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# Fourth District PTA - Orange County, California

Positively Impacting the Lives of ALL children and families.

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## Posts

- [Leadership Training Calendar](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/leadership-training-calendar/) - Save the dates and learn how to PTA with us!
- [Membership Perks](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/membership-perks/) - Fourth District PTA is grateful to have the support of the following businesses who strongly support students and families, schools and PTA units throughout Orange County. These organizations have generously offered a variety of membership perks and discounts for PTA members.
- [Fourth District PTA Fall Training](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/fourth-district-pta-fall-training/) - Mark Your Calendar! Don't miss the Fourth District PTA Fall Training on October 10, 2026!
- [Register for Spring Workshops & Vendor Fair](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/register-for-spring-workshops-vendor-fair/) - Register for Spring Workshops & Vendor Fair Register Now
- [Board Rosters Due](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/board-rosters-due/) - To ensure your PTA remains in good standing and in compliance with California State PTA requirements, your 2026–2027 Board Rosters must be submitted to both FutureFund Connect and Fourth District PTA.
- [End of Year Association Meeting](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/end-of-year-association-meeting/) - End of Year Association Meeting and Awards Register Now
- [April Advocacy Forum](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/april-advocacy-forum-2/) - Space is Limited! Register Now
- [PTA YEAR WRAP UP & NEW YEAR KICK OFF](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/pta-year-wrap-up-new-year-kick-off/) - Join us as we wrap up the PTA year and prepare for a strong transition. Learn key responsibilities and guidance for incoming and outgoing leaders.
- [Convention FEE](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/convention-fee/) - Fourth District PTA REQUIRES a convention FEE for ALL Convention attendees. Register using the link below to get your T-shirt and swag bag before the convention
- [PTA State Convention Scholarship Opportunity](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/pta-state-convention-scholarship-opportunity/) - Fourth District PTA is proud to offer Leadership Scholarships of $500 to help PTA leaders from Units and Councils in good standing attend Convention. This funding is designed to empower you to grow your leadership toolkit and bring valuable insights back to your school community.
- [Dignity Index](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/dignity-index/) - The Dignity Index training is March 19th at 10AM at the OC Department of Education, Building D, 200 Kalmus Dr., Costa Mesa
- [Admin Dinner - Registration is Open!](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/admin-dinner-registration-is-open/) - This year's 2026 event themed "Every Chapter Counts --Celebrating Leadership, Literacy & Advocacy" will be held Wednesday, March 11th at Knott's Hotel. The association meeting starts at 5:30PM and doors open for dinner at 6:00PM. Cost is $60.
- [Sac Safari Update!](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/sac-safari-update/) - Sac Safari Update! 2/9 REGISTRATION STILL OPEN! Sacramento Safari is Fourth District PTA’s annual two-day advocacy trip to our State Capitol. Orange County PTA members get to hear from key speakers on issues that affect children, youth and families; learn about the inner workings of state government; advocate directly to our legislators; and network with other
- [Reflections Gallery](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/330138-2/) - MARCH 7,2026 The Fourth District PTA Reflections Gallery is coming to the Orange County Department of Education, and we’re excited to showcase the incredible talent of our student artists.
- [Sacramento Safari](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/sacramento-safari/) - February 23 & 24 Sacramento Sacramento Safari is Fourth District PTA’s annual two-day advocacy trip to our State Capitol. All PTA members are invited!
- [Advocacy Training Forum](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/advocacy-training-forum/) - Friday, January 23 10 AM - 11:30 AM via Zoom Learn How to Become a PTA Advocate for ALL Children!
- [Tax Help Day](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/tax-help-day/) - Saturday, November 1 9AM - 1PM Fourth District PTA Office For PTAs with income below $50,000. Please RSVP!
- [Hear From Your Legislators](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/hear-from-your-legislators/) - Wednesday, November 19th 4:00 - 5:15 pm Via Zoom Webinar Hear directly from your elected leaders on current issues impacting our students, families, and communities.

