
Hamilton Elementary School PTA Information
CONTACT US:
Please feel free to reach out to us at hamiltontroypta@gmail.com with ideas or suggestions you have for the PTA. On behalf of the Hamilton PTA, welcome and Go Hawks!
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PTA Events & Meeting Calendar
PTA Meetings 7:00p.m. All are welcome!!
- September 9th
- October 7th
- November 13th
- January 13th
- February 10th
- March 10th
- April 7th
- May 12th
Hamilton PTA Resources & Information
- How to Support the PTA
- PTA Board Members
- Committee Descriptions
- Annual Budget
- Meeting Minutes
- PTA Volunteer & Check Forms
How to Support the PTA
How to Donate & Support the PTA
- Kroger Rewards Info & Sign up Instructions
- Venmo How to Pay Instructions
- Zelle How to Send Money Instructions
- Jog-a-thon
Kroger Rewards Info & Sign up Instructions
Support the Hamilton PTA with Kroger Rewards:
The Kroger Family of Companies is committed to community engagement, positive social impact and charitable giving at the national and local levels. Every community is unique, but our common goal is to partner with the neighborhoods we serve and help the people there live healthier lives. Every time you shop at Kroger a percentage will apply to the Hamilton PTA. Link your Kroger Rewards card today. Find the link at the bottom of this page or on the Kroger Community Rewards website.
One of the ways in which we do this is through our Kroger Community Rewards program. This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to an organization, all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Shopper’s Card. Here’s how it works:
STEP 1: Create a digital account
A digital account is needed to participate in Kroger Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose.
STEP 2: Link your Card to an organization
- Sign in to your digital account.
- Search for your organization here.
- Enter the name or NPO number of the organization you wish to support.
- Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”.
Your selected organization will also display in the Kroger Community Rewards section of your account. If you need to review or revisit your organization, you can always do so under your Account details.
STEP 3: Your organization earns
Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Kroger donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations.
If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Center.
Whether you’re a customer or an organization, get started today!
Note: If you are a customer, make sure you have a preferred store selected to view participating organizations. If you are applying on behalf of an organization, please select a store in the same area as your organization.
Link your Kroger Shopper Card Here
Find our more on the Kroger Community Rewards Website.
Venmo How to Pay Instructions
Hamilton PTA, has a Venmo for collecting donations. To find the correct Hamilton PTA Venmo account, follow these steps:
- Login to Venmo or download the app onto your mobile device.
- Search within the Venmo app.
- Open the Venmo app and tap the Pay/Request button.
- In the search bar, enter the name of the school and the letters "PTA."
- Filter results by tapping the "Charities" filter to see verified, registered nonprofit accounts.
- For additional support on how to use Venmo, watch this tutorial.
Zelle How to Send Money Instructions
Getting Started
Add a Contact: To send money, add your recipient's U.S. mobile number or email address to your contacts within Zelle.
- Log in: Access Zelle through your bank's mobile app or online banking platform.
- Enroll: Follow the prompts to review and accept the terms, then provide your U.S. mobile number or email address and select the checking account you want to use to send and receive money.
Sending Money
- Select Recipient: Choose the recipient from your Zelle contact list or add their U.S. mobile number or email address.
- Enter Amount: Specify the amount you wish to send.
- Review: Carefully review the recipient's information and the transaction details before sending.
- Confirm: Send the payment to complete the transaction.
Jog-a-thon
WHAT IS JOG-A-THON?
HOW ARE THE FUNDS SPENT?
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Movie Night, Trunk or Treat, Skating Night, Bagels with Buddies, Bingo Night, Family Picnic
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Teacher and Staff Appreciation
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Classroom Books & Subscriptions
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Enrichment and Assemblies
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Scholarships and Grants
WHEN WILL STUDENTS RUN?
- Date & Time: T.B.D.
- 1st and 3rd - 1:40-2:05pm
- 2nd and 4th - 2:20-2:45pm
- K and 5th - 3:00-3:25pm
PRIZES & INCENTIVES
Vary based on amount raised. Some prizes include Scholastic Book Fair shopping credit, gift cards for classrooms, small trinkets or fidgets, Troy Escape game cards, and free slurpees!

HOW TO DONATE
There are so many ways to donate. We've made it easy. Donate through
- CASH OR CHECK IN DONATION ENVELOPES SENT HOME WITH YOUR CHILD
- VENMO APP ACCOUNT
- ZELLE ACCOUNT
- GET MOVIN' ACCOUNT
PTA Board Members
Committee Descriptions
Bagels with Buddies
This committee is responsible for organizing before school breakfast event(s) for an adult figure and their children to attend.
