.
Collins Elementary PTA in Cupertino, CA is a non-profit organization of parent volunteers and Collins staff working together to enhance and enrich the experience of our students. PTA sponsors art instruction (grades K-5), music instruction (grades K-3), and organizes enrichment programs, assemblies, and fundraising events throughout the school year.