## Pages

- [Fourth District PTA - Orange County, CA](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/) - Fourth District PTA – Orange County, CA
- [Advocacy](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/advocacy/) - Advocacy Sacramento SafariProp 98 UpdateAdvocacy CommunicatorResourcesAdvocacy ForumsEd100 Sacramento Safari Sacramento Safari (Sac Safari) is Fourth District PTA’s annual two-day advocacy trip to our State Capitol. PTA members will: hear from key speakers on issues that affect children, youth and families learn about the inner workings of state government advocate directly to our legislators network with
- [Sacramento Safari](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/sacramento-safari/) - Sacramento Safari Sac Safari Event Info Updates coming soon for 2027 WhoWhatWhenWhereWhyCosts Who ANY PTA MEMBER including Unit & Council Advocacy/Legislative Reps, PTA Presidents, PTSA Students, Teachers, Principals, School Board Trustees and Superintendents. Attendees must be: Current PTA members in good standing Voted as representatives by a PTA unit or council, if unit or Council
- [Training Calendar](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/training-calendar/) - 2026-27 Leadership Training Calendar Save the Dates and come learn PTA with us! Treasurer Specific Training via Zoom Reports/ReconciliationSeptember 8, 20266:00 pm - 7:30 pm Tax FilingOctober 13, 20266:00 pm - 7:30 pm Future Fund ConnectNovember 10, 20266:00 pm - 7:30 pm Mid-Year ReviewDecember 1, 20266:00 pm - 7:30 pm Insurance and ComplianceJanuary 12, 20276:00
- [Engagement & Education](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/engagement-education/) - Engagement & Education Parent Engagement is an essential way for parents and school districts/schools to collaborate in supporting all students. Consider volunteering at your school or at an advisory committee. Stay informed, follow official school district and school website, newsletter, social media, Aeries, PTA & other communication channels. Attending board meetings will help you better
- [News](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/news/) - Latest News Board Rosters Dueread more...Membership Perksread more... CA State & National PTA Newsletters
- [Membership](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/membership-3/) - Membership MembershipHow to Become a Member4D Membership PerksMore Membership PerksResources Membership Matters Becoming a PTA member opens up leadership opportunities, and builds skills in communication and advocacy strategies. Members who are willing to get involved are a valuable resource for starting and maintaining programs and projects to benefit children, youth, and the community. Enrolling members
- [Board of Directors](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/board-of-directors/) - Board of Directors Fourth District PTA Officers 2025-27 PresidentLouise Robertson 2nd VP MembershipJennifer Carrillo 5th VP CommunicationsAndrea Perez Financial SecretaryCatherine Beeny ParliamentarianRuth Anne Kurkjian Executive Vice President Peggy Kruse-Stodghill 3rd VP Engagement and EducationJoanne Cho SecretaryElizabeth Mordock Financial ReviewerJulie Lenk Immediate Past PresidentEllen Gravitt 1st VP Leadership Candace Slusser 4th VP ProgramsThuy Louie TreasurerMimi Chen
- [Fall Training](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/fall-training/) - Fall Training Mark your Calendar!Don't miss the Fourth District PTA Fall Training on:October 10, 20269 AM–1 PM (Registration at 8:30 AM)Orange County Department of Education - (200 Kalmus Dr., Building D Costa Mesa, CA 92626) Save the date and stay tuned for more information! Event Info More information coming soon!
- [Spring Training & Vendor Fair](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/spring-training-vendor-fair/) - Spring Training & Vendor Fair Event Info Saturday, June 5, 2027, Orange County Dept. of Ed.
- [Units](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/units/) - Unit PTAs Anaheim Elementary CouncilAnaheim Elementary Council School District: Anaheim ElementaryCity: Anaheim Abraham Lincoln Elementary PTA Adelaide Price Elementary PTA Alexander Stoddard Elementary PTA Benito Juarez Elementary PTA Benjamin Franklin Elementary PTA Betsy Ross Elementary PTA Clara Barton Elementary PTA Horace Mann Elementary PTA James Guinn Elementary PTA James Madison Elementary PTA John Marshall Elementary
- [Historian](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/historian/) - Historian ResponsibilitiesFAQHistory of PTA ImpactTipsSubmit Volunteer HoursOC PTA HistoryHistorian Report The Historian Captures, assembles and preserves a record of activities and achievements of a PTA Collects volunteer hours for PTA meetings and events Completes and submits the number of volunteer hours to council/district PTA, if requested Displays or presents brief overview of PTA year at
- [State Convention](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/state-convention/) - CA State PTA Convention Save the DateWhat to Expect Planning Getting ApprovalConvention ChronicleConvention OrientationFourth District Plans4D Convention FEE Save the date to join us for Convention 2026 in Fresno, CA! California State PTA Convention 2026 April 30, 2026 – May 3, 2026 Fresno Convention Center848 M Street, 2nd Floor, Fresno, CA 93721 Our Annual State
- [Awards](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/awards/) - Awards PTA appreciates the commitment of all of our volunteers and education professionals who work with children, youth and families in schools and our communities. We believe it is important to publicly recognize those individuals and organizations that provide outstanding service to PTA. Several awards are available to help units/councils/districts show their appreciation for dedicated volunteers, professionals
