About

PTF

Purpose

The mission of the PTF is to offer cultural, physical, spiritual and educational enrichment to the students, teachers and families of St. Margaret’s Episcopal School through community building and fundraising. All PTF activities are conducted in accordance with policies and protocols adopted by St. Margaret’s Episcopal School.  

Overview

The Parent Teacher Fellowship is a volunteer organization providing support and fundraising to St. Margaret's Episcopal School. Membership consists of each parent of a child currently enrolled in the school and every professional community member involved in the educational process of the school. Since 1979, our school community has volunteered their time, talent and treasure to support our programs and events. As a Fellowship, we are proud of our strong sense of family community and our shared commitment to the school. 
 
A nominal yearly family fee provides the funding to support PTF programming including community building events, appreciation gifts, and program administration. For a more comprehensive list of PTF programming, click here. All unused fees at the end of an academic year per PTF bylaws are allocated to the PTF Grant Enrichment Program supporting our teachers, students and school.

PTF Board

The Parent Teacher Fellowship Board has approximately fifty parent volunteer members who have specific board positions as defined in the PTF bylaws. Of those members, twenty board members are considered part of the executive board committee and meet on a regular monthly basis. The Nominating Committee begins slating the board in early January for the upcoming school year and ratifies the roster at the May PTF Monthly Membership Meeting. If you are interested in volunteering, please call the PTF Office at 949.661.0108, ext. 1351.

Organizations and Programs

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  • ARTS

    The PTF has a team of parent volunteers who support the Arts programs at St. Margaret’s. Parent volunteers are involved with dance concerts, theater auditions and productions, school costume inventory, arts enrichment, and student artwork promotion with visual arts exhibits.

  • BOOSTERS

    The Boosters committee sells spirit wear and various items from campus merchandise carts. Merchandise carts will be at all home football games and various Tartan events throughout the school year. Spirit items are also sold in the Tartan Store. All proceeds from Booster sales go back to the school through the PTF Grant Enrichment Program. This organization provides an opportunity for parents to support sport teams and activities while encouraging school spirit. 

  • COMMUNITY RELATIONS

    The Community Relations program is responsible for educating the community on all programs and welcoming parents at PTF events to help promote inclusivity and parent engagement.

  • GRANT ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

  • HOSPITALITY

    The PTF has five PTF General Membership Meetings throughout the academic year. Volunteers organize and set up refreshments and a continental breakfast prior to the meeting, as well as decorate attendance tables. 

  • HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

    The Hot Lunch Program is one of our most successful PTF school programs. Parent volunteers serve students a nutritious lunch on a daily basis in a safe, friendly and clean environment. Hot Lunch is available Monday through Friday for students in grades K through 12. Register your student online to receive hot lunch.

  • NEW FAMILIES PROGRAM

    Under the leadership of the PTF, the St. Margaret's New Families Committee was created to help welcome new families into our school community. Our seasoned parents help make the transition into our school easy for both the parents and new students by hosting grade level activities and events during New Families Week and throughout the entire school year. 

  • PARENT EDUCATION

    Our very popular Parent Up Speaker Series brings notable experts on campus to present current topics to our school and surrounding community. Topics may include diversity, health and wellness, emotional intelligence, technology and innovation, and grit and resiliency, to name a few. The Parent Up Speaker Series is funded entirely by the PTF Grant Enrichment Program and is free of charge to parents and the community.

  • TARTAN ANGELS PROGRAM

    Tartan Angels provide members of our school with aid and outreach in times of need. Volunteers may provide assistance with driving, preparing meals, general services requested by the family or serve refreshments at memorial celebrations through St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church.

PTF Friendraisers

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  • COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

    The PTF has established a joint venture with The Ecology Center of San Juan Capistrano whereby workshops are offered throughout the year creating holiday, flower and wreath designing. 

  • PARENT WINTER COFFEE

    A new event this year to welcome everyone back from the holiday season. Held in Sillers Hall get re-engaged and re-connect with parents over coffee and a light breakfast. Volunteer opportunities will be available for the upcoming Spring months of the school year, such as the Book Fair, Parent Up, Tartan Family Cookout and the Library Luncheon.

  • TARTAN FAMILY COOKOUT

    Held in March, enjoy a cookout with food, live music, and fellowship for all members of the school community. Mingle with friends while children have fun on the playground. This event is hosted entirely by the PTF.

  • TARTAN FUN ZONE

    Lots of games for the kids on the Lower School field before a Friday night football game. Food trucks available for purchasing food.

  • TARTAN SPIRIT DAY

  • TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

    Celebrate the holiday season by joining the school and church community in the Fountain Courtyard for the ceremonial lighting of our school Christmas tree. 

  • WELCOME BACK COFFEE

    Not sure what to volunteer for? Come by the Welcome Back Coffee and learn about all the volunteer opportunities St. Margaret’s has to offer. All PTF programs, events, school divisions, and activities are represented in a casual and relaxed setting. 

PTF Fundraisers

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  • AMAZONSMILE

    AmazonSmile is a silent fundraiser where families can sign up and support the school simply by registering and shopping for items. Register by visiting the AmazonSmile website to create an account designating St. Margaret’s Episcopal School as the charitable organization. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to our organization. Money raised from this program go directly to the PTF Grant Enrichment Program supporting our children and teachers. 

  • BOOK FAIR - SPRING

    This annual event features literacy resources provided by the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, Scholastic Corporation. Discover upscale reading materials, expanded parent reading titles as well as complete and entire book series for children--all from Scholastic. Search teacher wish-list bins containing favorite books handpicked by your Early Childhood School and Lower School teachers. Held for three days in March, the PTF Book Fair is a great place to stock on your reading libraries. All money raised goes to support our very own St. Margaret’s Library.

  • FOREVER PLAID FUNDRAISER

    Bringing the entire St. Margaret’s community together, the Forever Plaid Fundraiser provides for an evening of fine dining and dancing to live music. Exciting live and silent auction items are also available. This is our primary fundraiser of the year and all proceeds benefit the school. 

  • LIBRARY LUNCHEON

    The Library Luncheon is the longest time-honored event sponsored by the PTF and is held every spring celebrating our love for good books and good friends. Tables are decorated by parent hostesses and the PTF to perfection and all guests enjoy an afternoon of camaraderie and fellowship. All proceeds benefit the library and the PTF Grant Enrichment Program. 

  • PTF ONLINE AUCTION

    The PTF Online Auction is held this year in March where items are donated primarily by our generous professional community. Student-centered items will be available for bidding by parents in every school division. All funds raised go directly to the PTF Grant Enrichment Program.

Monthly PTF Meetings

Five (5) PTF General Membership Meetings will be held throughout the school year. All parents are members of the PTF and are invited and welcome to attend.
 
  • September 21
  • October 20
  • January 26
  • March 23
  • May 17
Meetings are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Please check the PTF calendar or “Announcements” on this page for further details regarding location.

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