PTA membership And Donations
Parents, Guardians, and Staff: Support the school community by joining the Farmland PTA!
What is the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)? The families and staff who work together to fund and support the "extras" that make school fun and enriching for all children.
Supporting the Farmland PTA is easier than ever. Please visit our online store, where you can purchase your Farmland PTA membership for the 2025-26 school year. While you are there, consider making a tax-deductible donation to support a variety of PTA activities and programs. You can also make a difference by volunteering.
PTA Membership
Family Membership: $30
Staff Membership: $12
$6.25 of each membership goes directly to county, state, and National PTA dues.
Membership is NOT REQUIRED to participate in PTA activities, but all the money raised directly helps our school and our students.
Educational software (includes licenses for all students to use educational software)
Classroom materials (includes reimbursements for classroom supplies, professional development, etc.)
Staff and volunteer appreciation
Educational and community programs (includes STEAM Night, Geography Bowl, International Night, popsicle parties, family social events/festivals, Farmland Together activities, support for patrol program, guest speakers/performers, after-school activity support, etc.)
Administrative costs (includes insurance, county/state/national PTA dues, making copies, etc.)
Where Does PTA Money Go?
Volunteers welcome!
Meet People
Volunteering with the PTA is a great way to meet other Farmland families!
Make A Difference
Our PTA creates enriching opportunities for our students and staff both inside the classroom and out in the community.
Low Commitment
Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, whether you want to help at the school or from home, the PTA can help connect you with a volunteer opportunity appropriate for you! It is thanks to our engaged community that Farmland is such a source of pride for us all.
Donate to the PTA
Your donations to the Farmland PTA directly impact students every day!
Every dollar makes a big impact -- here are some examples:
Your $10 donation funds popsicles for 200 people at a Farmland Together popsicle event.
Your $35 donation funds classroom supplies for a class for one marking period.
Your $40 donation funds coffee for a staff appreciation breakfast.
Your $150 donation funds Geography Bowl participation for an entire grade.
Your $300 donation funds a guest speaker/performer for an entire grade.
If you can give $1 or $1000, your donation, in any amount, is valuable and makes Farmland great!
Your donations to our PTA play a vital role in the success of Farmland Elementary School.
Farmland PTA is a nonprofit organization and relies fully on donations and volunteers. PTA membership dues and donations support academic and classroom materials, financial and other support for school families, and a host of activities throughout the year. The PTA provides updates via weekly email newsletters and monthly meetings.
Here is a taste of what our PTA does for Farmland Elementary School:
✔ Fall Festival, Spring Festival, International Night, and other community social events
✔ Book Fair
✔ Geography Bowl
✔ Reflections Art Competition
✔ Walk to School Day
✔ STEAM Night
✔ Teacher Appreciation Activities
✔ Spirit Wear (Farmland t-shirts, etc.)
✔ Cultural arts performances and guest speakers
✔ Farmland Together (community-building)
✔ Skate Night
✔ Classroom parties (3x per year)
✔ supplemental learning materials, and more!
Why join the PTA?
✔ Be part of an organization designed to connect parents, teachers, and administrators, while supporting the needs of the school.
✔ Contribute to funding used to enhance the school’s academic needs, extracurricular activities, and sense of community.
✔ Have opportunities to provide input, help plan and host school activities, and meet other families.
✔ Give as much or as little time as you have or choose! Attend a meeting, volunteer at a school event, complete a survey, or take on a leadership role. There’s something for everyone who would like to be involved!
Why Donate?
MCPS does NOT fully fund activities at Farmland, so PTA donations supplement annual membership dues, enabling our school community to avoid other fundraising activities like candy and wrapping paper sales. Individuals and businesses may donate. Donations are 100% tax-deductible and are often eligible for employer matching fund programs.* You donation directly supports Farmland teachers, families, and students.
*Farmland PTA Tax ID: 52-6070733