- [Advocacy Forums](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/advocacy-forums/) - Advocacy Forums About ForumsSept 26Nov 19Jan 23Apr 24 All PTA members are encouraged to attend these FREE forums Advocacy forums are great opportunities to learn how to advocate and better understand how education policies impact all children, families, and communities. Previous forums have included meeting local legislators, various superintendents, advocacy training, and a range of
- [Reflections](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/reflections/) - REFLECTIONS Explore the ARTS and EXPRESS yourself! The Fourth District PTA Reflections Page will be updated shortly. Please share this page with Unit Reflection Chairs, so they can pass it along to the Student Artists and their Families. Summertime is the best time to "craft an entry"! Craft an Entry - Reflections Arts Program |
- [Forms](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/forms/) - Forms Awards – Fourth District PTA Fourth District Honorary Service Award – online form | paper form Creative Membership Award Creative Program Award Outstanding Teacher or Administrator Award Outstanding Unit/Council Award Outstanding Local Advocacy Award Awards – California State PTA CAPTA Honorary Service Awards PTA Spotlight Awards Communications Website & Social Media Request Form Financial School Unit Remittance
- [Disclaimer](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/disclaimer/) - Disclaimer As a subordinate entity of California State PTA and in support of its mission as a nonprofitcharitable organization and its subordinate PTAs, Fourth District PTA provides access to information and services via the internet. The inclusion of links to external resources; including but not limited to companies, materials, publications, products, or services; does not
- [Grants & Scholarships](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/grants-scholarships/) - Grants & Scholarships CA State PTANational PTAFourth District PTA CA State PTA Graduating High School Senior Scholarship $1,000 Volunteer Service Scholarship This scholarship recognizes graduating seniors for their volunteer service in schools and communities, allowing them to register for courses at accredited colleges, universities, and trade, or technical schools. Applicants must be PTA members graduating
- [Admin Dinner](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/admin-dinner/) - Administrators' Dinner The Fourth District PTA Administrators Dinner is an annual recognition and celebration event for PTA members across our amazing district. Every unit and council is encouraged to invite their principals, superintendents, and board of ed members to this fun evening filled with good food, spirits, and exciting raffle prize action --celebrating all that
- [Nominations & Elections](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/nominations-elections/) - Nominations & Elections The purpose of the nominating committee is to recognize and seek qualified nominees for the elected leadership of the PTA. The members of the committee, therefore, have a tremendous influence on the future of the PTA and should be selected carefully. Nominating Committee Basics The nominating committee is the only PTA committee that
- [Finance](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/finance/) - Finance Tax FilingREQUIRED FILINGS Your PTA will need to file the following: IRS Form 990, 990EZ or 990N Franchise Tax Board Form 199 or 199N Attorney General’s Office of Charitable Trust Registration Renewal form RRF-1 and the CT-TR-1. These must be filed by the tax deadline, which is 4.5 months from your PTA’s fiscal year
- [Community Partners](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/community-partners/) - Community Community Partners This sections could be membership perks partners, but also educational partners like OCDE, OC Be Well, Groundswell, Western Youth Services, Ed100, Braver Angels?, Museums, Libraries, etc. This also can include SPONSORS! This is just a placeholder page for content to be decided. Membership Perks Partners Fourth District PTA is grateful to have
- [Parliamentarian](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/parliamentarian/) - Parliamentarian Parliamentary ProcedureGPS for Meetings Parliamentary law is an orderly set of rules for conducting meetings of organized groups for the purpose of accomplishing their goals fairly. Principles of parliamentary law are: Justice and courtesy to all Rights of the minority protected; Rule of the majority reflected Partiality to none Consideration of one subject at a
- [Councils](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/councils/) - Council Presidents 2025-26 Click on the council to visit their website. To see a listing of units within a council, click here. Anaheim Elementary Maritza Bermudez Anaheim Secondary Laura Allen Buena Park Kristen Aguirre Capistrano Unified Kelly Smith Cypress Brittney Cook-Cannata Fullerton Joanne Cho Garden Grove Sarah Adams Harbor Martha Fluor Huntington Union Brystin Davy Irvine
- [Calendar](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/calendar/) - Fourth District PTA Calendar Subscribe to this Calendar on your iPhone iCal 1. Copy this url: https://tinyurl.com/nhfjbj3p 2. Open the Calendar app3. Click Calendars at the bottom & then Add Calendar4. Select Add Subscription Calendar and paste url from above
- [Sacramento Safari Registration - Minors](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/sacramento-safari-registration-minors/) - Sacramento Safari Registration - Minors w/Adult February 23 & 24 Sacramento Safari is Fourth District PTA’s annual two-day advocacy trip to our State Capitol. Orange County PTA members get to: hear from key speakers on issues that affect children, youth and families learn about the inner workings of state government advocate directly to our legislators and
- [Sac Safari Registration](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/sac-safari-registration/) - Sacramento Safari Registration - Adult February 23 & 24 Sacramento Safari is Fourth District PTA’s annual two-day advocacy trip to our State Capitol. Orange County PTA members get to: hear from key speakers on issues that affect children, youth and families learn about the inner workings of state government advocate directly to our legislators and network
- [Creative Membership Award](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/creative-membership-award/) - Creative Membership Award
- [Outstanding Local Advocacy Award](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/outstanding-local-advocacy-award/) - Outstanding Local Advocacy Award
- [Outstanding Teacher or Administrator Award](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/outstanding-teacher-or-administrator-award/) - Outstanding Teacher or Administrator Award
- [Outstanding Unit/Council Award](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/outstanding-unit-council-award/) - Outstanding Unit/Council Award
- [Fourth District Honorary Service Award](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/fourth-district-honorary-service-award/) - Fourth District Honorary Service Award
- [Insurance](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/insurance/) - Insurance PTA InsuranceWorkers' CompInsurance GuideVendorsIncident Reports PTA Insurance ALL insurance payments must be made directly to our insurance broker AIM (Association Insurance Management, Inc). DO NOT SEND INSURANCE PREMIUMS THROUGH COUNCIL/DISTRICT CHANNELS! All PTAs will fill out the insurance questionnaire and submit payment through the AIM Insurance Portal starting approximately October 1st. Your president will receive
- [Future Fund Connect](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/future-fund-connect/) - FutureFund Connect California State PTA has transitioned to the new platform, FutureFund Connect. This system serves as the centralized tool for: Managing Membership Rosters Uploading Essential Documents Submitting Bylaws MyPTEZ Discontinuation Effective immediately, MyPTEZ is no longer utilized for roster and document management. All previously saved files and contact information from MyPTEZ were successfully migrated
- [Contact](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/contact/) - Contact Us Thank you for contacting us. Your concern is important, and you matter. However, if you are with a unit, please work with your Council to address your concern(s) before reaching out to Fourth District. We follow the chain of command and will direct inquiries to the appropriate leadership as needed, beginning with Council.
- [Tips](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/tips/) - You Never Walk Alone! One of the wonderful benefits of belonging to PTA is the superb support system it offers. In order for this system to work successfully, it must be utilized. Support is available all year long. By means of National PTA through State PTA, to the districts and councils, information is disseminated to
- [Fundraising](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/fundraising/) - Fundraising Fundraising Info, resources, and guidelines (LoD, Sponsorships vs Endorsement, finanical reporting) Important Dates Raffle Filing Raffe Report Donation Letters
- [Sponsorship Guidelines](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/sponsorship-guidelines/) - Sponsorship Guidelines The law permits a non-profit organization such as PTA, without payment of income taxes and without risking loss of tax exemption, to receive corporate sponsorships. To learn more about sponsorship versus endorsements, click here. Follow PTA’S Noncommercial Policy Do not make a qualitative judgment on the sponsor’s products or services. Do not include comparative
- [Maintenance Time!](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/maintenance-time/) - Scheduled Maintenance Notice Our PTA Website is Getting a Refresh! We're working hard to enhance your experience. Please check back soon for exciting updates!
- [Membership](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/membership-2/) - Membership How Do I Become a Member? Any individual who subscribes to the purposes and basic policies of the PTA becomes a member upon payment of dues to a PTA or PTSA unit. Each member receives an official membership card from the unit. The membership card issued shows that the dues paid to the unit
- [Why PTA?](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/why-pta/) - Why PTA? The Benefits to Schools, Families, and Students What’s in it for schools? PTAs promote the building of a broad base of parent and community involvement. When parents and community members work as equal partners to improve schools, it is shown that positive results include:  Upgraded school facilities;  Improved school leadership and
- [About](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/about/) - About Fourth District PTA is an organization of the 18 councils which represent all of Orange County PTA members, as well as members in a small portion of Los Angeles County. It is part of the PTA organizational structure which breaks down to: National PTA is divided into state PTAs California State PTA is divided into district
- [Leadership Resources](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/leadership-resources/) - Leadership Resources Advocacy Membership Finance Parliamentary Procedure Education & Engagement PTA Leadership Tips
- [Programs & Events](https://fourthdistrictpta.org/programs-events/) - Programs & Events Fall 2025 Training Leadership Training Council President Roundtables Advocacy Forums Reflections Tax Help Day Sacramento Safari Admin Dinner State Convention Grants & Scholarships Awards Spring 2026 Training & Vendor Fair

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