Committee will be organizing and purchasing items for the event, responsible for organizing volunteers, and setup / cleanup of event. Committee will be working directly with communications chair on advertising the event.
Event plan and budget must be reviewed and approved by PTA Board.
Family Picnic
This committee is responsible for planning the annual family picnic in the spring.
Responsibilities include event planning, budget setting & management, vendor selection & management, as well as setup / cleanup of event.
Committee chair will be responsible for organizing volunteers and working directly with communications chair on advertising the event.
Event plan and budget must be reviewed and approved by PTA Board.
Fifth Grade Class Party
This committee is chaired by a parent of an incoming 5th grader at the start of the school year.
Committee at a minimum will plan the annual 5th grade class party with teachers, establish and maintain a budget, secure venue, and vendors, and provide regular budget updates to PTA Executive Board.
Fundraising Chair
(Restaurant Nights) This position would be responsible for working with local businesses setting up restaurant night fundraisers for the school.
Responsibilities include planning and communicating event dates, distributing information to the school about the events, and following up with monetary collections.
Chair could also be able to research other passive fundraising opportunities.
Trunk or Treat
This committee organizes a family friendly Trunk or Treat prior to Halloween.
Committee chair will coordinate families to decorate vehicles in the Hamilton parking lot and collect donations for additional candy to be passed out at the event. They will also help with setting up volunteers for the day of event and the execution of the night.
Event plan and budget must be reviewed and approved by PTA Board.
Jog-a-Thon
The Jog-a-thon is the largest fundraiser organized annually by the PTA! This committee is responsible for planning our annual fundraising event.
Responsibilities include event planning, budget setting & management, soliciting corporate sponsors, as well as setup / cleanup of event.
Committee chair will be responsible for organizing volunteers and working directly with Communications chair on messaging. Event plan and budget must be reviewed and approved by PTA Board.
Movie Night
This committee will be responsible for organizing our Fall outdoor movie event. Responsibilities include event planning, budget setting & management, vendor selection & management, as well as setup / cleanup of event.
Committee chair will be responsible for organizing volunteers and working directly with communications chair on advertising the event.
Event plan and budget must be reviewed and approved by PTA Board.
Kindergarten Welcome
(Welcome Newcomers) The committee will work with PTA board to provide an informational folder to new students and their parents at the beginning of the year.
Committee chair is responsible for planning, budgeting of materials for folders, and getting them to the school before welcome back night in August.
Picture Day
This committee manages student picture day in September, retakes in November, and fun picture day in the March.
The committee chair will work directly with vendor and school staff to ensure classes arrive as planned.
Room Parent Coordinator
This chair is responsible for organizing room parents across all grades to plan classroom parties and classroom teacher gifts throughout the school year. Chair will identify 1-2 room parents from each grade to attend PTA meetings.
Room parents will work directly with parents and staff to collect classroom funds, organize classroom parties and events, as well as attend PTA meetings as a grade representative.
School Supply Kits
PTA offers school supplies kits for each grade level. This position would involve setting up our shopping link and communicating that information to the school in the Spring and organize pick-up for distribution before the beginning of school.
Skate Parties
Committee is responsible for coordinating skate parties for Hamilton. Chair will work with communications to advertise the event through current social media avenues and/or emails, flyers, reminders.
They will also organize volunteers to help with day of family arrival with passing out tickets. Event plan and budget must be reviewed and approved by PTA Board.
Spiritwear
Committee is responsible for communicating the ordering process, as well as collection, placement, tracking, and arrangement for distribution.
Chair is responsible for identifying merchandise vendors and negotiating pricing for Hamilton branded products from B&R Sports.
Staff Appreciation
This committee works throughout the year to organize monthly acts of gratitude to our staff in numerous ways including food, stocking the staff lounge, and Teacher Appreciation Week.
The chair and volunteers are responsible for set up and clean-up at any of these planned events.
Event plan and budget must be reviewed and approved by PTA Board.
Annual Budget
Budget Summary & Account Overview
Operating Income ( Actual YTD)
- Total Revenue:
- Total Expenses:
Net Operating Income:
Account Balance
- Opening Accounts Balance:
- Net Operating Income:
- Budget Safety Rollover:
Current Accounts Balance:
Program Costs
- Total Budgeted Program Costs:
- Residual Unallocated Funds:




